Sailing on the Wadden Sea
Do you want to know more about sailing on the Wadden Sea, sailing with a flat-bottomed boat, or getting inspired for your vacation? Then take a look at this page.
Flat-Bottomed World
Renting a flat-bottomed boat for your sailing holiday
We will take you into the world of flat-bottomed boats. What do you need to know about sailing with a flat-bottomed boat? Which route should I take, where does the wind come from, when are high and low tides, and in which harbor can I dock? How long is the sailing and where are the overnight spots? And not unimportantly: what are the weather forecasts? We will guide you and gladly provide tips for your perfect holiday!
Double Daily Tide
In the Wadden Sea, there are high tides twice a day and low tides twice a day. The timing of high and low tides varies by location.
Cycle of 12 hours and 25 minutes
A tide cycle lasts 12 hours and 25 minutes. You can see the expected water levels by location via tideschart.
Wind and Weather
Where does the wind come from, how hard is it blowing, and what will the weather be like in the coming hours? Important questions for planning your sailing trip.
Living with the Rhythm of the Sea
The tide
When sailing on the Wadden Sea, the tide is very important. The Wadden Sea has a double daily tide: high and low tides twice a day. By sailing smartly with the tide, you can make faster progress — and by intentionally grounding, you can experience the mudflats at their best.
Island Hopping
Our tips for sailing to the Wadden Islands
A vacation on the Wadden Sea with a Flat Bottom: Discover Terschelling
Sloop Yacht vs. Flat Bottom: Here are the differences
Tips for boating with a sloop, motorboat, or flat-bottomed boat
Discover Friesland with a flat-bottomed boat from Sailing with Sil!
A new sailing adventure: Tips for beginner sailors and flat-bottom sailing on the Wadden Sea
Rent a boat with Varen met Sil and discover the beauty of Terherne!
Come Aboard
Ready to head out to the mudflats?
Rent one of our flat-bottomed boats and discover the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea. Please note: you need sailing experience to rent a flat-bottomed boat.
