News/blog

Your boat is a precious and often treasured possession. But most of the time your boat lies, unattended, in the harbor. Therefore, it is important to know how to properly and safely moor your boat so that it does not get damaged in the various weather conditions. In addition, mooring the boat without causing damage is difficult, especially for novice boaters. Pay attention to these steps to avoid getting into trouble.

To enjoy your outboard motor for a long time carefree, and proper maintenance is essential. In this article we will share our experiences, giving tips and advice on how to take the best care of this yourself.

The weather is nice, the drinks are cold, time to go boating! But now your boat's outboard motor won't start. That sucks! In this article, we give some tips to check, and a few solutions.

Since October 2019, gas stations in the Netherlands are often required to sell E10 gasoline as euro 95. This gasoline contains up to 10% of bioethanol. This affects your outboard motor.

As a water country, the Netherlands is full of bridges and locks. It is estimated that there are about 8,000 movable bridges and more than 2,000 locks. So when you sail your boat through the Netherlands, you will often pass bridges and locks. And that remains a stress point for many boaters. With these tips, we hope to make things easier for you.

Do you smell the smell of rotten eggs on board? Then disembark immediately, it is life-threatening!

When is wearing a life jacket mandatory? We figured that out for you!

Using a life jacket is wise. Pick a vest that fits your situation and pay attention to these things.

At broadcaster Flevoland, we also called attention to the increasing nuisance caused by pondweed.

2022 looks set to be a bad year as far as nuisance from aquatic plants on the Markermeer, IJmeer and Randmeren lakes is concerned. Already many boats are getting into trouble, and the peak is not yet in sight.

Many people with a boat run into engine problems sooner or later. This is annoying, but we have some explanations and tips to prevent and solve it.

The VHF channels in the IJsselmeer are listed below. Through this VHF radio you make contact quickly and effectively.

In the winter of 2021-2022, a triple storm passed over the Netherlands for the first time in history. 6 days of storm in a row, that never happened before. But how much wind is actually too much wind to sail out?

What exactly is AIS, and does it offer added value for pleasure boating? In this article, we explain what AIS is and is not, and its advantages and disadvantages.

A radar can be a useful addition to the systems on a pleasure yacht. But what exactly should you consider? We explain the pros and cons here.

When there are starting problems due to a dead battery, or the equipment fails, it is a good idea to check the operation of the alternator. In this article, we provide tips that most people can use to check a few things themselves.

At what age can you drive a boat? Here we have listed ages.

Outboard engines have an open cooling system. Check operation regularly and watch for water from the indicator jet.

What does port and starboard mean and what is the difference? We explain it here.

If you have some technical knowledge, winterizing your boat is perfectly doable. However, there are things you should pay attention to. We tell you our experiences

Fines for misdemeanors and felonies on the water do not dwarf fines on land with a motor vehicle, for example. Here is an overview of the 2021 fine amounts.

Sailing in the fog can be quite dangerous and scary. In autumn, as well as in spring, when the difference in temperature between air and water is great, fog often occurs on the water. Fog on the water makes boating complicated and a lot riskier. This is because you can see a lot less. Accidents happen every year in the fog, both in recreational and well-equipped commercial shipping.

For years the nuisance of seaweed on the Markermeer and Randmeren lakes has been an issue. It causes nuisance for water sportsmen and people speak of a real plague. At present, the nuisance is greater on parts of the Markermeer than on other waters.

Boating rules on the water, for many people it is not always clear how they work. Read a brief summary of the most important rules here, so that you are well prepared to set out.

Every boater wants a safe and fun boating experience, however, not everyone is always aware of all the rules and procedures on the water. In this blog, we cover the small boat license 1+2 so you know exactly when a license is required, what waters require which license, and how to get the license.

From May 1, 2021, Vaarzeker and Barqo will cooperate in the field of roadside assistance. Barqo is the Dutch platform to rent and hire boats. Vaarzeker offers a total solution for boat breakdown assistance. From now on, Barqo customers can count on the technical support of Vaarzeker's mechanics when the rented boat shows defects without delay.

As of August 17, 2020, the Coast Guard stopped organizing assistance for vessels not in distress, such as roadside assistance. This will allow the Coast Guard to focus on urgent matters. From now on, boaters are responsible for organizing their own assistance in non-emergency cases. Vaarzeker is the party for this. With nationwide coverage, even on inland waterways where no other organized parties are active, Vaarzeker is a good choice. So take out a subscription so you know which party to contact and what it will cost: nothing at all.

In a series of blogs, Vaarzeker tries to make common problems understandable, describe causes and offer a possible solution. In this case, we cover fuel supply problems. If the engine does not start, chances are it is due to lack of fuel.

Vaarzeker is the emergency service on the water. We have a solution for every problem.

In a series of blogs, Vaarzeker tries to make common problems understandable, describe causes and offer a possible solution. In this case, we cover problems with the electrical system. A common problem is a dead battery, after which the engine will no longer start. Look for the other blogs in the overview.

In a series of blogs, Vaarzeker tries to make common problems understandable, describe causes and offer a possible solution. In this case, we cover cooling water problems, one of the common problems we find.

Lines, nets, weed or debris in the propeller. It reduces the operation of the propeller or renders it completely unusable. The engine suddenly stops while turning. Then restarting is still possible, but as soon as the reverse gear is put into forward or reverse, the engine stalls. It is an annoying problem when you are on open water. We can bring you in and also make the propeller ready for use again.

The use of gas on your pleasure yacht is often unavoidable on longer trips. It can be safe with proper precautions, which are extremely important. Unfortunately, every year there are incidents where mariners are injured or even killed due to improper use of gas or heaters. We have listed below some points of interest that make using these devices a lot safer.