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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. |
So we leave for Guernsey and our long romp around the west coast of France and what happens? The moment’s our backs disappear across the oceans our two unmarried sons both get engaged! Toby proposed to Amy in April (Amy said ‘yes’) … Continue reading It all happens whilst we’re away! 
I needed a haircut. Lin said, rather too eagerly, ‘I’ll do it.’ This would be a first in the 47 years since we started going out together. I said, ‘no.’ She said, ‘think of the savings.’ I said, ‘no.’ She said, ‘I did all our boy’s haircuts until they were 11.’ I said, ‘no’. Lin said, ‘trust me, I know what I’m doing.’ I said, ‘no,’ my voice beginning to show my annoyance … Continue reading What did we do in Rochefort? 
At 0500 the swing bridge swung, the lock gate unlocked and the green exit light greened. Casting off at 0507, we eased our way towards the exit in the glow of the marina’s spartan lighting. The Harbour Master was there to bid us farewell. ‘Bonne navigation,’ he called … Continue reading Leg 12 – Rochefort to St Denis d’Oléron – 5 August 2013 
At 66m LOA, a beam of 11.24m and a displacement of 1,082 tonnes with her 26 canons and ammunition, the three masted L’Hermione is a replica of the eighteenth century jewel of the French navy. Commanded by Comte de La Touche-Tréville, L’Hermione was originally launched in 1779 at Rochefort’s naval dockyard … Continue reading L’Hermione – a 26 cannon fast frigate 
We’ve had a great time in the Bassin des Chalutiers. One of our sons, his wife and two children came to meet us for a day; we met Pat and Michelle who spend their life racing their Class 40 yacht, Croix du Sud, all over the world – literally; we explored … Continue reading Leg 11 – La Rochelle to Rochefort – 31 July 2013 
Seen in La Rochelle between Les Minimes marina and the town. Caption, anyone? … Continue reading Caption competition 
We had a great treat yesterday. One of our sons, his wife and two children are on holiday staying with two of their dear friends who live in Riberac, France. Yesterday, they all came to visit us on Play d’eau in the Bassin des Chalutiers, La Rochelle … Continue reading A Red Letter Day 
When flying for BOAC in the 1970s, I’d call these ocean station vessels (OSVs) on the VHF radio when overflying the Atlantic. Being stationed in specific geographic locations, OSVs could identify you by radar and advise your position. Really helpful given astro-nav and Loran were the two main navigation aids – there was no GPS in those days … Continue reading Ocean station vessel, this is Speedbird … 
This rich tomato sauce is brilliant for pizzas and tomato based soups. By making the following quantity, you’ll have plenty to store in jars in the fridge where it’ll keep for months and months and months … Continue reading Rich tomato sauce |
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