Tag: canals
Accessibility award Utrecht to Droomboot: ‘They make the canals accessible to everyone’
“And no, not a fussy tour boat, but a very pleasant boat for trips, parties or just silent sailing without stimuli,” as Suus Nobel of the Droomboot writes on the…
Crowded canals in Utrecht, but not everyone knows the sailing rules
For 2.5 years, Wout has been sailing the canals of Utrecht and he sees it getting busier. Especially in the summer months. “I think it’s mainly a lack of experience…
Utrecht city ecologist: swimming in the Utrecht canals is safe and hygienic
Perch, pike, carp and bream are the fish that are often found in the canals. “They like cloudy water, so that makes sense.” More striking is the visit of the…
Bright colors through Utrecht canals for festive Canal Pride
After almost an entire lap of the canal, the parade ended at 3:30 PM at the Ledig Erf. But that is not the end of the festivities, because during and…
Divers reinforce walls along Utrecht canals
The vault walls along the canals are inspected monthly. “These measurements show that there is no movement in the walls,” the municipality said. In places where the municipality knows that…
That’s how it can be, no Utrecht canals but Australian Penguins for goalkeeper Jonkerman
At the age of 7, Jonkerman started goalkeeping at VV De Meern. The club from the village where he grew up. Three years later he received offers from FC Den…
Utrecht Spaniard Edwin Winkels is looking forward to the Vuelta: ‘I always say that we also have canals here’
For cyclists who participate in the Vuelta, a start abroad is slightly absurd, says Winkels. “The Giro started in Budapest, the Tour in Copenhagen and now the Vuelta in Utrecht.…
In France, the drought undermines the water level of rivers and canals
In the context of intense drought that a large part of France is going through, the water level is falling on the rivers, rivers and canals of France. It is…
Crowds on Utrecht canals, municipality wants to come up with a plan to keep water safe at the end of this year
It is getting busier on the Utrecht waters. The number of boats, paddle boats, pedal boats and other vessels in the city is increasing rapidly. The municipality of Utrecht also…
Super summer football on EPN’s canals – see when Owls and Helmars play
‘s channels will host the European Women’s Football Championships in the summer, the Owls ‘matches in the League of Nations and the Little Owners’ European Championship qualifiers. The matches of…