West Brittany24 Aug 2011
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Leaving l'Aber Wrac'h
Wind turbines on the coast
Safely through the Chenal du Four
| 24 Aug – Left l'Aber Wrac’h and had a lovely sail in sunshine round the western tip of Brittany, through the Chenal du Four which can be tricky because of a tidal race, but we were near to slack water so it was fine. The coastline is spectacular with steep cliffs and sandy bays. We berthed at Camaret-sur-Mer at 5pm (51 nautical miles in 8.5 hours). Next day we had a great walk along the cliffs on the coastal path which is carpeted with heather and miniature gorse. Stayed a second night and took the kayak out the next day across the bay – quite hard work in the Atlantic swell. We just got back to Whimbrel when the heavens opened – great timing and the rain washed the kayak for us! |
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