There was great rejoicing, not only by us but by the Harbour Office crew as well, when our Tridata instrument finally arrived from Paris on the 17th of May a week and a half after being ordered. We stayed in Port awaiting its delivery much longer than intended, of course, although we put this time to good use in catching up with the maintenance (Miggy teak oiling everything that didn’t move and Neal greasing everything that did). The Maintenance Schedule is now almost up to date.
We met a Dutch couple, Peter and Lineke Steerenberg who are on the way to La Coruna to overwinter. We hope to meet up with them again in Spain later this year.
Both the late Eric Tabarly’s yachts, Pen-Duick, a beautiful gaff rigged cutter, and Pen-Duick 11, a ketch, were in Port Haliguen. What a tragedy that Tabarly should have lost his life by being hit by the boom (quite near here). Was it complacency built out of experience or a desire to conclude his adventure filled years in a familiar and much loved place – the sea?
Miggy was overjoyed at the size and diversity of the market at the nearby town of Quiberon. The walking over the past few days has taken its toll on her, however, with blister upon blister on her little toe! It is extremely painful and will need rest for a day or two.
Talking of rest we are both reading avidly, a pastime which is new to us. Neal has finished three books since our departure and is now well into the ‘Da Vinci Code’. Don’t worry Johnny we have both read Richard Bewes’s treatise on the resurrection and we are looking forward to find out from Michael Green whether or not Jesus really did have a baby with Mary Magdelene!
We met our first British yacht since leaving Guernsey on the 14th of May. She is named ‘Frosette’ and is sailed by Sir Malcolm and Carole Edge. They are Royal Lymington members and delightful people. We had drinks on their yacht and they had wine with us on ‘Bella’ at La Roche Bernard where we are now, the 20th of May, berthed.
We sailed to the Vilaine River on the 17th of May, went through the lock at the barrage at Arzal up river to this delightful medieval town which appears to be mainly populated by the British. It is said that the Marina here is 30% occupied by British yachts, one of which is ‘Frosette’.
We are now experiencing gales and last night storm force 10 so we are precisely in the right place – up a river well away from the sea! Having said that its pretty rough here in the Marina! More storm force winds forcast for a couple of days.
It was good to speak with some of those at home who we miss so much - Betsy on her birthday along with David and Danny and Marion who were also celebrating birthdaays. We are glad that you are all in fine fettle. We have also soken to Ian and Sue. Thanks, all you are doing is of so much comfort to us – we look forward so much to seeing you in July. And Roger and Sue we look forward to your stay with us in June.
A reminder that Miggy is due to speak on Radio Solent 96.1 FM at 0645 on Tuesday the 23rd of May. This is also Betsy and David’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary. We shall be thinking of you on this momentous achievement.
We met a Dutch couple, Peter and Lineke Steerenberg who are on the way to La Coruna to overwinter. We hope to meet up with them again in Spain later this year.
Both the late Eric Tabarly’s yachts, Pen-Duick, a beautiful gaff rigged cutter, and Pen-Duick 11, a ketch, were in Port Haliguen. What a tragedy that Tabarly should have lost his life by being hit by the boom (quite near here). Was it complacency built out of experience or a desire to conclude his adventure filled years in a familiar and much loved place – the sea?
Miggy was overjoyed at the size and diversity of the market at the nearby town of Quiberon. The walking over the past few days has taken its toll on her, however, with blister upon blister on her little toe! It is extremely painful and will need rest for a day or two.
Talking of rest we are both reading avidly, a pastime which is new to us. Neal has finished three books since our departure and is now well into the ‘Da Vinci Code’. Don’t worry Johnny we have both read Richard Bewes’s treatise on the resurrection and we are looking forward to find out from Michael Green whether or not Jesus really did have a baby with Mary Magdelene!
We met our first British yacht since leaving Guernsey on the 14th of May. She is named ‘Frosette’ and is sailed by Sir Malcolm and Carole Edge. They are Royal Lymington members and delightful people. We had drinks on their yacht and they had wine with us on ‘Bella’ at La Roche Bernard where we are now, the 20th of May, berthed.
We sailed to the Vilaine River on the 17th of May, went through the lock at the barrage at Arzal up river to this delightful medieval town which appears to be mainly populated by the British. It is said that the Marina here is 30% occupied by British yachts, one of which is ‘Frosette’.
We are now experiencing gales and last night storm force 10 so we are precisely in the right place – up a river well away from the sea! Having said that its pretty rough here in the Marina! More storm force winds forcast for a couple of days.
It was good to speak with some of those at home who we miss so much - Betsy on her birthday along with David and Danny and Marion who were also celebrating birthdaays. We are glad that you are all in fine fettle. We have also soken to Ian and Sue. Thanks, all you are doing is of so much comfort to us – we look forward so much to seeing you in July. And Roger and Sue we look forward to your stay with us in June.
A reminder that Miggy is due to speak on Radio Solent 96.1 FM at 0645 on Tuesday the 23rd of May. This is also Betsy and David’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary. We shall be thinking of you on this momentous achievement.
2 comments:
HI Neal and Miggy, reading your logs with unashamed envy. Sounds as if you are haveng a superb time.
How strange that you should spot "Migma" under the name she took when sold to Wales. Eric Tabarly was actually starting a voyage to Fairlie for A Fife reunion regatta some years ago when he was tragically killed. The boat eventually turned up in Scotland and took part.
Well I think our parents have only been married for 53 years so Diamond a few years to go. Great to read all your news.
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