Hendrika Bartelds

Hendrika Bartelds is a three-masted gaff-top sailing schooner, which means that the ship is equipped with 3 masts and has gaff sails. If the weather permits, top sails can be placed over the gaff sails. The type of hull is a logger.

From England to Poland and from France to Norway, Hendrika Bartelds regularly explores various European waters. The ship complies with the strictest safety regulations and has been certified by the Dutch Legislative Authority for Transport.

Everyone should step aboard at least once in their life—to be part of a team that sets a majestic vessel in motion using nothing but the power of the wind. The same wind that brushes through your hair as you face a sea of possibilities. Sail training is incredibly fun, and no prior experience is needed.

For Hendrika’s crew, sail training is about pushing yourself and using the ship and journey as tools to grow. That could mean learning nautical skills, making international friends, or building confidence by climbing a towering mast. It’s your journey, your challenge—and once aboard, the ship becomes yours.

The Hendrika Bartelds is perfectly designed for sail training. Its smart rigging and layout let trainees take real responsibility as part of the crew. The varied sailing area provides countless opportunities to master skills, making every voyage an unforgettable adventure.

Hendrika Bartelds is and ideal ship for large groups. The spacious 4- and 2-person cabins promise a high level of comfort. The 4 showers and 4 heads are shared. On deck, the covered seating in the middle deck area is particularly worth mentioning.

The day room offers enough space for all trainees and crew and, is ideal for sociable evening gatherings. Meals for the hungry sailors can easily be prepared in the well-equipped ship’s galley. Regular (omnivore) and vegetarian diets are available, and some allergies can be accommodated as well.