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Piers and Lin du Pré bought their new Fleming 55 / 129, Play d'eau, in 2003.She was berthed in Beaucette Marina, Guernsey in the Channel Islands at N49° 30’.197 W002° 30’.350 until she was sold in October 2021. This site charts the thrilling adventures they had in her. You can contact us here. |
We are about to head for the Brest peninsula to take advantage of the neap tides. This will involve us travelling from La Roche Bernard via Port Louis (Lorient), Port La Foret, Camaret and L’Aber Wrac’h, in the next few days … Continue reading Rounding the Brest Peninsula 
A cold, grey sky greeted us as we emerged from our cabin and raised the blinds in the saloon to view the outside world. Whilst Lin went to fetch fresh croissants (a pink job) I busied myself with engine and nav checks (a blue job) … Continue reading Leg 6 – Port La Foret to Port Haliguen – 1 July 2013 
A hot sun in a clear blue sky with a cool breeze and a sea mist rolling up the estuary, set the scene for the Festival of Jazz at the bandstand on the last day of our extended visit to Port La Forêt. The group’s five musicians assembled their instruments and put their heart and soul into playing blues, trad, and Chocolat ‘River Rat’ syncopations … Continue reading Jazz on the Bandstand & ‘au revoir Port La Forêt’ 
You’ve probably gathered we like it at Port La Forêt. So much so, that instead of moving on after two days we’re staying. Why? The village of La Forêt-Fouesnant is a lovely half mile walk away around a lake and half way there is the Crêperie Quartier d’été with its wonderfully eccentric owner just waiting to delight you with his crêpes and Fouesnant cidre served Breton style in pottery cups … Continue reading Port La Forêt – we’re staying a while 
With the sun daring to make one of her rare but welcome appearances during the summer months, Play d’eau and ship’s company waved au revoir to the small, unspoiled town of Audierne. Although it may not have had the finest of marinas, it’s ‘real’. Wi-Fi may only be available from a bar on the quay front provided you keep drinking Cidre Pression (quel domage) … Continue reading Leg 5 – Audierne to Port La Forêt – 25 June 2013 |
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