This article is part 1 of a series on what’s involved when navigating across the English Channel and outlines what needs to be considering in deciding on your departure time. Continue reading Navigating across the English Channel – Tidal Gates
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Strong ebb tides at Honfleur
Here’s a great example of a tidal gate that can make for a tedious end to sailing across the English Channel crossing if you don’t plan accordingly. Continue reading Strong ebb tides at Honfleur
Strong winds on our return sail from St. Vaast
Our Friday night crossing over to St. Vaast threatened to be very light on winds and I was worried we’d only get a couple of hours of decent wind as we departed. The forecast for the return leg on Sunday turned out to be the complete opposite. Continue reading Strong winds on our return sail from St. Vaast
Sailing from the Isles of Scilly to Brest
We said farewell to the Isles of Scilly at around 1pm slipping our moorings and making our way back towards New Grimsby – the last leg in our trip from the Isle of Wight. Continue reading Sailing from the Isles of Scilly to Brest