Sailing with de Mossel
Would you like to sail with a flat-bottomed boat on the Wadden Sea? Our Lemsteraak “the Mussel” was designed in 1978 by Mr. Brinksma and built at the “de Nieuwe Kielkade” shipyard.
Please note, you do need sailing experience to rent the Mussel.
The story of the Mussel
The Lemsteraak “the Mussel” was designed in 1978 by Mr. Brinksma and built at the “de Nieuwe Kielkade” shipyard in Bolsward.
The Mussel is 10.45 meters long and 3.95 meters wide, with a draft of only 0.75 meters. With her “flat” bottom, she is very suitable for shallower waters such as the Wadden Sea and the Frisian lakes. Running aground on the mudflats is always a special experience, and due to her shallow draft, a large part of the mudflats can be sailed
Layout of the Mussel
In the cabin, you will find a 4-burner gas stove with an oven, a spacious refrigerator, hot air heating, and of course, a fully equipped kitchen. The spacious cabin has a headroom of over 180cm, under the hatch it is 190cm.
The barge has a cabin with two double berths and a pull-out double berth in the cabin. This allows six people to sleep on board. The double berths are 201cm long and about 135cm wide. The bed in the cabin is 190cm long and 135cm wide.
The technology in the Mussel
In terms of technology, the Mussel lacks nothing: a 45HP Nanni 4-cylinder marine diesel, GPS, depth meter, anchor winch with 30m of chain, 4 self-tailing winches, VHF radio, battery charger, inverter to 220V, and 3 heavy batteries with an automatic charging system. Of course, there is a shore power connection with an extension cord on board.
The barge is well-maintained and has undergone a complete refit: a new solid teak deck in 2014, new stainless steel diesel and water tanks in 2017, new upholstery in 2019, and a new electric toilet with a stainless steel holding tank in 2020.
The sail equipment of the Mussel
The sail equipment is also very complete. The mainsail was renewed in 2020; the staysail, jib, jib top, and halfwinder are in excellent condition. You hoist the mainsail with a single halyard, which is surprisingly easy. The most recent nautical charts are on board, as well as the HP33, Steiner Commander 7×50 binoculars with a compass, a full set of flares, a navigation set, etc
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Insurance and Deposit
When renting the Mussel, you pay a deposit of €500. This deposit must be paid before departure. You will receive an email about this five days before arrival.
The Mussel is ready to go on a boat holiday with you. The Mussel is located in Jachthaven Lunegat, an hour’s sail from the Wadden Sea. Will you book the Mussel to sail with a flat-bottomed boat on the Wadden Sea?
Wind Protocol
- Wind force 4 to 5: Put in the first reef.
- Wind force 5 to 6: Put in the second reef.
- Wind force 6 or higher: Seek a harbor or safe anchorage as soon as possible.
Safety Guidelines
- Your safety and that of our boats are our top priority. We kindly ask you not to take unnecessary risks or push the limits of the vessels.
If you would like more information, please contact us!