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Renting a sloop in Lemmer for half a day

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Step into a sloop at the harbour of Lemmer and spend four hours sailing past the lighthouse, the Lemster lock, and a stretch of the IJsselmeer. Calm water, wide-open views.

4u

duration

€ 120–180

budget

Ground

pace

Lemmer sits at the crossroads of the Frisian inland waterways and the IJsselmeer, which makes it a great spot for a short sloop trip. From the harbour you can do a half-day loop past the old inner harbour, the lock complex, and a stretch of open water along the coast. Most rental operators depart from jetties right near the centre, so without a long approach you are instantly among the houseboats and waterside cafés.

A sloop for six people usually costs between one hundred and twenty and one hundred and eighty euros for half a day, fuel included. No boating licence is required for the common types up to fifteen kilometres per hour. You sail without a skipper, after a brief explanation of the engine, the map, and the lock times. Bring a windproof jacket, as there is often a stiff breeze at the mouth of the IJsselmeer.

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  • Sluistijden Lemster sluis checken

by PlayTryBe team

Reserve a sloop for six people with a rental operator in the harbour of Lemmer, well in advance during the summer season.

Receive the briefing at the jetty covering the engine, route, and lock times. Sign the rental form and pack a bag with rain jackets.

Sail out of the inner harbour past the Lemster lighthouse and look up at the red top section rising above the piers.

Decide whether to head towards the IJsselmeer for open water or turn onto the inland waterways via the Prinses Margrietsluis.

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Stop halfway at a terrace on the Nieuwe Burenkade for coffee and a sandwich, then make your way back to the jetty at a leisurely pace.

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PaceGround
Duration4u
RouteAny order
Budget€ 120–180

Suggestions

  • Preferably book a sloop with a cockpit cover for unexpected showers.
  • Rent from an operator where fuel is included in the price, it saves a lot of hassle.
  • Only head out onto the IJsselmeer at wind force 3 or lower, otherwise stay in the harbour.
  • Choose a morning start to get ahead of the crowds on the water.
  • Leave at least half an hour for docking and checking back in.

Variations

  • - Combineer met een bezoek aan het Woudagemaal aan de rand van Lemmer.
  • - Doe dezelfde tocht met een elektrische sloep voor extra stilte.
  • - Vervang het terrasrondje door een visstop bij de pieren.
  • - Maak er een familietocht van met zwemvesten voor de kinderen.