Sometimes the water looks quite different in the morning from what you expect. No sun, no distant views, but a soft white blanket hanging over the Randmeren. Cruising in the mist is part of autumn, and once you have experienced it, you will not forget it quickly.
Another world
In the mist everything sounds closer: a duck taking off, the soft lapping of water against the hull, a gull somewhere in the distance. The banks disappear, the reeds dissolve into grey and white, and the lake suddenly seems endless. The pace of the day changes with it. Where in summer you sail from place to place, the mist gives you a reason simply to enjoy where you are. A cup of coffee at the helm, the engine humming softly, and all the time in the world.
Take it slowly and all will be well
Mist calls for a different way of cruising, and fortunately that is exactly what makes a cruising holiday on the Randmeren so relaxing. With a cruising speed of 10 to 12 kilometres per hour you have every opportunity to slow down even further. Sailing calmly, looking and listening extra carefully, staying in the channel and using the buoys as your guide: that is the essence. Other skippers see you later in the mist than on a clear day, and you see them later too, so generous margins go without saying. Thanks to the bow and stern thrusters on our yachts you also manoeuvre calmly and precisely.
Waiting is part of cruising too
Autumn mist often lifts during the morning. If visibility stays limited, there is nothing wrong with staying in the harbour until the sun breaks through. A second breakfast, a Nespresso from the machine on board and a stroll along the jetty make a lovely start to the day. On board DOJO the Webasto hot-air heating also keeps the saloon comfortable. That is the freedom of having your own yacht: you decide whether you leave, when, and how far.
The video above gives a brief impression of the silence on the water. Do you have questions about sailing in reduced visibility or about the cruising area in general? During the personal handover on the jetty in Harderwijk we discuss the area with you and are happy to help you plan.
After the mist comes the light
Perhaps the most beautiful part of a misty morning is the moment the mist slowly lifts. The water gains colour, the banks return and the light falls softly over the Randmeren. Experiencing that from the deck, you understand why autumn and winter have a charm of their own.
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