Little known facts about Sark!

1.There is a large French influence on the Isle with many of the places named in French

2.In August 1990 a French Physicist attempted a singlehanded invasion armed with a semi-automatic gun- has efforts were unsuccessful. 

3.There are no cars in Sark. Transportation methods on the isle are Horse & Carriage, Cycling, Walking and a Tractor with a business license.

4.Sheep Racing- There is an annual sheep racing event which is much the same as Horse racing but the Jockeys are stuffed Rabbits.

5.Annual water carnival- which sees the inhabitants try and make flying machines to launch into the harbour.

6.Little Sark and Sark are connected by a narrow isthmus called La Coupee which is 300 feet long and has a drop of 330 feet on each side. Protective railings were erected in 1900; before then, children would crawl across on their hands and knees to avoid being blown.