
Countless canals and lakes offer plenty space and und much silence for unrestrained water sport activities. 30 interconnected lakes form an area of more than 1000 square kilometres and invite for sailing. According to your wishes you can sail on one of the great numbers of lakes or the Ijsselmeer. Especially in summer this area is suited for reaping the benefits of the silence in an excellent manner. At strong stream and with very short waves, this area is best for having a nice time. In mud flats between the dike of the Ijsselmeer in the north and the islands you will meet with the tide and be challenged by it. To have a good command of navigation in tides should count to your skills.
The influences of anticyclones and low pressure areas dominate the wind. In average low pressure areas, the wind blows with 6 Beaufort from southwest to northwest directions through the area. Anticyclones coming from the Azores offer the exactly opposite: periods of fair weather and soft or no wind.
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ------------------------------------------------------- Water Temperature 5 5 6 8 11 13 16 17 16 14 10 8 Air Temperature 2 3 5 8 12 15 17 17 14 11 6 4 Sun Duration 2 3 4 5 7 7 7 6 4 3 2 1