Living afloat on inland canals, rivers, and waterways is a popular
choice throughout Europe, and its popularity in the United States is
growing. Attracted for financial, environmental, or lifestyle reasons,
so many people now are wanting to sell up and live on the water that
there are waiting lists for permanent berths.
Bill and Laurel Cooper are experts on living afloat. Practicing what
they preach, they have lived aboard a variety of boats throughout Europe
for over 30 years. Covering European and American inland waterways, they
offer practical, first-hand expert advice on:
Suitable boats
Likely costs
Rules and regulations
Insurance considerations
Pros and cons of the live-aboard lifestyle
Dealing with health and other problems
Provisioning
And much, much more. With anecdotes from their own experiences to
illustrate their points, as well as maps, sketches, and photographs, the
Coopers can help anyone dreaming of selling up and cruising the inland
waterways to make that dream a reality.