Sloop boating
Sloop boating in Friesland? You will find that the Maxima and Van Vossen sloops are reliable, quiet and safe boats. You can handle it quickly because of its manoeuvrability. The sloop is very stable due to its size, hull shape and weight. Boating tips safe sloop boating in Friesland.
Good to know
- With high winds, keep in mind that the boat will be blown away.
- If possible, avoid large lakes in strong winds.
- The IJsselmeer is a prohibited sailing area.
- You keep to the right side of the fairway while sailing.
- On natural (reed) banks and stone-filled banks, do not sail too close to the shore in
related to too shallow water and damage to propeller ed. - Sail quietly, especially in narrow water and when sailing close to the shore so you don't damage the bank and/or ships moored here.
Sailing rules
Just like on the road, traffic rules apply on the water. The main rules for sloops are:
- Don't suddenly change course
- Right (starboard) takes precedence
- Make sure you have good visibility all around, look back regularly
- Do not anchor at bridges, locks and in the middle of a waterway
- Swimming in the fairway is prohibited, as well as at bridges, locks and waiting places
- Sail (as a driver) alcohol-free. The legal limit on the water is 0.5 promille. This is monitored and fines are high!
Some priority rules:
- Never take priority when you are slooping. Give way, especially when it is uncertain or unclear to you who has the right of way
- Remember that sailboats under sail on open water have priority and are less likely to deviate from course
- Small vessels (shorter than 20 metres) must give way to large(er) vessels, commercial shipping such as passenger ships, ferries and tugs.
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