A first for Den Helder: the first electric Den Helder was launched on the beach at Duinoord on Friday
Beach wheelchair put into use. The wheelchair will be available at Beachclub Citadel until the end of September and
is available upon reservation. After September, the three-month trial period will be reviewed
will be continued. The arrival of the electric wheelchair is made possible by a collaboration
between the municipality, the Noordkop Beach Exploitation Foundation (SSN) and Beach Club Citadel.
The festive opening took place under the watchful eye of Alderman for Inclusion Tessa Augustijn,
SSN beach manager Eric den Boer and Jan and Margreet Dronkers, the owners of Beachclub
Citadel.
Beach more accessible
Councillor Augustijn is pleased with the milestone: “With the introduction of this electric beach wheelchair,
We make the beach even more accessible for everyone. We hope that this trial period will be successful.
progresses and that we can offer more of these wheelchairs in the future.”
Great step forward
Eric den Boer of SSN emphasizes the importance of the electric beach wheelchair: “This is a great step
progress in making our beautiful beaches accessible to everyone. We are curious about the
user experiences and are open to feedback to further improve this service.”
If the electric beach wheelchair unexpectedly breaks down and needs to be retrieved, the SSN will arrange this.
A day at the beach for everyone
Beachclub Citadel manages and stores wheelchairs. Citadel also handles reservations.
The electric beach wheelchair can be reserved by telephone on 0223-621143 and is
Available during the beach club's opening hours. Owners Jan and Margreet Dronkers explain
why they like to participate in the initiative: "At Citadel we think it is important that everyone can enjoy a
can enjoy a day at the beach, regardless of their physical abilities. With the electric beach wheelchair, we hope
we can offer even more visitors a wonderful day at the beach.”
Extra convenience
The Citadel already had a push beach wheelchair in use. The electric version will replace it.
This offers extra convenience for people with disabilities. In addition to the beach wheelchair at Beachclub Citadel
There is also a push beach wheelchair at the Zandloper and one at the Julianadorp beach entrance.
