Hi Nigel,
I'm not surprised the Europa plays second place to a beneteau 411!
We have a canal boat (bluebelle) that draws .62 m and based in Vermenton on n
ivernais. Certainly the Bourgogne canal and nivernais would be difficult- I,
ve seen a westerly bilge centau scraping the bottom of the Bourgogne. Lot of
weed too, so overheating common with some boats.
I have no personal experience of the loing canal but hope to do that circuit
in September. The book says 1.8m draft.
Am going to boat next week so cannot comment on water levels now.
If you haven't come across it, fluvial net.com with their fluviacap planner i
s good as is VNF website.
Best wishes,
Graham.
P.s. if you do come through the canals would recommend plenty of fenders for
the locks and hire boats! The midi in particular is frantic.
On Jul 2, 2014, at 11:50 AM, nigel henry <gbupa@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Graham, Iwas reding your mail on the French canals, We have a 42 ft sai
ling boat a Beneteau 411 that draws 6 ft and would also like to take her dow
n the french canal system dismasted. Do you know the depth of the canals dow
n to the Med at the moment. Also have a Europa in bits, fully stalled rebuil
d, Classic tri gear 914. One day one day I will get it flying again.
>
>
> > Subject: Re: Europa-List: France Holidaying Suggestions
> > From: grahamhall123@gmail.com
> > Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2014 10:42:24 +0100
> > To: europa-list@matronics.com
> >
123@gmail.com>
> >
> > Hi Tony,
> > How about a week or so on the French canals? Relaxing and you see the re
al France. Endless walks and cycling on tow paths, as well as the fun of han
dling the boat and locks etc. its a really good holiday for all ages. Good f
ood and wine and a lot of fun!
> > The canal du midi is near where you are going, but is usually busy as it
is fabulous. Plenty of hire companies do one way hires. However for quieter
canals in the heart of France look at the nivernais canal in burgundy.Plent
y of hire companies including France afloat, le boat, nicholls and locaboat,
all on line, hire on several of the canals. Plenty of visitors from aus and
nz as well as loads of Brits on the canals, so you are amongst friends!
> > September is our favourite time to spend on the french canals. Usually m
uch quieter and weather often very good.
> > For a different view of France and life I recommend the canals. As you c
an tell I am addicted- hence the slow progress on Europa build!
> > If you need any more info please let me know .
> > Best wishes,
> > Graham Hall
> >
> >
> > On Jul 2, 2014, at 5:34 AM, Tony Renshaw <tonyrenshaw268@gmail.com> wrot
e:
> >
com>
> > >
> > > Gidday,
> > > We are coming across to France in late August early September for 2-3 w
eeks and would like some suggestions in particular of places out of the way,
and maybe some hiking day trips as well. We=99ll do the normal stuff,
but I was wondering about trying to get out of the car and take in a bit wh
ilst hiking. I=99d like to have a closer look at the Pyrenees and at t
his time of the year it should be the right time to get about. We might head
down as far as Barcelona or simply tick the French box, including the Med.
> > > Any suggestions gratefully accepted, as I know a lot of our UK brother
s spend time in France.
> > > Regards
> > > Tony Renshaw
> > >
> > >
> > >
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