Crew

The total crew is made up of 30 experienced yachtsmen. The captain supervises  the crew together with three or four officers. The nautical crew (hoisting sails, navigation, etc.) is the largest and the hospitality crew varies per event. The technical team consists of 3 people.

The men and women who form the crew come mostly from the Netherlands, Denmark and Great Britain. English is the main language spoken on board.

Captain Richard Slootweg

Starting twenty year ago on inland waterways, but rapidly crossing the oceans of the world as captain of vessels such as the Swan fan Makkum. His contribution to the Clipper Stad Amsterdam since January 2004 is second to none: his experience with guests in the Caribbean, his knowlegde of the market, new ideas and last but not least his excellent nautical skills. 

Captain Cosmo Wassenaar

As of October 1st, 2005, Cosmo Wassenaar is captain on board of the Clipper Stad Amsterdam. After years of experience on different sailing vessels like the Antigua, Regina Maris and Atlantis, he now adds his experience to the Stad Amsterdam. Cosmo Wassenaar is well known on board; he already signed on as an first officer several times. In short: a good, skillful and hearty captain.

Hotel Manager Maarten Termorshuizen

In addition to his degree in Hotel Management, Maarten Termorshuizen has had his share of training on the job: from waiter to restaurant manager, in both basic and gourmet restaurants. Starting on board the Clipper Stad Amsterdam as Head Waiter he was appointed Hotel Manager as of January 2006, a position well suited for his skills and experience.

Hotel Manager Babette Vriezen

Babette made a wise choice after she finished her university degree in Business Communications: she joined the Sail tall ship "Swan fan Makkum" as hostess where she learned all there is to know about hotel service and hospitality and getting a glimpse of the world in the process. Her experience and background make her an ideal hotel manager for the Clipper Stad Amsterdam where she combines an academic background with her natural hospitable character to make all our visitors feel perfectly welcome.