We take on the CHANEL DU FOUR & the RAZ DE SEIN! 🌊 S2. E15. l'Aberwrach | Camaret Sur Mer | Audierne

⛵ Sailing the Legendary Chanel Du Four and Raz de Sein | A Northern France Adventure 🌊
Hello, sailors! In this episode, we take on two of Northern France's most challenging and dangerous waters - the Chanel Du Four and the Raz de Sein. From
❓How to Sail the Chanel Du Four
We begin by leaving L'Aberwrac'h and making our way to Cameret-sur-Mer via the Chanel Du Four. Known for its strong currents, shifting tides, and rocky coastline, this passage demands careful timing and precise navigation. It's one of the most dangerous stretches in the area, and we share our tips on how to sail it safely.
⏰How to Time the Chanel Du Four
Timing is everything in the Chanel Du Four! In this episode, we break down how we planned our passage to avoid the worst of the currents and get through safely.
❓How to sail the Raz de Sein
Next, we continue south to Audierne by sailing through the Raz de Sein, another nasty stretch of water. The Raz is infamous for its unpredictable swells, strong tides, and dangerous overfalls. Timing and patience are key, and we answer the question ⏰How to time the Raz De Sein.
Join us for this as we tackle some of France's most feared waters and enjoy the beautiful sights along the way, including dolphins! 🐬 #salingwithdolphins
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[@micheledraper-rambo8592]

Love to see the dolphins keeping you company. Thanks for taking us along!

[@sailinghjem]

@@micheledraper-rambo8592 never gets old 😂

[@1962gms]

Well done you three, perfect timing!! I can't understand why you haven't got 10x the subscribers ⛵🤷‍♂

[@sailinghjem]

@@1962gms thanks very much for the kind words!

[@kevincharlton5236]

Enjoyed watching this , you sailed past Wor Hoose (Douarnenez) and my local surf spot the Baie des trépassé, loved seeing your Northumbria flag , all the best

[@sailinghjem]

@@kevincharlton5236 thanks Kevin!

[@peterfraser8904]

Just a thought on sticking main halyard, I have similar issue on my 473, however I’m sure it’s because the previous owner fitted a 16mm halyard and I’ve realised the jammers and blocks are designed for 10-14mm?-SV Crazy Daisy

[@mattanderson9029]

Perfect timing as ever! 🥂To nomads everywhere🍻

[@maesy6730]

Beautiful part of the world. You look more relaxed in general, navigating unfamiliar territory I mean. Are you on the way to the med eventually ?

[@sailinghjem]

@@maesy6730 thank you! Yes, passage planning does get a lot easier when you’re doing it all the time. And you do get used to navigating in unfamiliar surroundings, just always play it safe. Don’t be taking shortcuts or straying from the buoyage! We are indeed on the way to the Med. We’re 2/3 of the way now, it’s been an adventure!

[@mattanderson9029]

Shouldn't you put a bit of main up for stability?

[@johncurry6047]

Aye Aye! I do believe the main should go up first? Then the fore-sail?? but with roller furling it seems easy to unfurl rather than hoist the Mainsail. The main is supported by most of the mast........ the genoa only by the forestay.........

[@sailinghjem]

@@mattanderson9029 it does help when there’s wind! When there’s no wind and loads of swell like we had that day, the sails just flog around making a right racket. By the time the wind really filled in, we were nearly there! Our main sail is a big old heavy thing and it just wasn’t worth putting it up for the last 45 mins to then take it back down!

[@mattanderson9029]

@@johncurry6047 I have so much to learn! 😉

[@mattanderson9029]

@@sailinghjem spot on, you can expect more stupid questions as I'm still learning! Probably more dodgy rhymes too! 😉

[@sailinghjem]

@@mattanderson9029 we learn with every sail too mate!

[@Corkedit]

You should not be in the channel its restricted area for small craft to allow big craft acces. There is loads of space just outside the channel depthwise. Zoom in your charts 'See French sailing directions'....

[@sailinghjem]

@@Corkedit definitely not seeing this on our charts!

[@Corkedit]

@@sailinghjem its on Navionics. Can't post screen shot here. I can maybe screen shot it to you, bit late now and not a big deal really these days. This is why you see most boats (most French) outside the channel. My understanding is because it used to be a very heavy military traffic area from Brest but not as much now. The ferries need clear passage through the narrow sections as you did and moved over for the ferry.

[@sailinghjem]

@@Corkedit that’s great info, thank you!

[@neilmccartney6573]

Hi , just found you ,, great stuff , we live in Brittany so know the sea area well , ( little fishing boat in Portsall just after Aberwrach ) I saile for a few years and also did the Raz the opposite way in my 1970 s 21 ft outboard ( 6hp ) powered Dufour Sylph lol ,, wrong time wrong conditions ! Followed a 13m yacht thinking it looked fine ,,, omg ,, never again lol ,, so well done on your planning ,, have a look at « the cowboy fishermen of the point du raz « videos ! You will see the conditions it can produce , incredible men .. any way looking forward to following you now . Neil.

[@sailinghjem]

@@neilmccartney6573 thank you Neil! We will check that out, thanks for sharing.