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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. |
It was the Festival of Music, ‘a speciality’ we were told. What we didn’t know was that it started late evening and ended early morning. But was the destination to be Pornic or Pornichet? Last time it was Pornic and it has to be said that although the village was lovely, we found the marina oppressive. Having never visited Pornichet before, Pornichet it was. … Continue reading Leg 7 (2015) – Pornichet to Les Sables d’Olonne 
Now we have to give fair warning. We could easily become addicted to this cruising on glassy flat seas with calm wind and dark blue skies. We’ve had yet another gorgeous day of cruising, destination Pornichet, on the north coast of the mouth of the Loire where Lin’s Dad took part in Operation Chariot, the raid St Nazaire … Continue reading Leg 6 (2015) – Port Haliguen to Pornichet 
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 |
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