A couple of rules to that are nice to know:

• Safety is paramount, do not take any unnecessary risks.
• Always stay along the starboard waterside (keep right).
• Keep the bow of the sloop towards waves to avoid excessive rocking motion.
• The maximum allowed speed on the Vecht, inside and just outside the harbor, and on the Kalverstraat is 6 kilometers per hour. On the Loosdrechtse Plassen a speed of 12 kilometers per hour is permitted.
• Commercial boats always go first (this includes tour boats).
• Approach bridges so you are visible to oncoming traffic.
• Is is forbidden to drive a vehicle when you are under the effect of drugs or alcohol.
• You may not moor on trees, traffic signs, under or on bridges, or in other places where it’s prohibition is stated with signs.
• People live on and around the water. Please respect their privacy.
• Do not be a nuisance to others and do not create excessive noise.