By Marcin Wojtyczka

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What a trip! We sailed a big loop around Brittany and the Channel Islands. We hopped between Atlantic islands and historic ports — Roscoff, Morlaix, Saint-Malo, Douarnenez and many more — squeezing in as many harbour entries and exits as we could and making the most of every tidal gate. There was plenty of night sailing, a fair bit of weather to work with, and endless opportunities to sharpen our navigation and boat handling. Best of all, the crew was brilliant on both legs — everyone was great, learned loads, and made the whole adventure so much fun.


Thanks to the entire crew! You've navigated through diverse and challenging tidal waters with skill and resilience. Here's to many more successful journeys!

Leg 1:

  • Mike - UK
  • David - Czech Republic
  • Nick - UK

Leg 2:

  • Keith - Ireland
  • Mike - UK
  • Micheal - Switzerland
  • Miguel - Spain
  • Volker - Germany
  • Ann - Scotland

Skipper: Marcin Wojtyczka

Leg 1 (380 NM), 09-18 May

Visited: Port du Crouesty, Ile Belle, Camaret-sur-Mer, Roscoff, Morlaix, Sark, Herm, Alderney, Îles Chausey, Saint-Malo

Leg 2 (350 NM), 18-25 May

Visited: Saint-Malo, Jersey, Ille-de-Brehat, Paimpol, L'Aber-Wrac'h, Ouessant, Douarnenez, Concarneau, Port du Crouesty

Hanse 458 "Hydra", 2023

General info:

  • Year: 2023
  • Type: sailing
  • Hull: monohull
  • Length (LOA): 14.04 m (46.06 ft)
  • Waterline length (LWL): 12.20 m
  • Hull speed: 8.48kt
  • Berths (Bunks): 8+2
  • Cabins: 4
  • WC / Shower: 3
  • Beam: 4.38 m (14 ft)
  • Draught: 1.82 m (6 ft)
  • Air draft: 20.6 m
  • Engine: 57 HP
  • Fuel capacity: 210 L (Diesel)
  • Water capacity: 450 L
  • Displacement: 11.7 t
  • Single spade rudder
  • 2 steering wheels
  • Sails: Fully battened Mainsail 59.00 m2, Furling genoa 44.00 m2, Storm Jib 9.00 m2, Gennaker 140 m2
  • Plastimo drogue