Rotterdamse Zeil Vereniging (RZV) in Rotterdam
A sailing club founded in 1912 on the Kralingse Plas, with a monumental clubhouse, youth and adult sailing courses, a members' harbour and a public brasserie.
Photo credits
The RZV clubhouse on the Kralingse Plaslaan, a rijksmonument from 1935 designed by Willem van Tijen.: Wikifrits · Public domain
Quick answers
- Founded
- 22 November 1912
- Address
- Kralingse Plaslaan 1133062 CD Rotterdam
- Members
- More than 400
- Clubhouse
- Rijksmonument from 1935
- Sailing lessons
- Children from 7, adults too
- Brasserie
- Daily from 10:00, open to all
- Nearest tram
- Tram 7, Jericholaan, 8 min walk
- Contact
- +31 6 41709748
Holidays at Rotterdamse Zeil Vereniging (RZV)
Open on the holidays: these nights are in the agenda.
- New Year's DayNew Year's Reception
Rotterdamse Zeil Vereniging (RZV) agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Rotterdam.
October 2027
- Wed13Oct
November 2027
- Sat13Nov
- Sat27Nov
January 2028
- Sat1Jan
Plan your visit to Rotterdamse Zeil Vereniging (RZV)
Capacity and scale: RZV and nearby venues
The RZV does not publish a whole-building capacity. Wikidata records a visitor capacity of 350 for BIRD and 3,531 spectators for Stadion Woudestein, two venues about 2 km away.
- RZV members
- More than 400
- RZV building capacity
- Not published
- BIRD, Rotterdam
- 350 visitors (Wikidata record)
- Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam
- 3,531 spectators (Wikidata record)
These are recorded venue capacities, not figures published by the RZV: the club's row is a membership count, while BIRD and Stadion Woudestein are visitor and spectator capacities.
For a private event in the sociëteit, ask Brasserie RZV about the number of guests the room can take; the club does not publish that figure.
| Venue | Capacity | What the figure counts | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdamse Zeil Vereniging (RZV) | Not published | More than 400 members | https://www.rzv.nl/vereniging/ |
| BIRD, Rotterdam | 350 | Visitors (Wikidata record) | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131154191 |
| Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam | 3,531 | Spectators (Wikidata record) | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2298643 |
Brasserie RZV: eten en drinken aan de Kralingse Plas
Brasserie RZV is open to everyone every day from 10:00 for lunch, drinks, coffee and dinner, on the first floor of the clubhouse and on the terrace between the boats.
The brasserie runs the sociëteit on the first floor, with a view over the lake, and a ground-level terrace. There is a veranda where you can watch races or a JZO lesson.
Monday and Thursday evenings belong to the RSZV students, and Wednesday evening is for RZV members; on those evenings the brasserie is closed to the public. Members get 10% off drinks.
The room has a beamer for workshops and meetings and can be hired for parties. You can reserve a table online or by phone.
- Open
- Daily from 10:00
- Public
- Yes, except Mon/Thu and Wed evenings
- Members
- 10% off drinks
- Room hire
- Yes, with beamer
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 10:00-17:00
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 10:00-21:00
Toegankelijkheid van het clubgebouw
The sociëteit on the first floor is reached by a stairlift for visitors with limited mobility; the terrace is on ground level.
The clubhouse has a stairlift to the first floor, where the brasserie and sociëteit are. The outdoor terrace at ground level is between the boats.
The RZV does not publish details of an accessible toilet or adapted berths. Ask Brasserie RZV about your specific needs before you visit.
- Stairlift
- Yes, to the first-floor sociëteit
- Terrace
- Ground level
Naar de RZV: Kralingse Plaslaan 113, Rotterdam
Take tram 7 from Rotterdam Centraal to Jericholaan, then walk 8 minutes to the club at Kralingse Plaslaan 113.
The club is on the south side of the Kralingse Plas, in Kralingen. The nearest stops are Jericholaan and Vlietlaan, both on tram 7. Rotterdam Noord station is a 35-minute walk; Rotterdam Centraal is 44 minutes on foot, but tram 7 covers the distance.
From Rotterdam Centraal, take tram 7 towards Jericholaan. The walk from that stop is 530 metres, about 8 minutes. Vlietlaan is the next stop, 650 metres and about 9 minutes away.
Parkeren bij de RZV: betaald parkeren en P+R Kralingse Zoom
Parking at the club is paid street parking in zone 634 on the Kralingse Plaslaan, at €2.24 per hour; a larger alternative is P+R Kralingse Zoom.
