Schooner Passaat

Passaat, Dutch for “Tradewinds”is a gaff-rigged sailing 
schooner built in 1911 in Holland.
During her 100 years she has had quite a life, starting 
her career a pilot schooner on the North Sea.
During World War II she was in German hands spotting
for airplanes. After the war she came back to Holland.
An engine was installed, she was dismasted & her
wooden hull was replaced with steel and then she
worked as a fishing boat. In the early 70’s she was
completely refitted as a training sailing vessel and in the
90’s after another refit turned into a luxury, long term
charter ship. When Pieter bought her most of those
classic features remained intact.
In 2008 we changed to day sail cruises & now many
people can enjoy the unique experience of sailing
a classic schooner.