An Annual Race In The Netherlands With Wooden Boats From The 18th Century

The traditional wooden boats were first built in the 18th century as cargo boats. Now they can be seen in an annual sailing race

Traditional Frisian wooden sailing ships on Lake Ijsselmeer, The Netherlands

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04 Jan 2023, 6:32 pm

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A unique boat race in The Netherlands&nbspdraws aficionados from across the world every year. Called Klipperrace, it takes place on Lake&nbspIJsselmeer in Enkhuizen, Friesland. People come to see the special boats, the Frisian clippers.

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An Annual Race In The Netherlands With Wooden Boats From The 18th Century

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