Wintering in the South of France

[chasroberts]

Well! We finally did it and left. We are currently in Paris on the way south through the French canals to points south and hopefully sunnier climes than seems to have been the case in the UK this year. Many thanks to all the forumites who helped with all my queries over the last year.

Now, if anyone can help with this one I will be most grateful. We are looking to winter our Southerly 105 Noosa somewhere near the end of the French canals or even in the Med. We will have to leave her for three or four months whilst we go off to try and earn next years cruising budget so security is an obvious requirement along with staff who don't mind checking lines etc occasionally.

If anyone has any thoughts of a suitable place I'd appreciate any information you can supply. I'll also post this in the Liveabord forum.

Many thanks in advance

Chas and Julie Roberts
S105 Noosa

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[Sea Devil]

jThere is a marina in Port St Louis at the end of the canal system and at Sete There is the yacht club that puts up takes down masts and I think you can winter there as well - further along - but not far is Cap D'age - At least 3 or more marinas there as well where you could winter but I would prefer Sete - nice town.. Big city wintering in Marseille - big marina

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[mirabriani]

Surely what you need is a boat sitter to look after her.
It just so happes that dearheart and I might be available
Errrrm! what dates did you say?
Anyway I am sure our rates will suit you sir
Briani

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[Graham_Wright]

Try Port Leucate. There are at least three yards there with storage facilities and the first one in on the port side is managed (I think) by an Englishman.

There's also a good restaurant nearby The Cabastan.

Turn to starboard after the harbour entrance and you end up in the naturist marina but the bridge don't open no more!


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[chasroberts]

Many thanks for your replies - we are following them up!

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