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Where we sail

Routes

Four routes from Alphen. Or plan your own.

De Grote Ronde

6 hours

De Grote Ronde

Across the Braassemermeer, over to the Kaag lakes and back via Leiden. Three completely different waters, with a swim stop on open water.

  • Braassemermeer
  • Kaag lakes
  • Leiden
  • Swim stop
The Alphen route

1.5 to 2 hours

The Alphen route

From the town centre onto the Oude Rijn, up to the bridge at Woubrugge and back. Behind the town: old quays, back gardens and waterside terraces.

  • Oude Rijn
  • Aarkade
  • Woubrugge bridge
Wijde Aa and Leiderdorp

4 hours

Wijde Aa and Leiderdorp

Via Woubrugge onto the Wijde Aa, then back to Alphen along the Oude Rijn through Leiderdorp. A full loop without sailing the same stretch twice.

  • Wijde Aa
  • Woubrugge
  • Leiderdorp
Westeinderplassen

6 hours

Westeinderplassen

Via the Braassem to the lakes near Aalsmeer. Big, open, with islands and narrow channels. A proper day out.

  • Open water
  • Islands
  • Mooring

Departure point

Where you board

Raadhuisstraat, on the Oude Rijn. Parking nearby; exact spot follows with your confirmation.

The pier on the Oude Rijn

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