"Wat als je om 05:30 als enige op het water staat?"
You have the entire IJsselmeer to yourself – no crowds, just you and the wind. The water is mirror-smooth, perfect for trying new tricks without an audience. Plus: you're the hero of the day when your colleagues are still making coffee at 9 AM.
Joris (29), Amsterdam — account manager at a startup, collects vintage snowboards
Half past five in the morning I'm standing in my wetsuit on the beach at Workum and there's literally not a soul around.
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