Boat Mooring Request

Request berth vessel/boat

You may not simply take a berth with a boat. Would you like to take a berth with a boat or other vessel? You must apply for a berth with the water sports club. You can apply for a berth through the Wassenaar Water Sports Club at . 

Illegally moored vessels in public waters in Wassenaar

Articles 5:25 through 5:27 of the Wassenaar General Local Regulation 2024 contain rules regarding boat moorings. The municipality may take enforcement action against illegally moored vessels. In such cases, the towing company BRL is engaged to remove illegally moored vessels from the water. The owner is responsible for the towing costs and the costs of storage at BRL in Leiden.

Announcement regarding the mooring of vessels in the municipality of Wassenaar

How to apply for a berth

In Wassenaar, it is not permitted to moor a vessel without the consent of the Wassenaar Water Sports Association. To apply for a mooring, please contact the Wassenaar Water Sports Association at . 

The local regulations titled “Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening Wassenaar 2024” contain rules regarding designated mooring of vessels: Articles 5:25 through 5:27. Please be advised that the municipality is authorized to take action against illegal mooring of vessels. In such cases, the vessel will be removed from the water by the towing company “BRL” and transported to the BRL storage facility in Leiden. All costs associated with this process will be borne by the offender. To avoid high costs, please obtain a copy of the local regulations.

For more information about assigned moorings for vessels, please call the municipality at 14 070.