Sailing voyage from Scotland to France
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The sailing voyage begins in Oban, Scotland and ends in Le Havre, France.
From 5 June, the Thalassa will cover around 700 nautical miles over twelve days: from the heart of Scotland to the French city of Rouen, where she will participate in the maritime festival "L'Armada de la Liberté".
It is a unique opportunity to travel from the Inner Hebrides into the Irish Sea and sail southwards along the Irish coast.
We round Land's End, the westernmost point of England, and set course for the English Channel towards the French coast.
The rhythm of this voyage is determined by the wind, which brings new decisions each day. Depending on weather conditions, we may seek shelter on the east coast of Jura and anchor near the distillery of the same name, or we sail west of Jura and round the impressive coasts of Islay.
Day by day, weather, wind and schedule determine the best possible route.
Entering the Scottish harbour of Oban
An overview of the voyage The first part of the voyage offers countless opportunities to go ashore: secluded bays, small harbours and lively coastal towns.
We sail along the gently curving, green coast of Northern Ireland out into the Irish Sea. With favourable winds, we can set course for the Isle of Man or continue directly to Dublin.
The second leg of the voyage takes us further out onto the open sea, with longer passages through the Celtic Sea. Past the bird-rich island of Skomer off the west coast of Wales, we round Land's End and set course for the Channel Islands or the Breton coast.
Depending on route and stopovers, this can mean two to three days of uninterrupted sailing, with horizon and waves setting the rhythm.
In the final leg of the voyage, diverse possibilities open up once more. In calm weather, the Channel Islands with their sheltered bays and charming harbours are a special destination.
Along the French coast, Saint-Malo and Cherbourg are among the attractive ports of call. Alternatively, an eastern route along the English south coast can be chosen, with stops in harbour towns such as Poole or Dartmouth.
The exact itinerary will emerge gradually. Are you curious about this voyage? Below we introduce some of the places we might call at.
The starting point of this voyage lies in one of Scotland's most beautiful regions; here hills and rock formations rise steeply from the sea, beneath a sky shimmering in shades of blue and violet.
Lighthouse Scaled
Small anchorages and the scent of peat along the coast of Islay invite exploration. On Jura, the silence is almost tangible – an island where more deer live than people and which is nevertheless home to a world-famous distillery. A truly magical place.
Northern Ireland – Ballycastle, Cushendun, Bangor
Along the north coast of Ireland, the landscape is gentler but no less characterful. Ballycastle lies sheltered below steep cliffs with views of Rathlin Island. Cushendun is small and tranquil, nestled between green hills and a narrow bay.
Around the Orkney Islands with Thalassa
Bangor offers a livelier contrast: a harbour town with a long sailing tradition and a welcoming port.
Irish Sea – Isle of Man, Dublin, Wicklow
The Irish Sea opens up the sailing area. The Isle of Man lies as an independent island in the sea – with its very own history, rugged coasts and peaceful anchorages. Dublin offers a completely different dynamic: a world city where ships have been arriving and departing for centuries.
Further south, the coast becomes greener and hillier; Wicklow marks the transition here to the open sea.
Celtic Sea
We bid farewell to the Irish coast and sail out onto the Celtic Sea. Shelter diminishes, passages become longer and the horizon wider.
The Celtic Sea demands attention and patience, but rewards with tranquillity, night watches under the stars and the feeling of truly being under way.
English south coast or north Breton coast
From here, several routes lie open. With favourable winds we can sail along the English south coast, with sheltered harbours such as Poole, a picturesque town with a historic harbour, or Dartmouth, where river estuary and surrounding hills form an impressive panorama.
Via the Isle of Rum we sail along the west coast of Skye
Another option is the route along the north coast of Brittany, towards the French coast and the Channel Islands. We may even sail on as far as Saint-Malo, a striking fortified town that seems to rise directly from the sea with its historic walls.
Channel Islands
The Channel Islands are a special destination: small, but varied. Charming harbours and a blend of British and French influences make them an ideal place to go ashore, explore the surroundings or simply enjoy wind and sea.
Passage of the English Channel, also the English Channel at Dover
Cherbourg and the end of the voyage
From the Channel Islands we set course for Cherbourg, a spacious and sheltered harbour after open water. Then follows the final passage towards Le Havre, where the voyage comes to an end.
Here the crew of "Thalassa" bid you farewell and hope that this special combination has given you a lasting sailing and walking experience.
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