We made it and here are a few tips for those who plan to do the same. To successfully cruise the canals and waterways of Europe your boat must be equipped with a selection of equipment that may not be so relevant for regular offshore passagemaking. Additional fenders and mooring lines are an absolute necessity for this type of cruising. On a sailboat the mast needs to be supported in timber cradles at the bow and stern. Scroll down to end of this page.
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