Optimist Youth Sailing (WV De Koenen)
- Ages
- 6 to 15 (swim diplomas A and B required)
- Days
- Fri evening (beginners) or Sun morning (advanced)
- Price
- From €313/season
In the Water near Amsterdam-Zuid, 1 of 9: Optimist Youth Sailing (WV De Koenen)




New kids enroll through the spring intro day, first come, first served
Real single-handed sailing from age 6, on a lake in the city.
A sailing club on the Nieuwe Meer where kids learn to sail an Optimist on their own, in groups of up to eight with a rescue boat and a certified instructor alongside. The season opens with theory mornings and a capsize practice in a heated pool. Kids work toward CWO sailing diplomas. Parents help rig the boats and are expected to stay on shore during lessons.