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About Luxe Sloepen Haarlem
At just 28 years old, I—Arendo van Hulsbergen, owner of Luxe Sloepen Haarlem—have already spent more than 20 years on the water.
My love for the water began, like for many young sailors, in an Optimist dinghy. From there, I sailed Laser Pico, keelboats, Laser, Splash, and catamarans.
Around the age of 13, sailing gradually gave way to motorboating—sometimes in a small fishing boat, sometimes in an inflatable Zodiac with friends. As a true Haarlem local, I spent many hours cruising along the river that defines the city: the Spaarne.
During the early years of my student life, being on the water took a back seat for a while. Fortunately, not for long. At 19, friends asked if I could skipper a boat for them. It felt like the perfect opportunity.
Less than three hours later, I found myself at the helm of a (slightly too large) steel barge, guiding a group of students through the canals of Amsterdam. That’s when my passion for the water truly came back to life.
From Amsterdam to Haarlem
Several years passed during which I owned my own boats and sailed through Amsterdam, until one day I was visiting my mother.
She had just moved onto a houseboat on the Spaarne—the love of the water clearly runs in the family. The sun reflected like a mirror on the water, and the beautiful trees lining the Spaarne like guardians sparked an idea.
Why not start renting out boats here in Haarlem? After all, it’s my city—the place where I was born and still love to call home.
That’s how Luxe Sloepen Haarlem began over four years ago. Spacious, well-maintained sloops, fully equipped and paired with high-quality catering—that’s our philosophy. Together with our team, that’s what we stand for.
Even though we now have a team of skippers, I still enjoy taking the helm of one of our sloops whenever I can—it never gets old.
We hope to welcome you on board one of our luxury sloops soon.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help and think with you to plan the perfect day. We’re available to assist you by phone or email.
Still have questions?
We are happy to help and think with you to plan the ideal day. Both by phone and email, we are happy to assist you.
