Sailing rules in the village canal
- Mooring under a bridge is forbidden
- Try to take into account the residents of Giethoorn
- There is one-way traffic in the village canal (point 8 to point 10)
- A tour boat always has priority
- Don't argue with other boat drivers
- Don't just walk into a resident's garden
- Keep hands and feet inside the boat
- Only moor your boat if there is enough space (Logical thinking)
- Make room if the emergency services want to pass
- You must be at least 16 years old to drive a rental boat
Sailing rules on open water
- Sail as much as possible on the right
- Pass each other on the right side
- Docking is possible at most restaurants
- Mooring at the island is permitted
- A tour boat always has priority
- Make room if emergency services want to pass
- Hands and feet outside the boat are allowed
- Swimming is allowed (watch out for blue-green algae and other boats)
- Dogs are allowed to swim (watch out for blue-green algae and other boats)
- You must be at least 16 years old to drive a rental boat
- Respect nature