PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION
Friday 20th June to Thursday 3rd July 2025 13 Nights: 1 night Premier Gosport, 2 nights Cherbourg, 4 nights Guernsey, 4 nights Jersey, 2 nights Cherbourg returning to the UK on Thursday 3rd July.
Our annual cross channel cruise 
is a must do rally for those wishing to gain experience of crossing the channel. It is also close to the longest day so there is approx 15 hours of daylight.
This rally is designed for both Power and Sail, but we can't control the weather. Individual skippers will make decisions 'on the day' depending on their boat, crew and weather conditions. Berthing nights can also be amended to accommodate the weather on the day.
It is proposed the rally will visit Cherbourg, Guernsey, Jersey and back to Cherbourg before returning to the UK, however, this is a Pick’n’Mix Rally and it is not obligatory to necessarily visit all 4 marinas, you can just book the ones you choose.
Just 77 nautical miles to Cherbourg from Gosport this 24 hour marina offers safe harbour to cross channel sailors. Ideal for a 2 night stay ready for an onward sail to the Channel Isles.
St Peter Port offers many opportunities for beautiful coastal walks, ferry trips to Herm Sark and onwards. There is a really excellent bus service for getting around the island, or you can hire an e bike. Also, the picturesque town itself is awash with a fabulous selection of restaurants and eateries.
St Helier. Approx just 25 miles south east of Guernsey has many beautiful beaches and places to explore, again offering a good bus service to explore the island.
We then return to Cherbourg before returning to Blighty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: when navigating from Cherbourg to and from the Channel Islands it is important to be aware of the very strong tide flows of the Alderney races when passing to the east of Alderney. Skippers advised to check their tide charts and flows carefully before proceeding.
ALSO: Skipper’s Briefing Note: Paperwork will be required for leaving UK, entry to France, leaving France and also re-entry into the UK easily available online, further information on registration.
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Useful Links
For onward travel
St Cast Le Guildo St Malo Marina
Harbours Contact Information
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VHF Calling Channels
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Cherbourg 09, St Peter Port 80, St Helier 80
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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 on Channel 16. Ship to Ship Channel 77 to talk
N.A.B. The guide to ‘Good Rally Etiquette’
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Noise
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Arrival
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Berthing
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No unnecessary noise
between 2330 – 0700hrs
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Do NOT arrive before the stated “earliest arrival time”
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Expect to Raft, Berthing
Masters have the final say
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See www.psyc.uk.com/PSYC-Rally-Etiquette for full etiquette details