The ship

The Gaia is a two-mast clipper built in 1910 at the Van Zuilekom shipyard in Raamsdonkveer. In olden times it was used in the sailing cargo trade to ship bulk goods, such as gravel, beet and corn.

In the 1960s the ship lay in the canals of Amsterdam, where it served as a home to a group of hippies who baptised her 'Gaia' (Mother Earth).

In the 1980s she was completely renovated. All necessary technical adjustments were made to enable her to operate as a charter again. She has undergone many improvements and changes ever since, a process that is never really finished.

The Gaia's homeport is Lemmer, where her journeys start and come to an end.

Length water line:	34.15m	Cabin 4 persons:	2	Heating:	CH
Length overall:	41.30m	Cabin 3 persons:	2	Engine:	GM 131,4KW
Width:	6.80m	Cabin 2 persons:	8	Certificate no:	9018 B 1.2.3
Draught:	1.45m	Showers:	3	Board charge:	220/24 V
Sail area:	400m2	Toilets:	3	Leeboards:	Electric

The Gaia is a three-star ship according to the CLAWA star classification system.

Interesting details:

The Gaia is very wide considering her length. This results in a spacious saloon, large cabins and ample seating on the sun deck. The ship also has an attractive extra lounge with a beer tap. The large open kitchen is equipped with a fridge, freezer, dishwasher and oven. In the saloon you will find a CD-player and a television. A speedboat hangs in the davits at the back of the ship, for water-skiing when there is little wind and fine weather.