Heritage - Smuggling
In the 18th and 19th centuries smuggling was an extremely lucrative business for Guernsey because of ancient privileges bestowed on the island by King John and Henry III. Islanders were able to buy goods freely from Europe and the USA and then sell them to English smugglers.
Many of the smugglers were Cornish and came to the islands to pick up their contraband in specially designed fast boats. A number of local families earned fortunes during this period until eventually profits dwindled due to the growing success of the revenue men and the difficulty of disposing of the contraband once it had reached England.
MORLAIX YACHT RACE 13 May 2010 - 15 May 2010
Contact Yvon Quillec on +33 (0) 298883800
Around 130 yachts and 650 yachtsmen set off from this enchanting north Brittany port on the annual Morlaix Yacht Club Telegramme ...
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TOUR DES PORTS DE LA MANCHE 13 Jul 2010 - 14 Jul 2010
Contact Peter Falla on +44 (0) 1481 713888 or see the Website below.
Organised by Le Yacht Club de Granville this sailing race brings together around 100 boats and 700 yacht...
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