Route Planning Engelsmanplaat
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
In coastal rowing, routes are largely determined by tides, currents, and wind. Below is a detailed example of the tour to the Engelsmanplaat.
Wind Analysis (West 4 Bft)
- Outward Journey (Course NW): A west wind on a northwest course means an oblique headwind / crosswind from the front. Because the west wind opposes the outward (northwest) ebb current, extra wave build-up occurs (wind against current). A speed reduction of -2 km/h is calculated for this.
- Return Journey (Course SE): The return journey towards Lauwersoog goes southeast, providing a favorable oblique tailwind. Because we are rowing just before Low Tide, there is hardly any current (slack water). A speed bonus of +1 km/h is calculated for this.
General Assumptions
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HW Lauwersoog | 10:17 | LW Lauwersoog | 16:52 |
| Base Boat Speed | 10 km/h | Departure Time | 12:00 |
| Wind Forecast | W 4 | Speed deduction (headwind) | -3 km/h |
| Particularities | Wind against current on the outward journey! Long break on the sandbank. | Current on return | Slack (0 km/h) |
| Speed bonus (tailwind/favorable current) | +1 / +2 km/h |
Route Planning
| Stage | Distance | Course | Wind cor. | Current | Boat Speed | Duration (min) | Arrival | Total km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauwersoog - Engelsmanplaat (Dep. 12:00) | 10.0 km | NW | -2 | +2 | 10 km/h | 60 | 13:00 | 10.0 |
| Break Engelsmanplaat | 0 km | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 16:00 | 10.0 |
| Engelsmanplaat - Lauwersoog (Dep. 16:00) | 10.0 km | SE | +1 | 0 | 11 km/h | 55 | 16:55 | 20.0 |
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