Monthly Archives: December 2011

Last days of summer…. A lull between storms

Blue sky, flat water and no wind, throw in a dash of bright afternoon sun with midday temperatures of 14°C  …  It’s hard to believe it is the middle of December ! Coming over the next few days are some … Continue reading

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Something different .. Tempête en Bretagne

A sobering video for all users of the sea The music full of feeling by Denez Prigent, used in “Black Hawk Down”  

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Prevention of collision

As a French resident paddling on French tidal waters I am required to comply with state legislation. One of the requirements is to have to hand in my cockpit a résumé of the COLREGS  or in France RIPAM This has … Continue reading

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High winds wiped out the surfing

Sadly high winds flattened the surf Saturday, so a new plan saw us take off to the River Elle and “Les rochés du diable” in the Black Mountains of Brittany…… not really salty water, but a great place to paddle. … Continue reading

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French regulations explained

I am frequently asked questions regarding the regulations for paddling on the sea in France.  Unfortunately it is not always clear, often completely unknown, and occasionally when known completely ignored. I have created a page “Paddling French Waters ” that … Continue reading

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Phare du Sein

Brittany accounts for more than a third of all French Lighthouses,  Île de Sein hosts two. The major Light ‘Grand Phare’ was originally constructed and brought into service in 1839. During the second world war Île de Sein was occupied … Continue reading

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