The Braassemermeer lake, locally known as the Braassem, is a 425-hectare lake in northern South Holland. In an old note of sale dated 1 April 1296, the lake is called "die Mere van Rinsaterwald". The Braassemermeer lies in the municipality of Kaag and Braassem, with Roelofarendsveen on the west bank and Rijnsaterwoude on the east bank. To the south of the lake is the De Hemmen nature reserve.
The Braassemermeer and the Braassemermeer are both said.
Via the Paddegat, the lake is connected to the Wijde Aa and the Woudwetering. Via Oude Wetering, the lake is connected to the Ringvaart canal. Thus, the shipping route from the Oude Rijn to the Ringvaart runs through the lake.
Nowadays, the lake is mainly used for water sports recreation such as canoeing and sailing. Along the lake are several marinas and an indoor marina, water sports clubs, boat rentals, cafés and restaurants. In winter, the Braassemermeer is a popular location for ice sailing, and IJszeilvereniging Brasemermeer is the oldest ice sailing club in the world. When there is ice, the association still organises ice sailing competitions with Old Dutch ice barges, the DN class and the international Monotype XV class.
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