Poole to Braye, Alderney
Coastal Skipper · English Channel and Channel Islands (Tidetech English Channel sample)
From Poole across the shipping lanes to Alderney, timed so the Swinge or the Alderney Race doesn't catch you.
Training data only — not for navigation. Use official charts, tide tables and almanacs.
Distance
57.4 nm
Time @ 5 kn
11h 28m
ETA
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Waypoints and legs
| # | Name | Lat | Lon | Leg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | start | ||||
| 2 | 5.2 nm · 193°T | ||||
| 3 | 25.3 nm · 184°T | ||||
| 4 | 24.7 nm · 198°T | ||||
| 5 | 2.2 nm · 175°T |
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Wind & weather along the route
Free model forecast (Open-Meteo) at each waypoint's ETA. Not an official marine forecast — always check the Met Office / AEMET shipping and inshore forecasts.
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Tidal gates & timing
- Arrive off Alderney near slack water; streams in the Race and the Swinge reach 7 kn or more at springs.
- Allow for the strong cross-set in the second half of the crossing.
Hazards
- St Alban's Ledge overfalls
- Shipping lanes
- Alderney Race and Swinge overfalls, worst with wind against tide
- Braye breakwater ruins at the seaward end
Pilotage
- Enter Braye on the leading line, keeping clear of the submerged end of the breakwater
Ports of refuge
- Poole
- Swanage Bay (anchorage)
- Cherbourg
Suggested departure
- Timed back from slack water off Alderney
Harbour & anchorage details (Navily)
Check berths, VHF channels, anchorage shelter and seabed for Poole Fairway, Braye Harbour, Poole, Swanage Bay (anchorage), Cherbourg.
Open Navily ↗Checklist
- Forecast and outlook checked
- Crew briefed, watch plan set
- Boat, engine, fuel and water checked
- Safety kit and VHF/DSC tested
- Passage plan left ashore