SOUNDINGS IN METRES Reduced to IJsselmeer winter datum (=NAP-4dm) (Summer datum (April-Oct) lies 2 dm below NAP) HEIGHTS IN METRES Above NAP NOTES - The beacons mark at least the 1,1 metre depth contour (summer datum) and are present from ± April-October. More beacons can be met than charted. - Due to the wind-effect actual depth may differ from charted soundings locally. A regular check of the water level from water level gauges is recommended. - Winter buoyage. From ± December - March buoyage may be replaced by Winter-buoyage. In severe Winters buoyage is withdrawn. Buoyage will be replaced in order of importance. In Spring it is possible that not all channels are already buoyed as charted. - In these waters restrictions for sailing with fast motorboats and waterskiing are in force. - In these waters supplementary marks for pleasure craft and special marks for areas meant for waterskiing, kite surfing, jet-skiing and fast motorboats and areas under the Nature Conservation Act are on station from ± April - October. CENTRAL REPORTING POINT IJSSELMEER AREA: VHF 1 (IJSSELMEER, MARKERMEER, KETELMEER) For all reports and information. Telephone: 088-797 3300 (Safety and distress calls: VHF 16) CAUTION - Outside the buoyed fairways 'regels' (fishing stakes and traps) can be met with a length of max. 75 metres and about 250 metres apart.