rwoofer
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With just two weeks I would definitely deliver the boat to somewhere like Falmouth to give you a head start.
Solent to S Brittany, day sailing
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With just two weeks I would definitely deliver the boat to somewhere like Falmouth to give you a head start.
Robin
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You obviously need a quick trip down and again back if you are hoping to have some time down in the best spots. I still prefer the UK coast option via Dartmouth then Camaret on the way down and doing the L'Aberwrac'h Guernsey N. Brtittany route on the way back as the tides are better. We have always been a crew of just me and SWMBO, but with six crew I'd be tempted to do it direct in one hit, even doubling the Four and the Raz if conditions were good and you catch the tides right, but a short stop in one of the anchorages would get you back on track if you missed a gate. I would always favour getting as far down as you can as quickly as you can, that way allowing a leisurely cruise home.
The French holidays are from 14th July (Bastille Day) to 15th August (Assumption) in the main, stretched to the nearest weekend either end. It isn't usually a problem to find a visitor berth as the French all leave to move around the anchorages and other harbours, so it is a bit like musical chairs if you want marinas rather than to drop the hook. If the weather looks like going bad, get in before the mob though. Good plan if looking for a berth when it is busy is to arrive late morning when the locals are leaving as they generally aren't early risers!
A 3 man inflatable on a boat your size, jeez! However the French will paddle an Axe2 ashore with 6 up so... Neatest trick if your crew were willing was the Axe2 paddled ashore with 3 fellas and 3 girls, where the girls removed shorts and knickers so they wouldn't get them wet.
doug748
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Sanderling_
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Having spent the best part of a week stuck in Falmouth several times waiting for the weather to be good enough to get SWMBO across to France, a delivery trip with pals and flight home is now the preferred option.
The big advantage is that your holiday then starts more relaxed and already at your favoured cruising ground. With a limited time on hols, there is less pressure to start to work your way north straight away. It also deceives SWMBO into thinking that she is getting a 'proper holiday' by going somewhere on a plane.
We have done a delivery trip Plymouth - Camaret (20 hours) - Belle Isle (20 hours) - Vannes (6 hours). Vannes is a secure place to leave your boat for a few weeks and not too expensive if before the end of June. Then trains to Rennes and flights to Southampton completes the circle.
Tony
The big advantage is that your holiday then starts more relaxed and already at your favoured cruising ground. With a limited time on hols, there is less pressure to start to work your way north straight away. It also deceives SWMBO into thinking that she is getting a 'proper holiday' by going somewhere on a plane.
We have done a delivery trip Plymouth - Camaret (20 hours) - Belle Isle (20 hours) - Vannes (6 hours). Vannes is a secure place to leave your boat for a few weeks and not too expensive if before the end of June. Then trains to Rennes and flights to Southampton completes the circle.
Tony
Twister_Ken
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This is all good stuff, ladies and gents. Many thanks and keep it coming.
idpnd
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you don't really want go it's a terrible place south brittany
Thanks for pic - going there soon. Where's that?
Sanderling_
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idpnd
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So... are we going to divulge the coordinates or..? 
Bandit
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I am a motor boater, But!
i would have thought:
Solent to Alderney or guernsey direct
Guernsey to Trebeurden, lovelly spot.
Treb to L'Aberwrach, lovelly spot.
L'Aberwarch to Camaret, lovelly spot.
The new Cherbourg marina in the naval/main port is ok
Camarret to Audierne, lovelly spot check draft and phone to check space first??
Or direct to Port de la foret , lovelly spot.
The next day a whole 3 miles to Concarneau , lovelly spot.
i would have thought:
Solent to Alderney or guernsey direct
Guernsey to Trebeurden, lovelly spot.
Treb to L'Aberwrach, lovelly spot.
L'Aberwarch to Camaret, lovelly spot.
The new Cherbourg marina in the naval/main port is ok
Camarret to Audierne, lovelly spot check draft and phone to check space first??
Or direct to Port de la foret , lovelly spot.
The next day a whole 3 miles to Concarneau , lovelly spot.
Sanderling_
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So... are we going to divulge the coordinates or..?
There is more than enough information in my picture to tell anyone who can read just where it is!!
Robin
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Same spot, slightly higher tide.
Too easy! Coral beach as well.
Beware the depths at LW springs on some of those buoys too and try not to damage the eelgrass if anchoring...
AIDY
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agree about the depth we sat on the bottom at LW springs 
Oh for those who want to know where it is..... it's called Brighton !
seriously it's the glenans !
Oh for those who want to know where it is..... it's called Brighton !
seriously it's the glenans !
idpnd
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Thanks! Difficult birth..
Robin
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agree about the depth we sat on the bottom at LW springs
Oh for those who want to know where it is..... it's called Brighton !
seriously it's the glenans !
That is indeed why many frogs have legs
DJE
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Thanks for starting this Ken, all very useful stuff. Maybe we'll see you there.
Sybarite
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If you're worrying about crowding I wouldn't. It's not like the Med in summer.
If you're worrying about crowding I wouldn't. It's not like the Med in summer.