Day 3 Brest to Cameret

We dined well in a Marina restaurant in Brest last night. We then found a local sailors bar who served their local version of Calvados, (apple brandy) which was a lovely way to end the day.

So the clock starts, limiting us to stay in Shengen countries for 90 in 180 days. A sad feeling when I consider what we have lost with Brexit.

On the way back from the Customs House though we found an Aladdin’s cave of fine produce.

We hoisted the ARC flag in Brest, so that if other boats travelling south are also doing the Ark, we can get together. I also fly the Ocean Cruising Club flag and cruising Association flag for the same reason. within minutes of the ARC flag being hoisted, we were approached by a young chap who asked whether or not we were looking for extra crew!

After some boat tidying and a fruitless trip to the shops for our outstanding galley items we headed over to Cameret Sur Mer, a 10 mile motor in light winds to a delightful French coastal town.

We had a wonderful meal of moule frite, apart from Andy who doesn’t like any shellfish. Perhaps it was a bit unfair to choose the Moulery restaurant, but he did find a burger!

Tomorrow we head off to Concarnau. Probably a 12 hour sail. We have northerly winds of 15 to 20 knots, which means that we will be pushed, and we can try out our new sail, called a Bluewater runner. Pictures to follow tomorrow.