Jersey to Rotterdam Sailing Expedition

From Jersey, we set sail to Cherbourg in Normandy, perhaps with a short tidal-stop on Alderney to cross the ‘Alderney Race’ under favourable conditions. From Cherbourg, we shall sail over the English Channel to Rotterdam. Weather and tide will ultimately determine our route, but the plan is to do this in easy legs, where we will visit the nicest ports.

The first day we sail to Honfleur, a beautiful picturesque medieval village. A Leg of about 85 miles where we have to sail up the Seine and go through a lock, but totally worth it. This beautiful village is still entirely in the Norwegian style (built by the Normans) and there are a lot of terraces at the harbour. If the weather cooperates, we arrive early in the (next) morning, so we still have time to stroll around.

The next day we will sail 65 miles further to Dieppe, a typical Norman port with the usually quite spectacular entrance at the characteristic wooden harbour head perpendicular to the current. Then we sail to Dover, one leg of about 80 miles. Dover is a working harbour, but particularly famous due to the ‘White Cliffs’ and with ferries coming and going all the time. Nice to see and therefore we will have to ask permission to enter, probably a nighttime entry. If the weather cooperates, we still have enough time to visit Dover Castle or to walk on the white cliffs of Dover with stunning views across the English Channel.

Then comes the last leg of 140 miles to Rotterdam, our seasonal closure. The approach of the New Waterway is impressive and the last part the city centre is very nice with the beautiful new skyline. We will sail under the iconic Erasmus Bridge.

The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

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Jersey to Rotterdam Sailing Expedition

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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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This voyage will not be more than 12 miles offshore.

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From: St Helier, Jersey

To: Rotterdam, NL

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