Renting a sloop on the Vinkeveense Plassen for half a day
4 h€ 15-30 Active
Three to four hours of self-skippered sailing on clear open water, with a short swimming stop at a sandy islet and plenty of time for a terrace or picnic on board.
Half a day on the Vinkeveense Plassen works well if you want to head out late morning or only get going after lunch. Three to four hours is enough to visit two sandy islets, go for a swim, and grab a bite somewhere. Sloops up to 15 kW require no boating licence, and you'll get a rundown at the jetty on buoys, markers, and currents.
Half a day usually costs between 120 and 180 euros for the whole boat, so split between four to six passengers the price stays very reasonable. In July and August, book at least two weeks in advance. A logical route: from Vinkeveen through the northern lake to a sandy islet, take a swim, then back along the picturesque shores. Don't forget life jackets for kids, plus some fruit and water for yourself.
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Boot geboekt
Zwemvesten passend
Snacks en drinken
Zonnebrand factor 30
Handdoeken meenemen
ID en borg klaar
Vaarkaart of route gedownload
Geen wifi op het water; offline kaart of screenshot van de plassen vooraf handig
Book a morning or afternoon slot of three to four hours, ideal for a family or a group of four friends.
Pick up the sloop from a rental operator in Vinkeveen, and bring ID and a deposit in card or cash.
Ask about the quietest route and which islets are freely accessible.
Head to the nearest sandy islet and moor up for a short swimming stop.
Enjoy the fruit or bread you brought along and take in the view before heading back.
Take a different route back and return the boat clean and on time.
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Suggestions
- Choose a morning slot, the water is quieter then.
- Keep life jackets on children at all times while on board.
- Top up the fuel beforehand to avoid any hassle along the way.
- With a large group, agree on who takes the helm before you set off.
- Plan a short route so there's plenty of time to swim.
Variations
- - Doe het als verjaardagsuitje met vier vrienden.
- - Plan het als laatmiddag-aperitief in het zomerseizoen.
- - Combineer met een terras langs de oever na afloop.
- - Boek een overdekt model in het naseizoen indien beschikbaar.
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