Sail the Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer in a small group

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Arrival date: 10 September 2027, 19:00
Departure date: 17 September 2027, 16:00

Departure/arrival port: Harlingen (NL)
Trip fee: €550; accommodation in 2-/3-berth cabins
Includes bed linen, crew costs (skipper & deckhand), harbour fees, tourist taxes and insolvency insurance
Food & drinks not included (€120 onboard kitty)

Fancy getting out on the water once more in late summer? Aboard Aagtje, a classic two-masted flat-bottomed sailing barge, we will explore the Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer.

In the Wadden Sea we follow the channels between the islands and watch the sandbanks dry out at low tide. On the IJsselmeer we sail across wide stretches of water, past dykes and old harbour towns such as Enkhuizen and Medemblik. Where we moor depends on the wind and the tides. Along the way we take the time to go ashore and explore an island or a little harbour town.

Seven sailing enthusiasts from Germany aged between 50 and 60 have already signed up. Nine places are still available. You can join us on your own or as a pair. No sailing experience is needed. Everyone pitches in on board, and you can learn a lot by getting involved.

On board, the participants look after the catering together. The group organises food and drink itself, and everyone contributes to the onboard kitty. That means fresh meals, prepared together and enjoyed in a cosy atmosphere. A real shared experience.

If you fancy feeling the wind in the sails and discovering the Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer in good company, just get in touch!

Where the trip takes us will be decided according to the wind and weather and discussed on board with all the crew. Relaxing days with sunshine and light winds are just as possible as days with plenty of wind and challenging sailing – it's the mix that makes it.

The trip will take place on the two-masted Tjalk Aagtje and will be accompanied by an experienced, qualified crew. There will be approximately 8–16 guests on board. Both on and below deck, the ship is spacious and cosily furnished in a maritime style. You will sleep in well-kept double cabins. There is a cockpit that can be covered, a professional galley, sanitary facilities, two saloons, a piano and lots of little extras…

A day on board Aagtje:
After you arrive on board, you will be welcomed and the most important "house rules" will be explained to you. You will get to know your fellow sailors and we will discuss our sailing trip together. On the first sailing day, after breakfast, you will receive a detailed explanation of the ship and the sails. Then we will hoist the sails together and set course for our first destination. The adventure begins!

We will sail for an average of 5–8 hours each day. At the end of the day we put into a cosy harbour. There we quickly get the ship shipshape, and then it is time for the first "Anleger" (the traditional mooring drink). Of course, besides sailing, there is always enough time to get to know the area and its people. Our route is never fixed in advance but depends on the wind and weather. Relaxing days with sunshine and swimming are just as possible as days with plenty of wind and challenging sailing – it's the mix that makes it.