North Sea to the Med

[jpceir]

Does anyone have any experience of using the Rhine route to the Med (down to Basel, then over to Chalon-s-Saone, and down the Rhone?

(We're a 30' Nelson - twin screw)

Is this route a sensible option, or are there problems with it?

Regards

Joe



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[hlb]

Welcome. Stick around. You will find many here with the experience you are looking for. I would also try the live aboard site. However it is frownd upon to post the same question on two forums, so errr. Re word it a bit!!

There are many books on the subject, or you could try the search thingy, where most of these subjects have already been discused.

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Haydn

 

[Dave1258]

A quick search on t'internet came up with a few pointers :
I.C.C req'd
Very strong currents on the Rhine
200 locks to contend with! (that should do wonders for your triceps!)
And it can take up to 8 weeks to do the journey

Hope that helps Regards Dave

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[DavidJ]

Compare with £3000 + VAT to have it transported to the Med. I chose overland.

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[jpceir]

The alternative, through the French canals via Paris is full of locks too - many more of them<g>

ICC not an issue.

Can you give me a pointer to a site which describes the current along th Rhine?

Regards

Joe



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[Dave1258]

www.barging.co.uk
then follow links button on left hand side of homepage marked "continental cruising"
Regards Dave

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[BrendanS]

I'd also post this in scuttlebutt forum. There are many raggie type sailors who take this sort of route down, and the options have been discussed there more frequently than here.

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[miket]

I believe most locks are manned or auto, so triceps not an issue.
Given the time I would prefer to take 2 or 3 months and enjoy some of the smaller canals on the way.
Alternatively, what about the Canal du Midi?
For a 30 ft power boat with I imagine no flybridge, shouldn't be a problem.
Check draft requirements.

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[Pelican]

There is no canal between Basel and the Soane!
Pelican

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