jimi
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What's the entrance to Fecamp like in a Fecamp in F6+ from any direction other than between N and S via E? Is it OK or a bit dodgy?
Fecamp in F6+ from any direction other than between N and S via E
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graham
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
It would be the same as in any other make of boat in a F6 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
It would be the same as in any other make of boat in a F6 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
jimi
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
Git!
Git!
Kilter
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
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Nice one...beat me to it! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Nice one...beat me to it! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
cnh
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
Possible but certainly uncomfortable, and the harbour will be uncomfortable too. Don't try at low water - you may touch on the bottom of the swells. The swell is more important than the wind. Unfortunately, with a W or SW wind, once you line up, you're probably committed. And watch for cross tides.
Nicholas Hill
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Possible but certainly uncomfortable, and the harbour will be uncomfortable too. Don't try at low water - you may touch on the bottom of the swells. The swell is more important than the wind. Unfortunately, with a W or SW wind, once you line up, you're probably committed. And watch for cross tides.
Nicholas Hill
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jimi
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
bumblefish
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
Have you read the latest 'Total Loss'? There is an account of one my ex-colleagues novel approach during the Royal Escape Race.
Have you read the latest 'Total Loss'? There is an account of one my ex-colleagues novel approach during the Royal Escape Race.
jimi
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
I remember it at the time. I ain't been to Fecamp but was thinking about it for next w/e. However that was one story that makes me treat it with respect. From what I recall, it was only due to the bravery of a french swimmer that there was no loss of life?
I remember it at the time. I ain't been to Fecamp but was thinking about it for next w/e. However that was one story that makes me treat it with respect. From what I recall, it was only due to the bravery of a french swimmer that there was no loss of life?
Blueboatman
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
Dodgy in winds from west-north ,so 'ave a nice big engine for the confused seas sloshing through the breakwaters,better still keep the main up until you are actually inside and time it for HW -1. Force 6? Not for me thanks.
Dodgy in winds from west-north ,so 'ave a nice big engine for the confused seas sloshing through the breakwaters,better still keep the main up until you are actually inside and time it for HW -1. Force 6? Not for me thanks.
doris
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
Why not go to Dieppe instead...........smashing place and you can go right into the middle of the town.
Why not go to Dieppe instead...........smashing place and you can go right into the middle of the town.
Salty
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
...but it doesn't have a Benedictine distillery! Actually I was going to suggest the same thing - Dieppe is the usual escape route for me when the weather's too lumpy for Fecamp (which in my book would certainly be F6+). There's a vicious tidal set at Fecamp entrance (particularly to the north if I remember right), so you have to keep very one-sided on the entrance to avoid being swept into the wall, which a big swell helps not at all.
...but it doesn't have a Benedictine distillery! Actually I was going to suggest the same thing - Dieppe is the usual escape route for me when the weather's too lumpy for Fecamp (which in my book would certainly be F6+). There's a vicious tidal set at Fecamp entrance (particularly to the north if I remember right), so you have to keep very one-sided on the entrance to avoid being swept into the wall, which a big swell helps not at all.
sailorman
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Re: Fecamp in Westerly F6 ish
july 2002 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
july 2002 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
janie
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The going in was bad enough (only because we managed to be 3 boats abreast at the entrance, all under sail, in the F9), but coming out was worse. The little engine could only make about 0.5 knot, and the propellor came out of the water on each wave! However, Fecamp remains a favourite destination.
alahol2
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Came out in a Telstar 26 with a puny outboard. Probably only F5 but the scariest thing I've ever done.