The Bata Canal is a waterway of transport importance used by class 0.
It is possible to drive small vessels up to 20 kW without a license, which are only capable of displacement navigation and a maximum speed of 20 km/h. This means that a person over 18 years of age can drive a vessel without a special permit or license, in the rental company the operator will only train him to handle the boat.
Sailing in a slipway is prohibited. A maximum speed of 8 km/h is allowed on canal sections.
It is possible to drive small vessels up to 20 kW without a license, which are only capable of displacement navigation and a maximum speed of 20 km/h. This means that a person over 18 years of age can drive a vessel without a special permit or license, in the rental company the operator will only train him to handle the boat.
Sailing in a slipway is prohibited. A maximum speed of 8 km/h is allowed on canal sections.
The length of the Bata Canal (from Otrokovice to Skalice) is currently approximately 53 km. Some sections lead along the Morava River, others it runs through artificially dug canal sections. Overall, it is navigable from Kroměříž to Hodonín, but there are several “obstacles”:
– on the north side, there is no lock on the Bělovský weir near Otrokovice, i.e. the section from this weir to Kroměříž is separate and is not connected to the rest of the waterway.
– on the southern part of the Bata Canal, there is no lock in Sudoměřice, which makes it impossible to sail from the board sluice further towards Hodonín, where there is a separate navigable section.
– on the north side, there is no lock on the Bělovský weir near Otrokovice, i.e. the section from this weir to Kroměříž is separate and is not connected to the rest of the waterway.
– on the southern part of the Bata Canal, there is no lock in Sudoměřice, which makes it impossible to sail from the board sluice further towards Hodonín, where there is a separate navigable section.
The difference in height on this waterway (18.6 m) is compensated by 13 locks (locks) with dimensions of 5.3 x 38 (50)m. Of these, 11 locks are fully automated with the possibility of control via remote control.
The navigation level is maintained by 13 weirs. Rafting on the weirs is strictly forbidden!
The depth of the Bata Canal is on average 1.5 meters. It is recommended that the draught of the ship does not exceed 80 cm. The size of the ship that is to sail on the Bata Canal should be oriented according to the size of the locks, so the ship should not be wider than 5 meters.
The width of the navigation channel is on average 12 meters.
There are about 50 bridges built on the waterway, many of which are unique technical monuments. On river sections, the underpass height of the bridges fluctuates according to the current flows, exceptionally 2.3 m, usually 2.4 m. The most common underpass height is 3.3 m, but the lowest bridge near Huštěnovice is only 2.3 m.
There are 11 fixed descents into the water with different parameters on the waterway. The descents on the river do not always have to be modified (removal of mud). We recommend using the descents in ports, which are maintained and there is a possibility of car guarding.
The Bata Canal is currently used only as a tourist waterway. Cargo navigation does not operate here. People spend their holidays, weekend stays, or come here in their free time to take a boat ride and get to know other attractions of our nature from the deck of the ship. They can rent it in one of the boat rentals that operate on this waterway. Regular cruises on large cruise ships or staying on a houseboat are also very popular.
Operation on the Bata Canal usually begins in April (practically as soon as the weather permits) and the official “Unlocking of the Sailing Season” is always on May 1. The waterway is saved for “winter sleep” by “Locking the Navigation Season” always on October 28. However, if the weather is favorable, boat rentals often operate even after this date. Both of these events are usually festive and the general public is invited to them. They are usually accompanied by a cultural program, boat cruises and other pleasures.
In addition to these events, various entertainment evenings, country and barbecues, in short, everything that belongs to summer, take place in the rental shops throughout the season!
In addition to these events, various entertainment evenings, country and barbecues, in short, everything that belongs to summer, take place in the rental shops throughout the season!
Traffic on the Bata Canal is limited only by locks that have their own operating rules. They operate for a limited time, which you can always find in the “Current Operation” section!
