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    Bootje varen in Friesland

in Zuidwest Friesland

Get out on the water yourself? Choose an electric sloop or a comfortable family boat. No boating licence? No problem. In Southwest Friesland, you can step on board and sail straight onto the Frisian lakes.

View the offer in Southwest Friesland below and book your sloop now.

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Have you not found a sloop that matches your wishes? Not all sloops in Southwest Friesland can be booked directly with us yet. We do have an overview of sloop rental companies, so you can contact them yourself.

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What about a boating licence?

Hiring a boat in Friesland has its benefits. If the boat is shorter than 15 metres, you do not need a boating licence. So you can often hire a sloop or a Valk without any lessons.

Sloepvaren bij de Jouster sluis.

More water fun - in Southwest Friesland

  • Take a boat tour

    Rondvaart Beurtveer Heeg-Balk

    Would you rather not sail yourself? Step on board a boat tour. Discover the Frisian lakes from the water or sail through the canals of the historic Eleven Cities. With a guide or without, there are many options in Southwest Friesland.

    Boek een rondvaart

  • Rent a canoe

    Twee-persoonskano in het water in Makkum.

    Looking for a bit more action? Head out with a canoe. Paddle through narrow waterways, past reed beds and through friendly Frisian villages. It is an active way to be outdoors and see the area up close.

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  • Sailing in Friesland

    Zeilschool De Kikkert in Lemmer.

    Step on board a sailing boat and experience Friesland from the water. Hire a boat from a local company and set off on your own. Do you have little experience? Then a sailing lesson at a sailing school is a good way to start and build your confidence.

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Frequently asked questions - about hiring a sloop in Southwest Friesland

This differs per boat hire company. It also depends on the type of sloop you hire. For example, do you choose a motor boat or would you rather sail with an electric sloop? Are you going out with a large group? Then you need a larger sloop than when there are just two of you.

On average, a day of sloop sailing in Friesland costs about 100 € to 200 € per day.

Yes. If the boat is shorter than 15 metres, you do not need a boating licence. So you can often hire a sloop or a Valk without any lessons. For motor boats, the hire company may give a short instruction first, so you can sail safely. Is the boat longer than 15 metres? Then a boating licence is required.

At VVV Waterland van Friesland, you can find many good routes for a day of sloop sailing in Southwest Friesland. A few good sloop routes are:

Discover all boating routes in the region here.

Southwest Friesland is the water-rich region of Friesland. That is why you can find a place to hire a sloop in almost every town or village. Well-known water sports towns and villages include Heeg, Sneek and Langweer. From there, you can reach the Frisian lakes in no time.

Most boat rental companies now offer electric sloops. This saves fuel costs and makes your trip much quieter on the water. View all boat rental companies here.

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  • Routes

    Discover good boating routes in Southwest Friesland.

    Routes Bruzer Neptunes van De Schiffart Yachtcharter

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    Discover what to do in Southwest Friesland.

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