Thursday, August 20, 2009

Red roof

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posted by Ian Johnson @ 2:56 PM

Monday, May 18, 2009

Flying lesson
















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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