CROSS CHANNEL PASSAGES

22-25 April 2011(Easter) £495pp Out & Return passage from Southampton Base

29 April - 02 May 2011(May Day) £495pp Out & Return passage from Southampton Base

27 - 30 May 2011(Spring Bank Holiday) £495pp Out & Return passage from Southampton Base

FRENCH ATLANTIC COAST CRUISE Southampton - La Rochelle

£1255pp 9-23 July 2011

This cruise leaves the Solent and after the excitement of rounding Ushant we will make passage along the rugged Atlantic Coast of the Bay of Biscay.

This cruise is the perfect way to combine a wonderful holiday with superb sailing aboard a magnificent ocean going yacht (with porpoises and dolphins playing in our wake!)

We will stop at many delightful ports before our final destination of the historic city of La Rochelle a bustling seaport with its own distinct charm.

Spend the day shopping in the old town, or climb Tour St. Nicholas the oldest tower in La Rochelle. Get a complete view of the entire town and harbour from the second floor or climb to the top to see all of the old town and Ile d'Oléron. The aim is to provide a mix of sailing combined with sight seeing in the ports that we visit. There is the opportunity to gain seamiles and the chance to obtain a Competent Crew or Day Skipper qualification - whilst the aspiring Coastal Skipper can experience Coastal Passage making and navigation.

The passage includes meals under way and first night marina fees

Flights to and from UK are not included

CHANNEL ISLAND CRUISES

The Channel Islands are a unique and delightful cruising ground of clear, warm waters, stunning beaches, sunshine and scenery. They offer excellent cuisine, duty free shopping, modern marinas plus sheltered and secluded bays. All of these combine to make our Channel Island Cruises a sailing holiday of a lifetime.

During July, August and early September, Happy Hobo will cruise the French coast and the Channel Islands, dropping anchor in sheltered coves where you can laze in the sunshine or swim in the clear, warm waters. Chose local cruising around the Cherbourg peninsula, Alderney or Guernsey, or experience the delights of a longer passage to Jersey or St Malo. All of our Cruises are ideal for either novices who want to learn to sail, or those sailors who want to extend their cruising experience. The emphasis is on having fun on a relaxing, enjoyable holiday, however, practical advice and instruction is available from our fully qualified RYA/MCA Ocean Instructor leading to an RYA qualification if desired.

	CHANNEL ISLANDS CRUISE PROGRAMME AND PRICES £605 per person for a 5 day RYA course £835 per person for a 7 day cruise £1145 per person for a 12 day cruise