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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. |
Our next port of call, the walled town of Vannes, is at the top of the beautiful inland sea, the Golfe du Morbihan. Covering 100 square kilometres (approx. 12,000 hectares), with more than 40 islands, the largest of which is the Île aux Moines with its 7km coastline … Continue reading Leg 7 – Port Haliguen to Vannes – 2 July 2013 
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 
During the late XVIth and early XVIIth centuries, Audierne’s Breton sailors became known for their coastal navigation skills creating a commercial industry of almost a hundred 60 ton ‘Carvelle’ sailing vessels, all based in Audierne … Continue reading A Maritime history of Audierne, Brittany 
Well, the wind screamed through yacht rigging and it poured with rain during the night but by 6am it had exhausted itself and become a reducing F4 with misty drizzle. By the time we cast off at 1113 it was a mere NW’ly 2. Perfect Play d’eau weather … Continue reading Leg 4 – Camaret to Audierne – 20th June 2013 
Having rigged for ‘silent running’ (it was still night when we left) Play d’eau motored out of L’aber wrac’h marina and down the river bound for Camaret at 0430 to catch the best of slack tide whilst transiting the notorious Chenal du Four … Continue reading Leg 3 – L’Aber Wrac’h to Camaret – 19 June 2013 
The sea was calm as the sun woke from its night’s dreams to peek over Herm, creating an orange brushstroke between the dark grey sky and sea, as we motored out of St Peter Port. Such a contrast from the previous evening’s strong E’ly F5 blowing swell and white caps into the harbour the previous evening … Continue reading Leg 2 – St Peter Port to L’Aber Wrac’h – 18 June 2013 
At last! After I don’t know how many weeks of staring at weather forecasts, the skies and sea states, we have started our summer cruise – just four days before mid-summer’s day. Waiting had caused Cabin Fever to set in to the point … Continue reading Goodbye cabin fever – hello Brittany! |
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