Paid parking applies Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 23:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 23:00. Use zone code 634 in the parking app. The club has no visitor car park of its own.
P+R Kralingse Zoom has 1689 spaces and is free for up to 24 hours if you continue by public transport or shared mobility. Without an onward trip you pay the normal rate, and the metro takes about 8 minutes to the centre.
The street-parking rate comes from the municipal parking tariff page; the P+R details come from the Rotterdam P+R page. The source column in the table gives the page for each row.
| Parking | Address | Walk | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street parking zone 634 | Kralingse Plaslaan, 3062 CD Rotterdam | At the club | €2.24 per hour; Mon-Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-23:00 | https://lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl/CVDR749974/1 |
| P+R Kralingse Zoom | Kralingse Zoom 70, Rotterdam | About 2.5 km, 30 min walk; metro to the centre | Free up to 24 hours with onward public transport; otherwise €0.50 per 13 min, max €23 per day | https://www.rotterdam.nl/pr-kralingse-zoom |
Contact en adres
The RZV is at Kralingse Plaslaan 113, 3062 CD Rotterdam; email [email protected] or call Brasserie RZV on +31 6 41709748.
- Address
- Kralingse Plaslaan 113, 3062 CD Rotterdam
- General email
- [email protected]
- Harbour master
- [email protected]
- Brasserie email
- [email protected]
- Brasserie phone
- +31 6 41709748
Official links
More from Rotterdamse Zeil Vereniging (RZV)
Rotterdamse Zeil Vereniging: a sailing club on the Kralingse Plas
The Rotterdamsche Zeilvereeniging (RZV) is a sailing club founded in 1912, with more than 400 members and a protected clubhouse from 1935 on the Kralingse Plaslaan in Rotterdam.
The club teaches children and adults to sail, organises races and training, and gives members access to a harbour with berths in the water and on land. The Kralingse Plas has produced national, international and Olympic champions.
The clubhouse is a rijksmonument from 1935, designed by architect W. van Tijen, with a view over the lake. Brasserie RZV runs the sociëteit on the first floor and the terrace below.
In summer the Wednesday evening races attract about 40 ILCAs. The Boterletterwedstrijden take place every year in the weekend before Sinterklaas, and the club also hosts training with Team Rotterdam.
The RZV is not the same club as the RSZV, the Rotterdam student sailing club. RSZV members have their drinks at the RZV clubhouse on Monday and Thursday evenings.
Leren zeilen voor kinderen: de Jeugdzeilopleiding (JZO)
Children from 7 to 12 learn to sail in the Optimist, and children from 10 in the two-person RS Feva; the JZO sails on Sundays from 09:00 to 16:00 in spring and autumn.
Ages
7 to 12 for Optimist; 10 to 18 for RS Feva
When
Spring and autumn, Sundays 09:00-16:00
Requirement
Swimming diploma A and RZV membership
Prices
From €150 to €350; JZO-week €225
Volwasseneninstructie (VI): leren zeilen als volwassene
Adults learn to sail in the RZV's Polyvalks, with three students and one instructor per boat, in a five-day course in spring and autumn.
Course length
Five instruction days over six days
Group size
Three students and one instructor per Polyvalk
Lesson times
Sun 10:00-12:00 or 13:00-15:00; Wed 18:00-20:00
Price
€125 lesson fee; €182.50 membership and entrance
Haven en ligplaatsen: waar de boten liggen
The RZV harbour has berths in the water for keelboats and on land for smaller centreboard boats, with a crane for lifting boats in and out.
Berths
In the water and on land
Summer rate
€21 per m²
Winter land
€19 per m²
Winter water
€11 per m²
Crane
€25 for members; €40 for non-members
Boten lenen: Polyvalk, ILCA, SUP en vlet
Members can use the club's two Polyvalks, two ILCAs and two SUPs, and hire the electric motor launch for €40 per half-day.
Polyvalks
Two, free for members
ILCAs
Two, CWO-2 required
SUPs
Two
Vlet
€40 per half-day
Photos
Photo credits
The RZV clubhouse on the Kralingse Plaslaan, a rijksmonument from 1935 designed by Willem van Tijen.: Wikifrits · Public domain
Dinghies racing on the Kralingse Plas, the water where the RZV holds its Wednesday evening races.: Rotterdamsche Zeilvereeniging (RZV)
Brasserie RZV, the waterside brasserie on the first floor of the sailing club's clubhouse.: Brasserie RZV
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Veelgestelde vragen over de RZV
The questions visitors ask most about sailing lessons, membership, the brasserie, parking and access.
