Maiden voyage cross channel

[Guest]

Planning to make a passage from Brighton marina to Fecamp on sunday. fuelled up
put co ordinates in gps ready to go weather looking good , wind decreasing . Any advice when dealing with the French!

 

[Guest]

beware of ferries, if planning to cross on lilo. what sort of boat?

 

[Guest]

Princess 35. 2x 165hp starboard engine needs lots of water

 

[Guest]

No shortage of water mid channel ;-)

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Fecamp is a long crossing at this time of year. If the wind stays in the North you should have a comfortable trip but if it is still in the North for your return trip, it will be a head sea and I would suggest you do not set out in anything more than a F3-4 at most. If the wind turns to the East or West, make sure the tide is running with the wind not against it. Be prepared to be stuck in Fecamp if the weather is not favourable
For some unknown reason, Fecamp suffers from swell in the outer marina on occasions. Put plenty of fenders out!

 

[longjohnsilver]

Documents

Have never been asked for them but take boat registration, VAT certificate, VHF licence + certificate, insurance cert + anything else which seems relevant such as ICC, flares, lifejackets, or any other qualification.
Have a good time.

 

[stewart]

I believe standard advice is just to speak to them in English but a little bit slower and a lot louder. They really like it, you shouldn't have any problem!

 

[Guest]

Yes with lots of "bonjours, merci's" and "please speak English", especially if spoken in mock 'allo 'allo type French accent. They really like that and laugh lots and lots (or beaucoup, beacoup) and will be your friend for life.

 

[byron]

Impress the French by speaking their language. On meeting any official, Police, Customs etc. say this :-
"Votre épouse me dit que le mon est willy beaucoup plus grand que le vôtre" ;-)

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[Guest]

Thanks for advice will report back Tuesday, or you will see me on News at Ten.

 

[lanason]

there is a single answer for every bit of french langauge thrown at you - it is.
"Boff" said with shoulders shrugged and hands open ....

works a treat.

 

[Piers]

Is this what the French would call 'a piece of resistance'....

Piers du Pre
MBM Cruising Club enthusiast

 

[Piers]

Do let us know how it went, Mark.

Journey out, journey back, and how much Benedictine you brought back from the Fecamp monastry!

Did you poke your nose into delightful St Valerie-en-caux (or en-croute as my children say?).

Fecamp fuel prices for the Fuel Forum?

Piers du Pre
MBM Cruising Club enthusiast