Sailing
“Enkhuizen offers extensive possibilities for a sailing trip. Almost all ships can be booked not only privately, but also for company outings or meetings, for example. The skippers are happy to think along with you to make your sailing trip as successful as possible.”
Sailing in Enkhuizen
Sailyboat Sail Experience
Sailyboat Sail Experience sails all year round and therefore also offers sailing trips in winter. Sailing in the winter is extra special, you have to wear more clothes than in the summer but then you enjoy a unique experience and lots of space on the water! In winter you can book for 2 to 6 people for up to 4 hours. There are coffee, tea and other drinks on board and a nice lunch or dinner can also be arranged.
Learn to sail yourself
Young and old, experienced and inexperienced; there is a suitable sailing course for every level at Zeilschool Enkhuizen. The shallow water of Enkhuizerzand is a perfect place to learn to sail. The shallow depth means there are few waves and no shipping. The sailing school has twelve centerboard boats (Topper Omega and Magno) for 2-5 people.
Sailing School Zuiderzee
Sailing School Zuiderzee is a small sailing school that provides high-quality sailing lessons from Enkhuizen on the IJsselmeer, Markermeer and Wadden Sea. We focus on the quality of the courses, not on volume. Students are taught by very experienced instructors, who also focus on the pleasure of sailing, water sports, nature and being at one with the elements.
Abel Tasman
Sail with Party Ship Abel Tasman for a day: sailing on the IJsselmeer or the Wadden Sea is an unforgettable experience. Our luxury sailing ship is equipped for groups, which makes the ship the perfect location for a wedding on the water, a group outing or a team building day. Hoist the sails of our luxury sailing ship and enjoy the beautiful view.
Happy Sailing
Happy Sailing specializes in the rental of sailing yachts between 30 and 50 feet. Especially on the IJsselmeer but also on the Markermeer and in Zeeland.
Tjalkjacht Pelikaan
Going out with family, friends or colleagues? A weekend, week or a few days? Everyone is welcome and (almost) everything is possible! Owner Lucas Knol and his crew will give you a warm welcome on board, in their home port Enkhuizen or, if desired, another port. Sailing with the Pelikaan is sustainable, enjoy the elements with a minimal carbon footprint.
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Nautical Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen has a lot to offer in the nautical field: from new construction to minor maintenance, from sloop to mega yacht, from diesel engine to complete rigging, from design and advice to water sports store, from winter storage to marina. Under the motto of being strong together, nautical companies in Enkhuizen have set up a unique partnership: Nautical Enkhuizen.
Dutch sailing fleet
Enkhuizen offers extensive possibilities for a sailing trip on a historic sailing ship. Almost all ships can be booked privately and for groups. For example, for a company, family or friends outing. Just a day's sailing is also possible. The skippers like to think along with you to make your sailing trip as successful as possible!
Ports in Enkhuizen
You have the harbors to choose from in Enkhuizen. The Buyshaven is a quiet, sheltered and beautifully situated harbor. Just steps away from the train station, the VVV and the famous Drommedaris you will find De Gemeentelijke Havens, a collection of moorings where the most diverse harbor activities take place. The Compagnieshaven is a modern marina close to the centuries-old center.
Information about sailing in Enkhuizen
Botters, cutters, lemsteraken, clippers and tjalks, just a sampling of the large number of ship types for which the brown fleet is a collective name.
The brown fleet
The brown fleet is a collective term for original 19th century ships, mostly with brown sails. These former sailing cargo or fishing vessels are often beautifully restored after a period of decay. In order to initially be able to continue paying the costs of berthing fees and maintenance, skippers decided to rent out their ships for days or vacations. Since then, this has grown into an entirely separate branch of sailing and anything is possible. From an evening’s sailing on the IJsselmeer to several weeks in the direction of the Baltic Sea, everything is possible. Companies like to use the business opportunities, but schools and families also like to sail along.
Information and reservations
Most skippers are affiliated with an umbrella organization where you, the customer, can obtain information and make reservations. This includes Holland Sail in Enkhuizen, among others.
Physical or intellectual disability
Do you or someone in your party have a physical or mental disability? Then you too can enjoy a sailing vacation. Sailwise provides challenging water sports vacations with fully wheelchair accessible ships.
Sailing trip overview
Several skippers also provide their own bookings and information. Almost all ships can be booked not only privately, but also for company outings or meetings, for example. The skippers like to think along with you to make your sailing trip as successful as possible.
-Sailing grand café De Schuttevaer
This ship has outside relaxation of sailing and below deck lots of space and atmosphere in a beautiful art-deco style. It is available for successful day trips for both companies and families.
-Two-masted clipper Nooit Volmaeckt
With the Nooit Volmaeckt you can set sail for a day, weekend, week or longer. Together with your family, circle of friends, company or school, the sailing route can be planned according to your wishes.
-100-year-old tjalk Windbruid
The Windbruid is equipped with all conveniences below deck, but has retained its authentic appearance above deck. Because of its lowerable mast, this tjalk can even sail in Friesland and the Amsterdam canals.
-Three mast topsail schooner Willem Barentsz
The Willem Barentsz with her many sails, white exterior and teak superstructure is a majestic appearance and even an official wedding location. This ship can be at your disposal for a day or part of a day for a party or meeting.
Nautical Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen has much to offer in the nautical field: from new construction to minor maintenance, from sloop to mega yacht, from diesel engine to complete rigging, from design and advice to water sports store, from winter storage to marina.
Under the motto “strong together,” nautical companies in Enkhuizen have established a unique partnership: Nautical Enkhuizen.
Through one website and one phone number, you can now quickly and easily find the water sports company that can be of service to you: www.nautischenkhuizen.nl / 06-28183399 (all days from 08.00 to 20.00)
So whether it’s about renting a boat or taking sailing lessons, technical assistance because your boat’s heater, engine or autopilot has broken down or when you’re looking for another boat: in Enkhuizen you’ve come to the right place!
