Lemmer Ahoy

Date: 23 May 2026

Location: Lemmer harbour, Lemmer, Netherlands

Organizer: Lemmer Ahoy organisatie

Lemmer Ahoy 2026 (42nd edition) runs May 14-16 in Lemmer, Friesland. The first major skûtsjesilen (traditional Dutch sailing) competition of the season for SKS and IFKS fleets, with around 60 traditional skûtsje vessels racing. Programme includes Ascension Day market on May 16 along the Dok harbour and a traditional fair throughout the week.

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