Imray - Channel Islands, Cherbourg Peninsula & North Brittany

Navigate with Confidence Along Europe’s Most Iconic Coasts
This cruising guide is your ultimate resource for exploring the Channel Islands, Cherbourg Peninsula, and North Brittany—a region renowned for its dramatic tides, powerful currents, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or embarking on your first coastal adventure, this guide provides the precise, reliable information needed to navigate these waters safely. Covering over 300 nautical miles of coastline, from the eastern tip of the Cherbourg Peninsula to the remote island of Ouessant, it’s designed to help you tackle the unique challenges of this maritime playground.

Expertly Curated for Safe and Rewarding Voyages
Written by Peter Carnegie in collaboration with the RCC Pilotage Foundation, this guide combines decades of local knowledge with practical, on-the-water experience. It includes detailed waypoints, transit lines, and annotated photographs to simplify navigation in areas where currents can exceed 6 knots and tidal ranges reach up to 12 meters. The guide also features comprehensive coverage of navigable rivers and the Roches Douvres plateau, ensuring you’re prepared for every scenario, from busy shipping lanes to secluded anchorages.

Designed for Sailors, by Sailors
Weighing in at 1700 grams, this hardback edition is built to endure the demands of life at sea. Its 391 pages are packed with high-quality charts, clear diagrams, and practical tips to help you make informed decisions quickly. Whether you’re planning a multi-day cruise or a spontaneous detour, this guide’s user-friendly layout and detailed index make it easy to find the information you need, when you need it. It’s more than just a book—it’s your trusted co-pilot for every mile of your journey.

This revised 2018 edition of the cruising guide offers a robust 391-page hardback format, weighing 1700 grams for durability and ease of use. Written in English, it covers the Channel Islands, Cherbourg Peninsula, and North Brittany, providing precise coordinates spanning latitudes from 48.3290552°N to 49.8666283°N and longitudes from 5.2647548°W to 1.1140531°W. Authored by Peter Carnegie in association with the RCC Pilotage Foundation, it’s the definitive resource for navigating these challenging waters.

For over two centuries, this publisher has been a trusted name in maritime navigation, renowned for producing high-quality charts, guides, and pilot books. Their publications are crafted by experienced sailors and navigators, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and practicality for mariners of all levels. With a commitment to continuous updates and innovation, their guides are the go-to choice for those who demand the best in nautical resources.

• This cruising guide stands out for its unparalleled depth of coverage, offering detailed waypoints, transit lines, and annotated photographs to simplify navigation in high-tide and strong-current areas. Its hardback format ensures durability, while the expertly curated content—backed by decades of local knowledge—provides practical advice for both common and lesser-known routes. With up-to-date information and a user-friendly layout, it’s an indispensable tool for safe, confident, and rewarding cruising in one of Europe’s most challenging yet rewarding sailing regions.