Sail away to St. Malo via Channel British Isles
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Let me sail, let me sail, let the Orinoco flow. Let me reach, let me beach on the shores of Tripoli. Let me sail, let me sail, let me crash upon your shore. Let me reach, let me beach far beyond the Yellow Sea.
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Join me for a cruise to beautiful France. It is a seven days sailing experience on board of s/y Bavaria. For this journey you do not need any previous experience. You will be involved in every part of sailing, and this trip is for people of all levels incl. complete beginners. This sailing adventure is perfect for a future yachtsman’s who want to improve their skills in entering ports dictated by tidal flow.
PASSAGE:
Portsmouth - Alderney - Jersey - St. Malo - Guernsey - Herm- Portsmouth
St. Malo
The enthralling mast-filled port town of St. Malo is a dramatic sight. With one of the world's greatest tidal ranges, brewing storms under blackened skies see waves lash the top of the ramparts ringing its beautiful walled city. Hours later, the blue sky merges with the deep cobalt sea as the tide recedes, exposing broad beaches and creating land bridges to granite outcrop islands.
Construction of the walled city's fortifications began in the 12th century. The town became a key port during the 17th and 18th centuries as a base for both merchant ships and government-sanctioned privateers (pirates, basically) against the constant threat of the English.
Channel Islands, archipelago in the English Channel, west of the Cotentin peninsula of France, at the entrance to the Gulf of Saint-Malo, 80 miles (130 km) south of the English coast. The islands are dependencies of the British crown. They comprise four main islands, Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark, with lesser islets and a labyrinth of rocks and reefs. They are administered according to local laws and customs, being grouped into two distinct bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey, with differing constitutions. Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Lihou, and Brecqhou are Guernsey’s dependencies, and the Ecrehous rocks and Les Minquiers are Jersey’s. The largest, Jersey, is known for beaches and cliff trails. Just outside the main town of St. Helier, the Jersey War Tunnels complex details the island’s WWII German occupation. Medieval Mont Orgueil Castle is on a hill on the east coast. Northwest is the island of Guernsey, with its capital, St. Peter Port.
Price £1,150 per person.
What’s included: single berth shared with another person, yacht charter fees, marinas fees, fuel, and food on board (afloat).
What’s not included: transport from and to the yacht, foul weather gear (oilskins- this could be hire), meals ashore and other expenses.
T&C
By joining this trip you accept that the skipper has the final decision on activities and the itinerary with safety of crew and the yacht in mind.
Iwona
Sail away to St. Malo via Channel British Isles