Falmouth (UK) - Douarnenez (Fr), 10-11 August 2012
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| Leaving the anchorage in Falmouth at 6 am |
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| After having hoisted and trimmed the sails and set the wind vane steering system, it's time for a a mug of coffee on the foredeck |
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| Course: due South. Wind: 20 knots E-NE. The first day with perfect sailing weather since my departure! |
Douarnenez, France
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| Above and below: Anchorage near the city center of Douarnenez |
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| Des retrouvailles en France. Werner, Doris and I; A pleasant reunion, six years after we said goodbye in Benin! |
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| Chez Werner! |
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| Kicks for free: Werner testing my Top Climber in Bft 6. The mere sight of him dangling in the wind at the top of the mast gave me vertigo! |
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| On a boat it is key to ensure adequate back-up systems.. |
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| Pancakes, pancakes, and more french pancakes |
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| Some dutch people own a house in France, I own a village! |
Douarnenez (France) - La Coruna (Spain), 19 - 22 August 2012
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| Leaving Douarnenez on a foggy Sunday morning. Lighthouse ' La Vieille'. |
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| The first 24 hours I was almost constantly accompanied by dolphins. Even while resting in the cabin at night I could hear their clicking and whistling sounds. |
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| Half way the Gulf of Biscaye. 25 years ago I was sailing here with my father in a heavy storm, in the highest waves I have ever experienced in my life. This time it was dead calm, and we were running under a genua at only 2 miles per hour |
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| Le grand bleu (a real fisheye view) |
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| Three pilot whales crossing my path. They can be easily recognized by their black skin and distinctive round head |
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| Early morning on the 4th day. A strong breeze in the right direction! (A rather dramatic view from the galley porthole) |
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| Land in sight after 4 days alone at sea |
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| Torre de Hercules, La Coruna, Spain |