Rent a sailboat for a weekend with a skipper on the Oosterschelde
2 days€ 1400-2400 Calm
Two days of sailing on the Oosterschelde with a skipper on board, overnight in the cabin or in a Zeeland harbour, departing from Bruinisse or Wolphaartsdijk.
A weekend charter with a skipper on the Oosterschelde costs roughly €1,400 to €2,400 for two days, depending on boat size (10 to 14 metres) and group size (four to eight people). The skipper is responsible for navigation and tides, so without a sailing licence this is a great way to experience larger waters. In winds above force 6 the skipper may shorten the route or choose inland waterways, which does not come with any extra cost.
The classic Saturday route runs from Bruinisse via the Krammersluizen or the open Oosterschelde to Sint-Annaland or Stavenisse for the night. Meals are often on board with supplies you bring yourself, or at a harbour restaurant. Sunday is used for a more relaxed return sail along the Roggenplaat, with an anchor lunch in good weather. Fuel, final cleaning and bed linen are usually included in the price; food and drinks are not.
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Regenjas en warme trui
Cash of pin voor havengeld
Powerbank voor telefoons
Book two to four weeks in advance and agree on the route with the skipper based on weather and experience level.
Pack a weekend bag in a soft bag, not a suitcase, as cabin lockers are narrow.
Check in and attend the briefing on Saturday morning around nine o'clock, covering safety and the galley.
Sail on Saturday to a visitor's harbour such as Sint-Annaland and eat on board or in the village.
Sunday calls for a more relaxed route with an anchor lunch near Roggenplaat or the Galgeplaat if the weather cooperates.
Hand back the boat on Sunday afternoon, have a final beer with the skipper and ask for the tide chart as a souvenir.
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Suggestions
- Ask the skipper to share a sample route so you know what to expect.
- Split the grocery budget among the group in advance, it saves sorting out payments on board.
- Book between May and September for the best chance of stable weather.
- Bring a set of dice or a card game for the evening in the cabin.
- Ask if a dinghy comes along, it gives you freedom during anchor lunches.
Variations
- - Splits de groep in twee teams en wissel het roer per dagdeel onder schippersuitleg.
- - Voeg een derde dag toe met een doorvaart naar Veerse Meer voor afwisseling.
- - Maak het een vrijgezellenweekend met thema-avond aan boord op zaterdag.
- - Boek een schipper-kok-combi en laat het eten ook regelen.
- - Houd het rustig en gebruik het weekend als digitale detox met boeken aan boord.
by PlayTryBe team