Despite the fact that De Koet swimming pool in Kockengen was open throughout the summer holidays, it was a mediocre period according to lifeguard Ronald Schalkwijk. “In a good season, we prefer to exceed 35,000, but if we exceed 30,000 visitors this week, we are already satisfied. We hope for one more good weekend, so that we can sell our shop empty,” says Schalkwijk.