Rent a sloop on Sneek for half a day
4 h€ 110-210 Calm
Half a day of sloop sailing from Sneek, a loop across the Sneekermeer with a stop at Offingawier or a reed bank for coffee.
A half day of sailing from Sneek fits into a morning or afternoon of four hours. Rental companies in the city and along the Houkesloot offer sloops for up to six people, usually under 15 hp so no boating licence is required. The price for half a day is around 90 to 180 euros for the boat, with fuel on top.
Four hours is enough for the cut-through via the Houkesloot to the Sneekermeer and a loop past the islands. You can moor at a reed bank for some peace and quiet, or at the harbour of Offingawier for a quick coffee stop. Sailing through the centre of Sneek calls for a calm speed and an eye for other sloops. Return is usually four hours after pick-up, so keep a clock in sight. With little wind the Sneekermeer stays manageable; with more wind the eastern side is calmer.
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Pick up the sloop from a rental company along the Houkesloot or in the city centre of Sneek.
Take the city passage nice and slow, then head via the Houkesloot to the Sneekermeer.
Loop past the islands and buoys with the engine low and the wind on your skin.
Quick stop at a reed bank or the harbour of Offingawier for coffee.
Head back via the Houkesloot, settle the fuel costs, and return the key to the rental company.
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Suggestions
- Book a week ahead during peak season.
- Start in the morning for less boat traffic.
- Reapply sunscreen before you set off.
- Agree on how fuel costs are settled beforehand.
- Pack an extra fleece for wind on the lake.
Variations
- - Halve dag per kano vanaf Sneek als alternatief.
- - Avondvaart bij zonsondergang over het Sneekermeer.
- - Met collega's delen voor een teamuitje van vier uur.
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