Lezardrieux to Port Blanc

An easy night on the pontoon. Rather glad we stayed away from the marina since it was bathed in bright lights all night. Security one assumes, but not nice.

We launched the dinghy and headed off to the slipway. We planned to shop in Lezardrieux. But first the obligatory coffee and croissant in the cafe. They did the coffee OK, but pointed to the boulangerie for croissant. Anyway, all very nice. Some shopping in the supermarche, another trip to the boulangerie for bread for lunch and then back to the boat.

We cast off at about 11 to head for an anchorage to the south of Isle de Trehat called la Chambre. We needed to charge batteries so motored slowly. Lots of boats in the anchorage, We dropped the hook in amongst them and had a great lunch; fresh bread, pate, saucisson - and a glass of white wine (what decadence on a boat!). Note the anchor ball. Only one other boat showing the at anchor sign. That's David!

La Chambre

The plan was to sail with the falling tide further west to Port Blanc, a tiny natural harbour about three hours away. We thought there would be no wind, but probably a funnelling effect down the river entrance gave us great entertainment tacking back and forth and racing the French. Naturally we overhauled them, and only a couple of caught sheets around the centre cleat prevented us from overtaking them; they could see the futility of the fight, and bore away with a friendly wave.

As soon as we entered to open water, the wind fell away, but we had tide with us made good speed towards our destination with 2000 rpm. Very hot. Had showers en route and plenty of water. Nothing other than a couple of fishing boats. Les Sept Isles off to the starboard side 10 nm away. A bird sanctuary apparently. Tarte au Pomme with cup-a-soup. Decadence!

We found the entrance to Port Blanc. If you didn't know it was there you would go right past. Lots of boats in there, but as we have come to learn in these parts at this time of year, no one about. We picked up a visitors mooring - nicely adorned with a line. David swam, I prepared dinner. Coquilles Saint-Jacques a la Breton with new potatoes and a Chardonnay. Fabulous.

Port Blanc

Over dinner we discuss plans for tomorrow. For orientation if we draw a line due north where does it intersect the UK coat. Answer is Exeter, We feel we are a long way from home, bit actually only 88nm, a long day's sail.

All good news for the trip home. We are watching the weather of course. Our plan is to head further west, and when ready will make a jump for the UK coast. But that's days away!