About this site

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.

Where’s Play d’eau?

If the new owners have the AIS on, you can find where Play d'eau is right now.

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Zoom in and our position will be shown on a map.

Recent Posts

Parmesan crisps

Parmesan Diamond crisps - they'll go as fast as you can serve them!

These Parmesan Diamond crisps are so, so more-ish. Great with drinks and they’ll disappear the moment you serve them amidst many ‘wows’ of praise …

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May 29th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Cooking onboard | 4 comments

From the Galley of Play d’eau

Play d'eau galley

After much encouragement, Lin and I have decided to add a section on Cooking onboard

The first recipe will be Parmesan Diamond crisps which are really simple to make and so rewarding …

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May 29th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Cooking onboard | One comment

Cooking onboard

Rose garlic was only one of many varieties

Rose (violet) garlic, the best of all garlics,at Paimpol’s farmers’ market, Brittany click to enlarge

Eating out appears to be the choice of many boaters rather than cooking onboard. Whilst away, it’s a holiday in itself not to have to cook but we sometimes we come away disappointed with the fare we’ve been served.

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May 28th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: | Leave a comment