Nacht van Spakenburg
Date: 29 May 2026 – 30 May 2026
Location: Harbor area, Spakenburg, Netherlands
Organizer: Nacht van Spakenburg
Nacht van Spakenburg 2026 takes place May 29-30 — a nighttime sailing race from Spakenburg harbour across the Markermeer. Open to traditional botters and modern yachts (provided they pass under the Hollandse Brug), classified by SW-values and DARP-handicaps so heavy traditional vessels and fast racers compete fairly. Tracker-equipped, followable live online.
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Sailing nearby
Planning to attend? These clubs, marinas, schools and other sailing places are close to Spakenburg and worth a visit while you are in the area:
- Jachthaven Nieuwboer — Marinas, Spakenburg, Netherlands
- Aalsmeer Maritiem — Marinas, Aalsmeer, Netherlands
- Alkmaarsche Roei en Zeilvereeniging — Yacht Clubs, Akersloot, Netherlands
- Allround Watersport Meerwijck — Marinas, Kropswolde, Netherlands
- Almelosche W.V. — Yacht Clubs, Almelo, Netherlands
- Alpha Sail Makkum — Yacht & Sailing Charters, Makkum, Netherlands
- Alpha Sail Makkum — Marinas, Makkum, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Marina — Marinas, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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