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    Posted: 09 September 2014 at 10:50
I know the 2014 season has not yet finished, infact DD is still up North in the Clyde Area, and she will be soon pottering down to her winter berth at Douglas, IOM..
My thoughts are now thinking funnily enough about next year already.... The idea is to go from IOM to Lundy then onto the Isles of Scilly at long last... Hopefully meeting Charles P, if the Weather is good I  may then decide to potter to the Channel Islands and then onto ST Malo.... Does anybody know the prices of Marina's around there plus heading further south some goods small harbours to visit, with water for a fin keel ( 1.1Mtr) against the harbour wall..
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote bovine Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 September 2014 at 22:51
Hi Holby
Lundy Island is one of my most favourite anchorages but not really on your way to the Scillys , a better plan might be Dale Milford haven then cross to st Ives Cornwall then on to the Scillys
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Cheers thanks
Noted....
Any info on the French Coast . Is it a good plan to perhaps look at making a summer base for example at St Malo. The advantage is that it has the Dinard airport for Ryan air... Also any suggestions for places to visit from St Malo or perhaps I should be looking at a different area for my first trip to Europe..
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St Malo is a great place to explore the French coast and maybe even venture into the Rance if the weather turns against you.  I have only stayed at the large marina outside the town but you can also lock into the inner basins which may be better for a long stay.
 
Other nearby places worth exploring include St Quay Portrieux (large modern marina with all good access), Paimpol and the rivers (watch for currents when berthing) at Lezardrieux and Treguier.  After that you are into North Brittany with plenty of fascinating ports.  If the frighteningly rocky entrance does not put you off, Ploumanach is a personal favourite.
 
En route to St Malo you have the Channel Islands and Dielette just past Cap de la Hague.
 
You will probably find most French marinas about 25% cheaper than the UK, and often significantly less if you are there outside the "peak" months (usually July - August).
 
Although it has been a few years since I have been there, Normandy / North Brittany used to be my regular summer cruising ground, so feel free to contact me if you any further info.
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I have recently been reading the book "Coastal Turmoil" by Ken Endean and have found it really useful in helping me to understand and predict sea conditions up on the West Coast of Scotland.  Some of his examples include places you are likely to visit in your trip next year, so it could be good background reading.  He has had a number of articles in "Yachting Monthly, some of which cover similar topics to the book.
 
So is next year's toast in Calvados?
 
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I have spent every summer for the last ten years cruising these areas, great places to sail and lots of harbours close together, once you get there. If you are coming from the Scilly Isles, what is the e longest passage you are happy to do? Nearest easy harbours are Roscoff or Camaret, about 120nm. There are other options but these two would be my choice after a longish trip. Channel Island are about 150 miles. My thoughts for next year are to get to Roscoff in early June, leaving Portsmouth end of May, heading south. But plans have a habit of not working, so I don't make any firm ones. This year I spent three months and stayed in marinas every night, average cost was twenty pounds per night but we stay for several days at a time and get discounts. Roscoff for example, is 27 Euros for my 341, with one day free if you stay a week. St Briec was 57 Euros for four nights so a bargain, but not everybody's favourite place. All in all great places to sail, can get busy from July to mid August but don't let that put you off.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote holby Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 October 2014 at 10:31
David,S & J, Martin & Rene and Steve, Thank you very much for your inputs. Calvados could be the drink of next year but it would have to go along way for me to push my Scotch aside... The book title is noted.
David, I know Lundy is not really on route to the Scillies, but I want to try if possible to call in there for a day....
S & J, I will look at contacting you if I may, later if you don't mind... There are a myriad of questions to ask..
Steve, I was looking at St Malo, but I will also have a look at Roscoff. As to length of trips, this is not a problem really within reason, as yet the longest I have done is 3 days nonstop, so 120 miles should not be a problem. Obviously before anybody comments, this is obviously subject to weather.
 
Will put further info up as I develop my plans, but as Steve says plans have a habit of not working or being adapted on the "hoof" as they say.
Thanks again for your help...
One thing that I obviously need to look at is ;- What regs do I need to conform to regarding boat equipment, reporting, paperwork, etc..... If perhaps somebody could list these things I need to comply with... Do UK boats get checked by French Authorities, etc?
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Dave
In one 11 week period I had no fewer than 14 customs officers come on board between Boulogne & the The Isle De Groix. It is just the luck of the draw. Do not go in the peak times. Costs go up & kids & dogs are worse than in the UK. Some marinas fill up early.

But do not let it deter you, It is a great cruising ground. As a group of Dutch sailor told me -" France is a great place only ruined by the French".
Food near the marinas is pretty poor too. St Malo has some interesting walks but the old town is "false" as it was almost totally wiped out in the war & is a re construction.
But whatever you do go to St Peter Port. Great hospitality, good food & lots to explore. That is why I went there again on my 2 round UK trips
I expect to go again in 2015 leaving UK circa 16 June & it usually takes me 10-12 days to get there.
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Dave, the RYA website lists the requirements for cruising in France, more reliable than me trying to list them, although theres nothing needed that we don't have in the UK. I have been boarded twice, once in Brittany, just needed passports and boat registration. For a Pilot guide I use the BLOC almanac, its French, and very good for the French Coast. Cost 27 Euros. I was sailing in France this year from June till the end of September, came back from Cherbourg a couple of weeks ago. It is busier in peak season, but I don't worry about it, busiest time is July 14th to August 15th, the whole of France seem to take this time off between the two public holidays. That said, the last two Augusts 2013/14 have been very quiet, may be because France is suffering some hard times.

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Edited by echoofwight - 08 October 2014 at 22:56
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Thanks Steve.. Well dig into the RYA website.
Cheers.
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