Distance Cruises

Looking for a sailing adventure or perhaps you need mileage? Why not join us on a 7 day distance cruise to the West Country or Channel Islands or maybe a weekend dash across the Channel to France? The emphasis during these cruises is very much on fun, enjoyment and confidence building. These cruises are suitable for anybody with some basic sailing experience and are very useful for the more experienced looking to take their Coastal or Yachtmaster practical examinations.

Cross Channel Weekends

These sailing course weekends provide the perfect opportunity to cross the Channel under the guidance of an experienced and patient instructor. The yacht will normally set sail on Friday evening and complete an overnight passage to Cherbourg arriving mid morning on Saturday. Saturday afternoon is free to enable the crew to either catch up on sleep or explore the city. The yacht will set sail on Saturday evening for an overnight passage back to the Solent where she will arrive Sunday lunchtime. Both passages will give the opportunity to experience offshore sailing and navigation, watch keeping and of course negotiating the busy English Channel shipping lanes.
The three and four day trips will follow a similar pattern but will take in other ports of call such as Alderney, St Vaast and possibly Guernsey.

 

7 Day Channel Islands Cruise

This cruise will enable you to cross the English Channel with confidence under the careful guidance of your friendly and experienced instructor before exploring the beautiful and challenging Channel Islands.
Following the initial cross channel passage the yacht will normally stop at the small and secluded island of Alderney. The island has a magical charm and provides a great start to your cruise. The next leg involves an exciting sail south, down either the famous Alderney race or the Swinge towards Guernsey. Guernsey provides an ideal base from which to explore the smaller islands of Herm and Sark where careful planning and navigation can see you anchored in a beautiful bay. The more adventurous may enjoy a swim in the clear blue waters. From Guernsey the yacht will, if time allows, head further south to Jersey where following a night stay preparations are made for the longer voyage home.
This cruise will really sharpen your navigation and skippering skills or for those with less experience offer a fantastic opportunity to see these beautiful islands from a different perspective.

23rd - 30th May 2010 
11th - 18th July 2010
19th - 26th September 2010

£599


7 Day West Country Cruise

This cruise starts with a coastal passage to Dartmouth with a possible stop over in Weymouth. Dartmouth is a beautiful and sheltered harbour set amongst the rolling hills of South Devon. Home to the Britannia Royal Naval College it is steeped in maritime history. From Dartmouth the yacht will head west to explore the huge range of harbours along the South West Coast such as Salcombe, Fowey, The Helford River and Falmouth. If time and weather permit there may be time to dash to the remote and stunning Scilly Isles.
This cruise offers the chance to build on the skills learnt on either the Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper courses. Alternatively it offers a real chance to have a break away from the rat race.

18th - 25th April 2010
13th - 20th June 2010
15th - 22nd August 2010

£599

Please note that weather and tides can alter sailing itineraries and the above are examples only