Cherbourg

We sailed through our first night. Bart's watches were very uneventful, except for the beautiful sunset and sunrise. l had to maneuver around an annoying fishing boat and a large container ship during my watch. In the morning we could see Cherbourg in the distance, for many hours since the current was so strong against us. After we, finally, arrived we took a couple of naps before we went into the town.

It was la fête de musique all over France because of the summer solstice. Therefore there was live music all over the city. But, we had other plans: watching the France - Netherlands Eurocup match, surrounded by the French and the carousel. "Luckily" Simons' goal was called back so our little too loud celebrations were quickly forgiven.

Saturday we visited the Cave de la Fromage, Boucherie et Poisonnerie. The rest of the day we enjoyed the finest of La Douce France at the boat.

Sunday we had to a bit of maintenance, the largest being fixing some things up in the mast, always an experience. Tomorrow, we leave for the Channel Islands, up first: Alderney.Read more