Although Friesland is the NE province of the Netherlands, it's not typically Dutch.
Frisian people are strongly independent, with their own language, character and customs.
Thirty lakes interconnected by a net-work of canals make Friesland a paradise for the small boat yachtsman. Many of the bridges open 'on demand' making it easy for vessels with fixed masts to explore most of the region. However there are no such problems with trailer sailers and as Friesland is less than 24 hours away by road, my wife and I decided to trail our boat, Tiger Lily there for a two week holiday. Tiger Lily, a Swift 18, trails easily behind a 1.7 litre estate car. Her four berths give adequate room for a crew of two.