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posted by Ian Johnson @ 8:39 PM

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Cherbourg to Newhaven


The journey home, ended up mainly a motor sail as the promised Force 4 wind never appeared. A long day but sunny and calm, not much freight to dodge along the way.

posted by Ian Johnson @ 8:57 PM

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Granville




Very tidal marina, + or - 3 hrs of High Tide. The area outside the Marina sill dries as you can see from the top picture. The first night there a motor boat tried to get out too near to the sill going dry and got stuck on it, made for a nights entertainment.
Ended up here for 2 days due to bad weather, pleasant town some beaches and a tidal pool which I had a swim in. On the way in we sailed through hundreds of jellyfish so I steered clear of the sea.

posted by Ian Johnson @ 8:38 PM

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

St Malo


Busy port, historic walled city with vibrant night life, there was a live concert the night we were there. Just stayed for one night as pressing for home now.

posted by Ian Johnson @ 8:52 PM

Monday, July 28, 2008

St Quay Portrieux

A bay I found walking between St Quay and Binic, about 5 miles. Loads of beaches to swim from, very nice tourist area, great for kids. Binic was for me a nicer port but tidal access is restricted, however you are in the centre of the town and some great restaurants.
The night we arrived at St Quay there was a spectacular fireworks display, not to welcome us I think.

posted by Ian Johnson @ 3:35 PM

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Treguier


Marina is on a river a few miles from the coast. Very old and historic town, good place for a wander round and some good eating to be had. Very tidal so access has to be timed well. Will visit again as had a good time there.

posted by Ian Johnson @ 3:34 PM

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Lezardrieux

Picture of the town centre. The marina is on the river and about 7 miles from the sea, you can actually sail further down the river. Great place to stay, will go again. Would love to live by the river there, very scenic and relaxing.

posted by Ian Johnson @ 3:30 PM