You know the special features of an area, what is worthwhile and what you should avoid, either from long personal experience - or from the relevant cruising literature. Fortunately, there is a lot of it. After presenting the latest new publications on the Mediterranean region in BOOTE issue 4/2024, it is now the turn of northern Europe. This includes the sea areas of the North Sea and Baltic Sea as well as the inland waterways and navigable waters of Germany and its neighbouring countries. The overview includes nautical charts for pleasure craft as well as cruising and harbour guides.
1st Germany: Cruising guide from Berlin to Müritz
The waters in the north-east of the country, which are popular with touring and charter skippers, are the focus of Bodo Müller's cruising guide "From Berlin to Müritz: With Mecklenburger Kleinseenplatte". Delius Klasing: 96 p., hardcover, size: 18,5 x 25,1 cm, ISBN 978-3-667-12182-0, 34,90 €.
2. Germany: Watercourse maps for Berlin and Märkische Gewässer
The waterway charts of "NV Binnen 1: Berlin und Märkische Gewässer", which have now been reissued, cover the area from the Upper Spree to the confluence of the Lower Havel and the Elbe. 48 district and detailed charts. NV ChartsScale: 1:35 000, spiral bound. Price: 44,99 €.
3. Germany: Waterway maps Berlin-Müritz-Dömitz
Germany's most popular inland area between the Elbe, Mecklenburg Lake District and Berlin waters is covered in volume 3 "Berlin-Müritz-Dömitz" of the map series by Edition Maritim from. Revised new edition, with digital maps for the "Yacht Navigator" (PC and mobile devices). 80 pp., 480 illustrations, format: 22.2 x 29.8 cm, spiral binding with cover, ISBN 978-3-667-12176-9, €36.90.
4. Germany: Watercourse maps of the Lower Rhine and Ruhr regions
The Card yard has published a new edition of its inland chart atlas 9 "Niederrhein und Ruhrgebiet" with the federal waterways between Emmerich, Hörstel and Mainz. With area overview and planning map for cruise planning (48 content pages and 30 map pages, format: A3, spiral-bound, ISBN 978-3-944082-44-8, €49.90.
5th Germany: Inland cruising guide
In his new book "Binnentouren Deutschland", Frank Koorneef presents almost two dozen cruising suggestions throughout Germany, from the Ems to the Danube. With all the important nautical and tourist information. Delius Klasing: 224 p., size: 16,8 x 24,2 cm, ISBN 978-3-667-12833-1, 34,90 €.
6th Germany: Revierhandbuch Bodensee
Its size and location make Lake Constance in the border triangle of Germany, Austria and Switzerland unmistakable. With Obersee, Untersee and Überlinger See. Delius Klasing: 244 pages, format: 21.7 x 30.4 cm, hardcover, ISBN 978-3-667-12213-1, 54.90 €.
7 Germany and Benelux: General maps inland
The foldable overview map "Germany and Benelux" is perfect for planning cruises to our western neighbours. Delius KlasingFormat: 86 x 110 cm, cardboard cover: 18.2 x 28.5 cm (folded), scale 1:1000 000. ISBN 978-3-667-12171-4, 22,90 €.
8th Netherlands: Cruising guide to the standing mast route
The cruising guide "Inland Tours Netherlands: Standing Mast Route" by Frank Korneef describes the route through the north of the country as a varied and peaceful alternative to the sea passage across the North Sea. It contains all the necessary nautical information and 26 general maps. Delius Klasing: 176 p., format: 16,8 x 24,1 cm, hardcover, ISBN 978-3-667-12832-4, 34,90 €.
9. the Netherlands: Cruising guide especially for motorboats
Two new cruising guides especially for motorboat skippers have been published by the Card yard published: "Driving in the Netherlands: North" (pictured, ISBN 978-90-830232-8-1) and "South" (ISBN 978-90-830232-9-8). Format: 24 x 20 cm, spiral-bound, €24.50 each.
10. the Netherlands: Friesland district handbook
The comprehensive standard work "Friesland" by Manfred Fenzl is now published by Delius Klasing in 7th edition. The area between the Ems, Waddenzee and IJsselmeer comprises 1300 kilometres of navigable waterways. 232 p., format: 18.1 x 24.8 cm, hardcover, ISBN 978-3-667-12214-8, 49.90 €.
11. Netherlands: "Wateralmanak" on-board manual
Only volume 1 of the "Wateralmanak" is mandatory on board for sailing in the Netherlands. It contains the complete legal texts for inland navigation in the Netherlands and Belgium, with VHF radio (biennial, 2023/2024 edition, €20.99). Volume 2 contains operating and service information on locks, bridges and harbours (annual, 2024 edition, €23.99). Published by the ANWB.
12th France: Inland Water Guide North
The Guide-Fluvial, the standard reference work for French inland waterways, is constantly being updated volume by volume. Now it was the turn of number 15: "Nord-Pas-de-Calais", for the north of the country. As always, also in German. Éditions du Breil: 128 p., Format: A4, paperback, ISBN 2-913120-77-6, 25,50 €.
