Netherlands
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An online cruising guide for sailing around the Netherlands.
| Netherlands
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| Capital | Amsterdam |
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| Language | Dutch |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC + 1) , DST: CEST (UTC + 2 summer) |
| Calling code | ? |
The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland, also commonly called Holland in English, in reference to the provinces North-Holland and South-Holland) is a country located in Western Europe and a founding member of the European Union. The Netherlands is bordering Germany to the east and Belgium to the south. To the west, the country faces the North Sea and the United Kingdom. The people, language, and culture of the Netherlands are referred to as "Dutch".
Climate & Weather
The predominant wind direction in the Netherlands is south-west, which causes a moderate maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
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Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
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Departure
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Customs and Immigration
Customs
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Immigration
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Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Health and Security
Health
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Security
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External Territories
Ports & Popular Stops
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- Amsterdam (Port of entry)
- Almere
- Breskens (Port of entry)
- Delfzijl (Port of entry)
- Den Helder (Port of entry)
- IJmuiden (Port of entry)
- Lauwersoog (Port of entry)
- Middleburg (Port of entry)
- Scheveningen (Port of entry)
- Terneuzen (Port of entry)
- Terschelling (Port of entry)
- Veere (Port of entry)
- Veerhaven (De Maas/Rotterdam) (Port of entry)
- Vlieland (Port of entry)
- Vlissingen (Flushing) (Port of entry)
- Lemmer Main Marina Holland
Offshore Islands
List islands and island groups belonging to this country. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given island, create a dedicated page for it (Island Template and/or Island Group Template).
Transportation
List transportation to other countries, etc.
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Netherlands at the Wikipedia
- Sailing Nations Sailing Holidays and Yacht Charter for Holland Ijseelmeer
References & Publications
- Brian Navin, Cruising Guide to the Netherlands, Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd; 5th Revised edition edition (May 1, 2010), ISBN 978-1846231858
- Henry Levison, Dutch Inland Sailing Pilot, Adlard Coles Nautical (July 24, 1989), ISBN 978-0540074327
Personal Notes
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