Wednesday 9 October was the day, the KIVI Land Use and Water Management Section sailed from Enkhuizen with members and guests to the Marker Wadden. They set sail on De Schuttevaer, the largest remaining koftjalk in the Netherlands with a length of no less than 43 metres. A beautiful and cosy ship manned entirely by women.

After leaving Enkhuizen, presentations were given by experts on the Marker Wadden, speakers and tour guides were Ben Viveen of Rijkswaterstaat and Roel Posthoorn of Natuurmonumenten. They took us through the history of the development of the Marker Wadden and the future vision. Fascinating subject matter that was in great demand among the more than 75 attendees. As a result, there were no shortage of questions. Experienced engineers asked questions about subsoil, calculations and expected technological effects, while the students present focused more on landscape and nature developments but also had critical questions about the means of transport and the financial scale of the project (70 million). This yielded great anecdotes about dredgers sawed in half, unexpected nature developments and astronomical amounts of money.

At the Marker Wadden itself, we were given a guided tour by guides from Natuurmonumenten who stay here on a weekly and voluntary basis. Among other things, we learned that the only mammals residing here to date are bats and that there is a publicly accessible part but also islands where nature is left alone. At 16.00, the return journey began, with many a discussion on deck and in the cabin of the Schuttevaer. A nice mix of content and relaxation ensued and there was busy discussion between young and old about the experiences gained and how they should be viewed in the larger context. Enthusiasts could then hoist the sails equipped with sailing suits or take a seat behind the helm if they wished.

All in all, a very informative and enjoyable excursion.

Excursion to the Marker Wadden

On Wednesday 9 October, the KIVI Land Use and Water Management Department is organising an excursion to the Marker Wadden. We will sail with De Schuttevaer from Enkhuizen. At 43 metres long, the Schuttevaer is the largest surviving koftjalk in the Netherlands. A beautiful and cosy ship to sail on. After departure from Enkhuizen(promptly 13:00), presentations will be given to you by connoisseurs of the Marker Wadden.

Speakers and tour guides are Ben Viveen of Rijkswaterstaat and Roel Posthoorn of Natuurmonumenten. They will take you through the history of the development of the Marker Wadden and the vision for the future, as well as on a walk around the Marker Wadden itself.

The programme is as follows:

13:00 Reception on board with coffee and tea and departure of the Schuttevaer from Enkhuizen. You are requested to embark no later than 13:00 as we will depart punctually at 13:00.

13:30 Presentation Marker Wadden.

14:30 Arrival at the Marker Wadden and guided tour.

15:30 On board the Schuttevaer and return to Enkhuizen. Drinks.

NB: the KIVI Land Use and Water Management Department will treat you to the first drink.

18:00 Back in Enkhuizen.

You canregister until 2 October via the registration button on the right. Be quick as the number of places is limited!

Participation fee:

- Free for KIVI members and students

- Others € 25.00 (including 2 month donor membership) or € 120.00 (including 12 month donor membership)

Information:

  • Ben Viveen (Rijkswaterstaat)

  • Roel Posthoorn (Natuurmonumenten)

Host is Ingwer de Boer.