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Rent a sloop in Workum towards the Frisian lakes

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A day of boating from Workum via the Workumer Trekvaart towards Heeg and the Heegermeer in an open sloop without a boating licence. What it costs, bridge opening times, and which route stays sheltered.

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€ 180–320

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Workum is located on the western side of Friesland, close to the IJsselmeer and with the Workumer Trekvaart as a quick route towards Heeg and the Heegermeer. In an open sloop you can do a loop in a single day past reed beds, small bridges, and open lakes. A sloop for six people usually costs between 180 and 320 euros for eight hours, excluding the deposit. A boating licence is not required as long as the sloop stays under fifteen metres and cannot go faster than twenty kilometres per hour, so beginners are welcome on board too.

From Workum you can head in two directions: via It Soal towards the IJsselmeer for open water, or inland towards Heeg and Hindeloopen for a more sheltered route. When there is wind on the IJsselmeer, going inland is always the safer choice. Keep bridge opening times in mind and ask for the current schedule when booking.

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Sloep in Workum geboekt
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Windverwachting Heegermeer gecheckt
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Reserve an open sloop for six people with a rental company in Workum, and ask about bridge operating times and the route map of southwest Friesland.

Follow the fifteen-minute briefing, check the battery or fuel, and bring a map of the Frisian lakes.

Sail along the Workumer Trekvaart towards Heeg, a quiet canal with the occasional small bridge and meadows on either side.

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Moor in Heeg at the quay for a coffee or a stop at a terrace, an hour is plenty for a stroll through the village.

Sail across the Heegermeer if the wind allows, keep in mind that sailors have right of way and stay clear of the race course on summer Sundays.

Head back in good time, check bridge times before closing and return the sloop at the agreed hour.

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Duration8u

RouteAny order

Budget€ 180–320

Suggestions

Book at least two weeks ahead in July and August, Friesland gets very busy.
Bring a windproof jacket, wind is always noticeable on the Heegermeer.
Check bridge times on the Sudwest Fryslan website, some bridges close around lunchtime.
Bring a cool box with drinks, there are no shops on the water.
Ask for a small anchor so you can have lunch in the middle of the lake when the wind is in your favour.

Variations

- Kies de IJsselmeerroute via It Soal voor open water in plaats van binnendoor.
- Combineer met overnachting in Heeg en doe de tocht in tweemaal halve dag.
- Doe een avondtocht over het Heegermeer als zonsondergangsroute.
- Huur een fluistersloep voor meer kinderen mee, geluid is dan minimaal.