First sail this year, but where???

[Sans Bateau]

On our way, sailing in 18knts on the beam, a bit chilly but great!

But where is this well sheltered bay where we had lunch?

 

[sailorman]

S-O-F

 

[Sans Bateau]

So thats the easy bit. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Moonshining]

Hmm, obviously a shakedown cruise

Thorney Channel?

 

[Clyde_Wanderer]

Running on the engine are we?

 

[VicS]

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Thorney Channel?

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[Sans Bateau]

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Running on the engine are we?

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/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gifWhy?

 

[Sans Bateau]

Oh well, as there is a distinct lack of interest (because its not Scotland? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) I'll tell you where it is. Its sailing between Port de Bormes and the beautiful Island, with crystal clear water, of Port Cros, off Hyreres.

Sailing on Friday, great steady breeze, not another boat in sight. The main port (as seen in the photo) was empty. We picked up a buoy had some lunch and then had a superb close hauled sail back, in again about 18knts of breeze.

 

[BoyBlue49]

Looks like a Bav, if it is, no wonder you look pleased /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Sans Bateau]

It is a Bav, a 1999 36, just bought and in superb condition, with only 3500 nm on the log and 400 hours on the engine. Even the dodgy joinery down below is good! The other surprising thing is that it sailed very well, the very non standard cruiser laminate sails will have helped there, I'm sure.

(edit) Its the owner smiling, not me, I'm behind the camera, but I was smiling too.