Our Water

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Vissersbootjes_Oostvaardersdijk_ClaireDroppert

Vissersbootjes_Oostvaardersdijk_ClaireDroppert

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Land ho!

Flevoland just burbles with water

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Land ho!

Flevoland just burbles with water

Veluwemeer_Pier_ClaireDroppert

Veluwemeer_Pier_ClaireDroppert

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Land ho!

Flevoland just burbles with water

How many weeks would you need to sail all our waters? From the wild IJsselmeer and Markermeer to quieter lakes such as Ketelmeer, Drontermeer, Veluwemeer, Gooimeer, Eemmeer or IJmeer. Opt for a Flevoland roundtrip. There’s over ninety thousand hectares of water to sail here! 

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Zonsondergang IJsselmeer Markermeer Almere Lelystad

Zonsondergang IJsselmeer Markermeer Almere Lelystad

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IJsselmeer

Space and tranquillity. But occasionally a bit rough. That’s the IJsselmeer lake. For the experienced water sports enthusiast this is a superb place to sail. The IJsselmeer lake is located on Flevoland’s north-western coast, to the right of the Lelystad-Enkhuizen dyke. This is the Netherlands’ largest lake: over 1100 km². It came into being when the Zuiderzee was sealed off. 

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Markermeer schemering

Markermeer schemering

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Markermeer

When the weather is quieter, this is the ideal place for new sailors to cut their teeth. The Markermeer lake is located on the south-western side of the dyke between Lelystad and Enkhuizen. Therefore between the provinces of Noord-Holland and Flevoland. The Markermeer lake stretches to around 700 km² and forms a true paradise for water sports aficionados.

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zeilbootje zwanen veluwemeer

zeilbootje zwanen veluwemeer

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Bordering lakes

The bordering lakes are on Flevoland’s east side. The lakes were created when the IJsselmeer was drained. This is an outstanding location for leisure pursuits with a wealth of campsites and marinas in the vicinity. With more than 90,000 hectares of water, this is the Netherlands’ largest easy sailing area.

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Inland lakes

Tempting sailing opportunities are not only to be found encircling Flevoland. The province itself also boasts a range of waters and lakes where you can for example rent a canoe, a paddle board or small boat to enjoy a great day of water sports fun. Bring your own boat to Flevoland, the world’s largest polder!

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Flevoland water land

Markermeer IJsselmeer Almere Lelystad zeilboot verstild water

Markermeer IJsselmeer Almere Lelystad zeilboot verstild water

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varen zeilbootje randmeren strandje

varen zeilbootje randmeren strandje

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Ship ahoy, land ho!

Moor your boat in one of our lively marinas offering ample facilities. Or perhaps in a quiet spot where you can listen to the birds. Whatever you prefer. You can also have fun sailing within the area formed by the dykes. Right through rugged nature and our famous well ordered, rectilinear polder landscape.

“ Grab your boat, canoe, paddle-board or your even just your rubber duck ”

and join us on an exploratory adventure.
Regatta Varen Lelystad

Regatta Varen Lelystad

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windsurfen veluwemeer camping op achtergrond

windsurfen veluwemeer camping op achtergrond

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Would you rather be the one in charge?

If paddle-boarding, surfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding or parasailing are more your thing, then this, the world’s largest polder, is certainly the ultimate destination for you!
 

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Flevoland from the water

Mooring
optimisten Markermeer Lelystad Almere

optimisten Markermeer Lelystad Almere

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Water sports
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Have a break
Strand Duin Almere water

Strand Duin Almere water

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Beach fun