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Safety on the water
Not only in traffic, but also on the water traffic rules apply. And that makes sense, because that way we keep it safe and fun for everyone. To prevent dangerous situations and high fines, it is very important that you know the general rules. In this article...
Boat Navigation – Past and Present
Navigating a boat or ship on open water or rivers. For some it is a piece of cake, others see it as 'rocket science'. However easy or difficult it is, it is an important aspect of learning to sail. Nowadays there are handy apps that you can...
Selling a boat? These five tips will help you!
Are you moving, do you want to replace your old boat with a new one or do you perhaps no longer have the time and money for your beloved vessel? Then you may be thinking about selling her. You want to close the sale quickly and get a good price for your...
On a sailing holiday: tips and tricks
Pack your boat, prepare the route and go. During a sailing holiday you get the chance to explore the waters of the Netherlands or abroad. Do you want to get the most out of this holiday? Then discover these tips and tricks for a well-prepared...
Secondhand Boat Show, Wartena
Come to Wartena during the weekend of 18, 19 and 20 March for the Secondhand Boat Show. Sale of secondhand boats and accessories. Friday 18 March from 15.00:21.00 - 19:10.30 Saturday 18.00 March from 20:10.30 - 15.00:XNUMX Sunday XNUMX March from XNUMX:XNUMX - XNUMX:XNUMX. Schepenkring Warten...
Lie for free in our sales marina all summer 2022
Due to success, we are looking for motor and sailing boats. This spring, Schepenkring is offering a special offer: moor your boat in our sales marina and pay no mooring fees for the entire summer of 2022! How it worksAll of our 8 locations have a sales marina....
Boating licenses: safe fun on the water
The love of water is instilled in many Dutch people from birth. Children learn to swim well at a young age and on a warm summer day a trip to the beach is very popular. Fortunately, we have a lot of water in the Netherlands. Not only for swimming,...
Safe sailing with five strong knots
If you own a boat or are planning to buy a yacht, there are a number of knots you need to know. Whether it’s a knot to tie your yacht to or to tie a fender to the railing, it’s incredibly useful to know the right knots to tie to.
What should you pay attention to when there are high waves at sea?
Going out to sea with your own boat is of course a fantastic experience. It is also a huge challenge, because nowhere are your skills as a captain demanded as much as on the open sea where waves have free rein. How do you control the heavy waves at sea? Here you will find...
Start your world tour at Schepenkring
We at Schepenkring are crazy about boats, sailing long distances and discovering new worlds. That is why we are extra happy when buyers share their adventure with us. For example Guy, Joanna and their daughter Jasmine. They bought their dream boat Free Spirit in Lelystad, a 39 ft...
7 fun and sporty activities for a day of sailing
Are you sailing for a day? Then of course you can do much more than just stand at the helm or sit on the deck. The water invites you to undertake all kinds of activities. 7 fun and sporty activities that you can do when you are sailing for a day....
The 6 most beautiful sailing routes through the Netherlands to discover this summer
"Thinking of Holland I see broad rivers flowing slowly through endless lowlands...", begins a famous poem by Hendrik Marsman. The Netherlands is a water country par excellence. Not only is it a river delta, the 'lowlands' are also richly endowed with lakes, ponds,...
Tips and tricks for novice boat enthusiasts while sailing
Are you a boat enthusiast and have you recently bought your first sailboat or motorboat? Then you can be considered a novice sailor. If you are going out on the water for the first time after obtaining your boating license I or II and purchasing a boat, it is important to be well...
View the ships in Lelystad from your armchair
From now on you can watch the ships in Lelystad from your armchair. Watch our ships on the Youtube channel of Schepenkring Lelystad. Curious? YouTube Schepenkring Lelystad
How to buy a used boat? Some tips for buying a boat
Do you have a motorboat, sailboat or yacht in mind that you would like to buy? For example, because you want to go sailing with your partner or with good friends? Then it is of course important that you can buy your second-hand boat quickly and easily. But you...