Roscoff to Aber-Wrach 35nm
Monday 20 July
Well, what can I say – today we had perfect champagne sailing (sans champagne!) –
We left when the ripping tide was slack, up into wind at first:
We very soon turned left, put up Lily The Pink and enjoyed a flat sea and a wind of 12-17knts – perfect sailing along the beautiful Breton coast –
I’ll let the photos and video speak for themselves!
And arrived safely in Aber-Wrach (pronounced Aber-Rack) – after a bit of an issue with the engine. In the approach the wind picked up to 23 knots as we entered the deep channel.
Aber-Wrach has a plaque to remember the 23 young men aged 16-20 who sailed from here in 1940 to answer De Gaul’s plea for French fighters to join him in England where they joined the Free French army.
Sam, David and I wandered round the corner to the Bay of Angels where there is a charming old abbey and a very nice restaurant facing the sunset where we enjoyed une petite planche.
Amazing videos of the dolphins! And the photo with the pink reflection of the sail is beautiful.
Thrilling! The videos are great. So glad you are having a lovely time. You made this happen. Wow. X
Hi Ele et al
Fabulous -‘hope to get this limerick in first!
Without paint nor crayons nor ink,
And before it was time for a drink,
When they spotted Lily
The dolphins went silly
Calling “Wow, race this prow and turn pink!”
It was a magical day at sea. Perfect sailing, playful dolphins racing alongside La Bamba, and another stunning Breton destination, it’s hard to imagine a better combination. Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments and the local history that makes each stop so special. Wishing you calm seas, reliable engines, and many more unforgettable encounters with dolphins. ⛵🐬🌅
What an amazing day. Will there be dolphins next week when we get there ?
We see dolphins most days!
Very cool with the pink dolphins 🤩