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Hey South African in London,
Flat water places close to Amsterdam are all on the IJsselmeer and closest are (depending on wind direction)Edam, Schellinkhout, Muiderberg and Medemblik (all 30 mins to 45 mins drive). Calling them beaches is a bit of a stretch, mainly grass areas on land and booties are advised. I like the North sea better and in South West winds, Wijk aan Zee (40 mins from central amsterdam) is a good option (water is kind of flatish by the breakwater). Also can be good waves here further up the beach.
Keizergacht is a very nice address, but parking is a hassle (assuming you want to get a car). I live around the corner on Prinsengracht and took me several years to get a parking permit. If you want to get a car, definitely check out the parking situation before taking that appartment.
Lastly, I assume rugby watching is also important. Sharks, Bulls, Stormers, Lions or Cheetahs ? Plenty of places to watch super 14 or tri nations here. Myself am a Waratahs fan (yes, was born in Sydney).
Glad you can understand Dutch... I was just trying to watch SuperSport's Monday night Afrikaans rugby show, with Kobus Wiese and Joost van der Westhuizen...while my Dutch is more or less fluent, had no idea what Kobus was talking about.
PM me if you want more info on ins and outs of living here.
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