We went to Pampol fête de chants de marins in early August. Le Grand Léjon is the green boat in the centre of the picture. The event was very crowded, so it was great to be able to retreat to the boat when things got too exhausting. Had a smashing weekend, weather was wonderful, music great, boats beautiful and people (as always) superb.
The Oufs (Les Oufs de Dyjau, or sort-of 'fous de jaudy') were also there, in Fred's boat. We had just had an apero with them when they decided to have another sing...
Pete in contemplative mood on the Grand Léjon.
While the boat was being hauled towards the 'capestan' (capstan) on the harbour side. This gave people a chance to try out the capstan for real.
This is the doris (pronounced exactly like the name Doris) that was made over the three days of the festival. Les Doris de la Baie is an association that makes these small boats at festivals (originally bigger and used for fishing on the Grand Banks, off of a larger ship). They are raffled off over the course of the festival. Haven't managed to win one yet...
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