The European Waterways

A guide aimed at the newcomer to continental canal cruising. Among the topics explained are ideal ports of entry to the continental waterways; what the various waterway signs and symbols mean; European and UK rules and regulations; and permits and documents required, and where to obtain them.

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This is a guide aimed at the newcomer to continental canal cruising. Among the topics explained are ideal ports of entry to the continental waterways; what the various waterway signs and symbols mean; European and UK rules and regulations; permits and documents required, and where to obtain them; how much to budget for mooring and fuel costs; techniques for coping with lifting and swinging bridges, circular locks, fast fall locks, canal lifts and tunnels; how to moor alongside commercial barges; coping with one-way systems and giant barges; and mooring and cruising equipment for the waterways.