Dinghy development: Heeg Holland

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Heeg Holland

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Topic: Heeg Holland

Posted By: Fredexi
Subject: Heeg Holland
Date Posted: 12 Oct 15 at 7:38pm

Anyone out there ever sailed at Heeg ? Our wayfarer 'world' championships are being held there next year,but it looks like a fairly small lake that does not appeal to me. Your personal experiences would be welcome.

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Posted By: chrisarnell1
Date Posted: 21 Oct 15 at 10:28am

Personally I've always had great experiences when travelling to regattas in the Netherlands. Friendly people, great organization and a chance to meet new faces. I've not sailed in Heeg but pretty much every sailing area, including Medemblik and the Ijselmeer, is "inland", shallow and quirky. Nothing wrong with that - I'd be thinking of the socials and the organization as much as the sailing conditions when making my decision.

Posted By: Do Different
Date Posted: 21 Oct 15 at 5:34pm

Gotta love the Dutch, see them annually, always a pleasure and their foodstuffs are brilliant, try everything.

Posted By: Medway Maniac
Date Posted: 21 Oct 15 at 11:19pm

Heeg is fine. More than large enough for good (Wayfarer) racing and I don't recall depth being an issue at all. The odd bit of bank was a bit tree lined, but the others are clear so winds are in general good - certainly way better those off the flats on St Mary's Is. ;-)

Holland - actually Friesland in this case - is always a joy to visit.

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