Fines on the water

The fines on the water for misdemeanors and felonies do not do away with fines on land with a motor vehicle, for example. Below we have listed some fine amounts for vessels shorter than 20 meters (small vessel). These are the 2021 fine amounts.

Fine boating without a license

The fine for sailing without a license is quite hefty. The fine for sailing without a license costs €600. On a large vessel, this fine is even higher, €1000. It is therefore important that you get your license immediately before you go sailing. It is also important to always take it with you when you go out on the water. This way you save a lot of money for a hobby that already costs a lot of money.

Summary of fines on the water

The following is an overview of the fines you can receive on the water. The left side describes the offense and the right side describes the fine amount:

We recommend always checking how fast you can go in the area you are in. For the full list of all fines on the water, visit https://boetebase.om.nl/.

Important tips to avoid fines on the water

Of course, no one gets happy about a fine. Usually these fines are very high and this money is better spent on other things. Therefore, we give you the following tips when you go boating:

• Always keep to the speed limit
• Get your sailing license And always take these with you!
• Preferably drink no alcohol and otherwise the maximum amount allowed