Vinkeveen, the village by the water, known for the Vinkeveen lakes. A place for ultimate enjoyment of water, nature and recreation. The Vinkeveen lakes are known for the unique structure of the legacies. These peat dykes were formerly used to dry peat. The polder landscape is great for boating, walking and cycling. Vinkeveen is located at the edge of the green heart between Amsterdam and Utrecht and offers plenty of opportunities to explore the area. Sail between the narrow ditches between the legacies and enjoy nature and singing birds among the reeds. Everywhere around the lakes are nice waterside terraces where you can enjoy a drink. The sandy islands are also great for children to play endlessly with shovels and buckets in the sand.
The Vinkeveen lakes are an ideal base for a day of recreation on the water. There are plenty of boats including many sloops and motor cruisers. The varied landscape is ideal for spotting birds and other wildlife. In Vinkeveen, most boats do not require a boating licence and there are also options for a skipper on board. There are also numerous mooring options to make your stay on the water as pleasant as possible.
The Vinkeveen lakes are divided into 3 lakes, the Noordplas, the Zuidplas and the Kleine plas. The Noordplas is the largest lake of the 3 and also the deepest.This is because a lot of sand extraction took place there in the 1960s/70s.They used the sand to build the Bijlmer and the A2 motorway.Now that the Noorderplas is up to 50 metres deep, there is a lot of wave action that can damage the old dykes.Twelve sand islands have been created to act as dykes.These sand islands form a unique spot for recreation and most of them can only be reached by boat.
The Vinkeveen lakes are known for their water sports area of up to nine hundred hectares. but the Vinkeveen area offers much more than just water sports. Visit one of the municipality's six forts or climb the Sacred Heart of Jesus church for breathtaking views. Cycle or walk around the green polder and enjoy the beautiful vistas and views through the varied landscape. Vinkeveen is also full of numerous nice cafes and restaurants to take a break. In short, there is plenty to do for young and old.
The water in the vinkeveense plassen is one of the cleanest in the Netherlands. Combined with the depth, this is also a perfect place for diving. Divers come from far and wide to admire the special underwater world with visibility of up to 20 metres. For this, you'll need a divers licence.
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In Vinkeveen, most of the boats for hire are pleasure boats for families couples or groups going for a day of recreation on the water. However, motor cruisers are also common on and around the lakes. These are popular for holidaymakers who want to get away for a few days.
For most boats you can hire in Vinkeveen you do not need a boating licence. this only applies to those boats that are more than 15 metres long or go faster than 20 kilometres per hour, however this is rare as most inland waterways have a maximum speed of less than 12 kilometres per hour.
International visitors will need an International Certificate for Operations of Pleasure Craft or ICC for this purpose, completed with the national qualifications: advanced RYA Powerboat/sailing certificates and a CEVNI for inland waterways, for example.
The summer months are the warmest for sailing in Vinkeveen, although, in temperate Holland, it rarely gets above 24 degrees. Because these months are among the most pleasant, they are also the busiest. September, on the other hand, despite being slightly colder, is slightly drier than the high-summer months, making it a good option for anyone looking for warmer, drier weather and less crowds.
In Vinkeveen, you can already hire small sailboats, electric motorboats and sloops at an hourly rate of between €13 and €40. The somewhat larger, more luxurious versions can quickly reach an hourly rate of 200 euros. However, these can accommodate up to 40 people on a boat, making it much cheaper. These boats are ideal for parties or events where catering is also often possible for a fee.
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