Sail the Famous Normandy beaches

 

Visit the famous Normandy beaches used by the Allies for the

D-Day landings in June 1944 aboard your own private sailing yacht, and approach them as the allies would have done

 

See the amazing Aramanche harbour constructed in secret to facilitate the landing of heavy vehicles, and artillery.

 

Visit the unforgettable American Memorial to the brave young men who gave their live to save the world from tyranny

 

Sail up the Caen Canal and past the famous Pegasus Bridge and past the first house to be liberated.

 

You will experience the unique atmosphere of this area t€hat played such an important role in our recent history. The cruise can be tailored to suit your requirements and dates.

Sample Itinerary

 

Day 1	Leave Portsmouth Harbour and sail East to Eastbourne Marina.
Day 2	Cross Channel to Fecamp.
Day 3	Rest day in Fecamp. The wonderful Benedictine Monastery, where the famous Benedictine Liqueur is from, can be visited.
Day 4	Sail across the mouth of the River Seine to Honfleur. Rightfully called the prettiest harbour in Normandy. Plenty of opportunities for shopping. This is a centre for art shops and local jewellery
Day 5	Sail to Ouistraham. This is at the start of the Caen Canal and is entered through through a large commercial lock into a pretty tree lined marina.
Day 6	Sail up the Caen canal past the famous Pegasus Bridge and the first house to be liberated. This is done in convoy with other yachts, and the bridges are opened especially for us.
Day 7	Part day in Caen followed by the trip back down the Canal.
Day 8	A trip along the coast to visit the famous beaches and the American memorial. Suffice it to say, it will be a day that will live in your memory for the rest of your lives.
Day 9	Sail to St Vaast on the Cotentin peninsular. A quaint Normandy fishing harbour.
Day 10	By taxi or sail (depending on tides) to Cherbourg to take the overnight ferry back to Portsmouth.

This proposed itinerary is, of course, flexible, depending on weather conditions prevailing at the time, and your particular requirements.

 

Call or email us at info@sailingevents.co.uk  for more details and prices.