Vlaamse Vaarschool
Professional boating courses for everyone The Vlaamse Vaarschool is a merger of the Vlaamse Motorvaartschool and the Vlaamse Zeezeilschool. Almost 50 years of training expertise has flowed together in the Flemish Sailing School, for both the novice and the already more experienced powerboater or sailor. This is evaluated every year and adapted to current standards […]
Aan De Plas – Bruges
Do you already know Domain Aan De Plas? Aan De Plas is the destination for all water sports, sports camps, teambuildings, … in the Bruges region and beyond! At the end of the 90s, the Flemish Nieuwpoort Marina took over the reins of this domain at the Sint-Pietersplas. Next to the water sports building came […]
Galjoen Bistr’Ooh and Events
Bistro and Event location in our marina Do you already know Galjoen Nieuwpoort? Galjoen Bistr’Ooh is a hidden gem centrally located on the largest marina in Europe that is unparalleled on our coast in terms of visibility. Both the seasoned sailor, the gourmet and the lover of the salty view can endlessly enjoy every moment […]
Charter companies in VYN
Charter companies in VYN Are you looking for a fun sailing initiation, day trip at sea, or multi-day sailing trip? There are a number of charter companies operating in our marina, below is a non-exhaustive list of them. Flemish Sailing SchoolBoats: 8 sailboats, 2 powerboatsContact: www.vlaamsevaarschool.be, info@vlaamsevaarschool.be, 058235232Offer: Sailing initiation, Training, corporate events Altaïr – […]
Maritime companies in Nieuwpoort
Maritime companies in Nieuwpoort Are you looking for an outboard mechanic, sailmaker, polyester specialist, … ? There are quite a number of specialized maritime companies active in and around our marina, here is a non-exhaustive list. Aqualift info@aqualift.net Everything for motor and sailboats www.aqualift.net 0475/44.99.68 Artois info@artois.be All polyester works www.artois.be 059/32 32 77 Bart […]
Crew seeks boat / Boat seeks crew
Looking for crew, or a boat to sail on? Everyone knows it, one way or the other: You’d like to sail, but don’t have a crew. Or you’d like to sail, but don’t have a boat. Whether for a day trip, a long trip, or competitive sailing, the Flemish Sailing School’s CREW page brings sailors […]
How to choose a good marina?
How to choose a good marina? You have the dream of buying a boat or you already have one but want to change your marina, great, but what should you look for? Everyone will have their own preferences, and below we list key things you should consider when choosing your new marina. 1. External factors […]
Blue Flag
What is the Blue Flag? Blue Flag is the largest environmental award for the water recreation industry in Belgium and the Netherlands. Blue Flag was established internationally in 1987, and is part of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE): one of the world’s largest environmental education organizations. Worldwide, more than 5,000 beaches and marinas in […]
Sailing to the UK – Sailing to the EU
Sailing to the UK More info on the UK Border Force procedure for pleasure craft, and paper forms can be found here Be careful with red diesel! In the UK red diesel is often offered in marinas, when returning to Belgium you may be fined if red is found in your fuel Going to the […]
Shooting Seaward exercises Nieuwpoort
Shooting Seaward exercises Nieuwpoort From the military base in Lombardsijde (Nieuwpoort), the Defense Department regularly organizes sea shooting exercises. To guarantee the safety of shipping, during these exercises a part of the sea (sector) is prohibited for all shipping. At each shooting exercise, a signaling panel is made visible to the right of the exit […]
