The South of England to the Summit of North Africa
Supported by the Royal Institute of Navigation
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Stage 1: Sea - The Hamble to Jersey
Equipment
Yacht: Westerly Fulmar Name: 'Westerly Minuet II of Boss'
Route
The passage was 120 miles from Hamble Point Marina to St Helier Marina in Jersey. The route chosen was west through the Solent, past the Needles and the Isle of Wight. After crossing the channel it was through the Alderney Race and then around Corbiere to approach St Helier from the west.
Stage 2: Air - Jersey to Tangier
Equipment
Aircraft: Piper Archer III Callsign G-CCWA
Route
Jersey - La Rochelle - Biarritz (Diversion from San Sebastian)- Valladolid - Jerez - Tangier
The route selected was to track south along the west coast of France to skirt the western edge of the Pyrenees and then track as directly south through Spain as possible.
Stage 3: Land 4x4 - Tangier to Imlil
Equipment
Vehicle: Toyota Landcruiser Prado
Route
The planned route followed the motorway network along the coast past Rabat and Casablanca. It was then inland to Marrakech and on to Imlil in the Atlas.
Stage 4: Land on Foot - Imlil to Summit Jebel Toubkal
Equipment
Standard
Route
Standard route via the Refuge.
Contact
For more information contact tristangooley@hotmail.com
