Floris and Mariëlle

Marielle - Tall Ship Noorderlicht with Classic Sailing.

Floris de Waard and Mariëlle van Twillert are the proud owners of Noorderlicht.

They grew up sailing on tall ships and have sailed for many years in Svalbard. They have a passion for showing all the wonders of nature in northern regions to people of all cultures, they are the experts.

 

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05/09 Inspiration

Top Tips for Your First Traditional Sailing Holiday

No Experience Required Ready to Sail?  If you’re thinking about trying traditional sailing, no experience is necessary. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a

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Great food on board and plenty of it

11/09 Careers

The Way to a Crew’s Heart… The Role of the Ship’s Cook

Having taken a job as vessel manager at a heritage harbour a few years ago I was described (behind my back) as a ‘jumped-up

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29/08 Careers

Writing Your Sailing CV

Get Noticed for Your Next Volunteering or Crewing Role Having been involved with the management of various ships, as well as volunteer and trainee

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