Last updated: January 2026
The most important points are listed below. The remaining rental conditions are included in these terms and conditions. We ask you to read these conditions carefully before departure.
Most important conditions
1. Sailing area
The agreed sailing area consists of the Westeinderplassen and the Oosteinderpoel. Within this sailing area, you will receive full assistance if any problems occur. Sailing outside this area is allowed, but entirely at your own risk. For example, if you sail towards the Braassemermeer or the Kaag, assistance will only be available by telephone. If we still need to come and assist you, we will charge € 50 per hour as a cost reimbursement.
2. Amsterdam
Due to the absence of the required permits, it is NOT permitted to sail to or in AMSTERDAM. If you sail to Amsterdam without our approval, any damage caused to the boat may be fully recovered from you.
3. Payment and excess
When making a reservation, the renter owes the agreed rental amount. No deposit is required.
For damage to the vessel, engine, inventory, cushions, key or other accessories, an excess of € 1,000 applies per damage incident.
Any damage, costs, fines or other amounts arising during the rental period may be invoiced to the renter afterwards.
4. Down payment
By making a reservation, the renter is obliged to pay the agreed rental amount. The reservation is only final once the payment or down payment has been received by the rental company.
5. Applicable conditions
No other conditions apply to this agreement except these general terms and conditions for the rental and letting of pleasure craft.
6. Fines
All fines, penalties and costs that arise during the rental period are fully payable by the renter.
7. Alcohol
Alcohol and boating do not go together. It is therefore not permitted for the skipper to drink alcohol.
General terms and conditions for the rental and letting of pleasure craft
Chapter I – Definitions
Article 1 – Definitions
In these conditions, the following terms are understood as:
a. Rental company:
Devijn Boat Rental, the party that rents out the vessel against payment.
b. Renter:
The person who rents and uses the vessel.
c. Rental agreement:
The agreement under which the rental company undertakes to provide the renter with a vessel without crew for use against payment.
d. Vessel:
The boat, sloop or other pleasure craft rented to the renter by the rental company, including the available inventory, engine, accessories, cushions and key.
e. Sailing area:
The agreed sailing area consists of the Westeinderplassen and the Oosteinderpoel, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
Chapter II – Obligations of the rental company
Article 2 – Condition of the vessel
At the start of the rental period, the rental company transfers the vessel to the renter. The rental company ensures that the vessel is in good condition and suitable for normal use within the agreed sailing area.
The rental company ensures that the vessel is equipped with the necessary safety equipment appropriate for normal use within the agreed sailing area.
The rental company ensures that the vessel, where applicable, is insured for normal use within the agreed sailing area.
Damage that occurs outside the agreed sailing area may be fully recovered from the renter.
Chapter III – Obligations of the renter
Article 3 – Inspection before departure
The renter must inspect the vessel before departure for visible damage, available inventory and the general condition of the boat.
If any damage, defects or missing parts are found, the renter must report this to the rental company before departure.
If the renter departs without reporting damage or defects, it is assumed that the vessel was received in good condition.
Article 4 – Use of the vessel
The renter must use the vessel carefully, responsibly and as a good skipper.
The renter must comply with the applicable boating rules, speed limits and instructions on the water.
The renter may not make any changes to the vessel.
The renter may not rent out, lend or allow someone else to use the vessel without permission from the rental company.
The renter is responsible for all persons on board.
It is not permitted to use the vessel for competitions, towing activities or other activities for which the vessel is not intended, unless this has been agreed in writing with the rental company.
Article 5 – Returning the vessel
The renter must return the vessel at the agreed time and location.
The vessel must be returned in the same condition as it was received.
If the vessel is returned late, the rental company may charge additional costs.
If the boat is returned dirty, damaged or incomplete, cleaning, repair or replacement costs may be invoiced to the renter afterwards.
Chapter IV – Costs, damage and liability
Article 6 – Costs during use
Costs directly related to the use of the vessel, such as harbour fees, bridge fees, quay fees, lock fees, mooring fees and fines, are payable by the renter.
Article 7 – Reporting damage
The renter must immediately report damage, loss, collision, engine problems or any other irregularities to the rental company.
The renter must follow the instructions of the rental company to prevent further damage.
If damage is not reported immediately, this may result in full liability for the renter.
Article 8 – Liability of the renter
The renter is liable for damage to or loss of the vessel, engine, inventory, accessories, cushions, keys and other accessories during the rental period.
An excess of € 1,000 applies per damage incident.
The renter is also liable for damage caused by fellow passengers.
Damage also includes consequential damage, such as lost rental income, towing costs, repair costs and other costs resulting from the damage.
