Through the French canals /

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 13th edition, it is the essential planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the stunning scenery of the French waterways,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Jefferson, David (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Adlard Coles Nautical, 2014.
Edición:Thirteenth edition /
Temas:
Canals > France > Guidebooks.
Boats and boating > France > Guidebooks.
Canaux > France > Guides.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Water Sports.
Boats and boating
Canals
France > Guidebooks.
France
Guidebooks
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction to the 13th edition; Part 1; 1 Summary of route details; 2 Through routes to the Mediterranean; Bourgogne; Bourbonnais; Marne; Calais to the Mediterranean; Atlantic to the Mediterranean; Le Havre to the Mediterranean via Canal de Bourgogne; Le Havre to the Mediterranean via the Bourbonnais; Le Havre to the Mediterranean via the Marne; Calais to the Mediterranean (via Reims); Calais to the Mediterranean (via Paris and the Bourbonnais canals); Royan to the Mediterranean: Canal des Deux Mers
  • Royan to Sète.
  • 3 Cruising the inland waterwaysHow long does it take?; Speed limits; Maps and guide books; Boat handling skills; 4 Choosing the right boat; Power or sail?; Unstepping masts; Motor cruisers; Multihulls; Prop power; Professional advice; Boat sponsorship; Comfort and safety; Draught above and below the water; Cruising in retirement; 5 Equipment; Fenders and planks; Boathooks, stakes and warps; Dinghies; Flags and sirens; Torches and searchlights; Containers and hoses; Safety equipment; Holding tanks; Masts; LPG supplies; 6 Planning the cruise; 7 In the waterways of France; Documentation.
  • Rules of the water-roadsOvertaking; Bridges; Turning off; Mooring; Times of opening; 8 Locks; What to expect; Ascending your first lock; Securing lines; Smaller locks; Automatic locks; Lock types; Descending locks; VHF; 9 Cost of living, shopping and stores; Provisions; Fuel; Engine breakdowns; 10 Useful information; Weather; Public holidays in France; Cruiser hire; Crewed boats; Hire cars; Mail; The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); Health; Part 2 The Routes; Section One: The Lower Seine (la Seine aval); Route 1 Le Havre
  • Paris; Tidal Seine: Le Havre
  • first lock (Amfreville).
  • Non-tidal Seine: First lock (Amfreville)
  • ParisSection Two: Bassin de la Seine; Route 2 The Upper Seine (la Seine amont): Paris
  • Montereau; Route 3 Petite Seine: Montereau
  • Marcilly; Route 4 River Yonne: Montereau
  • Auxerre; Route 5 River Marne and Canal latéral à la Marne: Paris (Port de Plaisance de Paris-Arsenal)
  • Vitry-le-François; Route 6 Canal latéral à l'Aisne: Vieux-lès-Asfeld
  • Celles; Route 7 Canal de l'Oise à l'Aisne: Abbécourt
  • Bourg-et-Comin; Route 8 Canal latéral à l'Oise and River l'Oise: Chauny
  • Conflans-Ste-Honorine; Routes 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D Canals of Paris.
  • Route 9A Canal Saint-Martin: Port de Plaisance de Paris-Arsenal [left right arrow] Bassin de la VilletteRoute 9B Canal Saint-Denis: Bassin de la Villette [left right arrow] Saint-Denis; Route 9C Canal de l'Ourcq (Grande Section): Bassin de la Villette [left right arrow] outskirts of Sevran; Route 9D Canal de l'Ourcq and canalised River Ourcq (Petite Section): Outskirts of Sevran [left right arrow] Port aux Perches; Section Three: Bassin du Centre-Est; Route 10 The Bourbonnais route: St-Mammès
  • Chalon-sur-Saône; Route 11 Canal du Nivernais: Auxerre
  • Decize.
  • Route 12 Canal de Bourgogne: Laroche-Migennes
  • St-Jean-de-Losne.

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