I would suggest that your experience was unusual, and possibly dictated by the many weeks you were there, when economy was no doubt part of the reason for the profligate use of the anchor. There are numerous stopping-places, such as canal banks and pontoons as well as anchoring, for free or low-priced stays, but the costs of most inland marinas are often very reasonable compared to those on the coast, and for many people the convenience of walking ashore during a stay of 2-3 weeks will not be painfully costly. Some small places that chiefly cater for motor boats, especially north of the Delta, can be as little as 5-7 euros for a night (as of 5 years ago).
Hi John
There are places to anchor in Frisland such as Sneekemeer and Lauersmeer but generally less open water than further south. There are, however, quite a lot of places marked on the charts where tying to the banks is possible. I have not had any problems with my 1.5m draft, except in Dokkum, where there is a pontoon reserves for sailing boats. Leeuwarden has some shallow spots but also some which are accessible for this interesting town, if you can avoid the overhanging trees.
Dinghy totlly unnessry in the netherlandsthe shoreside fcilities 2nd to none even the grevelenging islands
Don't beat about the bush! You mean lavatories, loos, toilets or whatever you want to call them. Actually, they tend to a bit uninviting and we were more likely to use the holding tank, but the rubbish bins were useful.Dinghy totlly unnessry in the netherlandsthe shoreside fcilities 2nd to none even the grevelenging islands
Hoe u have a good tri, entering a lock dont be too fast let otherd go first onto the wal then tie u along side them, they then to adjust shore side lines. Its aloso curtious to sto yr enginewith the lock doors closed