BOATING GUIDE 2020


A tour of the Îles Chausey will take you into waters unlike anywhere else in France, and the chances of meeting dolphins along the way are always high


catamaran charter. Easily reached from the Côte d’Azur and the Italian Riviera, Corsica witnesses many transient yachts as they hop between islands, passing rugged coastlines with remote golden bays, accessible only by yacht, stunning scenery and picturesque harbours such as Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio. www.oceanblueyachts.com Tel. +44 (0)1202 757425


Rivage Croisière Catamaran Boasting a capacity of 97 passengers (plus crew), a front and rear deck and awning to shelter from the sun, Rivage Croisière unites design and pleasure for a memorable spell on the sea. These tailor-made cruises allow you to depart from Cannes or another port of choice, and indulge in swimming and snorkelling between the Lérins Islands or the coves of the Corniche d’Or. You can set off for two hours, a half day, a full day


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(plenty of time to take advantage of the snacks and open bar) or for a magical evening. www.rivage-croisiere.co.uk Tel. +33 (0)4 92 98 71 31 contact@rivage-croisiere.com


Rockley


This family-run business, established in 1976, is run by husband and wife team Peter and Lis Gordon and their team of experts. With three activity centres in southwest France, Rockley helps organise family- friendly activity holidays perfect for you and the nippers, including sailing day trips for all ages and abilities. Different classes cover different techniques, so guests can customise their itineraries. Wondering where you’re going to lay your head at night? The company also offers full-board and self-catering packages based in chalet-style tents, which are kitted out with beds, electric lighting, power points, a fridge,


Sailing School Brittany If you want to learn the ropes, make a beeline for Sailing School Brittany. This RYA-recognised training school provides expert tuition regardless of skill, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable sailing experience. The yacht Tamara is wonderfully spacious with three double cabins ideal for relaxation, all set in the beautiful temperate southern coast of Brittany on the Golfe du Morbihan, a region of seafarers and legends. This gulf is peppered with around 40 small islands and as many deserted and extraordinary anchorages. It’s sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean by the Rhuys Peninsula with a


kettle and selection of crockery and cutlery. On arrival there’s also a delightful welcome pack of milk, tea, nibbles, coffee, wine and beer to kick off your vacation. www.rockley.org Tel. +44 (0)1202 677272


1km-wide gap between Port- Navalo and Kerpenhir, which leads out to the Bay of Quiberon. www.sailingschoolbrittany.com Tel. +33 (0)6 08 65 45 01 sail@sailingschoolbrittany.com


Vedettes des Îles Chausey The granitic islands of Chausey are an archipelago in Mont-Saint- Michel Bay. The height of the tides and the marine currents here generate highly varied landscapes and environments, with a multitude of rocky islands connected by vast expanses of sand and oceanic vegetation clinging to the dunes and cliffs. In addition to the crossing, a tour of the archipelago is recommended. This excursion is narrated by the captain, and it’s impossible to resist his contagious passion for this gorgeous spot and its host of varied wildlife. www.vedettesjoliefrance.com Tel. +33 (0)2 33 50 31 81 jolie-france@orange.fr FT


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