Inland Waterways of the Netherlands

With 6,000 km of navigable waterways, the Netherlands offers one of the most extensive yet compact cruising grounds in Europe. This 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 of which are large or popular harbours, and others which are well off the beaten track. Comments on significant features are expanded for nearly 100 main venues, more details on things to do and see are provided. Information on practical facilities ashore and the authors selective and subjective restaurant tips! It is designed to be of interest to all the crew, to establish how to approach a place, what to do or see, and whether it will be of interest on arrival.Busby, Louise is the author of 'Inland Waterways of the Netherlands', published 2007 under ISBN 9780852889763 and ISBN 0852889763.