{"id":6776,"date":"2019-10-12T21:31:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-12T20:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/over-ons\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T09:29:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T08:29:08","slug":"over-ons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/over-ons\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Team<\/h1>\n
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The Varen met Sil team consists of Sil, Gerrit and Jessei. They can be found at the harbor throughout the summer. Sil is the creative mind and entrepreneur, Gerrit and Jesse manage rentals and technical aspects.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n Who is walking around the harbor? <\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Jesse has been working at Varen met Sil as a skipper since August and can often be found at the harbor. He always has a smile on his face and ensures that you have a great vacation experience. Jesse holds a full captain’s license. <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Sil <\/h3>\n
\n You may have seen him on the flags, a curly-haired guy with a skipper’s cap. This is Sil, he is an inland skipper and the founder of Varen met Sil. Sil is always on the move; “a day without sailing is a day not lived.” You can find him on large tankers of 135 meters or fast ships on the Wadden Sea. It doesn’t matter to him, as long as it sails <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Gerrit <\/h3>\n
\n Gerrit is our technical expert and Wadden Sea specialist. He knows the Wadden Sea area between Rottum and Ameland like the back of his hand and can tell beautiful stories about it. If you rent a flat-bottomed boat or motorboat from us, Gerrit will gladly help you get started with all his tips and tricks. Gerrit has his small craft licenses I and II <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The origin of \"Varen met Sil\"<\/h3>
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Sil has been self-employed in inland navigation since 2018, navigating inland vessels as a skipper or mate. He typically works two weeks out of every month. Over the past year, he has frequently sailed between Amsterdam and Groningen, using either diesel or gasoline. Starting from early 2021, he has been operating a new vessel that sails extensively between Amsterdam and Antwerp. During the two weeks per month that he is at home, Sil is always active. He enjoys socializing and spending time with friends and family, as well as pursuing entrepreneurial activities.<\/p>\n

In June 2019, Sil felt the need for a vacation. He wanted to go on a boating holiday but struggled to find a nice, affordable boat available for rent\u2014everything seemed fully booked. This led him to the idea of purchasing his own boat to rent out. After researching and committing to the idea, by the end of 2019, Lobke and de Strandjutter, two distinctive boats full of character, were moored at the Lunegat marina in Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen. In early 2021, the fleet expanded with \u00das Jacht. Later that year, Samar, Mare, Moanne, and Jort joined the fleet. By the end of 2021, the fleet grew once more with Stoarm, Sile, and Sinne<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n On which ships does Varen met Sil sail? <\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"MTS<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n MTS Avery 2021
\nType: <\/b>Tankvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> ARA\n
\n Functie: <\/b> Schipper<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n \"VEERMAN\"<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n MTS Veerman 2020
Type: <\/b>Tankvaart
Vaargebied:<\/b> de Rijn
Functie: <\/b> Schipper<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n \"MTS<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n MTS Rezovar 2019\/2020
\nType: <\/b>Tankvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Nederland en Belgi\u00eb\n
\n Functie:<\/b> Stuurman\n<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n \"BETA<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n MS Beta Cura Avery 2019
\nType: <\/b>Afvalboot\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Haven Amsterdam\n
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\n \"BOOT<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n MS Boot 4 2019
Type: <\/b>Passagiersschip
Vaargebied:<\/b> Amsterdam
Functie: <\/b> Schipper<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n \"Duwboot<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n Duwboot Sobrina februari 2019
\nType: <\/b> Duwvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> IJsselmeer - Amsterdam\nFunctie: <\/b> Schipper<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n \"Duwboot<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n Duwboot Timmy februari 2019
\nType: <\/b>Duwvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Waddenzee\n
\n Functie: <\/b> Schipper<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n \"Cotrans<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n MS Cotrans 5 2018\/2019
\nType: <\/b> Drooglading\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Nederland\n
\nFunctie:<\/b> Schipper<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n \"MS<\/a> <\/dt>\n \n
\n MS Silverwind, MS St\u00f6rtebeker en Lauwers 2018\/2019
\nType: <\/b>Passagiersvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Waddenzee \n
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\n MS Sustento 2017\/2018
\nType: <\/b> Drooglading\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Nederland, Duitsland \n
\nFunctie:<\/b> Stuurman<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n MS Gerarda Theodora 2017
\nType: <\/b>Drooglading\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Nederland, Belgi\u00eb en Duitsland\n
\nFunctie:<\/b> Stuurman\n<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n MTS Ecoliner 2016
\nType: <\/b> Tankvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Nederland\n
\nFunctie: <\/b> Volmatroos<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n MTS Vidi 2014\/2015
\nType: <\/b> Tankvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Nederland, Belgi\u00eb en Duitsland\n
