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Channel Hops
Channel Hopping by Yacht – What It’s Really Like
There’s something special about leaving the UK coastline behind and setting a course across the English Channel. For many sailors, a Channel crossing is a milestone — the moment sailing becomes more than just coastal cruising and starts to feel like true passage making.
At Infinity Yachting, our Channel hop trips are designed to give you exactly that experience. This isn’t a sightseeing trip — it’s a hands-on offshore adventure where you become part of the crew from the moment we slip lines.
Where Do We Go?
Our Channel hop destinations vary depending on conditions, but often include stops along the North Coast of France or the Channel Islands.
Cherbourg is our favourite destination due to easy access at all tides and times along with nice facilities and a vibrant town to explore. Alderney is also within reach for a short trip offering a secluded harbour with a completely different feel from the UK — from bustling marinas to quieter, more traditional harbours.
The exact route is always planned to maximise both safety and the quality of the experience.
Who Is It For?
Channel hops are ideal if you:
- Already have some sailing experience (Competent Crew level or similar)
- Want to build miles towards RYA Qualifications
- Are looking to gain offshore and night sailing experience
- Want something more challenging than a typical course
You don’t need to be an expert — just motivated and ready to get involved.
What to Expect on the Passage
Every trip is shaped by weather and tides, but the core experience remains the same — proper offshore sailing.
You’ll be involved in:
- Passage planning and navigation
- Night sailing and watch systems
- Crossing busy shipping lanes
- Pilotage into foreign harbours
- Weather interpretation and decision making
Expect early starts, long rewarding days, and the buzz of landfall after hours at sea.
Why Sail With Infinity Yachting?
We keep our trips flexible, adapting plans to make the most of the conditions while always prioritising safety.
You won’t just be along for the ride — you’ll be actively involved in every part of the passage, gaining real experience that builds confidence and competence.
Our goal is simple: to give you a genuine offshore sailing experience that prepares you for your next step, whatever that may be.
Ready to Cross the Channel?
If a Channel crossing has been on your list for a while, this is your chance to make it happen.
Join us for a Channel hop and experience what offshore sailing is really about.
