8 reasons to choose the Channel Islands for your next sailboat cruise:

Walk the Coupée, the narrow isthmus that connects Sark and Petite Sark, where the views are magnificent
Wet at Beauport (Jersey) and marvel at a ray of sunlight on the pink granite
Walk in the footsteps of Victor Hugo and visit Hauteville House, his home
Swallowing a fish and chips

Observe the stars from Sark, which has international Dark Sky Reserve status
Serving afternoon tea at a tea room in St Peter's Port in Guernsey
Lounging in St. Aubin's Bay in Jersey, a long, south-facing sandy beach

The best places to visit on your next Channel Islands cruise aboard a sailboat:

The Channel Islands are a collection of islands located in the English Channel. The five main islands, each with its own temperament, are Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm, but the archipelago includes more than 1,000 islets and reefs. Sailing in the Channel Islands is like a miniature England. British stores, British pubs, British phlegm, here we speak English and we drive on the left! They offer the change of scenery of an island land spoiled by nature, impregnated with British culture, and the feeling of walking in familiar territory, with streets with French names and a countryside that resembles the Norman landscape. Among other things, the Channel Islands are perfect for a weekend getaway from St. Malo or Granville.

Jersey

Nicknamed the Flower Island, this small piece of land of 118 km2 guarantees its visitors a change of scenery not far from the French coast. The island offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes, beaches, coastal paths, small country roads and charming villages.To the north, high cliffs and caves that the sea has shaped over time, while to the south, villages with colorful houses stand amidst beautiful expanses.

Guernsey

Like Jersey it is a green island but not only. An island of character, Guernsey also invites you to discover its rich historical heritage of ramparts, towers and fortifications. Guernsey also gives pride of place to culture through numerous museums.

Sercq

Sercq is an island out of time. Here no cars but bicycles and horse-drawn carriages will make you discover unforgettable landscapes on the small paths lined with low stone walls and wild flowers that cross the island. Small bays, cliffs and coves... The exceptional coastline of this archipelago is an invitation to discover a preserved nature.

Everything you need to know about your next Channel Islands cruise on a sailboat:

The best time to take a sailboat cruise in the Channel Islands is May through September.
On the budget side, depending on the type of boat, the level of service on board and the period, you can count about 500€ the week with skipper and 180€ the two days.
Numerous are the alternatives to reach the port of embarkation. Cruises to the Channel Islands are usually from Granville or Saint-Malo. Train, car and plane are available to you depending on where you leave from.