From Vlissingen to the German Border including the IJsselmeer and Markermeer, this handy travel guide to the Netherlands, via the Standing Mast Route, ensures sailors make the most of every minute ashore. Arriving ashore somewhere new often raises questions for even the most experienced sailor: Where are the most peaceful harbours to stop? What are the nearest shops and where can I find facilities, fuel and help with repairs? Sailors need a different kind of pilot guide after arrival and this book is their shore-side companion, helping them to explore and enjoy all the Netherlands has to offer. There is probably no other country in Europe that packs in so many different types of cruising destinations into one small place as the Netherlands. In the morning you can be moored up in a vibrant, modern city, yet by the end of the day immersed in a quaint, traditional Dutch village, complete with windmills, and with a backdrop of vivid tulips at the right time of year. Where can I find the tastiest cheese in Gouda, or authentic stroopwafel bakery? Where is the most delicious chocolate workshop, and where can I watch a clog being made by a traditional shoe maker? Illustrated with photographs and maps, this guide brings together the key information needed for your trip, along with Paul Heiney''s brilliant recommendations, all in one handy place, freeing up valuable holiday time.

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Paul Heiney is a well known writer and broadcaster (TV presenter of That's Life and Countrywise) with seafaring in his blood. His family, originally from Yorkshire, were beach fishermen and lifeboatmen. He has sailed enthusiastically for over 25 years, making many singlehanded passages. He is the author of One Wild Song and Ocean Sailing.

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This handy travel guide to the Netherlands, via the Standing Mast Route, ensures sailors make the most of every minute ashore.

Inhalt

ZEELAND & NORTH BRABANT
Vlissingen to Willemstad
Vlissingen
Middelburg & Arnemuiden
Veere
Kortgene
Bruinisse
Willemstad

SOUTH HOLLAND
Numansdorp to Leiden
Numansdorp
Strijensas
Dordrecht
Alblasserdam
Rotterdam
Gouda
Alphen aan den Rijn
Leiden

NORTH HOLLAND
Haarlem to Den Helder
Haarlem
Amsterdam
Zaandam
Akersloot
Alkmaar
Den Helder

THE IJSSELMEER & THE MARKERMEER
Dugerdam to Lelystad
Durgerdam
Marken
Monnickendam
Volendam
Edam
Hoorn
Enkhuizen
Medemblik and Den Oever
Hindeloopen
Stavoren
Lemmer
Urk
Lelystad

FRIESLAND & GRONINGEN
Grouw to Delfzijl
Grouw
Wergea
Leeuwarden
Dokkum
Groningen
Delfzijl

Further reading and useful websites
Other books in the Adlard Coles
Shore Guide series
Index
Photo credits