Classic Sailing Holidays from the Solent to Cornwall, the Scillies, Brittany, France and the Channel Isles.



Hallyards coiled on the mast

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Paimpol Festival 12 - 14 August 2011

In 2011 Annabel J once again visits Paimpol in northern Brittany to be part of the fantastic Paimpol Fête du Chant de Marin.

 

The Paimpol Festival is a celebration of traditional sail, great music, food, and drink and is perfectly orchestrated as only the French seem to know how to do.

 

Annabel J spends 12 days exploring the beautiful Channel Isles and North Brittany including 3 days at Paimpol to enjoy the ever spectacular festival. You can join us for the whole 12 days or join or leave in Paimpol, spending 6 days with us.This is also a good oportunity of combining your sailing with a holiday in Brittany. More details of the event can be found on the tourism.website and Paimpol.2007.Video

Annabel J - Paimpol Festival Part 1 - Join in the Hamble, Solent and end in Paimpol 6 Day Cruise 7 - 13 Aug 2011.

You join Annabel J at 4PM in Hamble and set off on the first leg of the voyage. During the passage from Hamble to Paimpol we will visit the wonderful Channel Isles and north Brittany ports.
We aim to arrive on Thursday evening or Friday morning and will receive a warm Brittany welcome. The Channel isles and Brittany coast is arguably the best cruising ground in the world with its spectacular scenery, picturesque harbours and beaches and wonderful food and wines. The schedule is not rushed and there is always a good balance between sea miles and sight-seeing. The voyage will involve watch keeping and all aspects of running the ship. The guests are always encouraged to be fully involved in the sailing and the voyage is suitable for all levels of experience from the complete novice to hardened sailors.
Annabel J - Paimpol Festival Part 2- Join in Paimpol and finish in the Hamble, Solent. 6 Day Cruise 13 - 19 Aug 2011.

Join in Paimpol and enjoy 2 days of the paimpol festival before departing for the cruise to Hamble. We will visit North Brittany ports and the Channel Isles before crossing the channel at night to make a dawn landfall into the Solent.