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| Jersey is in the English Channel,
but much nearer to France than England. Open to
Atlantic swells coming from the West, but much
more protected from the East by the Normandy
peninsula which is only 14 miles away. Don't try
going there on a board thoug - the French
authorities have locked up people who have tried
this without permission, and for good reason. Our
40 foot tides lead to strong currents (up to 9
knots further North around Alderney). |
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>> Le Braye
In the south of St. Ouen's
Bay with good access from a large slipway and
carpark. Best sailed in a south-westerly at half
tide as shown in the picture.
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>> Sands
In the middle of St. Ouen's
Bay. Also has good access with a large carpark and slipway.
Good in North Westerlies (easier access than Secrets) and for speed sailing in dead offshore Easterlies.
Watch out for the rip, particularly once the tide reaches the slipway when there is any swell running.
Also watch out for the rocks (mainly to the North) at low tide.
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>> Secrets
The beach can only be
accessed down some narrow steps from a gravel
car park. A much better high tide spot than
Sands or Le Braye and probably the best spot to
sail in a north westerly.
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>> Bel Royal
Offers varied conditions from
flat water to small waves, best sailed in a
south to south-westerly. Easy access from a
slipway and car park with some grass areas for
rigging.
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>> Greve d'Azette
Not the most popular spot on
the island., but can be fun on a high tide with
the wind from the south-west. Parking and
rigging on the slipway only. Beware the rocks - have a look at low tide before sailing here.
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>> Gorey
Great sailing in a north-easterly.
Park in the large gravel car park and there is a large grass
area for rigging. Be ready for a long walk if out after half tide.
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