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The European Waterways: A Manual for First Time Users - Softcover

Martin, Marian

 
9780713643565: The European Waterways: A Manual for First Time Users

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Marian Martin is a very experienced journalist and has written for major boating consumer and industry magazines in the UK and USA. She has contacts in many European Governments, the UN and the European Commission, and is considered an expert on European Boating legislation. In February 2001, Marian became editor of a new internet magazine www.boatsyachtsmarinas.com. Within two years the site has reached a viewing figure of over half a million and has a nightly news section that many regard as essential reading.

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