Cruising the Canals & Rivers of Belgium

Cruising the Canals & Rivers of Belgium

A guide for planning travels along the inland waterways of Belgium at the helm of a private canal cruiser, barge or rental boat. It not only shows where a traveler can go but also why you might want to go there, and gives details for use in planning an itinerary. Also useful for bicycling, walking or car travel following the many waterway routes of Belgium.The two regions of Belgium, the flatland canals of Flanders along the English Channel and the hills & rivers of Wallonie in the south, are connected in a dense network of recently improved waterways. There are many good `havens' (marinas) available, managed by boat/yacht clubs, commercial operators or towns/cities. The country is a lot less crowded than Southern France or Northern Holland in the summer. The major waterways often serve industrial areas, thus they are busy with commercial barges and may pass through unpleasant environments. But the smaller, short-cut or dead-end canals and rivers shouldnâ€™t be overlooked, and they are included in this book. 1,578 kilometers of waterways are currently active. Although a few canals are dead-end, all 52 waterways are connected in a single network that can be accessed by any cruising vessel.This guide has been written to help those boaters that are â€œjust passing throughâ€ but also to encourage pleasure cruising in Belgium, to find and enjoy a country that is rich in history, art, excellent museums, fine restaurants and friendly people in cosy, welcoming local bars. Some live-aboards have found that this is a great country in which to moor for extended periods; just find the spots that you enjoy!
Country USA
Manufacturer Independently published
Binding Paperback
EANs 9781723873980
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Independently published
Binding	Paperback
EANs	9781723873980
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Cruising the Canals & Rivers of Belgium

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