Weymouth to Cherbourg
Yachtmaster · English Channel (Tidetech English Channel sample)
A cross-Channel passage clearing Portland Race, crossing both traffic lanes and arriving at Cherbourg's Passe de l'Ouest.
Training data only — not for navigation. Use official charts, tide tables and almanacs.
Distance
66.1 nm
Time @ 5 kn
13h 13m
ETA
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Waypoints and legs
| # | Name | Lat | Lon | Leg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | start | ||||
| 2 | 5.3 nm · 151°T | ||||
| 3 | 29.6 nm · 150°T | ||||
| 4 | 28.7 nm · 153°T | ||||
| 5 | 2.4 nm · 139°T |
In Savvy Navvy, open your route, tap Share/Export and save the .gpx file, then import it here.
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.
Plot this route on a chart: open the Chart Room ↗ and use the Route tool.
Tidal gates & timing
- Leave Weymouth to pass east of Portland Bill as the race eases; never go through it.
- Cross-tide for most of the passage: work out one course to steer over the whole crossing rather than leg by leg.
- Avoid arriving off Cap de la Hague with the stream setting you into the Alderney Race.
Hazards
- Portland Race and the Shambles bank
- Casquets traffic separation scheme lanes: cross on a heading at right angles
- Strong cross-set off the Cotentin coast
Pilotage
- Enter Cherbourg by the Passe de l'Ouest or Passe de l'Est; the outer harbour is huge and safe in any weather
Ports of refuge
- Portland Harbour
- Braye, Alderney (only with a fair tide)
- Cherbourg
Suggested departure
- Early morning for a daylight landfall, or overnight for practice with lights
Harbour & anchorage details (Navily)
Check berths, VHF channels, anchorage shelter and seabed for Weymouth, Cherbourg marina, Portland Harbour, Braye, Alderney (only with a fair tide), 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