Oosterschelde and Zeeland: Strong current and cross seas

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Oosterschelde and Zeeland: how the place works

Between the Delta Works up to four knots of current run through narrow openings, and with wind against current a steep cross sea stands there over a short distance. The storm surge barriers close when needed, and the current pattern then changes fundamentally within one tide.

Oosterschelde and Zeeland: what breaks there

Cases arise in the openings and when berthing in the current: boats are set sideways and hit piles or lock walls. Add groundings on the flats, which dry quickly on the ebb.

Oosterschelde and Zeeland: what this means for your policy

Check whether your cruising range includes Dutch coastal waters or stops at the inland boundary: the Oosterschelde is classified differently depending on the set of conditions. Settle that before the trip, not after.

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