French Canal's

[poter]

French Canal\'s

Is there anywhere on the net I can get information on sailing back through the French canal system, from the Cote d’Azur, or failing that a definitive guide or pilot?


Thanks

poter

 

[Sybarite]

Re: French Canal\'s

http://www.iplaisance.com/afficher_site.php3?cat_id=17&scat_id=62

This is a start. Includes the Canal du Midi. Try searching under "navigation fluviale française".

 

[longjohnsilver]

Re: French Canal\'s

Suggest you speak or PM Colin Jones, he's does the French canals on a regular basis.

 

[poter]

Re: French Canal\'s

Thanks for the advice.

poter

 

[LadyInBed]

I like the Scollops, Yum! - nm

 

[poter]

Hmm LJS been handing out Scollops again??? nm

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[longjohnsilver]

No he hasn\'t!!

Still got a few in the freezer, but no diving since the beginning of October, sea's been the colour of oxtail soup;-((

 

[broadnorfolk]

Re: French Canal\'s

Could try:

http://www.vnf.fr/tourisme/b_tour.htm

click on the map to see the regions and individual sections - it's all in french, but you could run the bits you need to through an online translator... Click on "les sections" once you get to the description page for a detailed run down of max allowable draft & air draft (tirant eau/air), number of locks (ecluses) with max length of locks in section, plus lock opening times, plus details of moorings & facilities below (les ports).

 

[pandroid]

Re: French Canal\'s

I think David Hide has just written a load of stuff for the Crusing Association after bringing a HR back through last year. try them

 

[Peter_the_Grate]

Re: French Canal\'s

Ring the RYA. They'll help with advice and the necessary (mandatory) qualifications required before you can use the French Canals.

 

[broadnorfolk]

Re: French Canal\'s

Just heard VNF are re-launching their entire site in May with more detailed interactive maps and full English version. This from the "bouche du cheval".

 

[poter]

Re: French Canal\'s

Ok
I am a member and qualified, so I will try and see how far we get!

thanks

poter