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Rent a sloep on Zoetermeerse Plassen half day

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Four hours on the Zoetermeerse Plas and Noord Aa with a rented sloep, including a short briefing and room for a picnic on board.

4u

duration

€ 120–220

budget

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The Zoetermeerse Plas and Noord Aa together form a peaceful sailing area just outside Den Haag. With a sloep, half a day is plenty to follow the shores, loop past the little beach and pull up to a waterside terrace. The lake is easy to navigate, with no commercial traffic, making it a great spot for anyone just getting started with motorboats.

Half a day usually means four hours, often as a morning or afternoon slot. Most rental operators give a short briefing, show you where to refuel and walk you through the rules on the lake. Bring some food and drinks, because eating on the water is half the fun. Heading through the passage toward Noord Aa opens things up and gives you a bit more room to turn around at a leisurely pace.

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  • Reservering bevestigd

  • Zonnebrand en pet

  • Koelbox proviand

  • Telefoon opgeladen

  • Vaarinstructie ontvangen

  • Brandstofcheck bij start

  • Aanleggen toegestaan check

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Reserve the sloep for a morning or afternoon slot, and ask whether fuel is included in the price.

Pack a cool box with drinks, fruit and something savoury, there is no refrigeration on board.

Start with a gentle loop around the Zoetermeerse Plas, getting your bearings on the bridges and jetties.

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Moor up at the city beach or along a quiet bank and take in the view across the lake.

Head through to Noord Aa for wider water, then turn around and make your way back.

Check the fuel level and time before heading back, and check in with the rental operator when you return.

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PaceGround
Duration4u
RouteAny order
Budget€ 120–220

Suggestions

  • Book early in the season, half-day slots are popular on Saturdays.
  • Ask for a sloep with a bimini or canopy if the weather looks sunny or rainy.
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, wind feels stronger out on the water.
  • Save the rental operator's phone number, it gets you faster help if the engine acts up.
  • Plan your half day around sunset for beautiful light over the lake.

Variations

  • - Combineer met een fietstocht door het Westerpark of Noord Aa-gebied.
  • - Maak er een avondblok van met lampjes aan boord.
  • - Neem een SUP mee aan boord voor extra waterplezier.
  • - Boek voor een groep van zes met thema, bijvoorbeeld picknick of borrel.