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"Cruising the Channel Islands can be challenging with strong tides, large tidal ranges and navigational passages but some of the most rewarding cruising grounds around."

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Nestled between the southern coast of England and the northern shores of France, the Channel Islands offer a boating paradise like no other. With their rich history, stunning coastline, and a unique blend of French and British culture, these islands—Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, Herm, and Alderney—are perfect for a cruising adventure. Among them, Guernsey shines as both a destination and an ideal starting point for exploring the region by boat.

An Overview of the Channel Islands

The Channel Islands, while geographically closer to France, are British Crown Dependencies, each with its own character and distinct atmosphere. Guernsey, the second-largest island, offers a delightful mix of histo…

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Here at OC we have built up a huge amount of experience and knowledge over our combined years. We're able to apply that knowledge and experience to everything we do on a daily basis to help our customers whether that be through our brokerage, gardiennage or maintenance management services.

From boat building and refits to maintenance, fault finding and repairs OC have a wide range of knowledge outside of our brokerage and gardiennage services. We don't just work with boats, outside of the office we can be found angling, diving, cruising or generally enjoying being at sea.

We have created this technical library to put all the information…

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Cruising the Channel Islands: Exploring Guernsey and Beyond by Boat

Welcome To OC’s Technical Library