Watersportvereniging Randmeer

Watersportvereniging Randmeer is an active sailing club on the Veluwemeer in Biddinghuizen and presents itself as a friendly yet performance-oriented community. The club location is directly on the beach next to the Molecaten Flevostrand marina and leisure area, giving members fast access to race water. The profile is clearly shaped by class racing, with a strong focus on Finn and open invitations to sailors from Solo, Contender, OK and ILCA/Laser classes. Club life includes open club races, Wednesday and Sunday training sessions with RIB support, winter sailing and the Randmeer Race as a recurring highlight. According to its own history text, the club was founded in 1971 and combines sporting ambition with mutual support, technical boat work and a social clubhouse culture.

Biddinghuizen, Niederlande

History

According to the club's own presentation, Watersportvereniging Randmeer was founded in 1971 and has since grown into an active racing and training community on the Veluwemeer. The published fleet snapshot mentions about 35 Finns, 20 Solos, 2 OK dinghies and 2 Contenders, showing a long-term focus on single-handed and regatta classes. Over time, the association established a fixed seasonal rhythm with open club races (OW series), the Randmeer Race as a nationally visible event, regular Wednesday training sessions, Sunday formats and winter sailing with safety support by RIB. This is supported by an active organizational structure including board leadership, race coordination and a material team, combined with a clubhouse location on the beach at Flevostrand. The self-description consistently emphasizes the combination of competitive sailing, practical development and a collegial club culture.

Board members

Name
Role
Contact
Roel Bakker
1. Vorsitzender
Martin Ooms
Schriftführer
Arjan Vos
Kassenwart
Matthijs Bakker
Regattawart

Additional officials

Name
Role
Contact
Hans Zomer
Materialwart
René Sala
Materialwart

Regatta calendar

OW1
OW2
OW3
OW4
OW5
OW6
OW7
OW8

Training times

Type
Day
Time
Advanced Solo & ILCA training
Wednesday
from 18:00
Training
Sunday
13:00

Membership fee

Category
Amount
Period
Members
€ 110
Annual
Aspirant members (up to 18 years)
€ 55
Annual
Benefactors
vanaf € 40
Annual
Sponsors (website listing)
€ 100
Minimum contribution
Open races (annual fee, members only)
€ 100
per year
Open race (single entry, members only)
€ 30
one-time
Winter sailing (members)
135 Euro
Season
Winter sailing (non-members)
150 Euro
Season