With 6,000km of navigable waterways, the Netherlands offers one of
the most extensive yet compact cruising grounds in Europe. This
book is a user's guide to the whole network, covering all the
mast-up routes and excluding only those waterways which offer less
than 3.5m bridge height. Navigational details are provided for each
waterway, comprising dimensions and obstacles to be expected,
including service arrangements for bridges and locks. This is
followed by details of over 300 stopping places across all 12
provinces; some which are large or popular harbours, and others
which are well off the beaten track. Comments on the significant
features are expanded for nearly 100 'principal venues' where more
details on things to do and see are provided, as well as
information on practical facilities ashore and the authors'
selective and subjective restaurant tips! The book is designed to
be of interest to all crew members, not just the skipper or
navigator, whether its to establish how to approach a place, or to
discover what to do or see of interest on arrival. Easy to browse,
the book's illustrations have been selected to give a flavour of
this water-loving country as well as to prepare the visiting
yachtsman, whether under power or sail. This second edition has
been updated with amendments to the text and maps. There are also
many new photos by the authors. Louise Busby's interest in boating
has led to commissions for Motor Boats Monthly as well as the
Cruising Association's magazine. She is a former CA regional
Almanac editor for the Netherlands and Belgium. David Broad is a
detailed journal writer and log keeper, many of David's notes and
sketches have been used in the compilation of this book. He is a
Council member of the Cruising Association and the Chairman of the
Broom Owners Club. A website, which is a useful annexe to the book,
is kept up to date with details of changes to the waterways along
with useful links to further information. For further information
see www.inlandwaterwaysofthenetherlands.com
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