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Boating in rain or thunderstorms, what to do?

The weather at the lake can change fast. What's fine in the rain and when you absolutely should get off the water, we explain here.

Light rain is no problem

A bit of drizzle doesn't make a boat trip unpleasant, on the contrary, it's often especially quiet on the lake then. With weatherproof clothing you can enjoy light rain in a relaxed way.

In a thunderstorm: get off the water at once

A thunderstorm is the only real danger. On open water you're especially exposed to lightning. If a storm is building, the point is to get back to shore in good time, better once too early than too late.

Keep an eye on the sky. If it darkens in the west or you hear thunder, head back. When in doubt, a quick call to us before you set off helps.

Check the boat weather beforehand

So you don't make the trip for nothing, a look at our boat weather page beforehand is worth it. There you see honestly, from real measurements, how good today's weather is for boating, including wind, chance of rain and a thunderstorm warning if needed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get a refund if the weather turns?

Just talk to us, in the case of a sudden change in weather we usually find a fair solution.

Ready for your boat trip?

Right on Lake Haltern, no licence needed. Reserve your boat or check the current boat weather.

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