UK to Amsterdam and Dutch Islands

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22 March 2010 Europe 14 photos 1841 views

Pictures from 2008 trip in early April from Portsmouth to Amsterdam via English Channel ports and Mast UP route along the Dutch canals.

Passing Beachy Head - March 31st and cold.

Snow in April - at Eastbourne marina the day before channel crossing.

Fishermen blockade the port of Boulogne and set fire to tyres - we were locked in for five days

However, there are compensations for being stuck in France

Zeebrugge - massive harbour, 2 miles from entrance to yacht club - but fascinating

These ships turn inside the harbour - time for keeping out of the way

A bumpy wind over tide ride to Vlissingen - then 7 miles up the canal to Middelburg.

Willemstad - picture postcard Dutch town, and obligatory windmill picture

Incredible barge traffic, busy day and night - we were seriously impressed.

Some rail bridges only open twice per day - here at 0600, following luxury yacht in progress.

The canals are often above the land - providing great views of tulip fields

Over 50 bridges and locks to navigate - we used this home made plan to keep track and plan ahead.

Last bridge under A6 motorway entering the North Sea Canal to Amsterdam.

Across the Ijsselmeer to Stavoren in Friesland - time to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

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