Author: Helm and Crew

We've always loved the idea of France. We knew next to nothing about boats, cruising and mechanics. So, ten years ago, we bought a 99 year-old-barge and are now amongst the most fortunate people on Earth - living for months on end cruising the European waterways.
—  By Helm and Crew

Back to Ghent: 9/09 – 11/09

Kortrijk – Deinze – Ghent To Deinze While our next guests finished their holiday in dry, sandy Egypt, prior to joining us for a watery break – we cast off into the canalised Lei for an easy one lock, no bridges, wide commercial waterway trip to…
—  By Helm and Crew

Trees and weed: 5/09 – 8/09

Tournai – Leers-Nord – Zwevegem – Kortrijk To Leers-Nord The day started with a call to the Tournai waterway control to get a slot through the town. From where we were moored to the other side of town, passage is one way only and you…