Are the Channel Islands British?
When you imagine the Channel Islands, you might picture a charming British haven nestled in the sea. However, the islands' status is more intriguing than it may initially appear.
Sailing in strong tides and currents in the Channel Islands
Sailing holidays in the UK often involves navigating areas with strong tidal streams and high tidal ranges, especially around the beautiful windswept islands of Jersey and Guernsey and their associated smaller islands in the English Channel.
Navigating prepaid mobile phones and sim cards in the Channel Islands
Navigating the quagmire of mobile phones and prepaid SIM cards can be difficult in your home country. It is all the more difficult when going somewhere else in the world…even if they speak your language of origin.
Surfing In Guernsey, Channel Islands
The focal point of surfing is the area called Vazon Bay. Within Vazon Bay, there are actually 6 different breaks, all with different swell and tide requirements. The two main breaks are The Beach and The Reef.
Staycations in the Channel Islands
The term may sound new to many people, but it is not. It became popular in 2008 as a result of the financial crisis, especially in the United Kingdom with the devaluation of the British Pound.
Sailing to The Channel Islands
There is something that we have to recognize, we know very little, to say nothing, about sailing. We do not have the knowledge to recommend a boat of 30, 40 or 50 feet, or more inclusive.