How to sail across the Channel and cruise northern France (Sailing to France/ how to sail to France)

Do you want to expand your sailing to include sailing across the English Channel and cruising the coast of northern France? Is Sailing to France on your to do list? But you're worried about how to sail to France?

This webinar has everything you need to know (we think!), and it's all in one place! Our expert Bob Garrett, Joint Channel Secretary at the ‪@CruisingAssociation‬ covers everything you need to know.

For a full transcript of this webinar (https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Adu...)
For useful document links - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4xz...



Timestamps
00:00 // Introduction
00:53 // About your expert, Bob Garrett
01:52 // What we are going to talk about in this webinar
02:33 // Common Concerns when sailing across the English Channel
03:17 // What time of year should I sail across the Channel (English Channel)
04:18 // Which areas of North France coast should I cruise?
05:02 // Planning your trip
05:33 // Boat & Equipment
08:09 // Boat & Equipment - electrical navigational aids
08:42 // Should I have AIS?
09:34 // Do I need a radar reflector to cross the Channel?
09:42 // Which route should you take to cross the Channel? (English Channel)
11:33 // Which French port should I arrive at after sailing the Channel? Ports of Entry
12:04 // Which ports on the English Channel can yachts check into
13:10 // Do I need to consider tides when sailing across the English Channel?
14:45 // How long will it take me to sail across the Channel. What time of day should I leave to sail across the English Channel?
15:34 // What crew do I need to sail across the English Channel?
16:53 // What weather considerations do I need to think about when sailing across the Channel?
20:24 // What navigational resources are there for crossing the Channel?
21:30 // Victualing your boat prior to crossing the Channel
22:51 // What paperwork do I need to sail across the Channel?
27:22 // What flags do I need to fly when arriving in France? Do I need to fly the Q flag when arriving in France?
28:01 // Passage Plan for sailing the Channel and arriving in France
28:48 // Sailing across the Channel - making the passage
28:56 // Before you set off to sail across the Channel
29:43 // Filling in your log book whilst crossing the Channel
30:49 // Navigation points when crossing the Channel
31:30 // Shipping when crossing the Channel
33:44 // Sailing watches when crossing the Channel
34:52 // What to do in an emergency when crossing the Channel
38:20 // What to do when you arrive in France after crossing the Channel
38:54 // How to book a marina berth in France
40:50 // Berthing in French Marinas
42:59 // Paperwork needed when arriving in France
44:26 // The PPF form - checking into France
45:33 // UK Entry and Exit procedures when sailing
46:14 // The EU EES/ETIAS future regulation
46:55 // Do I need to speak French to cruise the northern French Coast?
47:37 // What to expect - the French culture
50:12 // The return leg - France to the UK across the Channel
51:22 // Cruising Areas - The Cotentin Peninsula
52:31 // Key attractions - Cotentin Peninsula (East)
53:44 // Key attractions - Cotentin Peninsula (west)
54:37 // Cruising Opal Coast - Seine
56:06 // Cruising North Brittany
57:48 // Channel Crossing Summary
58:13 // Final tips for crossing the Channel