It is possible near Giethoorn. A few kilometres away in Wanneperveen there is a water ski course on the (western) Belterwijde. Water skiing is an intense experience, because you are literally in contact with the water. It is also fun to watch.
Water skiing for pros and beginners
At Waterskivereniging De Stille Belter you can enjoy water skiing if you have experience. But you can also book a group lesson or a lesson for yourself. Everyone aged 4 and over with a swimming certificate is welcome. In the lesson you learn the finer points from qualified instructors. Water skiing is not hard to learn. Once you have got the technique, you are standing up in no time. Do book in advance, though!
Swimming in the Belterwijde
As mentioned, water skiing is also fun to watch. When you see experienced water skiers or wakeboarders at work, it can get spectacular. Even if you are not behind the boat yourself, you can enjoy it. On the left-hand side (at a safe distance from the water ski course) there is also a recreation area. There you step straight into the water and can swim well. Also suitable for young children. The swimming area has a well-marked part with shallower water. This swimming and recreation location is on the Blauwehandsweg between Wanneperveen and Belt Schutsloot and can be reached by boat, but also by car.
Fast boating on the Zwartewater
Do you have your own boat and water skis? Then you can also get going. Fast boating near Giethoorn is possible a little further on, near Zwartsluis. There you may sail faster than twenty kilometres per hour on part of the Zwartewater. So here you can let loose with your own boat and water skis. Please note: there are many checks in and around the Gieterse lakes on whether you are sailing too fast. So keep to the rules!
Also actively out on the water: kitesurfing or canoeing
Do you want to be active on the water and are you not afraid of getting wet? Then you can definitely go water skiing. Another active and sporty option is kitesurfing. Read here about the options for surfing in Giethoorn. Another way to be active on the water and a good way to explore nature is to rent a canoe. In a canoe you sit close to the water and reach spots where boats cannot go. Several canoe routes have been marked out around Giethoorn.
Would you still rather explore the waters by boat? No problem at all. Click here for an overview!
How about these articles?
If you want to know how to get to Giethoorn, you can read this article. Read this article for the museums in Giethoorn and read this if you want to know what options you have if you want to eat in Giethoorn.
