For the record we are long since back in the UK but I am just catching up on some of the best images of our trip to Brittany.
Breton flag |
Red ensigns in Brittany |
Here are views of boats sailing out whilst attending the Festival "Temps Fete" at Douarnenez. Before we concentrate on specific gaffers, some general shots:
We enjoyed sailing out on Victoria and keep the camera handy... |
Lowestoft trawler a long way from home |
Contrast of rigs |
Square riggers here too |
Passing close... |
The Russian ship |
Typical French lugger |
This Swiss gaffer was having its mast stepped in the Marina at Brest as we were launched - not sure whether they too had come by road. Huge rig!
Now for a selection OGA boats - I'm sorry I didn't catch everyone.
Annabelle:
Annabelle |
Witch flying her smart new "ghoster" |
Colin and Alistair |
Eva Kristina:
Big Dutch gaffer Eva Kristina (with Gwenili chasing) |
Catching us here |
Gwenili:
Team Gwenili |
Playing with the new spinnaker sock - will it work? |
Looks good! |
Pilot cutters race:
Is it a parade or a race? Who cares? |
Luke Powell at the helm of Agnes with lots of extra crew from his other pilot cutters represented here |
Cancalaise coming towards us with OGA modern pilot cutter High Barbaree sailing out on the right |
Freya |
Gwenili |
Grainvillaise, another replica lugger built for her town (Grainville) in the north of Brittany |
Time to head for home:
Farewell to Witch , starting her voyage home |
East Breeze is also on her way |
Bye Marion! |
Finale:
The grand finale is some kind of sea battle enacted in the harbour |
We watch from Windbreker and can''t really tell what's going on - but the fireworks are good afterwards. |