Dandelion 96

 

Ribald laughter rings from the Roscoff quayside. As the fishing fleet return, with their catch.

Mirror calm seas, and summer sunshine, making for a relaxed mood.

Offshore, the 'Torduf' (Tour du Finistere a la Voile) fleet spread their spinnakers. To capture a zephyr of breeze. And creep along the craggy shoreline, of the Ile de Batz.

Race rules proscribing use of the shortcut, through the tide torn Canal de Batz. Between the island and the mainland.

In Bloscon, the forest of flags, masts and brightly painted hulls has finally put to sea.

The crews extricating their craft, from the raft, one by one. Watchful harbour RIB's darting about. Intervening, as tugs, or fenders, as required.

Leaving an unaccustomed stillness behind, in the port. Returned to the slower paced ways, of cruisers and sightseers.