Sailing Weekend with a Skipper on the Veerse Meer
2 days€ 180-360 Calm
Two days of sailing on sheltered salt water, sleeping aboard at anchor near a Zeeland island, and breakfast on deck with the coastline in sight.
A weekend on the Veerse Meer is a gentle introduction to multi-day sailing. The lake is enclosed, sheltered, and shallow enough to anchor almost anywhere. With a skipper on board, no one needs a sailing licence or any prior experience, and the pace stays relaxed. Many people who spend their first night on a sailboat here go on to book a longer trip on the Grevelingenmeer or the Waddenzee.
A typical trip departs Saturday morning from Kortgene or Wolphaartsdijk, with a first leg towards the Goudplaat. At anchor around lunchtime, swimming and a walk on the little island. On board there is cooking, drinking and talking, then a night under the stars with Veere glowing faintly in the distance. Sunday is for a loop past Arnemuiden and a final on-board lunch before the return leg.
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Weekendcharter met schipper geboekt
Boodschappen voor twee dagen mee
Zachte bagage en slaapzak gepakt
Waterdichte tas voor telefoon
Oordoppen ingepakt
Reddingsvesten aan boord aanwezig
Book a charter with skipper for Saturday and Sunday, and check which meals are included.
Pack light: two changes of clothes, a warm jumper and long trousers for the evening. A waterproof bag for your keys and phone.
Saturday morning out of the marina, unfurl the jib as soon as the buoy is behind you. Wind in the sail, heading west.
At anchor near the Goudplaat. Swimming, a nap on the bow, a stroll around the little island. No traffic, just seagulls.
Evening cooking on board, a simple stew works best. Wash up in salt water, rinse with a small can of fresh.
Sunday back at the quay, two days of stillness and wind. A night on board is unlike any hotel.
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Suggestions
- Book at least six weeks ahead for summer weekends.
- Ask whether bed linen, gas and water are included.
- A thin sleeping bag is more practical than the blankets on board.
- Bring groceries in advance, there are no shops on the lake.
- Earplugs for the night, lines can tap and rattle in the wind.
Variations
- - Verleng met een derde dag voor een tocht naar Veere zelf.
- - Boek een grotere boot voor zes vrienden of twee gezinnen.
- - Combineer met een fietsdag langs de Veerse Gatdam.
- - Kies een leer-charter waar de schipper instructie geeft.
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