When the days get shorter and temperatures drop, many boat owners face the crucial question: where and how should the boat be stored safely for the winter? Especially in the Netherlands, choosing the right winter storage is essential to protect the boat from moisture, frost, and other weather conditions.
Finding a berth is not difficult. Finding the right one – that is the real art. Because just as boats differ, so do their owners.
Knowing your own boat is moored securely at the dock, always ready to set off for a nice weekend trip with family or friends or for a spontaneous vacation – that is exactly the dream of many boat owners. But in Germany, it often remains wishful thinking: long waiting lists, high fees, and overcrowded marinas make planning a test of patience and ruin the plans of many German sailors and boaters.
More and more owners of motorboats or sailing yachts no longer limit themselves to the waters around their home port. In summer in particular, but also throughout the rest of the year, they often choose to broaden their horizons and venture into new cruising areas. In this article, we present several travel plans of Port Adhoc boaters, within our own port network.
The Port Adhoc group, which manages marinas throughout Europe, offers boaters a wide network of Dutch ports and marinas. Nearly 2,000 berths in Lelystad can accommodate all types of vessels, for short or long periods.
The Port Adhoc teams are involved on a daily basis to ensure that users can enjoy the Group's ports. Did you know that they have carried out renovation work at the Lelystad Haven marina in the Netherlands? Camiel and Marcel, the co-directors of Lelystad Haven, tell us about the harbor improvements.
Thanks to the Port Adhoc Group's loyalty program, yachtsmen at our marinas can now enjoy, among other things, several free nights in other ports. Let's take a look at how to use this advantage to discover the various Dutch marinas in the network, while sailing with your boat.
In the province of Flevoland, the Dutch lakes of Marken and Ijssel are two incredible sailing areas: with their extraordinary landscapes, typical harbours, well-developed flora and abundant fauna, the region promises unforgettable moments aboard your boat. To explore the two bodies of water, you'll need to cross the Houtribdijk, or dike, which separates the Markermeer and the Ijsselmeer. But do you know how to get across?
In the Netherlands, the province of Friesland is a renowned sailing destination. Whether by motorboat or sailboat, boaters can enjoy the magnificent waters of the Frisian lakes and discover, for instance, the historic and authentic towns of Sneek or Lemmer. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the good reasons to sail in Friesland, as well as how to moor your boat in a nearby marina!
Today, November 1, our dear colleague Leontine Jansen celebrates exactly 15 years of service. Earlier this year, she turned 50, so you could say it's a special year for her.
