About us

Welcome to Genieten op het water - your starting point for relaxing days on the water, hassle-free.

We are Jelle and Inge, son and mother. What started as a shared passion for boating has grown into a real family business. In 2019, we started with one boat and a reception tent on the waterfront. Since then, our fleet has grown considerably, but our approach is still as personal as ever.

Jelle is the man of the fleet. He keeps the boats in top condition, welcomes you to the marina and helps you on your way with practical explanations and his favourite sailing tips. Whether you come for a sloop or a sailboat - Jelle will make sure you leave relaxed and safe.

Inge handles everything behind the scenes: from reservations to route advice. She answers your questions with a smile and likes to think with you. Her goal? Making you feel welcome and getting out on the water without stress.

What sets us apart? Our friendliness and outstanding service. We take the time for you, think with you and do everything we can to make your day on the water unforgettable. Not a massive hire company, but a warm welcome and genuine attention.

No experience? No problem. We'll explain everything to you calmly. Safe, simple and above all: fun.

Whether you come for a day of sloop sailing or a sailing weekend with friends - we are here for you.

See you soon on the dock!

Jelle & Inge
Genieten op het water

Jelle and Inge
Super friendly service, great boat (Van Vossen 700) and completely uncomplicated. Bonus: A great route recommendation with Google Maps integration, which makes navigating super easy.
Rudi Hiddink
7 days ago
Jelle and Inge helped us enormously to make our day of boating for my father's birthday a success. Beautiful boats, great boating routes and super helpful and professional assistance with our questions.
Jacqueline Spin
3 weeks ago
It was a great day. We were warmly welcomed by Jelle. The boat was fine, there was a brief hiccup but Jelle was there within a few minutes. Nice maps so you can clearly see what the options are. Definitely worth repeating.
Gesche Luks
1 month ago
Great boat! Super service! Simply relaxing.
Martijn Hoek
2 months ago
Lovely boats for hire at a very reasonable price. Upon arrival, we were given some tips about nice routes, and Jelle is also very pleasant to deal with. We'll hire from you again next time.
Oliver Manthey
2 months ago
We had a fantastic sailing week and were absolutely delighted with the Aira 22, coming from a background as "long-time Polyvalk sailors." What was particularly great was the service from "Genieten op het Water," who, for a minimal extra charge, delivered the boat in perfect condition to our accommodation in Koudum a day before our arrival. They even came out from Heeg again for the handover and instruction... For that, a sixth bonus star 😉
Robert Jansen
9 months ago
I had a great experience, our boat was in great shape, it was clean, and they provide maps and suggested routes to follow. It looked like new! Would rent again from Genieten op het water.
Remco Temmink
9 months ago
Very pleasant and quick coordination with this company. Beautiful boat and good service. Highly recommended!
Suzanne Hinse
9 months ago
Friendly landlord, good location and affordable
Marc Rooker
9 months ago