Through the French Canals

by David Jefferson (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.79

  Through the French Canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other book. A bestseller for many years and now in its 12th edition, it is the essential planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the stunning scenery of the French waterways, or take their boat from the English Channel through to the Mediterranean via the inland route. Over 50 routes described and illustrated, with positions of locks, towns and villages Through routes from the English Channel and Atlantic to the Mediterranean, plus distances Suitable boats for the canals, and dimensions of locks and operating times Bridge heights, canal depths, fuelling points, waterway signals Cost of living, shopping and stores Weather information, haltes and portes de plaisance Packed with appealing photographs and updated information on local facilities, distances, heights and depths, tunnel lengths, costs of cruising and shopping, it also discusses the local wines of the region. 'A must for yachtsmen wishing to use the French inland waterway system...a fascinating read.' Yachting Monthly 'The bible for those wishing to head for the Med.' Gaffer's Log

• Used

  Paperback
  1990

  $3.28

  This book has become the standard guide to the waterways of France. It gives practical pilotage advice on height and depth limitations, locks, distances and geographical notes for each French waterway. This new edition contains details of the latest facilities available to those wishing to use this system of waterways for pleasure cruising, or to take boats from the English channel down to the Mediterranean. Apart from route details, introductory chapters give helpful advice on planning a cruising holiday, local sailing procedure and boat handling. Philip Bristow has written several cruising guides on the subjects of Continental waterways and coastal sailing. His appreciation of the subject stems from a career in the Royal Navy and the ownership of several yachts.