Anyone who admits to a sense of confusion when confronted with the bewildering array of European waterway signs, symbols, rules and regulations should find this book useful. The author demystifies this world for the visitor, thereby eliminating any problems that may arise. This second edition includes chapters for Americans considering cruising the European waterways and for Med-bound sailors.

Marian Martin can't remember a time when she wasn't around boats of some kind, but it needed an introduction to inland waterways to turn her into an addict. She is a regular contributor to Practical Boat Owner, Motor Boat and Yachting, Classic Boat and Fluviale (French). She is the author of European Waterways (Adlard Coles Nautical).