Damage caused by careless use, incorrect boating, boating under the influence, violation of boating rules, sailing outside the agreed sailing area or sailing to Amsterdam without permission may be fully recovered from the renter.
Chapter V – Damage to cushions, inventory and key
Article 9 – Damage amounts
In the event of damage to cushions, backrests, inventory or loss of the key, the following damage amounts apply, among others:
- Backrest: € 350
- Seat cushion: € 250
- Left and right cushions: € 350
- Rear back cushion: € 250
- Round outer cushions: € 100 each
- Loss or damage to key: € 150
These amounts may be invoiced to the renter afterwards. If the actual repair or replacement costs are higher than the amounts listed, the rental company may recover the actual costs from the renter, taking into account the excess of € 1,000 per damage incident, unless circumstances apply under which full liability applies according to these conditions.
Chapter VI – Cancellation and rescheduling
Article 10 – Cancellation by the renter
If the renter wishes to cancel the reservation, this must be communicated to the rental company as soon as possible in writing or by email.
In the event of cancellation within one week before the start of the rental period or on the day itself, the renter owes 100% of the agreed rental amount, with a minimum of € 100.
If the renter arranges a replacement renter and this person is accepted by the rental company, the cancellation costs may be limited to 10% of the agreed rental amount, with a minimum of € 45 and a maximum of € 115.
Article 11 – Rescheduling the reservation
Rescheduling to another date within the same boating season is free of charge if the renter communicates this in writing or by email at least 24 hours before the start of the rental period.
Rescheduling is only possible subject to availability.
If the renter wishes to reschedule less than 24 hours before the start of the rental period, the rental company may charge costs for this or refuse the request.
Article 12 – Bad weather
The rental company may cancel or reschedule the rental period in the event of bad weather conditions.
Bad weather conditions include, among other things: KNMI code yellow, code orange or code red for Aalsmeer / the Westeinderplassen, strong wind, thunderstorms or other circumstances in which, according to the rental company, safe boating is not responsible.
If the rental company cancels the reservation due to bad weather conditions, the reservation will be rescheduled free of charge or the rental amount will be refunded.
Rain alone is not an automatic reason for free cancellation, unless the rental company decides that boating is not responsible.
Chapter VII – Late return and breach of contract
Article 13 – Late return
If the vessel is returned later than agreed, the rental company is entitled to reasonable compensation for the extra time.
If the rental company suffers damage as a result, for example because a subsequent reservation cannot take place or starts later, this damage may be recovered from the renter.
The renter must immediately inform the rental company when it becomes clear that the vessel cannot be returned on time.
Article 14 – Failure to comply with obligations
If the renter does not comply with their obligations, the rental company may terminate the rental agreement and take back the vessel.
Any damage, costs or outstanding amounts remain payable by the renter.
If the renter does not pay on time, the rental company may charge statutory interest and reasonable collection costs.
If the renter uses the vessel in violation of these conditions, the rental company may terminate the rental immediately without the renter being entitled to a refund of the rental amount.
Chapter VIII – Safety and behaviour on board
Article 15 – Safe boating
The renter is obliged to sail safely and responsibly.
The renter must take other waterway users, swimmers, rowers, sailors, houseboats, jetties and nature into account.
It is not permitted to show dangerous boating behaviour, sail fast where this is not allowed, sail under the influence or deliberately take risks.
The rental company may refuse or terminate the rental if the rental company suspects that the renter will not handle the vessel safely or responsibly.
Article 16 – Alcohol and drugs
Alcohol and boating do not go together. It is not permitted for the skipper to drink alcohol.
It is not permitted to operate the vessel under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other substances that may affect boating ability.
Damage, fines or costs arising from boating under the influence are fully payable by the renter.
Chapter IX – Complaints and disputes
Article 17 – Complaints
Complaints about the performance of the rental agreement must be reported to the rental company as soon as possible.
The complaint must be clearly described so that the rental company has the opportunity to resolve the problem.
Complaints reported only after the end of the rental period can only be handled if the rental company can still reasonably verify what the complaint concerns.
Article 18 – Dutch law
All agreements and disputes are governed by Dutch law.
Disputes are preferably resolved in consultation.
If the parties cannot resolve the matter together, the dispute may be submitted to the competent Dutch court.
Chapter X – Deviations and amendments
Article 19 – Deviations
Deviations from these general terms and conditions are only valid if they have been agreed in writing.
Article 20 – Amendments
Devijn Boat Rental may amend these general terms and conditions.
The conditions that applied at the time of reservation apply to the relevant reservation, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
Article 21 – Dutch text
If these conditions are translated into another language, the Dutch text remains leading.