Set Sail To The Channel Islands

The Channel Islands, a renowned destination for sailing adventures thanks to the sheer variety of experiences on offer. From remote rocky archipelagos such as Minquiers and Ecrehos to marinas at the heart of lively holiday towns like St Helier and St Peter Port, the Channel Islands let you enjoy a great sailing environment without having to trek too far from home.

First Class Sailing offer day trips to France and the Channel Islands where you can practice your sailing, improve upon your skills and maybe even enjoy the wonderful sights that the Channel Islands have to offer.

Island-Hopping

The Channel Islands offer an ideal base for cruising and island-hopping. Most of the main ports are just a day’s sailing apart, so you really can make the most of your time there and explore as much as possible.

Guernsey, for example, is the perfect place to recharge your batteries during a Channel Island sailing trip. The coastline is a haven of sand dunes, beaches, rustic harbours and idyllic coves, whilst nature reserves attract a host of migrating birds.

Jersey, meanwhile, sits 100 miles to the south of the UK’s mainland and is just 14 miles away from the coast of France. It boasts one of the planet’s highest tidal ranges at more than 40ft, and there are exhilarating tidal streams to experience.

St Helier, the main port,  has great facilities for yachtsmen and the town is both modern and bustling. Once you’ve moored for the evening there’s plenty of time to enjoy a BBQ on the beach!

Charm in the Channel

Once you arrive in the Channel Islands, Herm is a great place to spend some time. Renowned for its peaceful nature and unspoilt beauty, its cliff walks are stunning, and the water is crystal clear. The island has a half-tide harbour, and there is plenty of mooring with buoys and ground chains available – making sailing the perfect way to get there.

Sark is the Channel Island’s smallest main island, lying six miles to the east of Guernsey. It offers sheltered anchorages on both of its sides, and its dramatic coastline and cliffs make it a destination to remember.

The third-largest island is Alderney, only a mile and a half wide and three and a half miles long. It is a haven unspoilt by mainstream tourism, with outstanding beaches. Windsurfing and surfing are both popular pursuits in Alderney, along with the superb sailing opportunities available to all.

Sail With First Class Sailing

Here at First Class Sailing we offer fantastic 5 day sailing trips to France and the Channel Islands. Aimed at people who are keen to improve their sailing skills and build their miles across the seas. The purpose of the trip is to enjoy the beauty of the Channel Islands and France, experience lots of sailing opportunities and even have a BBQ on the beach if the weather is good enough.

Our Channel Island sailing trips are perfect for those aspiring to Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore to skipper qualifying passages over 60nm. It is also a great chance for those interested in practicing taking sextant sights.

Contact First Class Sailing on 02380 011 077 to book your place today.

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