The Netherlands & Belgium Cruising Guide by Imray is a comprehensive nautical guide dedicated to coastal and inland navigation in the Netherlands and Belgium . Essential for planning a cruise in this region renowned for the quality of its nautical infrastructure, it offers detailed information on ports, marinas, and waterways.
The coverage extends from Nieuwpoort in Belgium , across the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta , along the Dutch coast to the superb sailing areas of the Wadden Sea (Waddenzee) , on the German border.
The guide also describes navigable inland waterways with masts up in the heart of the Netherlands, as well as a selection of waterways and canals in North and South Holland, Friesland, and Groningen . The popular areas of the IJsselmeer , Markermeer , and Randmeren complete this comprehensive coverage.
- Detailed management of ports and marinas
- Coastal and inland roads, mast raised
- Wadden Sea Navigation
- Waterways of the Netherlands (canals and rivers)
- Numerous built-in Imray cards and cartridges
- Color photographs
The authors, Kieran Flatt and Hilary Keatinge , meticulously address not only the practical aspects of navigation but also the culture and history of the regions traversed. The Imray charts integrated into the guide facilitate understanding of the approaches and routes.
An essential book for boaters, skippers and crews discovering the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as for regular sailors wishing to deepen their knowledge of these magnificent cruising areas.
