15 years of School at Sea
Monique Touw launched the School at Sea initiative in 2011. During and after her own studies, she discovered just how valuable it can be to cross the ocean as part of a team.
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Windassist
Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Windassist
Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Ship stories
Tecla on her way to Magellan Street
In past editions, we regularly made room for captain Jet Sluik’s logbook entries with the logger Tecla. After passing the roaring forties, she’s heading with her crew towards Magellan Street.
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Tecla underway in the roaring forties
In past editions, we regularly made room for captain Jet Sluik’s logbook entries with the logger Tecla. This time, she’s making her way south, down to the roaring forties.
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Routing Tecla in the Pacific
In past editions, we regularly made room for captain Jet Sluik’s logbook entries with the logger Tecla. This time, she is preparing for heavy weather.
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A special trip to Harlingen
Amidst great interest, the ships taking part in the Tall Ships Races sailed into the harbour at Harlingen. For the participants, this marked the end of a special journey.
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A paradise called Amanu
After Pitcairn, just within the southern hemisphere, the Tecla crosses the equator once more and sails to the Tuamotu Archipelago. A paradise-like setting of sandy islands fringed with palm trees.
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The rock stars of the Tallship Races
Marcus Seidl (63) from Norway, who has been captain of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl for over 30 years, is enjoying the attention at the Tall Ships Races in Harlingen: ‘We feel just like rock stars’.
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Riding the blue mountains
The sailing lugger Tecla is approaching Pitcairn. Captain Jet Sluik safely navigated the ship from Patagonia, along the Chilean coast, to the Galápagos and beyond. The ship is now further away from any continent than ever before.
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Into the big blue; a rare sense of perfection
The sailing lugger Tecla is en route from Tierra del Fuego to the Galapagos Islands. Captain Jet Sluik writes about her experiences. As she passes the Tropic of Capricorn, the weather gods smile on her.
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The freedom of choice: interview with Joost van Berkel
A new episode of (Dutch blog) Roef conversations is out – this time with Joost van Berkel. Listen to the story of a seat skipper who sets his own course, both at sea and ashore.
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‘School at Sea’ returned home after six months
On 18 October 2025, the three-masted Thalassa left Harlingen for a six-month voyage to, among other places, the Caribbean. On Saturday, the barkentine returned to Den Helder.
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Crossing the ocean for the first time
Webby, trainee on the Tres Hombres, takes us on her first ocean crossing. After days of waiting on La Palma, she actually leaves.
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New interview in Roefgesprekken: Jet SLuik
In the latest edition of the podcast ‘Roefgesprekken’ (Deckhouse Talk), just out, Lisa Bloemers interviews captain Jet Sluik of the lugger Tecla. A personal story about a special career on a very special ship.
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From the Tres Hombres log: Until we meet again
Martin Krafft sailed last year on the Tres Hombres as a mate. At the end of 2025, he signs off, and bids a (temporary?) farewell to her and the crew.
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Martin Krafft, Mate of Tres Hombres, leaves
As I sign off from the good ship Tres Hombres and bid a (temporary?) farewell to her and the incredible people who sail, operate, and support this unique zero-emission freight mission.
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School at Sea 2025-2026: Deel 1 – Let’s go!
With the School at Sea project, a class of students sails across the ocean and back on the three-masted Thalassa for six months.
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School at Sea: interview with captain Samuel Dubois
While preparing for the next batch of youngsters leaving for the Caribbean on the three-masted Thalassa, EOC interviewed captain Samuel Dubois. ‘We can do a lot as human beings, but the sea is still boss.’
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