Routeplanning De Balg
Datum: October 2, 2026
This route crosses the mudflats directly via Brakzand to De Balg. We take a break on the mudflats near Brakzand waiting for sufficient water.
Expected weather conditions, updated on September 25.
Wind Analysis (Southwest 1 Bft)
- Outward to Brakzand (Course NE): With a very gentle breeze (SW 1 Bft), the wind effect is negligible (0 km/h). The flood current reaches its peak around our departure time and runs favorably with us (+1.0 km/h). A total speed bonus of +1.0 km/h is applied.
- Brakzand to De Balg (Course NE): Virtually calm and current is minimal near high water slack. We row at the base boat speed of 7.5 km/h (bonus 0 km/h).
- De Balg to Lauwersoog (Course SW): Also on the return journey across the watershed and along the south side of Schiermonnikoog, the wind remains very light and tidal current over the flats is neutral on average. We maintain the base boat speed of 7.5 km/h (deduction 0 km/h).
General Assumptions (October 2, 2026)
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HW Lauwersoog | 14:57 | LW Lauwersoog | 08:38 & 20:58 |
| Base boat speed | 7.5 km/h | Departure time | 11:00 (Meet at 10:00) |
| Wind forecast | SW 1 (18°C) | Speed deduction (headwind) | 0 km/h |
| Notes | - | Speed bonus (tailwind/current) | +1.0 km/h |
Route Schedule
| Stage | Distance | Course | Wind cor. | Current | Boat speed | Duration (min) | Arrival | Total km | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauwersoog - Brakzand (Lunch) (Dep 11:00) | 7.9 km | NE | 0 | +1 | 8.5 km/h | 56 | 11:56 | 7.9 | |
| Pause Brakzand (Wait for tide) | 0 km | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 13:00 | 7.9 | |
| Brakzand - De Balg (Dep 13:00) | 7.9 km | NE | 0 | 0 | 7.5 km/h | 63 | 14:03 | 15.8 | |
| Pause De Balg | 0 km | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 14:55 | 15.8 | |
| De Balg - Lauwersoog (Dep 14:55) | 14.2 km | SW | 0 | 0 | 7.5 km/h | 114 | 16:49 | 30.0 |
Route maps & GPX
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