How long would it take to Sail from Brighton to Le Havre?

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I am planning a trip on a 40' Sailing Yacht, my question is, how long would it take to sail from Brighton to Le havre, bearing in mind I'm going at about 7.5-8 knots? Its about 80 nautical miles!
 
Giving you the benefit of the doubt that this is not a troll.
The distance is closer to 90 miles than 80 allowing for exit and entry.
The bearing is (give or take) 180.
Assuming you sailed or motored in a direct line, say 11/12 hours at your assumed speed. However sustaining 7.5 / 8 Knots is pretty good going for a average 40' yacht. I would use 6 knots as a planning speed myself. That would give you 15 hours.
Again, if sailing the time will depend on wind strength and where that wind is coming from. Anything south of due west is going to give you a longer time. If you were to beat into a moderate south wind effective distence would be around 140/150 miles, so say upto 20/30 hours. This means at least part of the passsage would be in the dark. Also remember Le Havre is a busy commercial port.
There are plenty of free or cheap passage planning apps for smart phones and PCs that would give you a good rough idea.
However, if this is a serious question and you are doing the navigation/planning I would agree, get a grown up to hold your hand or don't go.
 
Keithdwat said:
I am planning a trip on a 40' Sailing Yacht, my question is, how long would it take to sail from Brighton to Le havre, bearing in mind I'm going at about 7.5-8 knots? Its about 80 nautical miles!
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Welcome to the forum.

Time = Distance/Speed.

Am I missing something?

By the way neither Brighton nor Le Harve is on the East Coast so are you sure you are ready for this adventure❓
 
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Mister Rhino said:
Giving you the benefit of the doubt that this is not a troll.
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Using your first post to float a new thread?��

Impressive but I thought there was a probation period for newbies?

Clearly not - or nearly an hour after mid-night, possibly management were not on watch❓����

However, back to thread, when are you proposing this adventure? Will it involve a night channel crossing or a night entry into Le Harve - neither for the faint hearted.��
 
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If someone cannot work out how long a simple passage like this takes then how will they work out the tides, times and course shaping ?

If it isn't a troll then it's someone who clearly should not be contemplating such a trip, at any time and in any weather.
 
A1Sailor said:
Does the maths for answering the OP's question change after dark or if it is cold?:rolleyes:
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Of course, very few cruising yachts are sailed as fast in the dark as they are in daylight and cold air is heavier than warm air to a degree that will affect boat speed.

So while the pure maths stays the same the real world answer differs.
 
Mister Rhino said:
Of course, very few cruising yachts are sailed as fast in the dark as they are in daylight and cold air is heavier than warm air to a degree that will affect boat speed.

So while the pure maths stays the same the real world answer differs.
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After dark it can get cold enough for icebergs to become a factor.I saw it happen in a film and it didn't end well for lots of people.Anyone else see that?The ship was called Tinatus or something like that.I couldnt hear it very well.
 
Where is Billy goat gruff when you need him?

Frankly, if it looks like a troll and smells like a troll there is a higher than average chance that it is a pork sausage.

Agree that boats always seem to go slower at night and the ETA drifts away from you.
 
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