Jane's first trip out on Le Grand Léjon. 4 Oct 2009

My first trip on Le Grand Léjon - Pete was in the UK visiting his mum.  We set off at 8 am - still dark!

Leaving the Port de Légué, the motorway viaduct visible behind us.

 

approaching the lock

& the lock gates closing behind us.

 

Oce out of the harbour, starting to hoist sail. This is the 'taillevent' or mainsail. The hunier is on the deck to the right - this goes above the mainsail.

Not much wind for sailing!

hoisting the 'foc', or jib.

The view to stern.

This is the small foc. There is a bigger one, but not used today.

The bay where we stopped for lunch.

Then a post-lunch snooze

Before hoisting sail and setting off home. This is the 'Misaine' or mizzen.

Just messing about in boats....

Bit of deck-washing. I took refuge up front, as there was lots of cold water being splashed about.

 

We got back about 7.30 pm, having spent all day cruising - I really don't know where the time went, and we really did nothing! What a lovely way to spend a day.