Yealm
Well-known member
I'm planning to take a sabbatical for the whole of June and July next year.
I've got a Contessa 32, kept at Plymouth.
I was thinking of going down to Scillies, then Brittany, then down along the Biscay coast to northern Spain, mostly double-handed, hopefully mostly sailing by day, not at a racing pace, but not spending too more than a day or two at each stop. I need to return to Plymouth within the period.
I'd be grateful for any advice - I've sailed a lot along the UK coast but not beyond before.
How far should I aim to go - is my plan realistic ?
What are the really pretty must-see places along the way ?
How reliable is the wind at that time of year ?
What paperwork would I need (I've got yachtmaster theory, small ships register certificate and bill of sale) ?
Is it OK to have red diesel in my tank ?
Thankyou very much - at a very early stage of planning still !
Paul
I've got a Contessa 32, kept at Plymouth.
I was thinking of going down to Scillies, then Brittany, then down along the Biscay coast to northern Spain, mostly double-handed, hopefully mostly sailing by day, not at a racing pace, but not spending too more than a day or two at each stop. I need to return to Plymouth within the period.
I'd be grateful for any advice - I've sailed a lot along the UK coast but not beyond before.
How far should I aim to go - is my plan realistic ?
What are the really pretty must-see places along the way ?
How reliable is the wind at that time of year ?
What paperwork would I need (I've got yachtmaster theory, small ships register certificate and bill of sale) ?
Is it OK to have red diesel in my tank ?
Thankyou very much - at a very early stage of planning still !
Paul