Route Planning: Schiermonnikoog

Route Planning Schiermonnikoog

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

In coastal rowing, routes are largely determined by tides, currents, and wind. Below is a detailed example of the tour from Lauwersoog to the marina of Schiermonnikoog and back.

Wind Analysis (South 3 Bft)

Outward Journey via Brakzand (Course NW): We are heading northwest towards the island via the Geul van Brakzand. With a southerly wind (Bft 3), we have a direct tailwind. The ebb current is just starting, which gives us a favorable push. A speed bonus of +1 km/h for wind and +1 km/h for current is applied.
Return Journey via Zoutkamperlaag (Course SE): The return journey towards Lauwersoog goes southeast via Gat van Schiermonnikoog and Zoutkamperlaag. We face a direct headwind (South 3 Bft). In addition, we row against the maximum ebb current (flowing outward). This results in a speed deduction of -2 km/h for wind and -2 km/h for current. This will be a heavy leg!

General Assumptions

Parameter	Value	Parameter	Value
HW Lauwersoog	10:58	LW Lauwersoog	17:34
Base Boat Speed	10 km/h	Departure Time	11:15
Wind Forecast	S 3	Speed deduction (headwind)	-2 km/h
Particularities	Briefing before departure. Max ebb current on the return journey!	Speed deduction (opposing current)	-2 km/h
		Speed bonus (tailwind/favorable current)	+1 / +1 km/h

Route Planning Table

Stage	Distance	Course	Wind cor.	Current	Boat Speed	Duration (min)	Arrival	Total km
Lauwersoog - Schier (via Brakzand) (Dep. 11:15)	6.1 km	NW	+1	+1	12 km/h	30	11:45	6.1
Break Schiermonnikoog	0 km	-	0	0	0	105	13:30	6.1
Schier - Lauwersoog (via Zoutkamperlaag) (Dep. 13:30)	7.6 km	SE	-2	-2	6 km/h	76	14:46	13.7