Netherlands — Frisian Lakes

Anchorages in Frisian Lakes

Shallow shoal-draft sailing — max 1.5–1.8m draught

Maximum draught 1.5–1.8m in most Frisian Lakes. Reed bed clearance 5m minimum — grounding in reeds can damage hull and rudder. Speed limit 9 km/h on most lakes. During Sneekweek (August) all marinas are fully booked months in advance.

Verified Anchorages — Frisian Lakes

9 anchorages

Sneek

Sneek haven · Snits · Sneekweek

Good
Depth 1.8–2.5m•mud•50m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Heeg

Heeg haven · Heeger Meer · Heegermeer

Excellent
Depth 1.5–2m•mud•60m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Sloten

Sleat · Sloten vesting · Sloten haven

Good
Depth 1.5–2m•mud•45m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Woudsend

Woudsend haven · Aldegea · Fluessen gateway

Excellent
Depth 1.5–2.5m•mud•55m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Joure

De Jouwer · Joure haven · Haskerveenpolder

Excellent
Depth 1.5–2.5m•mud•55m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Balk

Balk haven · Slotermeer gateway · Gaasterland

Excellent
Depth 1.5–2m•mud•50m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Workum

Workum haven · Warkum · Workumer Meer

Good
Depth 1.5–3m•sand•70m alarm
↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW

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Grou

Grou haven · Grouw · Pikmeer

Excellent
Depth 1.5–2.5m•mud•55m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Terherne

Terherne haven · Tusken de Marren · Sneekermeer north

Excellent
Depth 1.5–2m•mud•55m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep

In the shallow Frisian Lakes, even a gentle nudge into a reed bed can hold you fast. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously.

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