Sailing Fabule
After the 3 weeks training, we are back in Tréguier (Brittany). We learned a lot about boat handling and sailing from Brad who is a precious source of knowledge and good practice. Anyone who has spliced an eye in a braided rope will understand when I say that it feels like magic when the final […]
With storms Eunice and Franklin blowing over south UK, we had to adapt our plans and to choose our destinations carefully. We particularly enjoyed our passages from Lézardrieux (Brittany) to Guernsey and back from Jersey to Le Légué (St Brieuc). We had the opportunity to test various sail combinations, including the asymmetric spy. There was […]
A weather window had opened for us to do a passage from Brittany to the Channel Islands. We had made several navigation plans that day and Guernsey turned out to be the best destination according to the wind. It was a wonderful sail under spy for most of the passage. It was the first time […]
When setting out for our journey from Saint Quay Portrieux to Paimpol, we were expecting 20 knots of wind with gusts of about 28-30 knots. The wind was blowing in the right direction for most of the journey making it very interesting for sailing. The arrival at Paimpol had to be timed carefully because there […]
It is time to get the boat out for sailing. On Thursday February 10th, we leave the marina of Tréguier for the test sail. We secured all our belongings inside the boat. The weather forecast is not too great: it is cold and raining. Everyone gears up accordingly. We sailed out of the Jaudy river […]
Our first night on the boat happened on a Saturday evening, after spending a recreational day with friends on Mont Saint-Michel. We drove back to our home which is now located on the water. Since receiving the keys from the boat yard, we spent most of the time carrying all our belongings and equipment from […]
Yesterday was a very emotional day: after several years of anticipation and speculation, we watched the launch of our boat SV Fabule. People strolling along the marina of Tréguier (Brittany, France) stopped to share this moment with us. We were so proud to be the owners of this beautiful sailboat. Everything went really well. The […]
When strolling along the docks of a marina, one often wonders about the origin of a boat’s name. The name provides hints about the identity of the boat as well as her owners. Our approach started with very practical criteria: We wanted something that was easy to spell over the VHF, understandable in various languages […]
While looking at the pictures sent by Boréal before the Christmas shutdown, we can’t wait to see our boat finally floating on the water. Amongst newly installed equipment, we distinguish the arch, the solar arrays and the navigation systems. Fabule now has windows and the wooden interior is taking shape. However, some providers are experiencing […]
The crates are ready to be shipped across the Atlantic to join the boat. After downsizing from a house to a condo, we faced the next step: how much stuff fits in a boat? Of course, we started with all the necessary equipment and clothing. The scuba diving gear is part of the essentials. But […]