‘Qui voit Ouessant boit son sang.’ In plain English, this old Breton sailors’ proverb reads: ‘He who sees Ushant sups his own blood.’ Many a seaman would be inclined to…
France
French canals offer a scenic route to the Med for sailing yachts
For many skippers wishing to sail between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, it’s necessary to go via the Strait of Gibraltar. However, for shallow draught yachts, an attractive alternative awaits:…
Cruising in Brittany: its warm weather, golden beaches and handy marinas take some beating
Peter Cumberlidge cruises the coast of north Brittany and investigates a slower pace of life among the many island anchorages
TP52 event in France
TP52 class lines up for first event in France 13/7/06
France wins Commodores’ Cup
Ireland thwarted for the second time in succession 3/7/06
British Tour de France win
The UK student Team win Leg 6 of Tour de France à la voile 2005
Mumm 30s in France
British Olympic sailors take on French Mumm 30s
Coupe de France
The opening day of the Coupe de France for Melges 24s, Mumm 30s and Dragons was sailed in light airs off St Tropez
Adrien arrives in France
Within moments of arriving in Les Sables d'Olonne, Jean Luc Van Den Heede announced plans of his next record breaking attempt aboard Adrien
Coupe de France revived
The Yacht Club de France has revived the historic Coupe de France, one of the most prestigious events in the international sailing calendar
British shine in France
Rob Greenhalgh’s Panther Team GBR won the practice race in the 25th Tour de France à la Voile yesterday
PlayStation heads for France
Steve Fossett's maxicat PlayStation has begun her attempt to break Tracy Edwards' Cowes-Dinard record