Monthly Archives: May 2014

We anchored around the southern part of the port in a nice, protected cove called Baie Canebiers (43 16.195 N 6 39.573 E). Mauro took us to a dinghy dock near a trail that we saw people hiking and jogging … Continue reading →

With our younger son Ryan aboard, we left La Ciotat, sailed to and anchored off the Porquerolles. The seas were flat and it was nice to hear the generator for the first time (and that it worked was a lovely … Continue reading →

First night off the dock. Beautiful sunset. Hurray, we’re off!!!

I think I have said goodbye to this little town many times, but leaving is now upon us. Ryan will arrive Saturday, and from here we will sail the French Riviera to Nice. It is fitting after many rainy, windy … Continue reading →

Twist right, then left, then cat stretch

A breeze caught Amante while in the sling and all hands had to run grab her. No one likes a 44 ton boat swinging out of control!

With less ease than you might think. But Amante is in the water Guess all this land touring is over!

We drove to St. Remy de Provence along the non-toll roads. this is an option on our GPS, and we were in no hurry so we chose it. It was almost as fast and so much prettier. Curvy roads that … Continue reading →

Has one of the lady liberties in the town square! And a nice view! And a Rosé festival this weekend every year. We cannot put one more bottle of wine on the boat, and in fact, some of the space … Continue reading →