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A Pleasure Boater's Guide to CEVNIby Marian MartinThis book is ideal for pleasure craft users, presenting CEVNI and the waterway signs, signals, flags, lights, markings on vessels, procedures in tunnels and locks, overtaking rules and buoyage in an easy to follow format. Anyone planning to visit Europe's inland waterways should have this book on their chart table shelf.32pp colour line drawings, 2nd edition (paperback)
by Marian Martin
This book is ideal for pleasure craft users, presenting CEVNI and the waterway signs, signals, flags, lights, markings on vessels, procedures in tunnels and locks, overtaking rules and buoyage in an easy to follow format. Anyone planning to visit Europe's inland waterways should have this book on their chart table shelf.
32pp colour line drawings, 2nd edition (paperback)
By S. FaureA tempting insight into the delights of travelling "in the slow lane" along the canals, rivers, and waterways of Holland where over 5,000 miles of navigable water routes are available to those who explore this delightful country.Freed from the noise and pollution of travel by road or rail, and the frustrations of journeys where time is of the essence, the author and her husband have spent long hours afloat discovering the hidden treasures that perhaps only those with time to spare may find.300 sketches and paintings
300 sketches and paintings
By Derek BowskillWritten by the well known French waterway enthusiast, this book gives detailed coverage of the main inland routes from the Channel to the Med. The 80 maps illustrate the routes, show locks, stopping places, hazards and points of interest.General info. on choice of routes, gear, regulations, licences, and practical hints.192p 297x210mm Pb
Written by the well known French waterway enthusiast, this book gives detailed coverage of the main inland routes from the Channel to the Med. The 80 maps illustrate the routes, show locks, stopping places, hazards and points of interest.General info. on choice of routes, gear, regulations, licences, and practical hints.
192p 297x210mm Pb
By H. McKnight4th Ed.Winner of the Thomas Cook Travel Guide Book Award, this book is full of practical details, fascinating information on each area, historical sites, important buildings, scenic attractions of the towns and villages. Covers 5,000 miles of navigable rivers and canals.Maps and guides for each waterway, maximum craft dimensions, on-shore facilities, moorings and repair yards, fuel and water sources, shops and restaurants.296p Pb. numerous colour and b/w photos.RRP £25, OUR PRICE £19.99
296p Pb. numerous colour and b/w photos.
RRP £25, OUR PRICE £19.99
by Brian NavinDescribes 21 of the best routes in Holland plus details of the main ports and harbours and their approach from the sea. Data regarding water levels, locks, bridges, heights and opening times. Full colour throughout.Paperback, A4, 190pp, 4th edition 2004
Describes 21 of the best routes in Holland plus details of the main ports and harbours and their approach from the sea. Data regarding water levels, locks, bridges, heights and opening times. Full colour throughout.
Paperback, A4, 190pp, 4th edition 2004
By Rod HeikellThis compendium of information and detailed guide covers the Danube fropm Bavaria to the Black Sea.A5 Hb
This compendium of information and detailed guide covers the Danube fropm Bavaria to the Black Sea.
A5 Hb
A User's GuideBy Marian MartinThe essential manual for anyone planning to cruise the European waterways. This edition includes chapters specifically for Americans considering cruising these waterways and for Mediterranean bound sailors.Pb 180p 234x156mm 20 b/w photos 106 diagRRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99
By Marian Martin
The essential manual for anyone planning to cruise the European waterways. This edition includes chapters specifically for Americans considering cruising these waterways and for Mediterranean bound sailors.
Pb 180p 234x156mm 20 b/w photos 106 diag
RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99
David Edwards-MayA detailed map with concise directory designed as a first source of information on the inland waterways of Europe from Spain to Russia and Sweden to Italy.Scale 1:1,850 000 - 1:4,700 000Bilingual edition, English - Nederlands.
A detailed map with concise directory designed as a first source of information on the inland waterways of Europe from Spain to Russia and Sweden to Italy.
Scale 1:1,850 000 - 1:4,700 000Bilingual edition, English - Nederlands.
By LTC Rolt, updated by David Edwards-MayA historical guide, the story of the extraordinary engineering feat of the Canal di Midi, an inland water route between the Atlantic and Med through Southern France.A5 200p
By Jacqueline JonesThis waterway-by-waterway guide provides all the essential details for navigation, as well as things to do and places to see in Belgium's historic cities. Fully illustrated with clear maps and the author's photography, this book is a must for anyone cruising Belgium or en route to the French or Dutch canals. Includes a folded map of the Belgian Waterways system.A4 176pp Pb. Full colour
This waterway-by-waterway guide provides all the essential details for navigation, as well as things to do and places to see in Belgium's historic cities. Fully illustrated with clear maps and the author's photography, this book is a must for anyone cruising Belgium or en route to the French or Dutch canals. Includes a folded map of the Belgian Waterways system.
