France

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The Bay Of Biscay: Day 2

As the sky grew brighter and the sun rose in the sky, we eased ourselves into the day, still sickly on the rocky seas. But by mid-morning we had entered Spanish waters, which lifted the spirits! The sun was shining bright and the seas were increasingly calmer…

Sailing

The Bay Of Biscay: Day 1

This crossing had been hanging over us for weeks, so leaving La Rochelle we were feeling both nervous and excited. But there was little fanfare as we cast off the dock lines and motored out of the marina…

Adventure

La Rochelle

Since arriving in La Rochelle three weeks ago (and indeed on previous visits) we’ve been struck by the great vibe of this coastal city…

Adventure

Boats, Burgs & Birthdays

After meeting our boat for the first time we were obviously keen to get back on board as soon as possible! A few days later we continued to get to know our new temporary home of Charente-Maritime, and we rounded out the week with the birthday of our youngest crew member…

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Becoming Locals

This past week has been an emotional one. After months of parties, celebrations, and visits all around the globe, we were suddenly left with an unbearable quietness…

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