{"product_id":"north-sea-and-english-channel-sailing-guide","title":"Sailing the North Sea \u0026 English Channel (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium \u0026 France) - Digital Cruising Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur honest, place-by-place cruising guide to 26 harbors and marinas along the North Sea and English Channel – from Kiel through the Kiel Canal, the German islands and the Dutch Standing Mast Route, past Belgium and along the French coast to Camaret-sur-Mer in Brittany. ⛵️\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is your no-nonsense digital co-captain. Written from the firsthand perspective of the Sail \u0026amp; Doxie crew, it gives you the honest facts you actually want to safely and enjoyably navigate these historic, tide-swept waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have personally documented everything from the charm of the German islands and the scenic stretches of the Standing Mast Route in the Netherlands to the beautiful French villages and historic sites along the coast. Every stop features our detailed, unfiltered review covering actual costs, local restaurants, provisioning, crucial logistics (including whether the place is dog-friendly), and firsthand notes on tides, currents and locks where they matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe German Islands \u0026amp; Dutch Waterways:\u003c\/b\u003e The Kiel Canal, the scenic charm of the German islands, and the beautiful Standing Mast Route (Staande Mast Route) through Friesland to the IJsselmeer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBelgium \u0026amp; the French Channel coast:\u003c\/b\u003e Big tidal ranges, lock- and sill-gated harbors, and beautiful French villages and historic sites along the coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHonest scores:\u003c\/b\u003e An overall score out of 5 for every stop, plus our docking experience and what to watch out for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsider Food Spots:\u003c\/b\u003e Restaurants, bars and cafés we can recommend and don't recommend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat each entry includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuick facts:\u003c\/b\u003e price per night, depth, protection, berthing, assistance, fuel, facilities, Wi-Fi and provisioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDog-friendliness:\u003c\/b\u003e walks, beaches and how easy it was with a dog on board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOur experience \u0026amp; good to know:\u003c\/b\u003e honest tips on arriving, tides, locks and what we wish we'd known.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; surroundings\u003c\/b\u003e, an \u003cb\u003eoverall score out of 5\u003c\/b\u003e, and a link to our YouTube video from the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 26 places, east to west\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGermany:\u003c\/b\u003e Kiel-Holtenau, Rendsburg, Brunsbüttel, Cuxhaven, Helgoland, Langeoog, Borkum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Netherlands:\u003c\/b\u003e Lauwersoog, Dokkum, Leeuwarden, Sneek, Enkhuizen, Den Helder, IJmuiden, Scheveningen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBelgium:\u003c\/b\u003e Blankenberge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dunkerque, Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Dieppe, Cherbourg, Barneville-Carteret, Lézardrieux, Roscoff, L’Aber Wrac’h, Camaret-sur-Mer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Two versions of the guide, both included: an interactive \u003cem\u003eGoogle My Maps guide\u003c\/em\u003e and the full \u003cem\u003ePDF guide\u003c\/em\u003e (63 pages). The map is best on a laptop or tablet, and it also works on your phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstant delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Right after purchase you get an email and a download page with (1) the link to the interactive map and (2) the full PDF guide. Nothing is shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteractive map:\u003c\/b\u003e Opens in any web browser – no Google account needed. To use it in the Google Maps app, sign in with any Google account (you can create one with any email address). The map needs an internet connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePDF guide:\u003c\/b\u003e 63 pages covering all 26 places. Download it to your phone, tablet or laptop – it works offline and can be printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZero Paper for Cleaner Oceans\u003c\/b\u003e 🌊\u003cbr\u003eBy choosing a digital guide over a heavy paper book, we save trees, eliminate shipping emissions, and keep unnecessary waste out of our oceans. Thank you for making a thoughtful, eco-friendly choice for your ship's library!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I need a Google account?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The map link opens in any web browser without signing in, and the PDF needs no account at all. A Google account (free, can be created with any email address) is only needed if you want to use the map inside the Google Maps app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I open it on my phone?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply open the map link in your phone's browser. Or, to use the Google Maps app: sign in with a Google account, open the map link once, and you'll then find the guide in the app under You (Saved) → Maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it work offline?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PDF guide works fully offline. The interactive map needs an internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen do I get it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstantly – right after purchase, by email and on the download page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it for navigation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The guide is a planning companion based on our own experience. Always use official charts, pilot books and local notices for navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmail us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:sailanddoxie@gmail.com\"\u003esailanddoxie@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e – we're happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sail \u0026 Doxie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54320956932438,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/1372\/2198\/files\/north-sea-english-channel-01-cover.jpg?v=1793619188","url":"https:\/\/sailanddoxie.com\/en-eu\/products\/north-sea-and-english-channel-sailing-guide","provider":"Sail \u0026 Doxie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}