Sailing from Amsterdam to Denhelder

Vessel: Sailing from Amsterdam to Denhelder
Where: Netherlands

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Join Trinovante in the midst of the Sail Amsterdam festival before sailing to calmer waters to experience traditional Dutch culture along the coast.

Sail with Trinovante from Amsterdam as you board the boat in the midst of the spectacular Sail Amsterdam Festival sailing out of the harbour with a flotilla of boats to mark the end of the festival before heading down to explore Ijsselmeer and Markermeer for the remainder of your holiday.

Trinovante rarely goes to sailing festivals but some of our Dutch crew recommended Sail Amsterdam many years ago and little did we know it would be something we’d become regulars at. We had never imagined so many boats could be on the water in such a small space and it was such a spectacular sight and such an experience to be part of. Sail Amsterdam only happens every five years and we missed 2015 so we are very excited to be going back in 2020.

In 2015 there were 2.3 million visitors across the city and there is so much happening we suggest you arrive early for this voyage, drop your bags at the boat and get out and about to enjoy the festival. There will be buffet-style food in the evening on board for those who want it.

When the festival is over, the ships leave and Trinovante heads off for some well-earned relaxation with her guests sailing around the inland seas of Ijsselmeer and Markenmeer. This area used to be the tidal Zuiderzee and was home to what were then wealthy Dutch seaports such a Hoorn. Cape Horn was named after this town by Willem Schouten, who navigated the cape in 1616. The Zuiderzee ceased to be in 1932 when the dam was built (which created The Ijsselmere and Markenmer) to stop flooding and make what the Dutch call ‘new land’.

For us, it provides a huge area of sheltered water sailing with beautiful historic ports full of quaint dutch architecture, waterways and culture. Of course, the cheese, apple cake, beer and traditionally rigged sailing vessels are also good reasons to love this area of the Netherlands.

Each little town is a work of art in itself. Petite historic houses, built of small bricks line the leafy canals. Walking around the streets and admiring the Dutch window displays is a delight and there are numerous cafes, shops and markets to explore. Vollen Dam will be a point of port where we can take a walk to Edam, Medemblik and the old fishing town of Urk.

At the end of this voyage, Trinvante locks out of the Ijsselmeer into tidal waters again to reach her final destination of Den Helder. Den Helder is a big port and naval dockyard also known for its long beaches and as a Tall Ships Race port. It is an easy train ride from here back to Amsterdam for good transport links home.

As with all our sailing holidays, the exact itinerary will depend on the weather and tides will be chosen each day by your skipper to make the best use of the weather conditions. Guests are encouraged to get involved in sailing Trinovante to really gain an authentic tall ship sailing experience but the boat is fully crewed if you just want to take in the views! All meals and hot/soft drinks and hire of waterproofs are included in your ticket price.