Dreaming Of A Sailing Charter? Try Netherlands

Most sailing is to be found in the IJsselmeer, Wadden Sea and Frisian Islands, places with sand dunes, systems of channels and nice ports. There are plenty of yachts available here and you can visit the many historic and beautiful seaport towns.

Netherlands is located in Western Europe and belongs to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is situated near Germany in the east and Belgium in the south. On the north, you have the North Sea. There are three rivers that divide the country into two sections. These are the Rhine River, Waal, and Meuse. The climate of Netherlands can be described as temperate. During warm summers, you can find a lot of tourists go sailing in the Netherlands.

IJsselmeer, or Lake IJssel, is a very shallow lake situated in the central portion of the Netherlands. It’s also situated near North Holland, Flevoland, and Friesland. The depth measure between 5 and 6 meters. The Wadden Sea of Netherlands is also a good destination for those who are spending their holiday on a yacht charter. The waters are characterized as shallow and composed of sand and mud flats, salt marshes, and sea gullies. There are also a number of wadden or dune barrier islands in the area. Some of them are left unexplored and well protected. Besides sailing and swimming, you can also learn to practice the traditional game of Frisians called wadlopen. You can also enjoy walking the beaches during low tide.

Frisian Islands, meanwhile, is a good destination among those who enjoy sailing in the Netherlands, especially during the summer. During wintertime, on the other hand, they would usually follow hiking trails toward the rugged mountains of Netherlands. There are also a number of ski resorts in the area. There are a number of ways that you can reach the islands. Cruising in the Netherlands is an inevitable activity.

Find more information on sailing in the Netherlands and sailing Croatia here. In this website you can find information on sailing charter from other parts of the world.

Published by Travel Buff on May 21st, 2008 | Filed under Luxury Yachting |