What’s now involved with crossing the Channel? The Cruising Association (CA) have produced a presentation about this very subject. It's about a half hour long YouTube presentation, and, if you are confused at the end of it I think you will have a lot in common with French and British customs! Click here to watch it. The Dark Ages When I started sailing a quick dash across the Channel was feasible (Gosport - Cherbourg - St Vaast - Gosport in 72 hours anyone?). You had to compl