Fecamp

An eventful few days.
Sailed to St Vaast la Hogue on Monday 21st after waiting an extra day in Cherbourg while a force 7 front went through. We finally had some sun there after nearly a week of grey skies. St Vaast is one of those typical channel harbours that dries out to miles of sand when the tide is out. The harbour has a lock which means that timing the entry and exit is critical.
Next day, Tuesday 22nd was also sunny and we sailed to Ouistreham. A nice days sailing under our twin jib system with the wind behind us, and another day of sunshine. We were even accompanied by a school of dolphins who got quickly bored at our speed after about fifteen minutes. Just after we entered the outer harbour at Ouistreham the Brittany Ferries " Normandie" arrived he filled the channel, good job we were out of the way!
Today Wednesday 23rd we left early and sailed to Fecamp with no wind but a big swell which is the leftover of the continuing Strong North West winds. Fecamp has one claim to fame, it is the home of the liquor Benedictine which is distilled in a very baroque palace. We visited drank Benedictine and were impressed.
Still not able to get the blog to accept photos from my photo album on the IPad, will keep trying so watch this space.