SKS Vaarroute sailing route
Experience the nostalgia of the traditional SKS Championship skûtsje sailing races and discover the unique charm and hospitality of the villages, towns and regions along the route.
SKS skippers and their crews have been racing Frisian skûtsjes along the waterways of the SKS Vaarroute sailing route for three-quarters of a century. There was no SKS Championship in the anniversary year because of the pandemic. However, the beautiful waterways used for the annual SKS races are more than just a sailing route through the Frisian countryside. Skûtsje racing has been put on hold for the moment, so this is a good time to explore the delights of these waterways. The places along the route of the SKS Championship are shown on the map so you can enjoy your own SKS experience on and near the water.
Sights on this route
Starting point
Jachthaven Grou
Meersweg
9001 BG Grou
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Grou
Grou is a touristy yet characteristic watersports village in the heart of Friesland with a lively center.
Skûtsjemuseum Earnewâld
In dit museum staat het leven van vroegere generaties skûtsjeschippers centraal.
Earnewâld (Eernewoude)
Earnewâld is een watersportdorp in het hart van het Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen en kent een rijke historie.
De Veenhoop (De Feanhoop)
De Veenhoop is een klein dorp in de gemeente Smallingerland dat in Friesland vooral bekendheid geniet vanwege z'n jaarlijkse Veenhoopfestival, dat er plaatsvindt tijdens de SKS zeilwedstrijden.
Terherne
Terherne is known as the Kameleon village and is an island in the Sneekermeer. On one side, you'll find the lake, and on the other side, the Terhernster ponds.
Public mooring spot SN09A
Public mooring spot on a small island in the Terkaplester Puollen, near the village of Terherne.
Langweer
Langweer is a true watersports destination. From this centrally located village in the Frisian lake area, you can sail in all directions.
Drowned land of Elahuizen
In the Fluessen, you will find a buoy marking where the village of Elahuizen used to be.
Stavoren (Starum)
Stavoren (or Starum as we say in Friesland) is very much the main city of the IJsselmeer, being enclosed by the lake on three sides. It is also the oldest city of Friesland, founded around 300 BC at a waterway, and gaining city rights in the 11th century.
Woudsend (Wâldsein)
Woudsend is a village nestled between Lake Heegermeer and Lake Slotermeer.
Woudagemaal: largest steam pumping station in the world
Visit the largest steam pumping station in the world!
Woudagemaal: largest steam pumping station in the world
Woudagemaal: largest steam pumping station in the world
Gemaalweg 1
8531 PS Lemmer
Sneek (Snits)
Sneek, or Snits as we say in Friesland, is the water sports city of the Netherlands. But Sneek is more than water sports and the Sneekweek. The city is bustling with events, culture, unique hotspots, and nice shops.
Frisian Maritime Museum
The Frisian Maritime Museum focuses on the history of Frisian shipping.
Frisian Maritime Museum
Frisian Maritime Museum
Fries Scheepvaart Museum Sneek
Kleinzand 16
8601 BH Sneek
End point
Jachthaven Sneekermeer
Paviljoenwei
8626 GD Offingawier
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