More photos from Avannaq 2011

17 May 2011, Avannaq is about to take the Denou Channel just outside Paimpol to set sail for England - © Pierre Auzias

17 May 2011, Avannaq is about to take the Denou Channel just outside Paimpol to set sail for England

© Pierre Auzias

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  • 17 May 2011, Avannaq is about to take the Denou Channel just outside Paimpol to set sail for England - © Pierre Auzias
  • 17 May 2011, first encounter with a cargo ship, at sunset. The 10 knot breeze has reappeared. - © Pierre Auzias
  • 18 May 2011, 6.30 am, they have reached Start Point. St Anthony's head lighthouse painted in white signals the mouth of the Fal river. - © Pierre Auzias
  • 17 May 2011, bar
  • 17 May 2011, bar
  • AUzias had been dreaming of having a true Fish & Chips for 7 years !!! Complimentary Mushy Peas ... - © Pierre Auzias
  • These hulls do over a really pretty sight - © Pierre Auzias
  • Anchoring in an exposed area caused 3 ships to break their moorings. They managed to escape from the beach and rocks nearby by quickly starting their engine. - © Pierre Auzias
  • The Gulf Stream influence is obvious: Papyrus, Eucalyptus and a wealth of tropical flora. - © Pierre Auzias
  • Typical sea-front shops - © Pierre Auzias
  • In our ever lasting quest for vintage boats we came across a superb 32 foot Watson built in 1963 - © Pierre Auzias
  • Just as elegant as her own name - © Pierre Auzias
  • Cornwall's National Maritime Museum in Falmouth.
  • An array of varied exhibits here: An Inuit Kayak,  a Wailer from the Acores and a Dhow from Qatar. These have been assembled with the greatest attention and care, making it a truly enjoyable sight. - © Pierre Auzias
  • Rising winds on the 26th in the eveving - © Pierre Auzias
  • Avannaq was grateful for the Port Captain's decision to let her take shelter along with the Dinghys. - © Pierre Auzias
  • Above : Gust of wind blowing on the Isles of Scilly - St Mary Port / Small : 17 May 2011, the strong ebb stream and currents are taking us to the North West despite the lack of wind. / Below : Around the islands of Scilly - © Pierre Auzias

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