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Four Cities in Five Days in Two Countries - Belgium then the Netherlands | Ep. 137
16 de junio de 2023 · 24 min · 373 vistas · Ostend
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A cruising couple transits from Belgium to the Netherlands, navigating the North Sea and the North Sea Canal to reach Amsterdam.6:16 After clearing immigration in Oostend, Belgium, they sail north to Yachthaven Scheveningen, near The Hague, managing strong winds and erratic wave patterns in the North Sea.10:35 The crew monitors VHF channels 7, 61, and 22 to coordinate passage through the industrial harbor of IJmuiden and the subsequent locks.13:30 Upon entering the North Sea Canal, they navigate a 20-mile route toward Amsterdam, noting the transition from tidal, current-heavy offshore waters to the controlled, no-tide environment of the inland canal system.20:13 They emphasize the importance of monitoring draft, as depths in the inland waterways can be restrictive for vessels drawing over 2 meters.20:28 The transit concludes at a former shipyard converted into a marina in Amsterdam, where they access the city center via a free ferry.21:08 Proper preparation for lock procedures, including VHF communication and line handling, reduces the stress of navigating unfamiliar inland infrastructure.
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