WSV Het Bommelse Gors

There is a green light on the West pier. There is a red/white stake on the East pier that has recently been neatly painted and is therefore easily recognizable. A stone dam runs from this red/white stake to the bunting. This dam is submerged at average water level and is not marked. Occasionally a yacht tries to reach the harbor by taking the 'short route' here. This immediately provides work for the local recovery company. The eastern side of the bunting has eroded as a result of poor bank protection and a shoal has formed here. There is also a shallow area next to the trees along the western pier. The harbor master does his best to mark the shallows with willow. It can sometimes happen that the local youth use these stakes as climbing poles while swimming, with the result that the stakes come loose. At the end of the harbor canal is the outlet of the pumping station that grinds the excess rainwater from the polder behind it. In wet times, this pumping station also wants to be in operation during the day, which creates a strong current in this part of the port. In that case it is difficult to moor in the boxes on the West jetty right next to the outlet of the pumping station. As a warning, a red lamp lights up above the mouth of the pumping station. This lamp lights up for a few minutes before the blowdown starts. Den Bommel is regularly visited by passers-by who appreciate the peace and nature in the immediate vicinity. At the longitudinal jetty or the end jetty of the passer-by basin. In a box with a green sign. The signs are attached to the jetty. Boxes used in this way by passers-by must be vacated before 12 noon the following day, unless otherwise agreed with the harbor master. Larger boxes (up to 11.5 – 12 metres) are located at the front of the port, smaller boxes at the back. Smaller yachts are kindly requested not to moor in a box that is too large. There is no need to report directly to the harbor master. The harbor master makes his rounds at about 19.00 and then walks past all passers-by. If you cannot be present at that time, the harbor master would appreciate it if you would come by yourself. The price for an overnight stay is € 1.50 per meter per night. It is not possible to reserve a berth by telephone, but the harbor is rarely full. On the Haringvliet there is a limited tidal effect. In summer, the drop is seldom greater than half a meter. It is advisable not to tighten the lines, especially when mooring at a non-floating jetty.