It’s almost time for the TVK Spring Meeting 2023. We will gather in the North of The Netherlands this year.
The programme is as follows:

On Ascension Day, Thursday 18 May 2023, we will gather in Lelystad,  Flevo Marina . We have reserved dock 12B, where we will be docked side by side. But for those who prefer a box: this is possible too. Around 16:00 we will meet on the docks for our famous Dock Drinks. By 18:00 we will be expected in a restaurant near the harbour:  Aan ut Water . The buffet will be ready for us in ‘our’ hall on the first floor. A stair lift is present.

On Friday 19 May we will travel to Schokkerhaven. We will pass the Ketelbrug that runs every half hour. The regatta will be held on the Lelystad – Ketelbrug route. (or Ketelbrug - Schokkerhaven, depending on wind and weather). In Schokkerhaven   Marina Schokkerstrand we have another dock waiting for us. And there will boxes available too.

After arriving that afternoon there will be no formal TVK programme. However: because no restaurants near Schokkerhaven can be reached without a car apart from the harbour’s own restaurant, we would like to know who will be eating on their boats, and who has dinner plans with others, and who would like to eat in the restaurant (own expenses). To avoid disappointment TVK will book a number of tables at the restaurant, called Pier 16

Saturday 20 May we will start the programm on time:
"Peeping at the neighbors"
From 10.00 - 11.30h we can visit each other's boat under the motto "peeping at the neighbors" (Concours de Créativité in a different guise). Gerard Hoogewerff coordinates this. What exactly we are going to do remains a surprise, Gerard will help us on our way on Thursday evening.

11.30 - 12.30 Lunch on your own.

In the afternoon we will explore the area. We have the choice to visit the Waterloopbos or the Museum Schokland.

Waterloopbos  Rijksmonument Waterloopbos is a historical outdoor laboratory in a beautiful ‘polderbos’. Hundreds of experiments took place here to research the behaviour of water. You will find remainders of research into the Deltawerken and of waterworks for exotic locations like a harbour in Lagos. The forest is freely accessible from dusk till dawn. Trails have been marked that will guide you past different models, visible as ruins in the forest. For more information, visit the Dutch website here.

We are shown around by guides from Natuurmonumenten who can tell us everything about nature and technology

Museum Schokland Schokland was the first Dutch monument to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is because the area offers a rare view into Dutch history. In the soil you will find archaeological remains that span ten thousand years.” 
For more information, visit the Dutch website here

The program (subject to change):
12.30h Departure of the bus from Schokkerhaven to Museum Schokland and Waterloopbos
12.45h Arrival Museum Schokland
13.00 - 14.00h Guided tour for visitors to Museum Schokland
13.15h Arrival Waterloopbos
13.30h - 15.30 Guided tour for visitors to the Waterloopbos
15.45h Departure Waterloopbos
16.15h Departure Museum Schokland
4.30 pm Arrival at Schokkerhaven

The distance Schokkerhaven - Schokland is about 5 km and can be walked.

Diner in Pier 16

We are expected at restaurant Pier16 , with a lovely view of the Ketelmeer, at 19:00.

Sunday 21 May: departure.

Costs and Sign-up Spring Meeting 2023

Costs for the entire weekend are €75,00 per person. Included are the buffet on Thursday and the dinner on Saturday. Beverages and drinks during meals are to be paid by participants themselves.
Contribution to trips on Saturday is €12,50 per person.
If you are joining for one or two days only, the costs are €35,00 for Thursday, €10,00 for Friday and €35,00 for Saturday.
The port charges are €2,75 per meter per night, including tourist taxes, and will be paid for the entire group by TVK.
The sign-up form can be found below this article.

Good to know:

• Are you coming without a boat, but do you want to sail along, or do you have room on board for boarders as a skipper? You can indicate this in the registration form. We will put boarders and skippers in contact with each other.
• Het Friday evening buffet at Pier 16 is to be paid by participants and is not included in the €75,00. If you want to join, please indicate this in the sign-up form.
• If you want to visit Museum Schokland and you have a Dutch Museumkaart, can you please use it?
• One week before the meeting you will receive an email with the latest details and the list of participants.
• If you are having troubles with the form or if you have any questions, please reach out to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Come one, come all! You won’t regret it!