'No Pilot 39 received more love and attention than our Ghost'
It was soon clear that Sybrand (71) would not be leading his father's farming life. He was born in Friesland and preferred to become a furniture maker. At the age of 15 that choice already led to a 53-year (!) career as a ship's carpenter. First as an employee, later as an entrepreneur. In that role he developed a love for the water and the Pilot 39 designs of Willem Nieland. Three he was allowed to carpenter himself, including his own Ghost.
