Tag Archives: AIS

Arriving in Provence

Posted on June 7, 2016 by yachtlyra

As it is still early in the season John managed to reserve a berth at the tiny marina of Sausset Les Pins. It is nearly forty miles away, so we set off early after returning our gate key when the … Continue reading →

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000 00′ 00″ Greenwich

Posted on July 5, 2014 by yachtlyra

Our current port of call sits exactly on the meridian, so feels oddly linked to home. The marina is purpose built and small, with most of the berths being privately owned, available for visitors in their owners absence. Even so … Continue reading →

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Farewell and Adieu to You Fair Spanish Rias

Posted on July 25, 2013 by yachtlyra

When we first planned to cross Biscay and sail to Greece, we had considered arriving in Baiona, as this would cut off the nasty corner with all the traffic and avoid the dreaded Finisterre. Bill, our instructor for the RYA … Continue reading →

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