The Dynamics of Coastal Rowing
Coastal rowing on the Wadden Sea is an unparalleled experience, but it requires different preparation than rowing on inland waters. You are rowing on tidal water, which means that currents, wind, and water levels have a major influence on the trip. In addition, weather conditions can change quickly here. The adventure of coastal rowing also means flexibility: each tour is unique and the final route is determined on the day itself based on the elements.
Arrival & Practical Information
- Meeting point: We meet on the roof terrace at restaurant ’t Ailand in Lauwersoog.
- Changing clothes: There are toilets at the restaurant, but no actual changing facilities. We therefore recommend traveling in your rowing clothes or changing at your car.
- Dinner: At the end of the day, we often have dinner together at the same restaurant (’t Ailand). This is very informal, so there is no need to change clothes.
Packing List: What to bring?
To be able to row comfortably and safely, the following equipment is essential:
- Clothing in layers: Make sure you can easily put on or take off clothes. On open water it is often colder and windier than ashore.
- Water shoes (Crucial): Provide sturdy water shoes or surf shoes that do not come off easily (e.g., these from Watery or these from Bever). During many of our tours (such as to Schiermonnikoog) we have to wade through the mud. You are guaranteed to lose loose flip-flops or crocs in the mud!
- Life jacket: Bring one if you have one (and if you indicated this during registration).
- Water & Snacks: Always bring enough drinking water in the boat, and possibly some light snacks for on the way.
- Boat protection: Do not bring metal objects into the boat. Hard plastic drinking bottles must be covered with, for example, a sock to prevent damage to the boat.
- Waterproof bags (Drybags): Use a flexible drybag for things like dry clothes. Please note: hard plastic barrels do not fit in the boat! The drybags can be long, but preferably not too thick or bulky. Also make sure that they can be attached or secured to something.
- Please note: The costs for lunch and dinner are not included. For lunch, participants must in principle bring their own packed lunch (unless indicated in advance that we are having lunch at the marina of Schiermonnikoog, for example).