Skipper´s Guide EN 2023 1
The Göta Canal from A to Z Allée of trees – The G
öta Canal is lined with an allée of trees, forming the longest allée of trees in Sweden. The trees were planted to strengthen the canal bank and to prevent it from collapsing into the canal. Aqueducts – Göta Canal’s two aqueducts run over the top of roads, with road traffic passing underneath. Baltzar von Platen – The man who started this enormous construction, founding the Göta Canal. His final resting place is found in the family grave, close to the canal in Motala. Boat service – If you need your boat serviced or repaired during the journey, there are a number of companies specialising in boats located along the canal. Read more at www.gotakanal.se/ batservice Boat spaces – For those who wish to moor their boat close to the Göta Canal more permanently, the Göta Canal company rents out moorings in Sjötorp and Tåtorp Bollards – Used to secure larger vessels during lockage and are either made from stone or cast iron. Canal office – The canal office is the reception where you will meet a lock keeper before starting your journey. Canoeing – Canoeing/kayaking is per mitted on the Göta Canal, however, for safety reasons, locking is not permitted. Checking in – When you arrive at the Göta Canal, you will check in at one of our 28 | The Göta Canal from A-Z canal offices. There, you will receive info materials, service cards and a ticket flag to attach to your boat. Checking out – Before leaving the Göta Canal you must check out at one of our canal offices. There, you will return your ticket flag and your service cards. Complaints – Any complaints or claims for compensation must be reported as soon as possible to AB Göta kanalbolag, Box 3, 591 21, Motala, Sweden. Contact information – You can contact the Göta Canal Company by phone, +46(0)141-20 20 50 or by email info@gotakanal.se Damages – On page 22 you can read more about procedure in the event of an incident causing damage. Delays – Occasionally, delays will occur during your journey. You can find out more about common causes on page 10. Electrical outlets - The availability of electrical outlets (normally 6A maximum) in guest harbours, is listed on the maps on pages 13-18. Ellstones – The numbered stones placed alongside the canal. They are 1000 ells, or 594 metres, apart. In the past, those who used to tow ships through the canal, charged per stone they passed. Fenders – During lockage on the Göta Canal you need to have proper fenders in place, to avoid scratching the boat against the lock wall. Place fenders on both sides of the boat, some further down and some higher up. The Göta Canal from A to Z