Sail & Yoga on the Dutch Lakes

This trip is for anyone who’s curious about sailing, interested in yoga, or simply looking for a different kind of week, active, grounded, and close to nature.

No sailing or yoga experience needed. All levels are welcome. What matters is that you’re open, willing to participate, and happy to be part of a small crew living together on a boat.

This is for you if you want to slow down, learn something new, and connect with a group of like-minded people on the water.
This is not for you if you’re looking for a luxury holiday, a party trip, or something where everything is done for you.

Your yoga instructor is Amber Palmer. She trained through intensive master classes in India and Thailand, and teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga Yoga.

Amber creates a safe, supportive space where you’re encouraged to challenge yourself while honouring your body. Her style is playful and dynamic — mixing intensity with deep relaxation. Her Hatha/Vinyasa Flow sessions are thematic, each building towards a specific goal while working the body holistically. With a background in dance, her sessions have a fluid, purposeful quality.

Each of the 5 morning sessions (75–90 min) builds on the last. No matter your starting level, you’ll finish the week with new skills and a practice you can carry forward. Mats and equipment are provided.

Under skipper Menno’s guidance, we cover as much or as little as you want. You’ll rotate through tasks — helming, working the jib, handling the mainsail. We also practise harbour manoeuvres, anchoring, and man overboard drills.

Whether you’ve never sailed before or you’ve done thousands of miles, the goal is the same: everyone learns, everyone contributes. By the end of the week, your confidence on the water will have grown — and sailing through a lock won’t stress you out anymore.

The trip starts and ends at Lelystad Parkhaven 3, about 40 minutes from Amsterdam by car or train.

14 September — Arrive at the marina in the afternoon. We go onboard and get settled.
15–17 September — Full days of sailing and yoga.
18 September — Final morning, departure.

You arrange your own travel to and from the marina. Lelystad is easy to reach by train from Amsterdam Centraal. We’ll share exact directions once your booking is confirmed.

The week onboard is vegetarian and alcohol-free. This is intentional — it keeps the energy clean, the mornings clear, and the experience grounded.

We shop for healthy food together before departure and cook as a crew. Expect to spend around €10–15 per day on shared groceries. We don’t chase supermarkets — we bring what we need and keep it simple and local where possible.

€945 per person
€749 for Ocean Nomads members (€50 discount + free 6-month membership when you join a trip)
€724 for Ocean Nomads Crew Course students (€75 discount)

Deposit: €400 to secure your spot. Remaining balance due before departure.

Not a member yet? No problem — book now and receive a free 6-month Ocean Nomads membership with your trip.