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Sail.Kite.Connect
The ultimate kitesurfing getaway! Depart from Harlingen on a classic sailing clipper and sail across the Wadden Sea to the Islands. There, you'll kitesurf at unique, world-class spots, right on your doorstep. Everything you need is on board – ready to go?
Waddensea
Check the vibe
Dutch islands
Captain Roel
CaptainAll hands on deck
Swipe through the shots and feel the vibe of your next sail & kite Wadden weekend. Felix and Roel take you along on their favorite kite weekend. With Roel & Felix at the helm, you can be sure you’ll make it back safely!
Who is this for?
For anyone who wants to get away for a weekend on the Wadden Sea—even if you don’t kite. Popular with people aged 25 to 45.
When
This year we’re doing only 2 weekends!!
19–21 June – Mid-summer
18–20 September – After-summer
Included
KiteActive is more than just a kite weekend away. It’s a worldwide crew of kiters who live for wind, freedom, and being on the water together. This is where the kite lifestyle begins 😉
✅ Maximum progression for all levels
- Fast, lasting progression thanks to daily coaching using the KiteActive Progression Method ™
- Personal guidance at your level and pace, with room for 1-on-1 coaching
- Photo and video analysis for direct, visible improvement (and fun content)
- Group progression sessions & downwinders full of fun, wipeouts, comebacks, and pushing each other
- Test the newest gear from multiple A-brands
- Dive into disciplines like strapless, freestyle, big air, and freeride
✅ KiteActive for life
KiteActive doesn’t stop after this weekend.
- Meet a close, international group of like-minded kiters where friendships for life are made.
- Optional access to regional WhatsApp groups, so you can always hit the water together
- Mini events are organized in NL that you can join. Think: test events, progression sessions, a festive season finale, or simply going out on the water together!
- You can keep developing as a kitesurfer within KiteActive and help us organize out-of-the-box kite events worldwide.
- Our goal is simple: once you’ve joined us, we do our best to make sure you keep kitesurfing with joy for the rest of your life! KiteActive for life!
- Everything is optional, nothing is mandatory—just chill and kite 🙂
✅ Everything arranged
✅ 2x breakfast / 2x lunch / 2x dinner by our top chef!
✅ Overnight stays on board the Manna. Your floating kite hotel.
✅ Harbor fees, cleaning, and tourist tax
✅ Sailing with skipper Roel
✅ Bingo night with awesome prizes!
✅ 4 weekends this year — each with its own theme
🎵 Music
Live sessions
During the sail & kite Wadden weekend, there will be some live performances by musicians & DJs. Below is a selection of artists from the live sessions at previous KiteActive editions!
Level 1 – Complete beginner
Level 2 – Refresh
Level 3 – Waterstart
Level 4 – Independent flat water
Level 6.1 – Downwind twintip
Level 7 – Advanced
Level 5 – Kite independent on sea
Level 6.2 – Downwind Waveboard
Level 8 – Hardcore
Need help or advice?
AJ has been teaching kitesurfing since 2008 and knows better than anyone which location is right for your level!
For questions and advice, he’s always ready to help and happy to think along with you.
Not included / What do you still need to arrange?
❌ Not included
❌ Upgrade to a private cabin
❌ Gear rental
❌ Local excursions & tours
❌ Drinks at the bar*
❌ Oysters & Champagne (recommended 😉
*2 euro for a beer
Parking & Location
Parking & route (Manna – Willemskade, Harlingen)
Nearest parking lot
Parkeren Bruine Vloot (next to / opposite the old Aldi)
Address: Westerzeedijk 7, Harlingen
Walking distance: about 5 minutes to Willemskade / Nieuwe Willemshaven.
Reservations (important)
- Access only with a pre-booked parking ticket (arrange at least 24 hours in advance).
- Reservations are per “parking day” from 19:00 (arrival day) until 18:00 (the next day).
- Note: if you arrive before 19:00 on the arrival day (e.g. 16:00–20:00), you usually pay for 2 days. In that case, start your reservation one day earlier.
Price
€ 8,50 per day (fixed day rate; reservation days as described above).
Route (short)
- Drive into Harlingen and follow signs for Haven / Westerzeedijk.
- Navigate to Westerzeedijk 7, Harlingen
🧳 Packing list
Below you’ll find a practical packing list for the Wadden Sea. The weather can change fast and the water is chilly,
so this list is tailored to Dutch conditions on board and out on the flats.
Travel documents and money
- ID card or passport
- Booking and sailing information
- Health insurance card and/or travel insurance
- Debit card and maybe some cash
Clothing (on board & on the flats)
- Comfortable sailing clothing
- Warm sweater or fleece
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Long trousers
- Underwear and socks
- Sportswear / old clothes for walking on the flats
- Sturdy (water-resistant) shoes or boots
- Flip-flops or light shoes for on board
Weather & protection
- Sunscreen (also when it’s cloudy)
- Sunglasses (preferably with a strap)
- Cap or beanie (against sun & wind)
- Scarf or buff
On and around the water
- Wetsuit or neoprene clothing (depending on the season)
- Quick-dry towel
- Dry bag / wetbag
- Extra set of dry clothes
Personal items
- Toiletries
- Medication + band-aids/blister plasters
- Earplugs (sleeping on board)
- Power bank + chargers
- Reusable water bottle
Smart extras (recommended)
- Waterproof phone case
- Earplugs!!! If you want to go to bed early 🙂
- Small backpack for day trips
- Snacks / energy bars
Not sure what to bring or have questions about clothing or gear on board?
