Delta Lloyd has collaborated with Eileen and the HISWA Association on the first ever National Water Sports Survey.
Delta Lloyd has collaborated with Eileen and the HISWA Association on the first ever National Water Sports Survey.
Biggest source of irritation on the water
Around 59% of Dutch water sports enthusiasts are irritated on the water by the dumping of rubbish by other water sports enthusiasts. In addition to the dumping of rubbish, sailing (too) fast and not being aware of the rules of sailing also come out as a major source of irritation. Around 75% of water sports enthusiasts are seeking peace and quiet on the water. What is striking is that 15% fill their time on the water by making love. These are the findings of the very first National Water Sports Survey undertaken by Eileen in collaboration with Delta Lloyd and the HISWA Association. The results have been published previously at the HISWA In-Water Boat Show in IJmuiden.
Top 10 sources of irritation on the water:
- The dumping of rubbish into the water 59.2%
- Sailing too fast 54.3%
- Not knowing the rules of sailing 46.8%
- Young people sailing too fast 33.7%
- Inappropriate behaviour at bridges and locks 30.6%
- Alcohol consumption on the water 29.3%
- Water scooters 28.1%
- Noise nuisance caused by other water sports enthusiasts 27.9%
- Waiting times at bridges and locks 15.0%
- Difficult currents 12.3%
Almost 20% occasionally drink while sailing
Of all the water sports enthusiasts, 3% drink, almost 20% drink occasionally and around 77% drink no alcohol at all on the water. These percentages are comparable to alcohol consumption on the road. 89% are (entirely) in agreement with testing for alcohol on the water.
Boats are not always insured
Around 18% of boat owners have not insured their boats and 4% don't know if they have or not. Worthy of note is the fact that both cover for damage to the vessel itself and damage which is caused to others by the vessel, so-called statutory liability, have not been provided through insurance.
Top 10 ways to spend time on the water:
- Relaxing and/or lazing around 75.9%
- Gossiping 60.8%
- Reflection and/or contemplation 56.3%
- Eating and/or drinking 48.6%
- People-watching 43.9%
- Listening to music/the radio 25.8%
- Something else (please describe) 17.6%
- Making love 15.4%
- Making telephone calls and/or accessing the internet by mobile 4.2%
- Don't know 1.0%
65% are not aware of the ban on draining waste water
Starting from 1 January 2009 a ban on draining waste water will come into effect for pleasure boats. This is specifically a ban on drainage from on-board toilets on all vessels. 65% of boat owners are not aware of this ban. Around 20% have already taken steps to get rid of waste water. 30% have not yet done so. The ban is not applicable to the remainder.
Delta Lloyd and water sports
In the Netherlands Delta Lloyd is the largest water sports insurer and a genuine partner of Dutch water sports. Delta Lloyd is the official partner of the Water Sports Association and chief sponsor of the HISWA In-Water Boat Show, the Delta Lloyd 24-hour Sailing Race, the Delta Lloyd Regatta, the Delta Lloyd Open Dutch Championship (ONK), the Delta Lloyd Businessmen's Regatta, the Delta Lloyd Cadet World Championships and the Delta Lloyd Sailing Proficiency Centre.
Eileen
Eileen, the personal assistant on the water (0900-9722, 70 cents per minute), is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Via Eileen water sports enthusiasts can receive direct information about the weather forecast, bridges and locks, the most closely located harbours, or events on the water. In addition, Eileen can also connect a telephone call or look up information in the internet. With one call, at whatever time and wherever you are, you will get help, tips and practical information whilst on the water.
The HISWA Association
The HISWA Association is the organisational branch of the water sports industry. Around 1,200 jobs are connected to the HISWA Association. These represent two thirds of the turnover and employment opportunities in the sector. The HISWA Association's activities broadly speaking have a twofold purpose: support for our members as they go about their work and collectively looking after people's interests with a view to a healthy working environment for the water sports sector.