France
Calais to Oostend
17/06/06 17:07
An early start to catch the bridge opening and tide. Again flat calm and we motor most of the way with a few attempts to sail when the wind appears briefly.
The main marina in Oostend is very crowded so we go further into the port and berth at the Royal Yacht Club Ostend. A slightly run down establishment but very friendly with an energetic and helpful harbourmaster. We like this club.
The main marina in Oostend is very crowded so we go further into the port and berth at the Royal Yacht Club Ostend. A slightly run down establishment but very friendly with an energetic and helpful harbourmaster. We like this club.
Dover to Calais
16/06/06 16:52
A relaxed midday start for Calais. Wind again unhelpful as we try sailing but end up motoring most of the way across.
Nice view of the white cliffs as we leave.
Russ on his first day aboard at sea in the channel.
An easy crossing and we wait on a buoy outside Calais marina. After about an hour the bridge opens and we berth at the marina ably assisted by a uniformed staff member fo directs us to our berth and takes our lines. Marina Cost €19.03.
A quick stroll around town before an excellent dinner at La Sole Meuniere. All part of Russ's culinary research.
Spotted in Calais. The Australian pizza maker outside an establishment whose connection with Australia was not immediately apparent
.
Nice view of the white cliffs as we leave.
Russ on his first day aboard at sea in the channel.
An easy crossing and we wait on a buoy outside Calais marina. After about an hour the bridge opens and we berth at the marina ably assisted by a uniformed staff member fo directs us to our berth and takes our lines. Marina Cost €19.03.
A quick stroll around town before an excellent dinner at La Sole Meuniere. All part of Russ's culinary research.
Spotted in Calais. The Australian pizza maker outside an establishment whose connection with Australia was not immediately apparent
.