Channel Islands, Cherbourg Peninsula and North Brittany

Channel Islands Cherbourg Peninsula North Brittany

The area guide "Channel Islands Cherbourg Peninsula North Brittany" is suitable for all water sports enthusiasts who want to travel the English Channel on the French side. The first chapter deals with the Channel Islands i.e. Alderney Guernsey Herm Sark and Jersey. Although this group of islands is close to the French coast it belongs to Great Britain. The second chapter deals with the Cherbourg peninsula. It covers the area from St.Vaast-La Hougue at the north-eastern tip to Granville and the Iles Chausey in the south. The third chapter then deals with the north coast of Brittany. It covers the area from Cancale in the east to Le Conquet and the island of Ouessant in the west. Also included is the Plateau des Roches Douvres and detailed sections on the navigable rivers. "Channel Islands Cherbourg Peninsula North Brittany" describes in detail the ports and possible anchorages in the region. The numerous pictures described and the map sections make the passages between the offshore rocks and islands much easier.

Sailing the English Channel

This sailing area on the rough English Channel is quite demanding due to the strong currents winds and tides. This work contains enough practical advice to be well prepared for such challenges. However the Channel on the French side is very special in terms of scenery and therefore still a recommended cruising area especially for water sports enthusiasts interested in exploring the less frequently used passages and anchorages.

Channel Islands Cherbourg Peninsula North Brittany is in English the latest edition is from 2018.