Escaping Amsterdam

[Ceirwan]

Weeds on the Markermeer are only a problem from the end of June and then only on the Western shores. So just stick close to the buoyed channel going to Amsterdam and you'll be fine.
Oranjesluizen in Amsterdam are straightforward. The locks at IJmuiden have a dedicated yacht lock, which is the most Southern lock. Presently they are building the biggest locks in the world in IJmuiden. Impressive to see.

We made this mistake last year travelling from Amsterdam to Hoorn. Out in the deepere water it was no problem, but rather than go the long way around we decided to cut close to the shore and sail the direct route. A few times we slowed down that much we had to sail backwards for a few metres to clear it all off.

 

[johnalison]

We made this mistake last year travelling from Amsterdam to Hoorn. Out in the deepere water it was no problem, but rather than go the long way around we decided to cut close to the shore and sail the direct route. A few times we slowed down that much we had to sail backwards for a few metres to clear it all off.

Snap. It's wicked stuff. This is a small sample of what I managed to pull off the rudder after arriving in the Sixhaven:

 

[Dan Tribe]

Snap. It's wicked stuff. This is a small sample of what I managed to pull off the rudder after arriving in the Sixhaven:

This is just some, about half, collected between Edam & Hoorn last July.

 

[KompetentKrew]

I'm not quite sure of your question. If you want to do Lelystad to UK, 1st leg Lelystad to Ilmuiden is do able in one hop, about 40 odd miles, only two locks, easy days journey.

Did this 3 weeks ago, from Monnickendam. No problems. :encouragement:

Must admit, I left the navigating to the PO at that end, and then he left it to me as we entered the Solent, so sorry I can't give you any more advice than that, Tom.