Taking or ordering food on the water
2 h€ 10-60 Calm
Three ways to eat on board, with the pros and cons of each situation and handy choices for a day out on the water or a longer trip.
There are three ways to eat on the boat, and the choice depends on the pace of the day and the number of people. Bringing your own is cheap and flexible: sandwiches, fruit, a salad in a leak-proof container and a cool box will keep you going well into the afternoon. More washing-up though, and you're limited to what you've packed.
Stopping along the way at a restaurant jetty makes for a great break, but planning matters. Check in advance which restaurants have their own mooring jetty, how many boats fit there, and whether you need a reservation. Ordering through a delivery service can work surprisingly well at a marina with a proper address, but less so at an unknown mooring spot along the bank. Tailor it to the group: kids on board call for predictability, while a relaxed couple can improvise more with whatever the day brings.
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Koelbox met koelblokken
Lekvrije bakjes en bestek
Vuilniszak en keukenpapier
Water, een liter per persoon
Twee horecaopties genoteerd
Telefoonnummer voor reservering paraat
Decide in advance what the day calls for: a short trip with a snack, or a long day with a hot lunch and dinner.
Pack a cool box with ice blocks, place sandwiches and fruit on top and heavy items at the bottom.
Check the sailing route for restaurants with a mooring jetty and note two options as a backup.
Decide mid-morning, based on wind and pace, whether you'll cook on board or moor up for lunch.
For delivery: choose a marina with a real address and arrange to meet at the main jetty or reception.
Eat calmly, even when you're in a hurry on board. A rushed bite rarely goes down well.
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Suggestions
- A leak-proof bento box is more practical than separate containers with cling film.
- Put name stickers on every container so you're not digging around in the cool box.
- Keep at least one litre of water per person on hand.
- Bring a roll of kitchen paper and a rubbish bag.
- Reserve a restaurant jetty in good weather and on weekends.
Variations
- - Maak er een potluck van waarbij iedere opstapper iets meeneemt.
- - Combineer een lichte lunch onderweg met diner bij thuiskomst.
- - Bestel een grote pizza vooraf en haal die op bij een vaarroute-café.
by PlayTryBe team