Feel free to contact us via info@kiteactive.com.
📈 Dive into our levels for maximum progression
Are you a complete beginner or already addicted to the wind for years? With us, it doesn’t matter! Our team takes you on a kite adventure. They go all-in and don’t count minutes—they focus on progression.
The levels below are welcome on this trip
Kite
UNESCO World Heritage: the Wadden Sea. A unique kite experience! Discover some of Europe’s best kite spots with a traditional sailing clipper. Together with skipper Roel, we search for the most beautiful kite spots around the Wadden Islands. Miles of wide beaches with great surf and clean waves. When the tide is right, we can even run aground and kite right by the boat in mirror-flat lagoons!
Kitespot guide – Dutch Islands
27th August, 2025The Wadden Islands are a true paradise for kitesurfers: …
Weather & Wind
Always 5 extra knots on the Wadden
When the mainland goes quiet, the Wadden Sea keeps blowing. That’s why there’s always action. There’s (almost) always enough wind to kite. Got a windless weekend forecast for your favorite spot? Check Terschelling and you’ll want to book your place right away.
Repeat
Reviews and trip stories from returning kiters
Read how our community experienced this trip!
Florien Oost
Amazing! Great people, chill vibe and the best instructors 🫶
Gabrielle Van der Jagt
Op kite vakantie naar Sicilië en de Waddenzee geweest met KiteActive. Enorm goede begeleiding, fijne kite spots, goed gegeten, leuke alternatieve (weinig wind) programma’s met goede tips en vooraf goed geholpen met boeken. Alles was mogelijk ! Absolute aanrader!
Dennis Heida
Fantastische crew te gek weekend! Absolute aanrader ❤️🤘
Tamar
Vrij last minute geboekt, maar door flexibiliteit vanuit de organisatie toch nog mee kunnen gaan. Een hele toffe kitevakantie gehad, goed geregeld, enthousiast team en gezellige groep. Zeker een aanrader! (Sicilië is ook zeker aan te raden als je nog weinig / geen ervaring hebt)
Toevoeging 2025: ik vond het zo leuk dat ik gewoon nog een keer gegaan ben. Wederom mega goede kite instructeurs met bakken aan ervaring, leuke groep, genoeg mega leuke niet-kite-gerelateerde activiteiten en feestjes. Enorm genoten!!
The trip
Go with the flow
As a kitesurfer you live with the wind—you move when the waves and the tide are right. That’s exactly how our trips work too. You go with the flow. And with us, the flow is…… The Wind!
What can you expect from our sail & kite Wadden trips?
Expect a weekend full of sailing, kiting, and music. We sail across the Wadden and discover kite spots you don’t know yet: from deserted sandbanks to downwinders along the North Sea coast.
Our Wadden Festival is a unique sail & kite adventure that takes you to the most beautiful and most untouched places in the Netherlands. Away from the crowds, right in the middle of nature.
Running aground on the Wadden? We do it.
Sleeping on a traditional sailing ship from 1900? Absolutely.
Partying with DJs and new kite friends on board? You bet.
Eat together, dance, and kite in places you’ll never forget. This is an experience that will stay with you for a long time.
Timeline
Questions?
Got a question? We’ve selected a few frequently asked questions for you.
Can I join later or leave earlier?
No problem, but you will have to take the ferry to or from Terschelling/Vlieland yourself to get there!
What if there is no wind?
Gelukkig is de wind op de Waddeneilanden vaak 5-8 knopen harder dan op het vasteland, waardoor we bijna elk weekend altijd een paar dagen kunnen kitesurfen. Zou het kunnen gebeuren dat er een weekend geen wind is? Geen probleem! Er is echt meer dan genoeg te doen, het varen op een grote klipper is al enorm spectaculair en op Terschelling werken we samen met een hele gave surfschool zodat we heerlijk kunnen golfsurfen!
Are we going to run aground with the boat?
Running aground is a real highlight! We moor the boat on a sandbank and wait for the water to recede so we can kitesurf around the boat! Unfortunately, this doesn’t happen every weekend; it always depends on the wind conditions and the moon phase.
What is the departure harbor and parking
Harlingen – Willemskade is where you’ll find the Manna. It’s hard to miss with all the KiteActive flags. You can park in the large parking lot (there’s often space there) or reserve a spot at the small parking lot (closer to the boat). I would always drive past the boat first, drop off your gear, and then go to the parking lot to park your car!
Can I also join if I’m not kitesurfing?
Absolutely! A few years ago, we launched Kijkactive. This weekend is a fantastic experience for everyone!
Is this trip for beginners?
Sure, the Wadden Sea has some great kitesurfing spots! And it’s a great way to get your first taste of kitesurfing!
