We had to slow the boat down to arrive at first light - and haven't had much energy to do anything very ambitious with the rest of the day!   more »

Dolphins, whales, a misleading forecast and a spectacular thunderstorm all contribute to an unforgettable day on the water   more »

A small oversight leads to a moment of panic as we set out on a voyage that will involve two nights at sea   more »

A trip on borrowed folding bikes makes the most of another day waiting for that elusive weather window   more »

Strong winds enforce another day in harbour catching up with the chores - and watching the new boat commissioning crews at work   more »

A trip to the supermarket with an ulterior motive - a takeaway treat to make the most of the evening sunshine on the hottest day of the trip so far   more »

We realise that Les Sables is the place to set out across the Bay of Biscay to Spain from. All we need now is the weather....   more »

The advantages of early season sailing: deserted anchorages and reduced marina charges   more »

The citadel provides useful shelter and the "last chance saloon" provides an excellent supper   more »

A poor forecast led to a change of plan, but it was another sunny and enjoyable day on the water   more »

An enjoyable walk and the sail of the season so far - even the Raz de Sein was in a good mood   more »

We did the shopping in preparation for crossing the Bay of Biscay - and then changed our plans   more »

An easy ride through the Chenal du Four, a hard time buying diesel, and a delightful visit to a large motor yacht   more »

Waiting for the right tide in the Chenal du Four gave us a chance to catch up with the chores   more »

Staying an extra day gave us the perfect tide for getting west, and the weather got better too   more »

We enjoyed the procession of the pardon of St Yves, and a log walk looking over the river   more »

We have fond memories of Treguier from two Triangle races   more »

Another day motoring in now wind and bright sunshine, ending with an idyllic anchorage in the Treguier River   more »

The need to refuel with tax-efficient diesel over-rode the need to catch the tide, so we're having a day off in Guernsey   more »

We enjoyed full value for money from our night in Charbourg marina, and then a millpond experience in the Alderney Race   more »

We knew it would be a bit of a slog, motoring overnight, but we're glad we made the effort to get across the Channel   more »

We're on our way at last, and despite the forecast of headwinds and rain we've (mostly) enjoyed a day in the sunshine   more »