Biscay

Port Louis June 7^th 8^th  9^th      Boats Assemble      

Arrive at your convenience at the marina at Port Louis in the shelter of the Citadel which houses two museums, a small maritime museum and a larger one showing the history of Lorient and its trade with the East.  Last year, we visited the Ste-Aimée restaurant for an excellent workers’ lunch. There are frequent ferries from here to Lorient itself.                                     

 Etel  June 10^th 11^th        

Our annual all-day cruising forum on the last day of the Boat Show.

The day will include

After the warm welcome that the marina team at Locmiquelic gave to those of us who attended the 2011 Rendez-vous, we decided to Rally here in 2012, as this would be a convenient port for those who are making their way from the UK. Graham Collins, who is the rally organiser, has planned a programme that will enable participants to explore the River Blavet, visit L'Ile de Groix and weather permitting, the Etel River, where boats are guided in by the pilot from the semaphore station. The plan is for the boats to return to Locmiquelic most nights.

Registration and Library Access to 10.00 -11.15  Tea/Coffee available

11.15 -12.45   Welcome  

NORTHERN SPAIN

The day of talks and discussions starts with an account of how one family decided Northern Spain was the ideal cruising destination.  Roger Bickerstaff  explains how to reach the Spanish coast with least effort and recounts his remarkable achievement of Spain and back in one, less than ideal, season.

 SPANISH RIAS TO FARO

Come and join the Biscay Section in Rochefort-sur-mer on the River Charente in Western France and help to celebrate Bastille Day. Enjoy berthing in one of France's historic dockyards, close to the longest building in Europe. Rally events include a private visit to L'Hermione, a reconstruction of an 18th Century sailing ship.