Brittany cruising
Submitted by she on Mon, 11/08/2008 - 17:26
When the schools break up, Pippa heads off for a cruise around the north coast of Brittany. Steve Fraser has sent us this email to keep us abreast of her progress.
"Having made a memorable night crossing from Falmouth in a night of stars and NW wind, I'm in Camaret heading south after a week of bad weather on the South Coast, though made new French friends so can't be all bad. Weather still not brilliant, but workable - the absence of high pressure means a stream of lows with holes between.
I was lucky to arrive in time to watch the starts of the final stage of the Tour de Finisterre, which I tend to meet at some point in the summer. Impressive fleet of up to 100 boats, mostly IRC-type, heading south through the Raz for La Foret near Concarneau. I shall be following as soon as possible, when the washings dry.
Have enjoyed using AIS ( Nasa Marine AIS radar ) which has to be the way forwards for all cruisers, though the absence of smaller vessels still makes a good watch necessary."
Any other WSC boats who have access to an internet facility - let us know how your summer cruising is going. Good summer sailing.
