Brittany and the Channel Islands

Channel Islands

Guernsey is the capital of the Channel Islands Bailiwick and St Peter Port seems like a little piece of Monaco. With all the shopping tax free, it’s the perfect place to stock up on a few bargains. Alderney is dominated by the massive Braye harbour, sheltered by the half mile long breakwater. Alternatively you can anchor off Sark which is straight out of ‘Treasure Island’. Getting to the interior is an adventure in itself. In common with many island communities, the island wildlife is in abundance with huge sea bird colonies lying just off shore. There are always the regular visits of basking sharks and dolphins as well as the local resident seals.

Brittany

The French lust after a beautiful wooden boat. We love their wine, seafood and enthusiasm for outdoor living, whether it be simple langoustines in a waterside bar, or a whole family harvesting the fruits of the sea along a tidal shoreline. The Brittany and Biscay coasts have strong tides to whisk you past Plisson’s famously photographed lighthouses. Impressive rocky entrances guard historic Breton towns and idyllic wooded rivers wind deep inland. Bustling city life meets the sea at Brest, La Rochelle, or Bordeaux where La Gironde River sweeps you past the vineyard slopes to the impressive waterfront capital of French wine making.

"I shan't forget the coast of Brittany rising from the sea after my first channel crossing, nor the magic of the preceding night, the moon suspended in the starboard shrouds and the breaking crest of Eve's bow wake caught in the gleam of the navigation lights. " James Boyd.

Brittany Specialist

Further south Brittany beckons with the fabled port of St Malo and the Granite Rose coast to the west. Anchor amongst the Ile de Brehat or sail up to Treguier and enjoy its Medieval Square and Cathedral. There are many small harbours with waterside restaurants and a chance to stretch your legs along beautiful beaches.