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In full discussion about developments in watersports at HISWA te Water

Last week, HISWA te Water was organized once again in Lelystad. Naturally, you could shop there for a beautiful new vessel. In addition, it is a meeting point for the watersports sector where various developments are discussed. For example, the rise...

Watersportplas Area X continues to develop as an active hotspot and event location.

June 30, 2026
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Area X in Roermond is developing into a unique leisure location centered on water sports and a unique venue for (larger) events. The arrival of a new hospitality boulevard, featuring distinctive pavilions, plays a key role in this. Initiator Perry Houkes is also counting on the...

Innovative floating Glamping in Dilsen-Stokkem (Be)

In the Negenoord-Kerkeweerd nature reserve, part of the Maasvallei River Park, Visit Dilsen-Stokkem is experimenting with an innovative accommodation concept: glamping on the water. Visitors will spend the night in a luxurious safari tent that isn't situated on the shore, but actually floats. The project is a collaboration...

Unauthorized use of CWO database by Watersportverbond

13 February 2026
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The Dutch Water Sports Training Committee (CWO) has reported a major data breach to the Dutch Data Protection Authority after it emerged that the entire CWO database had been included without permission in a system used by the Royal Dutch Water Sports Association (KNWV). KNWV points out...

Water tourism gets a place in new EU strategy: a step forward for the sector

November 28 2025
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The European Union will explicitly include water-based tourism in the new EU strategy for sustainable tourism and the maritime industry. This is an important step for the water sports sector. HISWA-RECRON has been advocating for this for some time, as an active member of the European Boating Industry...

HISWA te Water

The 40th edition of the Hiswa te Water will take place in 2025 in, of course, Batavia Haven Lelystad. The harbour will once again be transformed into a paradise for every type of water sports enthusiast. As it looks now, it will be completely full...

Exceptionally complex system for sustainable recreational boating in Amsterdam on the way

The municipality of Amsterdam wants to make recreational boating in Amsterdam more sustainable. Only electrically powered vessels will soon be allowed to sail on the inland waterways of Amsterdam. Part of this plan is to register all vessels with a complex system of vignettes....

Boot Holland 2025 cancelled

The only remaining indoor boat show in the Netherlands, Boot Holland in Leeuwarden, has cancelled its 2025 edition. For the time being, it is assumed that a water sports show will be organised again in 2026. In 2021, the largest domestic competitor, De...

HISWA te Water – in contact with water sports enthusiasts

After the summer holidays, the HISWA te Water in Lelystad is the first (consumer) fair that we find in our agenda. The fair takes place from August 28 to September 1 in the Batavia Haven of Lelystad. There are various forms of...

HISWA te Water

This open-air water sports fair is not only a place to watch and buy, you can also enjoy culinary delights and find information about all aspects of water sports. Such as marinas, insurance, parts, accessories, maintenance products and...

Get on board during Boot Holland 2024

March 4 2024
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Boot Holland, the water sports event that takes place from March 6 to 10, 2024 at the WTC Expo in Leeuwarden, expects to welcome thousands of visitors from all over the Netherlands and abroad again this year. With more than 250 participants from...

Overview of best practices for Nature and Water Recreation in the Netherlands

13 projects are analyzed in the 'Lessons Learned' report. The aim of the report is to provide recommendations and guidance on the coexistence of the development of water recreation, (water) nature and ecological water quality.

In full discussion about developments in watersports at HISWA te Water

Watersportplas Area X continues to develop as an active hotspot and event location.

Innovative floating Glamping in Dilsen-Stokkem (Be)

Unauthorized use of CWO database by Watersportverbond

Water tourism gets a place in new EU strategy: a step forward for the sector

HISWA te Water

Exceptionally complex system for sustainable recreational boating in Amsterdam on the way

Boot Holland 2025 cancelled

HISWA te Water – in contact with water sports enthusiasts

HISWA te Water

Get on board during Boot Holland 2024

Overview of best practices for Nature and Water Recreation in the Netherlands

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