Welcome to paradise! We made it to our first islands offshore. This is one of those places that you have in mind when making plans to go sail across Europe. There is not much infrastructure… Read More »Step 28: Les Îles de Glénan
The islands are calling! We have been eying the offshore archipelago “Les Glénans” for a while and Lisa has been calling it out as milestone to reach while the stable summer weather lasts. On the… Read More »Step 27: Concarneau … the islands are calling
Entering the Bay of Biscay! We left beautiful Morgat heading for the last French mainland cape for a while (so we think at least): Raz du Seine.It was to promise – again – temperamental local… Read More »Step 26: Raz du Seine & Lesconil
Life on anchor is good!! Just a small anchorage but one to remember. We had our first anchor pit stop, went for a swim and nap and just enjoyed life in the sun. The short… Read More »Step 25: Île Vierge & Morgat
Welcome to the Atlantic Ocean!! Probably every sailor on this route is familiar with Camaret sur Mer. Due to its location it’s a perfect stop for boats travelling through the English Channel from Roscoff to… Read More »Step 24: Camaret sur Mer
The last “Aber” on our route! “Aber” is the Breton word for river mouth. It originates from Celtic and means something like carry away. And yes – life can truly carry you away in these… Read More »Step 23: L’Aber Ildut
L‘Aber Wrac’h… when the names start to sound more Breton than French The weather, wind and Atlantic swell had cleared allowing us a smooth passage and to leave Roscoff eventually. Marinas here are usually a… Read More »Step 22: L‘Aber Wrac’h … up the river
Beautiful Île de BatzWe did the sensible thing recommended by the British pilot book and took another boat to the island rather than our own. Once the ferry had landed, we made our way into… Read More »Step 21: Île de Batz … a visit with another boat
In Roscoff we welcomed our first visitors: Lisa’s parents dropped by with lots of laughter and love packed in and among other things some handy deliveries: pickled onions, strawberry-rhubarb jam, a delivery from SVB with… Read More »Step 20: Roscoff … welcoming guests
Someone must have hit the pause button? That’s pretty much what life feels like when entering Trébeurden via its marina. Not only that the tidal gates lock in the flood to keep the sailors afloat… Read More »Step 19: Trébeurden