Z10-22: Sailing in Normandie & around the Channel Islands  

From the old fortified town of St. Malo we will probably sail to Granville, another beautiful town. The planning depends on the tide, the sea lock at St. Malo operates at high tide and Granville has a sill, so the harbour does not run dry. A nice puzzle, because we would also lik eto have the current with us. Otherwise, or the day after, we will sail to Iles des Chausey, the only French Channel island. It has no harbour, but if as long as it is not spring tide, we can anchor in a sheltered location and have a lovely walk. The small archipelago of Iles des Chausey consists of 52 small islands, but at low tide, there are 365. Characteristic and distinctive from the other Channel Islands are the beautiful white beaches, we might even be able to swim here.

We will probably sail to an anchorage around Jersey and the island of Geurnsey and Sark are also on the programme. The plan is to spend a day at Geurnsey in St. Peter Port for a nice long walk and perhaps visit a lively pub in the evening. We will anchor at the small island of Sark where there will also be time for a walk and off course tea and scones. An extra bonus are the brambles along the road. Another harbour to visit is Carteret on the coast of Normandy, for this port the tide has to be calculated very accurately, but this nice town with sand dunes is worth a visit. We end up in St. Helier on Jersey, where we have dinner at a delicious Pizzeria (the best in the world)!

The tidal difference between low and high water is enormous in this sailing area. Which is one of the charms, strong tidal currents and a great tidal differences of up to 12 metres at spring tide. “Not for the faint hearted”. Because of the huge tides, the landscape changes continuously, a beautiful sight with the numerous extraordinary rock formations.

The daily sailing distances are between 11 and 25 miles.
The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

Read more about Sailing holidays around the Channel Islands
Read more about sailing holidays in France.

Information about this sailing holiday

Participants of this sailing holiday

Sailing holiday Prices 

The ‘board price’ of the voyage is the rent for ship and crew, which must be paid up front.

The ‘board cash’ is the amount per person for the food and drink on board (including crew), as well as fuel, water, shore, port fees and taxes, but excluding trips, food and drinks ashore. This amount must be paid upon embarkation in cash to the skipper (in the appropriate currency). What remains after the sailing holiday, will be refunded.

With less than 3 participants, the ‘board cash’ is usually not sufficient. In that case, there will be a surcharge of up to € 50 per person.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 10% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you would like  a private cabin (room), you can reserve this for 1.5 times the ‘board price’.

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.

Category F:
Sailing holidays with also small children on board.