\nFunctie:<\/b> Matroos\n<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n MTS Da-Vinci - 2013, 2014, 2015 en 2017
\nType: <\/b> Tankvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Nederland, Belgi\u00eb en Duitsland\n
\nFunctie:<\/b> Matroos<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n
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\n MTS Samar 2013
\nType: <\/b> Tankvaart\n
\nVaargebied:<\/b> Nederland, Belgi\u00eb, Duitsland en Frankrijk\n
\nFunctie:<\/b> Lichtmatroos<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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They can be found at the harbor throughout the summer. Sil is the creative mind and entrepreneur, Gerrit and Jesse manage rentals and technical aspects.\n<h1>Who is walking around the harbor?<br\/><\/h1>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jesse-portret.jpeg\" title=\"Jesse\" alt=\"Jesse has been working at Varen met Sil as a skipper since August and can often be found at the harbor. He always has a smile on his face and ensures that you have a great vacation experience. Jesse holds a full captain's license.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jesse-portret.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jesse-portret-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jesse-portret-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jesse-portret-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jesse-portret-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/> <h3> Jesse <\/h3> Jesse has been working at Varen met Sil as a skipper since August and can often be found at the harbor. He always has a smile on his face and ensures that you have a great vacation experience. Jesse holds a full captain's license.\n<img src=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sil-portret.jpg\" title=\"Sil\" alt=\"You may have seen him on the flags, a curly-haired guy with a skipper's cap. This is Sil, he is an inland skipper and the founder of Varen met Sil. Sil is always on the move; "a day without sailing is a day not lived." You can find him on large tankers of 135 meters or fast ships on the Wadden Sea. It doesn't matter to him, as long as it sails\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sil-portret.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sil-portret-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sil-portret-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sil-portret-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sil-portret-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/> <h3> Sil <\/h3> You may have seen him on the flags, a curly-haired guy with a skipper's cap. This is Sil, he is an inland skipper and the founder of Varen met Sil. Sil is always on the move; \"a day without sailing is a day not lived.\" You can find him on large tankers of 135 meters or fast ships on the Wadden Sea. It doesn't matter to him, as long as it sails\n<img src=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Gerrit-portret.jpeg\" title=\"Gerrit\" alt=\"Gerrit is our technical expert and Wadden Sea specialist. He knows the Wadden Sea area between Rottum and Ameland like the back of his hand and can tell beautiful stories about it. If you rent a flat-bottomed boat or motorboat from us, Gerrit will gladly help you get started with all his tips and tricks. Gerrit has his small craft licenses I and II\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Gerrit-portret.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Gerrit-portret-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Gerrit-portret-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Gerrit-portret-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Gerrit-portret-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/> <h3> Gerrit <\/h3> Gerrit is our technical expert and Wadden Sea specialist. He knows the Wadden Sea area between Rottum and Ameland like the back of his hand and can tell beautiful stories about it. If you rent a flat-bottomed boat or motorboat from us, Gerrit will gladly help you get started with all his tips and tricks. Gerrit has his small craft licenses I and II\n<img src=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sil-en-us-jacht-1024x768-500x300.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" title=\"sil en us jacht\" alt=\"sil en us jacht\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ED5A5266-8497-4C31-B072-1917D5B067D0-1024x768-500x300.jpeg\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" title=\"Sil op MTS Avery\" alt=\"Sil op MTS Avery\">\n<h3>The origin of \"Varen met Sil\"<\/h3> <p>Sil has been self-employed in inland navigation since 2018, navigating inland vessels as a skipper or mate. He typically works two weeks out of every month. Over the past year, he has frequently sailed between Amsterdam and Groningen, using either diesel or gasoline. Starting from early 2021, he has been operating a new vessel that sails extensively between Amsterdam and Antwerp. During the two weeks per month that he is at home, Sil is always active. He enjoys socializing and spending time with friends and family, as well as pursuing entrepreneurial activities.<\/p> <p>In June 2019, Sil felt the need for a vacation. He wanted to go on a boating holiday but struggled to find a nice, affordable boat available for rent\u2014everything seemed fully booked. This led him to the idea of purchasing his own boat to rent out. After researching and committing to the idea, by the end of 2019, Lobke and de Strandjutter, two distinctive boats full of character, were moored at the Lunegat marina in Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen. In early 2021, the fleet expanded with \u00das Jacht. Later that year, Samar, Mare, Moanne, and Jort joined the fleet. By the end of 2021, the fleet grew once more with Stoarm, Sile, and Sinne<\/p>\n<h1>On which ships does Varen met Sil sail?<br\/><\/h1>\n[gallery columns=\"4\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"2763,2931,157,2933,2932,1408,1391,1390,992,1388,1389,1387,1386,1385,1384\"]","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6776"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8428,"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6776\/revisions\/8428"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}