This is Schooner Tijgerhaai

The 'Tijgerhaai' is a steel sailing ship that was built as a tugboat and converted to a schooner with one goal in mind: Sailing around the world.

General particulars

Built: 1944
LOA: 30,5m (100ft)
BOA: 5m (16ft)
Draft: 2,7m (9ft)
Displacement: 100t
Accomodation: 12 passengers
Engine: 215hp DAF 1160

My name is Gijs

My whole life I've been on and around boats and ships. After completing Maritime College to become Navigational Officer and Marine Engineer, I've sailed for 3 years on dredging vessels all over the world. After that, I left my job, to revive, refit and rebuild this beautifull ship.

And this is my dad

Dad has owned the Tijgerhaai since 1975. After the major conversion from tugboat to sailing ship, he sailed her around the world with passengers. After that he kept the ship in floating condition, waiting for what the future brings. And here we are!