Clogland with Pictures

[Hurricane]

Actually, the boat handling on the canals was easy.
Once under way it is just a matter of steering.
We had strong crosswinds in a number of places.
On the straight, the boat follows her heading well.
In the locks you have to concentrate a bit but otherwise it was fairly easy.
Stick to the golden rule of keeping the boat on the "safe" side of the waterway (upwind etc).
You do get funny wind effects as you go through the locks though.
We have both bow and stern thrusters which I use if I get into trouble.
I was using them a lot to begin with but less towards the end.

In general though - easy - even without the thrusters.

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

Loved it, as did SWMBO, who's attitude to XChannel has moved a bit, doubly so as we have a friend in Holland who owes us some hospitaility.

 

[Nauti Fox]

Excellent trip and write up, thanks very much.

 

[KevB]

Along with Jez's Greek adventure one of the best write ups for a long time. You've got me thinking about doing the trip myself.

 

[drewstwos]

The vidoe works well too... so now we know it works, what about some under way please.
Regards.
Drew

 

[D3B]

Excellent report.
Brought back some nice memories of last year
and wishing away some time for July this year
Though we arent planning to go back to Willemstaad this year