Davisons-afloat

Davisons-afloat.com

Welcome to the web page of Brenda and John Davison
Floating through France

Brenda Davison’s book is a revelation about the sophistication, usefulness and sheer beauty of French canals. The French government has invested heavily in them in recent years – and they are available to all who wish to explore this little known aspect of France
Cruising the Inland Waterways of France & Belgium

a publication which aims to assist the cruising sailor in the inlands waterways of France and Belgium.
Floating through Holland

a fascinating insight into the places passed sailing in a steel canal cruiser from the Netherlands (Holland), through Belgium, and into France.
Through Burgundy by Boat, (a leisurely guide for sightseers)

... is as much a treasure to the boat owner as a glass of Pinot Noir to the discerning wine lover. Taking you through the canals of Burgundy you are led to beautiful chateaux and art and history.

Bibliography

Benest E. E. and Edwards-May, David.: Inland Waterways of France, Imray, St. Ives (2002)
Bowskill, Derek.: The Channel to Med (1995)
Bowskill, Derek.: River Seine Cruising Guide (1995)
Cooper, Bill & Laurel.: Watersteps Through France. Adlard Coles Nautical, London (1996)
Davison, Brenda and Honeyford, Joy: Through Burgundy by Boat (a leisurely guide for sightseers)
Edwards-May, David.: European Inland Waterways, Map and Directory (2002)
McKnight, Hugh.: Cruising French Waterways, Adlard Coles Nautical, London (2005)
Martin, Marian.: The ACN Book of EuroRegs for Inland Waterways, Adlard Coles Nautical, London (2004). A pleasure boater's guide to CEVNI rules, navigation markers, etc.
Sommers, Tom.: Eurocanal guides, available from his website (www.eurocanals.com)
France Afloat: France Afloat, a guide to cruising the inland waterways of France
RYA CEVNI Handbook: Illustrated and user-friendly guide to the rules of the French Inland Waterways.
RYA Inland Waterways Handbook(www.rya.org.uk): Accompanies Inland Waterways Helmsman's Course updated and to keep abreast of changes in inland waterways regulations (Britain).