Our annual cross channel cruise is a must do rally for those wishing to gain experience of crossing the channel in the presence of company and this year we're being ambitious, visiting, Cherbourg, Guernsey & Brittany!
This rally is designed for both Power and Sail, with flexibility for you to join the entire rally or a selection of ports to visit, thus providing you a relaxing extended cruise.
Members may choose to join the whole rally or the locations they desire.
Below is the outline of the nights in port, these can be flexible, we will endeavour to meet members port of call wishes in the registration form.
- 27 May - Cherbourg - 2 nights (Friday & Saturday)
- 29 May - St Peter Port - 2 nights (Sunday & Monday)
- 31 May - St Cast Le Guildo - 3 nights (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
- 03 June - St Malo - 2 nights (Friday & Saturday)
- 05 June - St Peter Port - 1 Night (Sunday) Alternative return for sail via Carteret possible
- 06 June - Cherbourg - 1 Night (Monday )
For those who wish to continue their voyage onwards to France or other Channel Islands, St Peter Port is an excellent stopping point to break the journey and opens the gateway to the delights Brittany and western France.
Cherbourg
Port Chantereyne at the heart of the boating region of Northern France. To the east, the ports of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue and Barfleur, open the way to the Normandy Landing beaches and the Bay of the Seine. To the west, destinations include Diélette, Granville, Barneville-Carteret, Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey then continues to the beautiful "Cote D'Amour", Mont Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo & St Cast Le Guido.
St Peter Port
Lying approximately 20 miles off the coast of France, the British isle of Guernsey is the oldest settlement in the Channel Islands and its capital, St Peter Port, is full of character. Cobbled lanes, originating at the boat-filled harbour, snake upwards through the town, while the 800 year-old Castle Cornet looks down overhead. Year-round, wild plants flourish in Guernsey’s mild climate and visitors will note the overwhelmingly European feel of this exceedingly picturesque port.
St Cast Le Guildo
If you ever wondered what the EU gave to us? The answer is the new marina and cliff pathway in beautiful St Cast!!!
Situated between the cliffs of Cap Frehel and the walled city of Saint-Malo, Saint-Cast-le-Guildo has the blue-green waters of the Emerald Coast and a lush countryside with wooded valleys. The Peninsula of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, provides a blend of fantastic sandy beaches, secret coves breathtaking views and fabulous food!!
St Malo
The beautiful city of Saint-Malo curves out to sea creating a stunning natural harbour that has created some of the best sandy beaches on the Emerald Coast. Rising out of granite rock, St Malo is a maze of medieval streets bursting with history and culture. The bustling array of arty shops and the delicious restaurant smells, outdoor markets and cafes provide a truly romantic backdrop. If our fleet can only choose one place to visit on the "Cote D'Amour", St Malo is that place!!
Useful Links
Cherbourg Marina St Peter Port St Cast Le Guildo St Malo Marina
Harbours Contact Information
Calling
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Will be provided in a briefing plan
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Phone
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Will be provided in a full briefing plan - See websites below
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Websites
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See above links
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Voyage monitoring & calling on Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk
Tides - At Portsmouth only (other tide will be provided in a briefing plan)
Source - IMRAY, Tide Planner App
Date |
Tide state |
HW
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LW
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27 May
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Neaps +3 |
1030 |
1530 |
5 June
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Springs +4 |
1620 |
2110 |
6 June |
Springs +5 |
1710
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2200 |
Navigation
A rally briefing will be provided to registrants 30 days prior to the rally. Departure times will vary for Sail and Power boats. Skippers are responsible for their own passage planning; the briefing will be provided as a guide only and not for your own navigational & planning purposes.