Netherlands

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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".

Charts

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Weather

The predominant wind direction in the Netherlands is south-west, which causes a moderate maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters.

Weather links

• Nauticlink

Passages

For mast up routes (when the North sea is not an option) from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and up to Groningen. These routes are nice to and wil show you Holland from an other site. A lot of bridges and some locks. Also this website gives you general information about sailing in The Netherlands.

Islands

• Wadden Islands at the Wikipedia

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

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Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.

Security

Details?

External Territories

• Netherlands Antilles
  • Lesser Antilles
    • Aruba
    • Bonaire
    • Curaçao
  • Leeward Islands
    • Saba
    • Sint Eustatius
    • Sint Maarten

Berthing

Ports	Marinas	Anchorages
Amsterdam Amsterdam /wiki/Amsterdam |  – port of entry ||  – needs data | Almere Almere /wiki/Almere |  – needs data | Breskens Breskens /wiki/Breskens |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data | Delfzijl Delfzijl /wiki/Delfzijl |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data | Den Helder Den Helder /wiki/Den_Helder |  – port of entry ||  – needs data | IJmuiden IJmuiden /wiki/IJmuiden |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data | Lauwersoog Lauwersoog /wiki/Lauwersoog |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data | MiddleburgMiddleburg/wiki/Middelburg,_Netherlands |  – port of entry ||  – needs data | Scheveningen Scheveningen /wiki/Scheveningen |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data | Terneuzen Terneuzen /wiki/Terneuzen |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data | Terschelling Terschelling /wiki/Terschelling |  – island ||  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data | Veere Veere /wiki/Veere |  – port of entry ||  – needs data | Veerhaven (De Maas/Rotterdam) Veerhaven (De Maas/Rotterdam) /wiki/Veerhaven_(De_Maas/Rotterdam) |  – port of entry ||  – needs data | Vlieland Vlieland /wiki/Vlieland |  – island ||  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data | Vlissingen (Flushing) Vlissingen (Flushing) /wiki/Vlissingen_(Flushing) |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – needs data |	Breskens Marina Breskens Marina /wiki/Breskens_Marina Marina Delfzijl Marina Delfzijl /wiki/Marina_Delfzijl Seaport Marina IJmuiden Seaport Marina IJmuiden /wiki/Seaport_Marina_IJmuiden Lemmer Marina Lemmer Marina /wiki/Lemmer_Marina Scheveningen Marina Scheveningen Marina /wiki/Scheveningen_Marina Jachthaven Terneuzen Jachthaven Terneuzen /wiki/Jachthaven_Terneuzen |  – needs data | Vlieland Yacht Haven Vlieland Yacht Haven/wiki/Vlieland_Yacht_Haven Schelde Jachthaven Schelde Jachthaven /wiki/Schelde_Jachthaven |  – needs data |

Transportation

List transportation to other countries, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Netherlands at the Wikipedia
• Netherlands at the Wikivoyage

References

• 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

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