HELP.my first crusier,southampton to montpellier via french waterways

[stephen27]

hi all, <span style="color:green"> </span> i have just purchased my first cruiser and wanted to go though the french waterways from southampton to montpellier, i have no idea what i have let myself infor nor do i have any idea about licenses and documentation required to do this journey?? can anybody help??? <span style="color:green"> </span>

 

[gtuson]

Firstly - Do you know how to drive/sail/navigate cross channel/do basic maintenance? If no to any of those then upgrade your knowledge base before doing anything else. Second - get a few books and charts on channel crossing and different canal routes to South of France.... After that its a piece of cake - although need to consider things like weather( can get cold on canals in winter); are you going solo( canal locks can be difficult sometimes on your own).....Maybe lots to learn - but quite realistic and the canals are great

 

[KevB]

Everything you need to know can be found http://www.michaelbriant.com/ here.

 

[stephen27]

hi, i know a little bit about maintaining a boat engine and equipment, little bits about navigational skills,which i will be brushing up on... i have just aquired the french waterways book...but the main thing i am unaware of is the documents and licences i require to enter and travel the french waterways...thankyou in advance for replies...marcus

 

[Sy-Revolution]

Think you'll need an ICC (+ inland) certificate to use the canals and also to go boating in the Med (if you launch from continental europe). You get this from RYA when you complete day skipper.

 

[Sea Devil]

Re: HELP.my first crusier,southampton to montpellier via french waterw

Marcus I think you just purchased my French Canals book - if so then you will have all the info you need to start planning... If it was another Marcus then do go to my web site and have a look at the info there...

regards

Michael