Most groups have boats that are specially designed for Scouting: Lelievletten. Beside the Lelievletten other types are used such as Juniorvletten (small Lelievlet), 16 m^2 or BM (dutch sailing-boats). Lelievletten are multifunctional boats which can be used for rowing and some other activities, but more important sailing. For learning sailing there is a special education-system called CWO (or MBL), that consistst of different levels (beginner, advanced, instructor, ..), an important part in the system is safety. Next to the sailingboats some groups have also motorboats for towing or assistance during sailing.
Most groups sail on (small) lakes, canals or rivers in the neighbourhood. During camps (in the summer) greater distances are crossed to sail on different waters. On these camps groups can meet each other and can have a sailing contest for instance.