Guernsey to Portland – Polly

Sail with Pilot Cutter Polly Agatha across the English Channel as she spends three days sailing from Guernsey to Portland on the stunning Jurassic Coast.

Starting in Guernsey’s capital of St Peter’s Port is a lovely way to begin your sailing holiday. This sweet waterside town has been voted as one of Europes prettiest harbours and has even won the RHS Britain in Bloom award – not surprisingly the island is well known for its flower growing.

From Guernsey begin your journey across the Channel with a stop off on the island of Alderney, the third-largest Channel island known for its rich and varied wildlife and home to the largest population of Glanville Fritillary butterflies in the British Isles, the rare blonde hedgehog, huge colonies of northern gannets and puffins nesting offshore. Colour washed houses, cobbled streets and welcoming restaurants make up the sweet main town of St Anne’s, known for its good hospitality.

Leaving Alderney behind, you will sail across the English Channel and Polly is the perfect boat to make such a crossing. Originally made to cross the Bristol Channel to transport Pilots to and from the land, Pilot Cutters are designed to take their crews out into the wildest seas and keep them safe and as comfortable as possible. Polly will obviously aim to cross the Channel in the best conditions possible but it’s good to know you’re in safe hands!

As you approach the mainland, look out for Portland Bill Lighthouse on the horizon. This marks your final destination and as you approach, get the binoculars out to soak up the dramatic white cliff lines of the Dorset coast.

All meals and hot/soft drinks are included in your ticket price.

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Guernsey to Portland – Polly

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Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

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From: St Peter's Port, Guernsey

To: Portland, Dorset

To see where the ports are, along with your likely sailing area, please view the sail area & highlights.