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The European Waterways : a User's Guide.
Anyone who admits to a sense of confusion when confronted with the bewildering array of European waterway signs, symbols, rules and regulations should find this book useful. The author demystifies this world for the visitor, thereby eliminating any problems that may arise. This second edition includ...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Bloomsbury Publishing,
2013.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Title page; Table of Contents; Preface; 1 Why cruise inland?; UK canals; Classification of UK canals; Hire before you buy; A good starting point; Tourist information; Avoid the rush hours; Trailer boats; Sailing inland; How fit are you?; Matching boat and waterway; Don't get into the tourist trap; That first cruise inland; Getting started; Something for everyone and every boat; 2 Buying an inland waterway boat; Boat Safety Scheme; Dutch brokers; Try before you buy; Other features to consider; Layout considerations; Handling; Hull strength and shape; Engines.
- The UK system dictates your choiceSize; Design and construction are paramount; 3 Getting the boat ready; Pre-cruise checks; Wiring tip; Permanent fixtures; Essential equipment; 4 Things to know, before you go; Will I need heating on my boat?; What sort of clothing should I take with me?; How much can I expect too pay for food and drink?; Are there any rules about fishing in certain areas?; Will I have problems if I can't speak the language?; Can I use my Visa or Access card to get foreign currency, pay marina bills, buy food, get fuel for the boat, pay in restaurants etc?
- What if we need a doctor?What maps, books etc should I have?; Will I be able to get spare parts if I need them?; How do I dispose of rubbish if I'm not staying in a marina?; Where do I dispose of waste water and sewage?; Will my electricity and gas fittings be OK abroad?; What do I need to use for sound signals?; Can I use radar on inland waterways?; Do I need a radio on board?; Are there any rules about the equipment I must have on the boat?; What documents should I have on board?; What insurance cover do I need for the boat?; Can I cruise at any time of the day and night?
- Are inland waterways open all year round?I've heard I need a Schengen visa. What does this mean?; Do countries charge for use of the inland waterways?; Do I need a Certificate of Competence?; 5 US visitors to the European waterways; What's different in Europe?; What US competence certificate will be valid in Europe?; How long can my yacht stay in the ECCT without duty and VAT being paid?; How is my yacht placed under 'temporary importation'?; Will I have to pay import duty or VAT?; 6 European waterway rules (CEVNI); Safety first; Passing other vessels; Dangerous cargoes.
- Signs and symbols displayed by other vesselsSound signals; Traffic lights; Prescribed courses; Trailing anchors; Berthing restrictions; CEVNI signs and signals; Strange terminology; Continental waterway classifications; A bit of history; 7 Cruising small canals and rivers; Warning and distress signals; Speed limits; Tunnels; Moving bridges; Turning; Leaving a mooring; Avoiding the bottom; Being overtaken; Overtaking; Meeting other boats; 8 Buoys, landmarks and waterway rules; Rules of the Road; Crossing the path of other vessels; Landmarks and other channel markings; Buoys.