A4 176pp Pb. Full colour
By David Edwards MayThe standard guide to the French canals and navigable rivers includes maps and distance tables for each waterway, giving the user a general view of the geography as well as a detailed cockpit reference.Includes formalities, navigation regulations and list of hire operators.A4 312p Hb Colour photos.7th ed. Dec 2002
The standard guide to the French canals and navigable rivers includes maps and distance tables for each waterway, giving the user a general view of the geography as well as a detailed cockpit reference.
Includes formalities, navigation regulations and list of hire operators.
A4 312p Hb Colour photos.7th ed. Dec 2002
By Barry SheffieldThis is a reference to all the navigable waterways of Germany. A general introduction to the area, details of German formalities and cruising notes. Each river is also described in detail and supported by a table of distances and mapping.A4 200p Hb. Colour plates
This is a reference to all the navigable waterways of Germany. A general introduction to the area, details of German formalities and cruising notes. Each river is also described in detail and supported by a table of distances and mapping.
A4 200p Hb. Colour plates
1:1,000,000
by Louise Busby & David BroadWith 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 twelve provinces; some which are large or popular harbours, and others which are well off the beaten track. Paperback, 2007.
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 twelve provinces; some which are large or popular harbours, and others which are well off the beaten track.
Paperback, 2007.
Compiled by K. Nussbaum.1:1,500,000. Includes principal routes in Belgium and Holland. Distances, Locks, and max. draught shown.
1:1,500,000. Includes principal routes in Belgium and Holland. Distances, Locks, and max. draught shown.
Netherlands Waterway Map
by Derek BowskillA commentary to the Seine from Le Havre to Paris and the associated canals in the Paris region. There is currently no other guide in English and Bowskill's work is an excellent companion not only for the trip to Paris but also to the Mediterranean.With two-colour maps and colour platesA5, 85pp, soft cover
A commentary to the Seine from Le Havre to Paris and the associated canals in the Paris region. There is currently no other guide in English and Bowskill's work is an excellent companion not only for the trip to Paris but also to the Mediterranean.
With two-colour maps and colour plates
A5, 85pp, soft cover
Essential reading for anyone taking the CEVNI qualification. A new colourful format with user friendly illustrations and text enabling the reader to find information quickly. A perfect learning tool and reference.paperback
paperback
By Bill AndersonAnyone hoping to take their boat to the inland waterways of Europe needs to pass the ICC test - and this book will show you how. It explains the syllabus in detail, outlines the skills you will need to demonstrate, provides helpful revision of all the subjects in the text and includes a set of self-test questions and answers at each stage.210x148mm 66pp, 60 colour diagrams, paperback, 2nd editionRRP £10.99 OUR PRICE £8.99
Anyone hoping to take their boat to the inland waterways of Europe needs to pass the ICC test - and this book will show you how. It explains the syllabus in detail, outlines the skills you will need to demonstrate, provides helpful revision of all the subjects in the text and includes a set of self-test questions and answers at each stage.
210x148mm 66pp, 60 colour diagrams, paperback, 2nd edition
RRP £10.99 OUR PRICE £8.99
by L HornIn 1990, teacher Les Horn had a brainstorm: why not navigate Europe's inland waterways, from England to Greece, in a small sailboat? Much to his surprise, he sold his wife and preteen son and daughter on the idea, and the following summer, installed in their 24-foot fixer-upper, 'Alea' the Horns set sail on the family odyssey chronicled in this amusing tale.
In 1990, teacher Les Horn had a brainstorm: why not navigate Europe's inland waterways, from England to Greece, in a small sailboat? Much to his surprise, he sold his wife and preteen son and daughter on the idea, and the following summer, installed in their 24-foot fixer-upper, 'Alea' the Horns set sail on the family odyssey chronicled in this amusing tale.
by David JeffersonThis book has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other publication. A fully comprehensive guide which includes photographs and practical information on local facilities, distances, heights and depths. Invaluable for anyone planning a cruise on the French Waterways.208pp, colour photos throughout, route maps, pb, 11th ed. 2006RRP £15.99 OUR PRICE £12.99
This book has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other publication. A fully comprehensive guide which includes photographs and practical information on local facilities, distances, heights and depths. Invaluable for anyone planning a cruise on the French Waterways.
208pp, colour photos throughout, route maps, pb, 11th ed. 2006
RRP £15.99 OUR PRICE £12.99
J. CumberlidgeThis map has been designed for boats makiing the trip from the English Channel to the Med. through the French canals. Broken into clear geographical areas, the mapping is annotated with text describing the routes, canal dimensions, distances, long stay mooring places, some waterway features. Photographs set against the map.Folded. 700x1000mm 1st ed. 2006
This map has been designed for boats makiing the trip from the English Channel to the Med. through the French canals. Broken into clear geographical areas, the mapping is annotated with text describing the routes, canal dimensions, distances, long stay mooring places, some waterway features. Photographs set against the map.
Folded. 700x1000mm 1st ed. 2006
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