Blackwater to Gravelines

[tillergirl]

In Gravelines they are building a replica Napoleonic square rigger using historic methods, the Jean Bart,You can go in and watch.

Hopefully they will continue to follow the Napoleonic principles and had it to our Navy when they are finished.

 

[philiphurst]

Old habits die hard!

 

[Gargleblaster]

Hopefully they will continue to follow the Napoleonic principles and had it to our Navy when they are finished.

I think some enterprising RN captain in a frigate is supposed to go and take it, aren't they? Perhaps a job for Karouise? He could get a crew together on the Pirate's weekend.

 

[sailorman]

I think some enterprising RN captain in a frigate is supposed to go and take it, aren't they? Perhaps a job for Karouise? He could get a crew together on the Pirate's weekend.

I think that the Kipper has plans afoot for a raid

 

[Sheff]

Sounds like a better plan!
Out of Calais 2 hours before HW - and then leg it up to Gravelines!!

Are there any good restaurants in Gravelines?? or is it that quiet its a cook on board?

Cheers

Ian

p.s Jim... coffee on the morrow?

Restaurants in Gravelines:

http://www.lasymphonie.fr/

http://www.leturbot.com/

Both very French restaurants so they're a taste and culture experience............ one course won't fill you so go for one of the, many and varied, fixed 3/4 course menus. My personal favourite is La Symphonie but Le Turbot usually rates slightly higher with most.

Also an excellent sandwich shop in the square for a takeaway experience and don't miss out on the Queen Mary pub in the corner of the square.

Lots of history and walks around the town walls/moat............. you'll need more than a couple of days to take it all in.

Forgot to mention the walks along the banks of the River Aa (unbelievably pronounced ah-ah) down to Grand Fort Philippe, Petit Fort Philippe and the beach.......... but you can always go back again for that

Paul.

 

[CliveG]

Are there any good restaurants in Gravelines?? or is it that quiet its a cook on board?

There is a reasonable restaurant at the marina if you don't fancy a walk into the town.
And for eat-aboard food there is the Lidl just near by.

 

[Otter]

Unpleasant memories of Gravelines Lidl and a staff sluice bucket.

 

[davidfox]

Thanks for all the info....

So has anyone ever left Gravelines and made it in to Calais on the same tide?

Many thanks

Ian



P.S The thought of rolling around on a buoy outside Calais, would not do wonders for matrimonial bliss onboard!!!

The tidal is not to be underestimated, but it shouldn't be a problem, Gravelines is a lot easier than it appears

 

[davidfox]

Unpleasant memories of Gravelines Lidl and a staff sluice bucket.

Whilst the Lidl is convenient, the better one is a 15 min saunter down the main road - on the grass verge if I remember correctly

 

[ianfr]

Whilst the Lidl is convenient, the better one is a 15 min saunter down the main road - on the grass verge if I remember correctly

Really excellent meat department there. Really worth the walk. Very good range of produce.
The Lidl isn't bad either.

Have eaten a couple of times at the Yacht Club, its not cheap but the food was very good.

Regards

Ian