Navigation Safety & Regulations
Amsterdam

Regulations for a safe and comfortable sailing trip

• Safety first, so never take any unnecessary risks.
• Always stick to the right-hand side (starboard) of the waterway.
• Do not exceed the boating speed limit of 6 km/h (3.7 miles/h).
• Commercial shipping (like a canal touring boat) always has right-of-way, whether coming from left or right!
• Boats bigger than our Ecoboats always have right-of-way, regardless of their course.
• Be clear on your sailing course. Approach bridges in a way in which potential oncoming traffic will clearly see your boat.
• It is prohibited to steer the ship under influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
• Respect the privacy of the local inhabitants living on and around the canals. Make sure to minimise the nuisance.
• The boats cannot enter Amsterdam’s waterfront, which consists of the ‘IJ’ and the harbor in front of Amsterdam Central Station.
• It is prohibited to moor the boat under/to a bridge, on corners of waterways, to houseboats, and to areas pointed out by a sign.
• Playing amplified music is prohibited at all times.