By Marcin Wojtyczka
2 minutes readA breathtaking and epic sailing trip in the English Channel, where we reveled in the picturesque and challenging tidal sailing area, and bonded with an exceptional crew, making it a truly unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
In an exhilarating journey navigating the English Channel, our sailing crew faced various challenges, from unpredictable weather to intricate coastal routes. Yet, the crew’s teamwork and sailing skills were commendable. Amidst the challenges, the trip brought immense joy - breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, encounters with playful dolphins, and bonding over shared stories.
Crew
Leg 1: Hamble to Falmouth
- Ania - Poland
- Mike - Ireland
- John - Ireland
- Bodo - Germany
- Lou - UK
- Ross - UK
- Mark - UK
Leg 2: Falmouth to Hamble
- Ania - Poland
- Peter - Slovakia
- Bodo - Germany
- Lou - UK
- Chris - UK
- David - UK
- Dave - UK
Skipper
Leg 1 (253 NM)
Visited: Hamble River - Beaulieu River - Lymington - Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door - Weymouth - Dartmouth - Salcombe - Fowey - Falmouth
Leg 2 (392 NM)
Visited: Falmouth - Newlyn - Tresco (Scilly Islands) - Helford River - Saint Peter Port (Guernsey ) - Braye (Alderney) - Lymington - Cowes - Hamble River
First 40.7 ("Abraxas")
General info:
- Year: 2006 (refit 2018)
- Type: sailing
- Hull: monohull
- Keel type: fin
- Length (LOA): 11.95 m (40 ft)
- Waterline length (LWL): 10.60 m (34.83 ft)
- Hull speed: 7.9kt
- Berths (Bunks): 8 (3 double cabins & 2 singles in saloon)
- WC / Shower: 1
- Beam: 3.75 m
- Draught: 2.4 m
- Engine: Yanmar 3JH4-CE (40HP) with a sail-drive and 2 blade folding prop
- Fuel capacity: 140 l (Diesel)
- Water capacity: 2x150 l
- Displacement: 9677 kg
- Sails: main (slab reef, 3 reefs), genoa (furling), storm jib, symmetric spinnaker with a spinnaker pole