There are two wonderful cruising areas in The Netherlands: Heart of Holland (rivers and lakes in the triangle of Amsterdam, Rotterdam & Utrecht) and the lakes region of Friesland in the north. The densest network of waterways in Europe connects these areas to all of the cities and major towns. It is also recognized as the best place in Europe to buy a vessel and find a boatyard for renovations, or to custom-order a new canal cruiser. There are a number of highly respected boat brokers here.

EuroCanals Guide: Waterways of France

* Description of all navigable inland waterways in France

* Waterway details; length (km), draft, height, number of locks

* Description of local charts and where to get them

* Useful Addresses and contact information

EuroCanals Guide: Heart of Holland

Fine old cities, windmills, bulbfields and water everywhere define the image of the Heart of Holland. The lakes region of the provinces of Noord Holland, Zuid Holland and Utrecht includes extensive polder landscapes, canals, rivers, natural areas, forests and open-water lakes, connected in a network of easily-navigated waterways.

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