The Channel Islands

On the Channel Islands, the tide is the clock and the sea is the larder.
These islands are characterised by huge tides, rugged coastlines, natural harbours and romantic bays.The coasts of Normandy and Brittany together with the Channel Islands form an ideal combination for a sailing holiday.

The Channel Islands

PROGRAM 2012:

Code         From    To      Days    Travel sum    Cash box    Total      Embarkation/ Disembarkation
FRK2406    24/06    02/07    9       € 535   € 190         € 725      Harlingen / Paimpol
FRK0207    02/07    12/07    11     € 735           € 235         € 970      Paimpol / Brest
FRK1308    13/08    18/08    6       € 305           € 115         € 420    London / Cherbourg
FRK1808    18/08    25/08    8       € 535   € 165   € 700    Cherbourg / Cherbourg
FRK2508    25/08    01/09    8       € 535         € 165         € 700    Cherbourg / Cherbourg
FRK0809    08/09    16/09    9   € 450         € 190         € 640      Cherbourg / Enkhuizen
Prices in Euros per person

For instance, you set off from the cheerful town of Cherbourg and pass Cape de la Hague, heading towards Sark. The next destination is Jersey, where the yacht drops anchor in the harbour of St. Helier. Jersey with it’s beautiful bays, beaches, palms and picturesque harbours. This area has a very mild climate due to the warm gulf stream. The sailing trip continues to Guernsey, where the yacht drops anchor behind Cornet Castle. You can spend a whole day exploring this magnificent island with its beautiful valleys, either by bicycle or on foot. From Guernsey you, often accompanied by dolphins, set course to the typical English island of Alderney. On Friday the ship returns to Cherbourg. This is an example of one of the possible routes. The crew is very well acquainted with this region and will decide on the definitive route in consultation with the group. Of course, the tides and weather also play an important role.

The voyage FRK0207 is an 11-days voyage which ends in Brest. Not only the Channel islands, but also the coast of Brittany will be visited. Possible places to be visited are: St. Malo, the island of Ile-de-Bréhat and/or Roscoff. Also for the season 2012, the crew of the ‘Jantje’ has chosen to make the voyages FRK2406 and FRK0809 between the Netherlands and France real sailing holidays with a good variation between long distance sailing and visiting harbour towns.

On board you pay a cash box. The cash box includes full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Beverages are available on board, and you should settle your bar bill with the skipper at the end of the voyage. You are not allowed to bring your own beverages on board.

Booking information
Sailing area                           : Normandy coast, Breton coast and the Channel Islands
Embarkation/disembarkation    : first day at 08.00 p.m. / last day at 10.00 a.m.
Hours of sailing daily       : 6 hours average
Activities                              : hoisting the sails, steering, navigating, other small activities and exploring the area
Target group                        : all ages
Accommodation              : schoonerbrig ‘Jantje’
Number of participants           : max. 12, min. 4 persons

Itinerary 8-day sailing holiday:
Day
1      Cherbourg
2      Cherbourg - Sark
3      Sark - Jersey
4      Jersey - Guernsey
5      Guernsey - Guernsey
6      Guernsey - Alderney
7      Alderney - Cherbourg
8     Cherbourg
This itinerary is an example and depends on weather conditions and tides. The departure and arrival ports are definite.

The Channel Islands

Included (v) or not (-) included in the travel sum
accommodation aboard the ‘Jantje’ or ‘Zephyr’	v
services of the Dutch crew (2 persons)	v
services of a cook (‘s mate)	v
activities on land	-
bedding (included	v
towels you should bring your own	-
flights/train journeys	-
transfers	-
travel/storm/cancellation insurance	-
reservation costs	-
Included (v) or not (-) included in the cash box
mooring fees and tourist tax	v
fuel	v
full board	v
drinks	-

Flights/train journeys and transfers

You are required to arrange the transfer to the port of embarkation yourself. Please contact your local travel agent or the internet: www.railfaneurope.net (see page about links) for more information. Please, contact your local travel agent or the internet for more information about flights. With your travel information you will also receive a map of the harbour you sail from so that you can find your ship easily.
- From the railway station in Cherbourg you will see a large fish market. The harbour ‘Bassin du Commerce’ is located behind the market within walking distance.
- Enkhuizen and Harlingen can be reached by train and the harbour is within walking distance from the railway station.

Meals and drinks on board

The cash box includes full board. Breakfast consists of bread, cold meats, cheese, sweet spreads, plus coffee, tea and milk. Aboard the ‘Zephyr’ sometimes an English breakfast is being served. Lunch is similar to breakfast, with the addition of milk and something extra such as soup, salad or pastry. Dinner consists of a hot meal and a dessert. There is also fruit available on board. Snacks between meals, such as biscuits or bar snacks, are regularly provided. Beverages are available on board, and you should settle your bar bill with the skipper at the end of the voyage. A price indication per beverage aboard the ‘Jantje’ and ‘Zephyr’: soft drinks, beer or wine € 1.50. You are allowed to bring your own spirits on board.

Traveling companions

On board you will meet an international company of traveling companions and their ages vary from young to old. If you want to know whether your preferred voyage is also suitable for children or people with handicaps, please contact us.

Sailing experience

You do not need any sailing experience to go on these sailing holidays. The experienced crew, who all hold the relevant diplomas, is happy to show you the ropes. Everyone is expected to lend a helping hand with raising and striking the sails and other small jobs on board.

ravel insurance

We recommend that you take out travel, storm and cancellation insurance. With your travel details you will also receive information and an application form for special sailing holiday insurance.

Bookings

After we have received your (online) reservation we will send you our confirmation/invoice together with detailed information on the voyage (if available).

Jantje

The 'Jantje' is a small but solid sea saliing vessel with a traditional rigging system. This sea sailing vessel is a square rigged schooner that is easily manageable even for inexperienced guests. To be on patrol, night sailing or anchor to beautiful, desolated hideouts are only some aspects which make a stay on board the 'Jantje' so adventurous. The flexible crew is in for everything. climbing in the rigging, assist with sailing or relax, enjoy and sunbathing on deck. Everything is possible! The 'Jantje' is suitable for every type of water and can often be found around the Channel Islands or in the Netherlands on the Dutch Wadden and IJsselmeer.