Cross the Channel with CA Cruise in Company 14 - 21 July
Registration is now closed. Please contact the organiser, Stuart King, at channelislands@cruising.org.uk for more information
The Cruising Association’s newest Section, covering Northern France and the Channel Islands (NF&CI), is running an eight-day Cruise in Company to the Channel Islands from 14 - 21 July 2012.
This will be the maiden voyage for the Section and will include a flotilla of approximately 12 boats, setting off from various points along the south coast of England. The cruise will meet in Cherbourg on Saturday 14th July in time for the Bastille Day celebrations and fireworks. On Sunday, the flotilla will pass through the Alderney Race to Carteret, then onto St Helier, finally mooring at St Peter Port on Thursday 19th July. Social events are planned en route for joining boats, including a BBQ, a Safari Supper in St Helier and an end-of-cruise dinner in St Peter Port.
Cherbourg is the closest part of France to England’s central south coast allowing a relatively short daylight passage. The trip is open to both members and non-members of the association and, according to the NF&CI Section Secretary, the trip will benefit a variety of crews, stating “the Cruise in Company is a particularly good opportunity for those who have not crossed the Channel before and would like some company, and also for those less experienced or younger crews looking to expand their cruising grounds”.
Itinerary:
Arrive Cherbourg Saturday 14th July; enjoy the 20% discount for CA members and the Bastille Day fireworks.
Sunday 15th Slip through the Alderney Race to Carteret.
Monday 16th Day in Carteret and BBQ
Tuesday 17 th Sail to St Helier
Wednesday 18th Day on Jersey and Safari Supper
Thursday 19th Sail to St Peter Port and drinks reception at RCIYC
Friday 20th Day on Guernsey and end of cruise dinner at Guernsey Yacht Club overlooking Herm
Saturday 21st July. Disperse to go wherever the wind takes you
If you are in the area, pop in and join us for a day or two. Fly your CA burgee so that we can spot you!
Details from channelislands@cruising.org.uk