Sailing rules in the village canal of Giethoorn
- Mooring under a bridge is forbidden
- Try to take into account the residents of Giethoorn
- In the village canal there is a one-way traffic (point 1 to point 4)
- A tour boat always has priority
- Don't argue with other boat drivers
- Don't just step into a resident's garden
- Keeping hands and feet on board
- Only dock your boat if there is enough space (Logical thinking)
- Make room if the emergency services want to pass
- You must be at least 16 years old to drive a rental boat
Sailing rules on the open water near Giethoorn
- Sail as much as possible on the right
- Pass an oncoming boat on the right
- Docking is allowed at most restaurants
- Mooring at the islet is allowed
- A tour boat always has priority
- Make room if emergency services want to pass
- Hands and feet outside the boat are allowed
- Swimming is allowed (watch out for blue-green algae and other boats)
- Dogs are allowed to swim (watch out for blue-green algae and other boats)
- You must be at least 16 years old to drive a rental boat
- Respect nature