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Tag: Roscoff

Roscoff, FR to Brest to Audierne with Bay of Biscay crossing on our minds

October 5, 2019November 20, 2020 Bill Jf: France II, Travel LogLeave a Comment on Roscoff, FR to Brest to Audierne with Bay of Biscay crossing on our minds

Back in the spring when I was doing my armchair route planning I had frequently read that it is best to cross the Bay of Biscay in August. This World Cruising Club article on the subject sums it up best…

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More French sightseeing

September 29, 2019November 20, 2020 Renee Busheyf: France II, Travel LogLeave a Comment on More French sightseeing

After visiting Mont Saint Michel, we were invited to stay at the home of Alain and Christine from the catamaran we had met in Borkum. They lived only about 20 minutes from Mont Saint Michel in a 13th century French…

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Sailing Log – Guernsey to Roscoff, FR

September 23, 2019November 20, 2020 Bill Je: England, f: France II, Travel LogLeave a Comment on Sailing Log – Guernsey to Roscoff, FR

Since our time in Borkum, sailing Verbena into Saint Malo – a walled in medieval Brittany coast city – became a mission. Friends suggested it and the city is close to Mont Saint Michel, also highly recommended. From Cherbourg, our…

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We are a Boston based family who took a year away to explore the world aboard an X-55 sailboat named Verbena. Here we chronicle our voyage. Subscribe for updates.

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Bill, Renee, Vera & Ben

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