Welcome to Zeilschool Amstelveen
Sailing courses
Zeilschool Amstelveen offers sailing courses for adults on De Poel, by the Amsterdamse Bos.
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, our courses are tailored to your level and taught in small groups.
About me
My name is Mats Plane, and sailing has been a passion of mine since I was nine years old.
I am a licensed sailing instructor and teach sailing year-round to both adults and children at sailing schools in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, and Leiden.
The quality of my lessons is very important to me, which is why I tailor each lesson to the individual sailor. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, I adapt my teaching to your level from building confidence to exploring the details and physics of sailing for full control of the boat in all conditions.
I hope to see you on the water!
"It should be longer! The rest was great. Looking forward for Level 2"
Raul Garcia Alonso
"I really enjoyed the Level 2 sailing course with Mats. He teaches in a relaxed and patient way. After each lesson, there is a debrief with attention to everyone’s progress and learning points. The Valk is a great boat to learn sailing in, and De Poel is beautiful especially in the evenings, when you can admire the sunset from the water. Highly recommended!."
Sanne Vermorgen
"I can't say enough about the outstanding service I received from your company. Their team went above and beyond to meet our needs and exceeded our expectations."
Oliver Hartman