Tidal Training Wadden Sea

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The aim is to get to know sailing in tidal waters. We start a short week directly from Workum, a few miles before the lock to the Wadden Sea.

After an intensive briefing on the yacht and a few harbour manoeuvres, a first trial run takes us 8 nautical miles to the lock at Makkum or Den Oever.

From now on, tide and wind direction determine our daily destinations and suitable departure times. Possible destinations include the islands of Texel, Terschelling or Vlieland. The seaports of Den Helder or Harlingen are also popular ports of call.

Sailing with the tidal stream keeps everyone busy: navigation allows no mistakes and the complex network of channels requires constant adjustment of course and sail trim. The heavy shipping traffic in some areas must also be monitored and tracked via the respective sector channels on VHF radio.

Departure: Monday approx. 15:00
Return: Friday approx. 09:00

Optimum training conditions with max. 4 participants plus skipper!