WELCOME TO HELLEVOE
ANGLING CAPITAL OF THE
Hellevoetsluis, fortified town at the Haringvliet, welcomes for the second time, the World Predator Classic. Thanks to the active local angling
association and the World Predator Classic Hellevoetsluis became angling capital 2015 of the Netherlands. Is there a better place to organize such a big event as the World Predator Classic? Hellevoetsluis offers its anglers and other visitors a wide range of beautiful sites and inspiring places. The fortified town with its historical
Hellevoetsluis is not only the number one location for anglers, but also the number one choice for the WPC tournament. Its unique location, transport links, facilities and fishing make it the Angling Capital of The Netherlands
harbour (the Haaven and the Groote Dok) was the naval centre of the Admirality of the Maze in the 17th century. Admiral Michiel de Ruyter left here with his flagship the 7 Provinces. The boats of the World Predator Classic will follow in his footsteps every morning when they leave the harbour to catch the winning fish. Until today big and small sailing ships find their way to the beautiful marinas of Hellevoetsluis. The fortification of Hellevoetsluis is an
interesting place to be. Here you experience the life of the soldiers who had to defend the ramparts. The big cannon 24IJ – the only original cannon of this size on its original place in Europe – is one of the most important remains. But also the Barracks Haerlem and the various casemates dating from the 17th till the 20th century are very interesting to visit. This whole part has been restored from 2010 to 2014. Recently the Royal Quay (Koningskade,
in honour of our King Willem Alexander) has been officially opened. You will find three interesting historical ships: the Buffel, AMS de Bernisse and the Lighthouseship 12 Noordhinder. When you walk on you will arrive in the Drydock Jan Blanken, headquarters of the WPC2015! This drydock is the first built in stone. You can make a tour around the harbour and enjoy a beautiful view on the the National Firefighting Museum, corn mill ‘De Hoop’, the old marine school ‘De Veste’, the Prinsehuis (office of the executive board of the municipality of Hellevoetsluis) , the monumental iron bridge and the protestant church with its golden lamb on top. Around it you will find various nice terraces to enjoy a cold beer. Hellevoetsluis combines old with new.
Around the harbour monuments stand next to newly designed houses. It all fits well as we try to relate everything we do to the naval history of our town. Outside the historical wall you will find
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a very modern city. The big shopping mall called Struytse Hoek is a good place to spend some time buying groceries, clothes or presents for home. On Saturdays, you will find the very lively market with various stalls. Look at the beautiful flowers, the delicious
fruits and the typical Dutch ‘stroopwafels’, try the ‘herring’ or taste our lovely cheese.
WPC Headquarters Dry Dock Jan Blanken ..
This year the WPC will have its headquarters in the Workshed of the Dry Dock Jan Blanken, this unique spot in Hellevoetsluis is the oldest stone dry dock in Europe and still in use. It is a so-called double dry dock which
consists of two docks next to each other. Each of them can be used independently. One part is called the keel dock, where
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