Melina was at the Brest & Douarnez Boat Festivals. It was a wounderful sight. Over 2000 boats of all shpes and sizes, from ten square riggers to small sailing dinghies, 80% were wooden and old. So many craft that it was difficult to take any decent photographs! On Fridat 16th July the whole fleet sailed the 30nms to Douarnenez, a real sailing amada and a fantastic sight.
In Douarnenez met up with Anna & Rob Brunyee and family from Falmouth in their 53' pilot cutter Margurete T. They are off down to the Canaries and the Caribbean for the winter, returning home next summer. I hope to meet up with them again at the Antigua Classic Regatta in April, when I hope to be back on Charm III again.
Posted by ian at July 28, 2004 10:23 AM