⛵WE CROSS THE CHANNEL 🇫🇷 S2. E6. Sailing Ramsgate to Calais | The Strait of Dover

⛵️ Bonjour la France! 🌬️ Crossing the English Channel / La Manche Hello sailors, join us, Faye, Rob and Yewy the Welsh terrier, as we set sail on one of our most exciting adventures yet—crossing the English Channel and saying au revoir to the UK! 🌊 [3:20] We depart Ramsgate, setting our course directly towards France. 🗺️ [5:46] Discussing our passage plans, we carefully navigate around the Goodwin Knoll shallows, ensuring a safe route. 🚢 [8:30] As we enter the bustling shipping lanes, we emphasise the importance of keeping a vigilant watch, and sharing tips on how to safely manage marine traffic. ⛵️ [9:30] We take a moment to reflect on our circumnavigation of the UK, discussing the challenges and joys of sailing the East Coast and why smaller, bilge keel boats are our recommendation for this particular stretch. 🇫🇷 [14:30] A significant milestone as we hoist the French flag, marking our entry into new waters and embracing the maritime traditions of courtesy flags. 🛥️ [17:20] Our arrival into the busy port of Calais is followed by mooring in the marina and a quick bus trip to the ferry terminal to check in with the local police and customs, ensuring everything is in order for our stay. 🏞️ [20:30] Finally, we explore Calais, enjoying its parks and stunning architecture. The day ends perfectly with a purchase of some delightful French cheese and wine, setting the stage for a lovely evening aboard Reach Out. 👍 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates from our journey on Sailing Hjem. We love sharing these experiences and hope you enjoy coming along for the ride! 💬 Have questions about channel crossing or sailing in Europe? Drop us a comment below—we love hearing from our viewers and are here to share insights and stories! #sailinguk #sailingtocalais #passageplanning #sailingchannel #sailinglife #welshterrier #dogswhosail #sailingwithpets #sailingtofrance --- 📚📚📚Did you know Faye is an author? You can check out her books here... 🇬🇧https://www.amazon.co.uk/B-Baskervill... 🇺🇸https://www.amazon.com/stores/B-Baske... 🎶 MUSIC 🎶 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/joi... License code: MJDSWQHOCRKGHXZA