13th North Sea: Cruising guide from Cuxhaven to Den Helder
Cruising guide "North Sea Coast 1" from Cuxhaven to Den Helder by Jan Werner is now available in the 10th updated edition, also published by Delius Klasing. With information on travelling the Wadden Sea and the tides in the area. 272 p., format: 16.8 x 24.2 cm, paperback, ISBN 978-3-667- 11661-1 , 39,90 €.
14th North Sea: Sport boat charts from NV Charts
Its extensive range of recreational boating charts for the North Sea areas has NV Charts has now been brought up to date again. The German set "NV Charts North Sea DE 13: Ostfriesland, Borkum to Helgoland & Ems", for example, has been updated with 3 oversailors, 15 area charts and 16 detailed charts. Format: A3, stapled, 64.99 € .
15th North Sea: Non-fiction book on tidal science
In "Die kleine Gezeitenkunde", Rainer Lüthje devotes himself to a fascinating phenomenon. It deals with the physical principles, the special features on German coasts, effects and influences. Delius Klasing: 144 P., ISBN 978-3-667-12846-1, € 39.90.
16th Baltic Sea: Planning map
The "NV Pilot 1st Baltic Sea" planning chart stretches from Kristiansand to Helsinki and thus covers almost all routes for long journeys in the Baltic Sea. The A1 format is folded to approximately 15 x 30 cm, one side shows the entire area at a scale of 1:1.4 million, the other the section from Kiel to Oslo (1:750000). NV Charts: 24,90 €
17th Baltic Sea: Sport boat chart sets from Delius Klasing
Also Delius Klasing has updated its range of recreational boating chart sets in the classic format (A2, single sheets, transparent pocket). As always, the bestsellers include the two sets, which each bundle three related sets at a favourable price: "Set: Danish Baltic Sea and Bay of Kiel" (sets 1,4 and 5, shown here, ISBN 978-3-667-12874-4) and "Set: German Baltic Sea Coast and Southern Danish Baltic Sea" (sets 1,2 and 4", ISBN 978-3-667-12873-7), price per set: €219.90
18th Baltic Sea: Sport boat charts from Delius-Klasing
With its sports boat charts, the Bielefeld publishing house Paper navigation in a familiar way not only along the German Baltic coast, but also in Denmark, Sweden and Poland. All sets are currently available for the year 2024, including "Set 11: East Coast Sweden 1" (pictured, format: A2, ISBN 978-3-667-12684-9, €129.90).
19th Scandinavia: Recreational boating charts from NV Charts
NV Charts has updated its recreational boating chart sets for Scandinavia, including the volume NO 1 ("NV Charts Norway. Oslofjord North, Oslo to Tønsberg", 2024 edition, €74.99). All volumes each with over-sailors, area and detailed charts. Paperback, format: A3.
20th Denmark: Cruising guide to the islands from Funen to Bornholm
Volume 2 of the cruising guide "Denmark" by Jan Werner is available from Delius Klasing published in its 13th edition. It describes the Danish island world in the east of the country with Funen and the Danish South Sea, Sjælland, the Småland fairway between Lolland, Falster and Møn as well as Bornholm in the usual detail. 272. p., format: 24 x 16.6 cm, paperback, ISBN 978-3-667-11790-8, 39.90 €.
21 Sweden: Harbour guide from Höga kusten to Arholma
Aerial photographs are the hallmark of the harbour guides of the Skagerrak Forlag. Especially for Scandinavia, the robust spiral books in 25 x 33.2 cm format are among the best. Volume 10 is now available in a new Swedish edition. It covers the east coast of Sweden from Arholma to Höga kusten. 206 harbours; 69,90 €. ISBN 978-82-7997-240-2
22. Norway: Cruising guide
The entire Norwegian coast is covered by the series "Norway - 1000 places for water sports enthusiasts" in five volumes of the Asmuss Publishers from. Current new editions: "Volume 1: East" and "Volume 2: South" (pictured). Format: 21 x 21 cm, spiral-bound, price: € 85.
23rd Northern Europe: nautical handbook
The English classic has also been updated for the 2024 season: as always, "Reed's Nautical Almanac" provides all the important information for the sailing areas from Skagen to the British Isles and Gibraltar. 1072 p., 700 plans, format: 26.2 x 19.4 cm, paperback, 55 €. ISBN 978-1-4729-8021-2. available from HanseNautic.
24. atlantic: area guide Scotland
The Scottish west coast with the offshore islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides is the subject of the newly published and updated cruising guide "Cruising Scotland. The Clyde to Cape Wrath" by Imray. Comprehensive reference book on the area. Format: A4, hardback, ISBN 978-1-78679-449-9, €36.80. Available from HanseNautic.
25th Europe: Tide tables for Europe
The official "Tide Tables: European Waters 2024" from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency provide all the information on Europe's tidal areas and projections based on 38 reference locations from Aberdeen to Wilhelmshaven. 230 p., A4 format, ISBN 978-3-96490-239-9, 27 €. Available from HanseNautic.
Christian Tiedt
Editor Travel
