Channel Island Cruise in Company 2018
Saturday 14th July
Sail to St Peter Port Guernsey, approximately 75 Nautical Miles from Salcombe
- Tides are good to allow an approach from the North through the Little Russel Channel or South about the island
- Mooring on the walk ashore pontoons in the outer harbour
- No evening plan as some will arrive quite late I think!
Sunday 15th July
- Lay day to explore Guernsey
- Pontoon party alongside Basic Instinct and probably all of us 6-45 PM
- Rally Dinner in Catch restaurant overlooking Castle Cornet 8-00 PM – Menu attached, please confirm menu selections by Friday 6th July on the SYC Website
- Rally Dinner in St Hellier Yacht Club – Menu attached, please confirm menu selections by Friday 6th July on the SYC Website
Monday 16th July
- Independent sailing to Sark, Herm or just exploring Guernsey
Tuesday 17th July
Sail to St Helier Jersey, 29 Nautical Miles from St Peter Port
- There are two options for this leg, either leave St Peter Port early morning around LW 04-40 BST and sail direct to St Helier Marina where the marina gate will be open until 13-32 BST, avoiding a wait on the holding pontoon
- Or, tides are favourable to allow an early afternoon departure from St Peter Port and a late afternoon arrival in St Hellier and moor on the marina holding pontoon, before proceeding into the marina when the gate opens at 19-46 BST
- Be aware that there are considerable swirls of water in the St Helier Marina when the gate is opened. If moored ensure your lines and critically springs are well set. If underway awaiting the opening you will need to be prepared for sudden strong currents
Wednesday 18th July
- Lay day to explore Jersey
- Lay day to explore Carteret and Barneville – dinner to be arranged subject to appetites…..
- Visit to local Caves or Hypermarkets via taxi to fill with wine etc.
Thursday 19th July
- Sail to Carteret, 26 Nautical Miles from St Hellier
- Tides are favourable to allow for 9-00 BST departure from St Hellier when the marina gate open
- Carteret Marina also has a tidal gate for access, open 08-53 to 14-07 GMT, 09-53 to 15-07 BST, 10-53 to 16-07 CEST Local Time – France
- Mooring in the marina
Friday 20th July
- Lay day to explore Carteret and Barneville – dinner to be arranged subject to appetites…..
- Visit to local Caves or Hypermarkets via taxi to fill with wine etc.
Saturday 21st July
- Sail home…..
PASSAGE INFORMATION
Saturday 14th July - Salcombe to St Peter Port
Although crossing the channel for the first time can be quite daunting, the crossing from Salcombe is perfectly straightforward and with the prevailing Westerly or South Westerly winds is very pleasant. While there are the obvious shipping lanes to be aware of, you should be well clear of the Casquets Traffic Separation Zone (TSS). Other than this there are no hazards to worry about until approaching the island itself.