Leaving L'Aber Benoît, we came across our first dolphins since the Channel crossing. We have noticed much less wildlife, a few solitary gannets and occasional flock of shearwaters, although many cormorants. We are now back in the English Channel and it is noticibly colder in the NNW wind but the weather remains fine and clear.
Our plan was to arrive at the Canal de Batz 3 hours before HW, which meant 6 hours motor sailing against up to 3.5 knots of tide. Surprisingly, this used little over 5 litres of fuel. The plan worked and we watched many yachts fly by going westwards! The photos show us cautiously leaving the canal.
Arriving at Bloscon marina, Julie berthed Susan J perfectly,despite the absence of any promised, mandatory, direction from the harbour master or lights. The visitor berths were rather short, so we managed to ship the bowsprit in 12 minutes - a record!
Finally, as some keen observers have already noticed, the AIS finally transmits. The dedicated GPS aerial cable had to be cut and the fancy connectors needed soldering after all! A humble chocolate block connection, fitted under way, was the last resort but clearly effective!
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