Marina The Yard Marina The Yard

Historic centre Goes
Mooring in sunny weather

““Discover the hidden marina where centuries of maritime history meet today's watersports life.“

We’d love to take you to a spot that most visitors to Goes never see. As you sail through Zuid-Beveland along the Canal towards the city, you leave the hustle and bustle of the Oosterschelde behind you. Just past the Ringbrug, a sheltered harbour basin suddenly comes into view: De Werf Marina. The gentle lapping of the water, the reflection of the masts and the tranquillity of this hidden spot immediately give you the feeling that you’ve discovered a part of Goes that’s only accessible to water lovers.

“Some places you only discover when you sail to them.”

As soon as you moor, you’ll notice that De Werf is different from other marinas. It’s not a large, bustling harbour, but an intimate spot where volunteers have lovingly maintained the marina for generations. You walk past old masts, nautical artefacts and charming little corners that evoke Goes’s maritime past. As the scent of the water mingles with freshly mown grass, you experience a tranquillity you wouldn’t expect in the heart of the city. Yet the historic centre of Goes is just a few minutes’ walk away.

““Here you're not just sailing into a marina, but also into a story that has been passed down for hundreds of years.”

What many people don’t realise is that De Werf has been linked to the maritime history of Goes for centuries. This area once formed a side channel of the Korte Gos creek (the Molengat). What began as a small medieval shipyard grew in 1948 into the charming marina you see today. You can still feel that history. The combination of a centuries-old maritime history, the surprising tranquillity in the heart of the city, and the voluntary dedication and love for the water makes this place unique in the Bevelanden.

The best time to moor here is between May and September. The harbour is then bustling with life and you can enjoy long evenings by the water.
Mooring at De Werf feels like stepping into a hidden chapter of Goes. A place where history, hospitality and water sports come together. As soon as you’re here, you’ll understand why so many water sports enthusiasts return to this special harbour year after year.