Inland Waterways of the Netherlands

With 6,000km of navigable waterways, the Netherlands is one of the most extensive yet compact cruising grounds in Europe. David Broad and Louise Busby's book is a user's guide to the whole network, covering all the mast-up routes and leaving out only waterways with less than 3.5m bridge height.

Navigational details are given for each waterway: dimensions, obstacles to expect, and how bridges and locks are operated. Then come over 300 stopping places across all 12 provinces, from large or popular harbours to places well off the beaten track. Nearly 100 'principal venues' are described more fully, with things to see and do, facilities ashore and the authors' restaurant tips.

It is written for the whole crew, not just the skipper or navigator: how to approach a place, and what to see or do on arrival. The illustrations give a flavour of the country and prepare the visiting yachtsman, under power or sail.

What's in this edition

This second edition has amendments to the text and maps and many new photographs by the authors.

About the authors

Louise Busby has written for Motor Boats Monthly and the Cruising Association's magazine, and is a former CA regional Almanac editor for the Netherlands and Belgium.

David Broad is a detailed journal writer and log keeper, and many of his notes and sketches were used in compiling this book. He is a Council member of the Cruising Association and Chairman of the Broom Owners Club. The authors keep a companion website up to date with changes to the waterways and links to further information.

About Imray

Imray has published nautical information for recreational and professional mariners since the mid-18th century. It is now part of FB Imray, a joint venture with the Austrian cartographers freytag & berndt, and is recognised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as a chart producer.