That just about describes the day. Our next destination was Enkhuizen, where we would cross the dyke that separates Markenmeer and IJsselmeer proper. An easy distance of 12 nm, that should not have taken more than three hours, including crossing the lock. Except that the weather did not help. It was grey and cold, with frequent showers. Each of the showers would turn the weak wind in unpredictable direction.
We eventually made it to the Enkhuizen lock, wet and cold after six hours of sailing.
Being the SW access to the IJsselmeer, Enkhuizen is a busy place with several marinas. We discarded the busy Companiehaven, where yachts moor in rafts, sometimes six abreast, in favour of the much quieter and comfortable Buyshaven.
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| Entering Enkhuizen in lousy weather |
Enkhuizen is a beautiful, lively town. The rich past as an important harbour is well visible in the impressive, well maintained monuments.
We had dinner on the terrace of a cafe... under an umbrella, as close as possible to a patio heater and wearing sailing jackets.
