Summer 2026 Sailing in Normandy and Brittany, GXSA members

Details

Over a 3-week period, several boats from GXSA and Yately SC visited interesting parts of the French coast, meeting up occasionally to enjoy the beaches, food and liquid refreshments. Between Le Havre in the east and Trebeurden in Brittany, there are many good stories to tell.

The talks are run jointly with GXSA on Wednesday evenings from October to December and January to March at Colston Hall. See details of getting there and parking here.

Prior to the talks, may wish to meet other members for a drink or a coffee in the bar or there are various local options for an early evening meal:

• The Apple Tree (Gastropub: fairly close to Colston Hall, entering from the south (M25) or the West from the M40 Beaconsfield junction is the Apple Tree (Gastropub) on the A40 at the junction with East Common Road.
• The Ethorpe Hotel and Restaurant: entering from the North from the Amersham direction along the B416 towards the town centre.
• The Journeyman pub & restaurant within walking distance of Colston Hall
• Wildwood restaurant within walking distance of Colston Hall.