Lazy Boy, a tiger burning bright on the La Trinite pontoons. Yann Gapais' JPK 1050 is still in residence, after seizing third place at this spring's Spi Ouest regatta (fully crewed category). In which, yard owner, Jean-Pierre Kelbert (JPK) won all four of the double-handed races. Sailing with Alex Ozon, aboard JPK 1050 PersaiVert.
The JPK 1050 (described by JPK as 'a mini Class40') has taken the thirty-five foot, short handed, offshore racing scene by storm. Since Jean-Pierre celebrated the design's launch, last year, by winning the legendary Fastnet Race. Aboard his own JPK 1050 Leon, this time teamed up with Alex Loison.
Such is La Trinite's popularity, amongst racers and cruisers alike, that space to moor a boat is perenially at a premium. All available deep water long since occupied by moorings or marina pontoons.
A problem which the town has tackled by the construction of a giant Port-a-Sec, on a stretch of open land below the bridge, over the past couple of years.
Boats are lifted ashore between outings. Relaunched as required. Which suits the seasonal, or occasional, use to which many owners subject their craft.
A summertime high hovers above Stargazer. Bringing long sun filled days and light easterly zephyrs. Conditions in which passage distances must necessarily be kept short. Tomorrow evening, we shall make for the island-bejeweled waters of the Golfe du Morbihan. Where tidal assistance will be available aplenty.
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