Is the RZV open to the public?
The brasserie is open to everyone daily from 10:00, except on Monday and Thursday evenings and Wednesday evening. The sailing club, harbour and lessons are for members.
Do I need to be a member to learn to sail?
Yes. Both the youth sailing school and the adult instruction require RZV membership; the adult course can include a half-year membership and entrance fee in one invoice.
How much does membership cost?
Ordinary membership for adults is €165 a year plus a one-off €100 entrance fee. A family member at the same address pays €60, a supporting member €130, a supporting family member €40, a youth member €75 and a family youth member €40; those categories pay no entrance fee.
Can children learn to sail at the RZV?
Yes. Children from 7 to 12 sail the Optimist and children from 10 to 18 can sail the RS Feva. The JZO runs on Sundays from 09:00 to 16:00 in spring and autumn, and there are two JZO weeks in the summer holidays.
What does the youth sailing course cost?
Optimist: €300 with your own boat or €350 with a club boat in spring; €150 or €175 in autumn. The RS Feva costs €350 in spring and €175 in autumn. The JZO-week is €225, plus €75 if you hire a club boat for the week.
Can adults learn to sail?
Yes. The Volwasseneninstructie teaches adults in Polyvalks with three students and one instructor. It runs over six days with five instruction days, on Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon or Wednesday evening, in spring and autumn.
How much does the adult course cost?
The lesson fee is €125 for five days. If you are not yet a member, you also pay €182.50 for a half-year membership and the entrance fee.
Can I park at the RZV?
Yes, but it is paid street parking in zone 634 around the Kralingse Plaslaan: €2.24 per hour, Monday to Saturday 09:00-23:00 and Sunday 12:00-23:00. P+R Kralingse Zoom is a larger alternative.
How do I get to the RZV by public transport?
Take tram 7 from Rotterdam Centraal to Jericholaan; the club is 530 metres, about 8 minutes, on foot. Vlietlaan is the next stop, 650 metres and about 9 minutes away.
Is the clubhouse accessible for people with limited mobility?
There is a stairlift to the first-floor sociëteit, and the terrace is at ground level. The club does not publish further accessibility details, so ask Brasserie RZV about your specific needs before you visit.
Can I eat at the RZV without being a member?
Yes. Brasserie RZV is open to everyone every day from 10:00 for lunch, drinks and coffee, except on Monday and Thursday evenings and Wednesday evening, when the club is closed to the public.
What time does Brasserie RZV open and close?
Brasserie RZV opens at 10:00 every day. It closes at 17:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and at 21:00 on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Monday and Thursday evenings and on Wednesday evening it is closed to the public.
Can I hire a boat at the RZV?
Members can use the two Polyvalks, two ILCAs and two SUPs; the Polyvalks are free and the ILCAs need CWO-2 and authorisation. The electric vlet costs €40 per half-day. Non-members cannot hire the club boats.
Is the RZV the same as the RSZV?
No. The RZV is the Rotterdamsche Zeilvereeniging, founded in 1912. The RSZV is the Rotterdam student sailing club; its members have their drinks at the RZV clubhouse on Monday and Thursday evenings.
Can I hire the room for a party or meeting?
Yes. The first-floor room has a beamer and can be hired for parties and meetings through Brasserie RZV; email [email protected] for a quote.
Where is the RZV?
Kralingse Plaslaan 113, 3062 CD Rotterdam, on the south side of the Kralingse Plas. Take tram 7 to Jericholaan and walk 8 minutes.
Sources: RZV: Vereniging (October 31, 2026) · RZV: Jeugdzeilopleiding (JZO) (October 31, 2026) · RZV: Volwasseneninstructie (VI) (October 31, 2026) · RZV: Haven en ligplaatsen (October 31, 2026) · RZV: Recreatief zeilen (October 31, 2026) · Brasserie RZV (October 31, 2026) · Wikidata capacity records for BIRD and Stadion Woudestein (October 31, 2026) · OpenStreetMap and FOSSGIS foot router (October 31, 2026) · Gemeente Rotterdam: P+R Kralingse Zoom and parking (October 31, 2026) · RZV: De sociëteit (October 31, 2026) · RZV: Contact (October 31, 2026)
