Holland is one of the most reliable watersport regions within reach of the Baltic Sea. The IJsselmeer is a huge flat-water inland sea with dikes and windmills , plus the open North Sea coast. If you are after dependable wind and plenty of space, this is the place.
Profile
| Best time to visit | Spring to autumn |
| Wind | Very reliable and dependable (close to the North Sea) |
| Water | IJsselmeer fresh water, mild , North Sea coast cool |
| Level | All, huge flat water |
| Area | IJsselmeer plus North Sea coast |
The area
The heart of it all is the IJsselmeer, a large flat-water inland sea with dikes and windmills. The shallow, calm water makes this a true mecca for flat-water fans. On top of that comes the open North Sea coast for anyone looking for more swell and salt water.
Who & when
The region suits all levels , the flat water is ideal for learning and for freestyle. From spring to autumn the wind blows especially reliably here. Anyone who values dependable wind and plenty of space will find top conditions.
Good to know
The IJsselmeer is fresh water and mild, while the North Sea coast is cool. Both sides are close by and easy to reach. So you can choose between calm flat water and the open coast depending on your mood and the wind.
Our impression
Holland is an extremely wind-reliable flat-water mecca, close by and easy to reach. Plenty of space and dependable wind make it ideal for learning and for freestyle. A region that is worth it almost all year round.