Lingehaven (Gorinchem) Gorinchem - Netherlands Marina in Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland

Lingehaven Gorinchem is a city centre marina in the Netherlands that received high satisfaction ratings from water sports enthusiasts. In 2020, more than nine out of ten passers-by recommended the marina in a customer satisfaction survey, the first of its kind conducted by the port. The survey was initiated partly due to the implementation of the digital payment system AanUit.net, reflecting the organization's commitment to improving services based on guest feedback. The marina offers approximately 85 overnight berths for visiting boats in the heart of Gorinchem. The harbour is divided into two sections with different access conditions. Between the Lingesluis and the Peterbrug, about 25 berths are available without bridge height restrictions, allowing vessels of various sizes to moor. From the opposite side of the harbour, ships up to 3.60 meters in height can enter and find suitable berths. Lingehaven operates without fixed berth assignments, giving arriving boaters flexibility in choosing their mooring location. Upon arrival, guests can select from available spaces at the long jetties or in the boxes. Each berth is marked with a unique five-digit number, which visitors must use to activate their stay through the AanUit.net digital payment system. The marina allows passers-by to stay for a maximum of two consecutive weeks. Individual boaters cannot make advance reservations, but this typically does not present problems as guests arrive and depart daily, ensuring berth availability. The marina makes exceptions for groups such as water sports clubs, which can usually arrange reservations in advance. For boaters making brief visits to Gorinchem city centre for shopping or enjoying the many terraces, Lingehaven provides special shopping jetties. These designated moorings allow free berthing until 6 p.m., making them ideal for short trips into town. The shopping jetties do not offer facilities such as electricity or water connections, which helps preserve overnight berths for vessels requiring extended stays. These convenient shopping moorings are strategically located on the side of the shopping streets, behind the Langendijk and the Kortendijk, specifically between the Peterbrug and the Korenbrug bridges. This location provides easy access to Gorinchem's commercial district and dining areas. The digital payment system AanUit.net streamlines the check-in process and payment procedures for all marina guests. By entering the unique berth number into the system, boaters can quickly register their stay and manage their marina fees electronically. This modern approach to marina management reflects Lingehaven's dedication to providing efficient services to the boating community while maintaining the flexibility and accessibility that makes the harbour popular among water sports enthusiasts visiting Gorinchem.