Stad Amsterdam Tall Ship, Captain Sune Blinkenberg

Stad Amsterdam is a Clipper rig, Tall Ship. The Clipper is 76 metres in length and features 31 sails with a total area of 2200 square meters. The ship has an authentic transverse rig, a sharp clipper bow and sails as a passenger ship under the Dutch flag.

In August 2023, Clipper Stad Amsterdam departed on a two-year voyage around the world. During the world tour, the Clipper will visit iconic cities such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Sydney, Mumbai, Cape Town, New York and London. Karen Lile interviewed Captain Sune Blinkenberg aboard the ship.

The purpose behind the voyage is to reduce inequality of opportunity, give young people the chance to excel and help them get a successful start in their working lives. Guests and adventurers have the opportunity to book a vacation during different legs of the world tour! For more information see official website at: https://www.stadamsterdam.com/en/

Photograph by Karen Lile taken from her boat Sandpiper outside Golden Gate Bridge