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Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-10-2011, 05:24
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Re: Sailing from the UK to Portugal, accross the Bay of Biscay

That's what I would do -- if I had time enough for it.

It's a very pleasant journey along the English South Coast, too -- 50 or 60 miles at a time with the tide under you, and pleasant places to...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-10-2011, 05:19
Replies: 36
Views: 28,742
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Sailing from the UK to Portugal, accross the Bay of Biscay

The only big challenges for crossing the Channel are (a) ship traffic (busiest shipping lanes in the world); and (b) tidal vectors.

For ship traffic, make sure you have a good hand bearing...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-10-2011, 04:00
Replies: 36
Views: 28,742
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Sailing from the UK to Portugal, accross the Bay of Biscay

I don't know why you would particularly want to go to Guernsey, which is a bit out of the way. Unless maybe to fill your diesel tanks with cheap duty-free dino juice and buy cheap parts. Furthermore,...
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