A WEALTH OF WIND AND WATER
Water and wind: the ultimate combination for water sports enthusiasts and water-lovers. Medemblik is the ultimate paradise for sailors, recreational skippers, kite surfers, swimming enthusiasts and fishermen. Get to know this magnificent place in, on or below water level.
Kiting & surfing
Kite surfers prefer long pieces of shallow water. The Onderdijk coast is especially suited for this spectacular water sport. For beginners as well as experienced kite surfers.
Kiting and surfing
IJsselmeer
The calm IJsselmeer emerged from the Zuiderzee after the Afsluitdijk was completed. A refreshing source of endless entertainment.
IJsselmeer
Sailing schools
Medemblik is located by the ‘best sailing waters in the world’. There’s a reason why this place has been hosting prestigious international competitions for decades.
Sailing schools
Competitive sports
Medemblik is the perfect home-base for competitive sports. A lot of Dutch, European and world championships have been organized here.
Competitive sports
Shops & service
The nautical shops are fully geared towards maintenance and repairs of boats and yachts. You'll also find everything you need in terms of water sports items, stock and parts.
Shops and service
Bridges & sluices
Stadshavens Medemblik operates the bridges and sluices. Inside the city, this involves the Kwikkelsbrug, Westerhavensluis, Overlekersluis and Blauwe brug.
Sluice and bridge operation
Rental
Want to sail but don’t have your own boat? You can rent a whisper boat, polder sloop, motor boat or canoe at various locations in town. Discover the gorgeous hinterland!
Rental companies