On every cruising holiday there is a moment when the yacht is moored, the engine is quiet and the day can linger a little longer. In early October Idefix spent an evening at the quay in Amersfoort, and it was the evening hours that showed what mooring in a town has to offer.
A town seen from the water
Visiting a town by yacht, you see it differently from someone arriving on foot or by car. The quay is at eye level, the houses look out over the water and the jetty becomes your own front door for a while. In the photos from this evening Idefix lies alongside a wooden jetty, with lit balconies on the quay, bicycles by the water and lights reflected in the dark water.
It is a different kind of cruising pleasure from open water. No wide horizon, but a lively backdrop you can take in at your leisure from the deck. A cruising holiday on the Randmeren offers exactly that variety: wide waters by day, and in the evening a harbour with a character of its own.
Mooring in the evening
A town harbour after dark asks for something different from a quiet marina. Approaching the jetty calmly, you benefit greatly from Idefix’s bow and stern thrusters, which let you bring the yacht smoothly alongside even in a tight space. Fenders and mooring lines are ideally ready before the harbour comes into view, so that mooring goes calmly.
During the personal handover on the jetty in Harderwijk, Belinda and Yvo go through this with you, tailored to your experience. Good to know: harbour fees, water and shore power are not included in the rental price and are paid by the guests. It is therefore worth asking about the harbour rates on arrival.
On board as the town grows quiet
Idefix is made for two couples travelling together: four berths, divided over two cabins, each with its own bathroom. After an evening in town everyone retreats to their own space, and the next morning the Nespresso is ready for the first cup of coffee, with a view over the water.
In autumn, warm clothing and an extra blanket are welcome, as Idefix has no heating. If you prefer heating on cooler evenings, you will find it on DOJO, which is fitted with Webasto hot-air heating.
We are happy to discuss in advance which towns and harbours suit your yacht and your plans. That way the route matches the size of the yacht and the enjoyment remains.
Curious about your own evening at the quay? On the page Rent Idefix you can read all about this Linssen yacht, and on Rent a Linssen you will find an overview of our yachts. Departure from Harderwijk, and the rest of the journey is up to you.