Routes

Why Routes?

Because we can....

Aren't there already enough routes available on the internet?

There are plenty of routes available, both on paper and in digital form. Still, we’d like to share a selection of routes that you can actually enjoy navigating yourself. Routes are never completely fixed because of construction work, changing waterways, or new restrictions can all affect what’s possible.

Planning a route is fun, but travelling it is even better. That’s why we talk about "Routes Planned" and "Routes Done". Some routes are carefully prepared in advance, others are the result of real journeys we’ve already made. We hope they inspire you and help you create some great experiences of your own.

Disclaimer!

Because we have to....

All routes shown here were written and checked at the time they were planned. Because conditions can change, it’s always a good idea to double-check the details before you set off. We can’t take responsibility if a route turns out to be blocked, longer than expected, or requires you to turn back.

Most importantly: always check whether a route is suitable for your vessel. YOU are responsible for making sure your boat’s dimensions, draft, and height match the route. And just to be clear: Being “smaller than Tom” doesn’t automatically mean a route will work for you 😉

Tom's Actual Measurements

We use TOM's measurements to plan routes.

Tom's Actual measurements
Measurements	What
8,05 meter	Length overall
7,3 meter	Length over waterline
2,85 meter	Width overall
2,40 meter	Height (air draft)
1,05 meter	Draft

Tom's Measurements Front — Fig.M1 – Tom's Beam, Draft & Height.

Routes Planned

Last updated: 24-01-2026

New Routes!

Here are the new routes, which are ready to be used, or are still under construction. This means that the information in these plans must be checked before undertaking the route. Longer routes take some more time because we want to plan it as detailed as possible. In particular you should check (along the route):

NtM's Notice to Mariners
Temporary or permanent changes to:
- Waterways
- Bridges
- Locks
- Buoys and Beacons
- Depths / Dredging
NtS's Notice to Skippers (under RIS: River Information Services)
Bridge clearances
Depth information
Lock details
Fuel stations
Availability of marinas

This implies that YOU should check the route with the measurements of your boat, and modify it to your needs! Or even decide that the route is not navigable for you.

Planned routes with short explanation, and link
Date of Planning	Short Explanation	Link
17-10-2025	The famous "Meuse → Mosel → Rhine" route. (Under construction)	View
14-08-2025	Andijk (start) → Medemblik → Kolhorn → Broek op Langedijk → Alkmaar → Akersloot → Spijkerboor → Avenhorn → Beets → Oosthuizen → Purmerend → Edam → Enkhuizen → Andijk (Finish)	View
13-06-2025	Andijk → Meppel → Klazienaveen → Haren (Under construction)	View
14-06-2025	Haren → Dorpen	View

Routes we have navigated

Last updated: 09-10-2025

We travelled those

Down here, you will find the routes we already travelled with Tom. Some are longer, some are shorter. Some where planned, some caused by detours. And most of them where in the "Kop van Noord Holland" during 2025.

The links might take you to our (yearly) overview page(s), or to the planning page of that route.

Completed routes with date, short explanation, and link
Date	Short Explanation	Link
05-04-2025	Our first trip: Kollum → Lemmer	View
06-04-2025	Lemmer → Andijk	View
04-07-2025	Andijk → Den Oever → Slootdorp → de Haukes	View
05-07-2025	De Haukes → Pishoek → Middenmeer → Andijk	View
07-08-2025	Andijk → Medemblik → Middenmeer → Kolhorn	View
09-08-2025	Kolhorn → Pishoek → De Haukes → Slootdorp → Den Oever → Andijk	View

Bonus Information!

EuRis and more....

Bonus Information for the Netherlands: Varen doe je Samen

Within the Netherlands we have alot of information regarding important waterway junctions. You can find this information on the website of the several partners on, and about the waterways. There are some very, very interesting cards and brochures you can download! We certainly would like to advice you to visit the site. Even Jacco, who is pretty experienced, was impressed with the very simple, but understandable explanations in those cards and brochures. And he's pretty sceptical about such things. And at this site you will find all the junctions per region.

Bonus Information Source for creating Routes: EuRis

The main waterways in Europe are maintained by goverments (or government agencies) and they joined up together in EuRis. They have a great route planner at: the Beta and The Real one. You can make your own account for free. Advantage of this tool is, that you have all available information at your fingertips.

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