Dolphins, Whales and Pigeons in the Bay of Biscay

Dolphins, Whales and Pigeons in the Bay of Biscay

Saturday 8th July The big one: L’Aber Wrac’h to A Coruna The Bay of Biscay has a fearsome reputation as a boat breaker. The continental shelf extends into the bay to create breaking seas where the depth changes at phenomenal levels. And westerly gales...
Pressing on to Biscay

Pressing on to Biscay

Jersey to Tregiuer – 6th July 2017 The parking options in Treguier are either the Marina or a number of anchorages before you reach it. If you want the marina, the pilot books suggest you arrive at slack water because the tide can have you all over the place. So...
No Jerseys needed in Jersey

No Jerseys needed in Jersey

What a great trip from Guernsey to St Helier. The sails went up just outside St Peter Port and the engine wasn’t switched on until 1/2 hour before we arrived. St Helier marina was open as we approached the cill, so there was no waiting around. And the harbour...
What do you want to go there for?

What do you want to go there for?

From Alderney to St Peter Port The folks at Alderney asked “What do you want to go there for?”. And If you read the pilot books, getting from Alderney to St Peter Port, Guernsey, is fraught with danger. The route down The Swinge and the Little Russell will...