Welcome to the site of WSV-Albatros - Historical Watersports Association
Discover Watersportvereniging Albatros, founded in 1957 and located on Fortuinstraat in Amsterdam. Its rich history began over 55 years ago on the Kattenburgervaart canal, and since then they have found an ideal harbour location between the Scheepvaartmuseum and the VOC shipyards, just a few minutes' boat ride from the IJ River. The port offers modern facilities such as water and electricity connections, toilet and shower facilities, and free wireless internet for passers-by.
Passers-by Welcome at Albatros
Are you considering sailing through Amsterdam with your boat for a few days? Do you want to enjoy the Amsterdam waters while making sure your property is safely in their harbour? You are welcome in their marina, a perfect base for a relaxing holiday. The marina is ideally located with the canals nearby and the Oranje locks just 20 minutes away by boat. They are happy to share their excellent location and facilities with passers-by. The jetties offer water and electricity connections and there are modern sanitary facilities. In addition, you can use the Wi-Fi connection. Please note that the number of moorings is limited, so contact them well in advance to reserve your spot via e-mail([email protected]) or by phone (06 - 550 81 258).
Want to become a member?
WV Albatros currently has more than 80 permanent members and can accommodate more than 70 boats. They operate a waiting list for berths in the harbour, and potential members and their boats are assessed. If you are interested in becoming a member, they kindly ask you to fill in the registration form and actively participate in association activities.
Berth Winter Season
During the winter season, their vessels go out of the water in October. Therefore, they make berths in the water available for vessels with a maximum length of 10 metres (October-April). A seasonal membership is required for a winter berth in the harbour. Interested parties pay a one-off €10.00 registration fee. Both the owner and the boat will be assessed. If you are interested in a berth for the coming winter season, they kindly ask you to fill in the registration form.
Application form
If you have a Google account, you can fill in the online form. Otherwise, you can download the paper application form here and send it fully completed to Watersportvereniging Albatros, Fortuinstraat 12, 1018 ZZ Amsterdam. For further questions, please email [email protected]. They will then contact you.
Directions
You can find them at Fortuinstraat 12, 1018 ZZ, Amsterdam. If travelling by public transport, from Central Station take city bus 43 (towards Borneo Island), stop Wittenburgergracht. From there, it is only a 6-minute walk to their port. You are most welcome at WSV-Albatros!