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Jul 17-25
£1,350
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After visiting Alderney, we head East to Normandy Coast. The glorious Honfleur, definitely one of our favourite places in Normandy and one of the many destinations we will be visiting on this 9 day cruise along the French coast. The Normandy coastline has many enchanting harbours, a truly historical legacy and some demanding navigational planning due to its very tidal nature. As a crew member you can be involved as little or as much as you like in the planning and running of the boat or just sit back and enjoy the trip.
The Normandy coast is peppered with lovely little French fishing villages. Take your time exploring this beautiful pocket of Europe.
Gosport, a popular marina on the western edge of Portsmouth Harbour with good rail, road and ferry connections to London and easy access to the Solent. Also a good base to visit Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard and the famous Mary Rose
Having visited Cherbourg again last year which I have not done for some time I have decided I do like the town and there was a fantastic music festival going on when we visited. Given the passport stamping requirements it is probably a good starting point and the marina is all tide all weather.
Another one of my favourites, lovely little town and if you like oysters you cannot miss this one out, watch the locals harvesting muscles and oysters at low water and seeing the flatbed trucks rushing through the town to deliver the freshest oysters you will probably have.
Timings are everything to get into Honfleur, the tide runs fast out of the Seine and we need to be going in on the flood. Honfleur is one of the prettiest places I have visited on a boat. Quite a lively little town with some great independent arts and crafts shops as well as plenty of choices of restaurant.
Sailing along this coastline, at least from the pictures, it is very reminiscent of sailing past The Seven Sisters or the White Cliffs of Dover, it becomes clear the land masses split some millions of years ago. We visited Fecamp this year which has a Benedictine Abbey famed for being the fountainhead of the Benedictine liqueur, it has the fabulous Benedictine Palace dedicated to the origins and development of the liquer.
I read that the harbour, as with many along this coast, is pretty central to the town enabling great exploring without having to walk miles. Dieppe was apparently the birth place of the Thomas Cook package holiday, that aside, the likes of Oscar Wilde and Whistler were known to frequent this lovely town.
Popular Marina in Portsmouth Harbour, great transport links and much improved facilities.
5.0/5•131 ReviewsFrom one day sailing experiences in the Solent to full RYA training, Nomad Sailing provide a safe, sound and good humoured way to get out on the water on our fully equipped modern cruising yacht with highly qualified instructors. Food, accomodation and wet weather gear provided on all our courses.
A small, friendly sailing school where you actually learn properly and enjoy the process. Jim and the team have that rare knack of making complex stuff click, with real-world experience, patience and just the right amount of humour.
Your specific vessel is assigned based on your selected dates. All vessels meet our high standards for comfort and safety.
Jeanneau - Sun Fast 37
LOA: 37ft (11.4m)
Beginner
No sailing experience required. Perfect for newcomers.
Intermediate
Some sailing experience helpful. Comfortable on the water.
Advanced
Significant sailing experience required. Challenging conditions.
Active Crew Member
Full participation in all sailing activities.
Optional Involvement
Participate as much or as little as you like.
Passenger
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Yes
Sharing the cooking & washing up
18
Our Adventure Cruises are a great way to build some miles whilst sailing in some fantastic waters, there will be opportunties to skipper legs if you would like and to do some interesting pilotage. Alternatively you could just come along for the ride, relax, take in the sun and the views and get a bit of sailing under your belt.
No optional extras
8-14°C
Variable conditions, longer days returning. Layers essential.
14-18°C
Improving conditions, good sailing with longer daylight.
18-24°C
Peak season with longest days. Variable winds, warmest waters.
12-18°C
Cooler temperatures, stronger winds. Experienced sailors.
6-10°C
Cold with challenging conditions. Limited sailing.
8-14°C
Variable conditions, longer days returning. Layers essential.
14-18°C
Improving conditions, good sailing with longer daylight.
18-24°C
Peak season with longest days. Variable winds, warmest waters.
12-18°C
Cooler temperatures, stronger winds. Experienced sailors.
6-10°C
Cold with challenging conditions. Limited sailing.
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