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De Schotsman / Versemeer wingfoil, windsurf and paddle spot
Netherlands · Zeeland
Overview
- Paddle
- Sup foiling
- Wingfoil
- Windsurf
- No kitesurfing
De Schotsman / Versemeer is a wingfoil and windsurf spot on the eastern shore of the Veerse Meer — a 22km-long inland lake in Zeeland (Walcheren). The Veerse Meer is fully separated from the North Sea and Oosterschelde, resulting in calm, wave-free conditions even in strong winds: ideal for foiling and wingfoiling.
The Schotsman access point is well-equipped: large parking, coin showers, coffee shop from the adjacent RCN holiday park. Water is immediately deep at the shore — direct deep-water entry, good for foilers and experienced riders. When wind is from the south, light chop makes for ideal jump conditions. ⚠️ Official kite zone does not exist on the Veerse Meer — wingfoil and windsurf only officially. Wakeboard cable park to the north: avoid that zone. Booties strongly recommended (oyster banks).
Spot forecast for De Schotsman / Versemeer
Sunrise 08:18 · Sunset 18:42
Next tides
- High tide · 2.8 m
- Low tide · 1 m
- High tide · 2.8 m
- Low tide · 1.3 m
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De Schotsman / Versemeer: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
325h
in May · 26.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 24 rideable days a month on average, at 14 °C. It peaks in May, with 325 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 68% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 139 mm.
Monthly averages: De Schotsman / Versemeer
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 | 214 h | 6 °C | 105 mm |
| February | 24.0 | 242 h | 8 °C | 86 mm |
| March | 23.5 | 254 h | 11 °C | 38 mm |
| April | 23.5 | 274 h | 14 °C | 58 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 325 h | 17 °C | 88 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 360 h | 19 °C | 48 mm |
| July | 26.5 | 331 h | 21 °C | 82 mm |
| August | 25.5 | 278 h | 23 °C | 56 mm |
| September | 24.5 | 262 h | 19 °C | 139 mm |
| October | 21.5 | 226 h | 15 °C | 90 mm |
| November | 21.0 | 191 h | 10 °C | 112 mm |
| December | 21.5 | 198 h | 7 °C | 62 mm |
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Technical details of De Schotsman / Versemeer spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Depending on conditions: N, E, ESE, NNW.
Local association recommendations
Vertigo Sports (main school at Vrouwenpolder, also teaches at Veerse Meer / De Schotsman area) — www.vertigo-sports.com. RCN Vakantiepark De Schotsman (watersports centre on site, windsurfing, kayak, sailing). Wakeboard cable park north of the spot (Veerse Meer cable). Movement Sports on Sophiastrand/Oosterschelde also nearby.
Spot functioning
Wingfoil and windsurf access from the grass and gravel area at De Schotsman. Large parking at the RCN camping. Coin-operated showers. Coffee shop. Two alternative Veerse Meer entry points are near Vertigo Sports: (1) dock near "De Lekkerbek" — sandy section; (2) Oranjeplaat in the southern bend — shallower beginner-friendly spot. Wind directions NW/W/SW/S all allow onshore/cross-shore conditions from somewhere on the lake. Choose launch point based on wind direction.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat to light chop inland lake water — no waves, no swell, no tides. Wind generally lighter than North Sea exposed spots (useful in very strong winds). Deep water directly from shore at De Schotsman — no standing area. Perfect conditions for foiling and wingfoiling all year. With S wind: light chop develops — good for first jumps (intermediate). Salt to brackish water, temperature 15–20°C in summer.
Parking
Parking at RCN Vakantiepark De Schotsman or on the grass side adjacent to the surf spot. Easy car access. GPS: De Schotsman, Kamperland, Zeeland. Coin showers on site.
Wind specificities
Wind generally 10–20% lighter than the North Sea coast due to surrounding land masses. Useful on days with 25–30kt forecasts when exposed spots are too strong. S/SW/W/NW/N all produce onshore or cross conditions from somewhere on the lake. Gusty from S directions (wind passes over elevation before reaching water). Steady non-gusty in W/NW. No forecast thermal effects on this enclosed lake.
Hazards
⚠️ Kitesurf is NOT officially permitted on the Veersemeer (small enclosed lake — no official kite zone). Wingfoil and windsurf are allowed. Wakeboard cable park north of spot — stay well clear during sessions (cable area officially reserved). Water immediately deep at shoreline — no standing area at the Schotsman itself. Oyster banks in parts of the Veerse Meer — wear booties. Watch for sailing and motorboats on the lake.
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