ZC2: Sailing holidays Normandy & Ile des Chausey.

From Cherbourg, we sail into the Alderney race, a notorious passage where the currents can be very strong. Depending on the wind and Corona restrictions, we spend the night on the island of Alderney or the French harbour of Dielette. The tide is the clock in this unique sailing area. We will have to sail with the current and also calculate when we can enter and exit the harbours, a nice puzzle and an extra attraction of this sailing area.

wind and tide will determine our exact destination, but we will do our best to visit a few highlights, such as the only French Channel island Iles-des-Chaussey. The weather and tide have to cooperate, but that is of course part of the adventure. If it works out, we can walk (and swim) on an idyllic little island with sandy beaches and crystal clear water and a huge tide difference, which makes it look different every hour. The atmospheric larger town of Granville is also on the programme is, with its narrow alleyways and medieval houses with cosy shopping streets.

We will also try the small harbour of Carteret, which is difficult to approach because the harbour entrance is 4 metres high at low tide, the tide (and time of high water) has to cooperate a bit, but apart from a spectacular approach, the town with its sandy beach and dunes is certainly worth a visit.

After, or before, sailing, there will be time for a stroll along the coast or in a cosy little harbour. Relaxed sailing along beautiful coasts with spectacular tides and also time for sightseeing. We will end this sailing voyage in the beautiful old fortified town of St. Malo, where we will have dinner to complete the sailing trip

The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide. If necessary, it will be adapted.
The daily sailing distances are between 7 and 33 miles.

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Information about this sailing holiday

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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.