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Two days of quiet sailing on the Frisian lakes

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An electric tender, mirror-flat water and nothing but the gentle lapping beneath the keel. Two relaxed days on the Frisian lakes from Jachthaven De Drijfveer in Akkrum, with a toddler of 18 months on board. Gently exploring child-friendly spots nearby. No sailing licence required, zero emissions.

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€ 370–410

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No engine noise, no exhaust fumes, just the lapping of the water beneath the keel. The E-tender 600 is a whisper-quiet electric tender that lets a small family glide peacefully across the Frisian lakes, departing from Jachthaven De Drijfveer near Akkrum. Mirror-flat water, wide open views and all the time in the world to moor up at a child-friendly spot.

Electric and zero-emission, no sailing licence required, and fully recharged in six hours via an ordinary socket on the jetty.

The boat

Six metres, built in 2023. A large swim platform with a fold-out swim ladder and a removable backrest. Dual battery pack, so you cruise through full days without a worry. A bimini provides shade for the little one.

With a toddler on board

Cruise gently around the area and moor up at shallow, child-friendly spots for paddling and playing. A well-fitting life jacket on at all times near the water, with 1-on-1 supervision within arm's reach. If there is more than 3 Bft of wind or there is thunder, stay ashore.

Photo plan for your playbook

Five shots that tell the story: quiet, sustainable, safe and together.

  • Golden-hour cover shot: the tender from the side, mirror-flat water, low sun behind it, around 20:00.
  • Quiet detail: hand on the tiller, barely any wake, the electric story in one frame.
  • Safe and small: the little one in a life jacket, laughing on the swim platform, sharp focus on the eyes.
  • On the charger: plug in the socket on the jetty, the sustainable story.
  • Picnic on board: overhead view with a blanket, bread, bare feet and the platform in frame.

Costs and breakdown

  • Hire E-tender 600, two days: €370.
  • Fuel (electric, charging included): €0.
  • Accessories and deposit (refundable): t.b.d.
  • Total boating: €370.

The purpose of these two days is to capture photo and video material for the PlayTryBe playbook on sustainable boating with a young family. Keep the invoice from De Drijfveer together with this shot list and the published content as supporting documentation for your records.

Checklist

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  • Gecertificeerd reddingsvest op maat

    Kraagmodel met kruisband en grijplus, passend bij het gewicht. Geen los zwemvestje.

  • Vest altijd aan zodra je bij het water bent

    Aan boord en bij de steiger, en op de camperplaats die aan het water grenst.

  • Vaste plek en antislip aan boord

    Een eigen zitje, antislip op het dek, scherpe randen afgedekt.

  • Zon en schaduw geregeld

    Bimini of parasol, hoedje, factor 50 en ruim water.

  • 1-op-1 toezicht bij het water

    Bij de zwemtrap, het plateau en op de wal altijd een volwassene binnen armbereik.

  • Weer en wind gecheckt

    Bij meer dan 3 Bft of onweer blijf je lekker aan wal.

by Kevin Schenkers

Open route

Route stops

1

Jachthaven De Drijfveer, Akkrum

Departure from the campsite on site. Brief introduction, battery full, life jackets on (including at the jetty), gently out onto the Frisian lakes.

morning· 30 min
2

Child-friendly little beach on the lake

Mooring at a shallow, quiet spot for paddling and playing. Life jacket on, an adult within arm's reach.

morning· 90 min
3

Lunch at anchor in a sheltered corner

Swim platform out, lunch on board and a nap for the little one in the shade of the bimini.

afternoon· 120 min
4

Quiet stretch of water for playing

Second sailing day: gently further out onto the Frisian lakes, mooring where it is shallow and child-friendly.

morning· 150 min· optional
5

Picnic at anchor

Blanket, bread, bare feet and paddling from the swim platform.

afternoon· 90 min· optional
6

Back at De Drijfveer

Gently back to the campsite. Tender on the charger, with a smile.

evening· 30 min

10:00 · Departure from De Drijfveer. Battery full, life jackets on (including at the jetty), gently out onto the Frisian lakes.

11:00 · Mooring at a child-friendly little beach. Paddling and playing, with an adult within arm's reach.

13:00 · Lunch at anchor in a sheltered corner. Swim platform out, eating on board, nap for the little one in the shade.

16:00 · Back at De Drijfveer. Tender on the charger at the jetty, dinner at the campsite, sleep in the camper.

pause

Night at the campsite. The battery charges fully in six hours via an ordinary socket.

09:30 · Battery full, relaxed loading up. Fresh coffee, life jackets on and into the day.

11:00 · Gently further out onto the Frisian lakes, mooring up at a shallow spot for playing.

12:30 · Picnic at anchor. Blanket, bread, bare feet and paddling from the platform.

16:00 · Gently back to De Drijfveer. Return with a smile.

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Suggestions

  • Well-fitting life jacket (collar style) for the little one
  • Sun hat and SPF 50
  • Non-slip shoes
  • Spare clothes and nappies within easy reach
  • Cool box with lunch and plenty of drinks
  • Powerbank for your phone (navigation and photos)

Variations

Slecht weer

Too much wind or thunder

More than 3 Bft or thunder on the radar? Leave the boat and stay ashore, the water isn't going anywhere.

  • Note: Book the tender flexibly or move it by a day, rather than locking in a fixed date.
Korter met de kleine

One day instead of two

With a toddler, one relaxed day on the water is sometimes enough. In that case, just do the first sailing day and keep the second day free for the campsite.

  • Skip:Day 2: further out onto the Frisian lakes — second sailing day