02.09.21 – 06.09.21. – LRB to Piriac

02.09.21 – Launched 1145. Berthed J6. Anchor base repaired by Comptoir Nautique. Subsequent claim on Insurance paid out as deemed an accident.

Covid free environment!

03.09.21 – LRB to Piriac

Est 20 Nm. Lock booked for 1100 (approx down @ 1120) Plan to exit Vilaine over bar @ 1230 (half flood tide). Fcst M/C Lorient to St Nazaire NE 9 (13) kts > E 6 (8) kts. S Int. Wave ht 0.4 > 0.2. Swell 0.2 > 0.1. 24 hrs similar. Dep LRB 0955. Exit lock 1155, completely full with 50 boats, a record for the Eclusier! Berthed Piriac 1445 E leg. Engine performing normally. 19.41 Nm. 4 h underway (including lock) PJA JMA

Sunset over Piriac marina.

06.09.21 – Piriac to LRB.

Est 20.0 Nm.  Lw Arzal 1134, Hw 1731. Locks 1900 & 2000. Planning: Earliest Dep. 1405 est 2.3 o/cill. Vilaine bar after half flood @ 1434. ETA Arzal lock 1750. Fcst: M/C LOR_St Naz. NE10 (13) kts > N4 kts. Sun NR. 24 hrs LRB & Arzal strong winds Midday 07.09.21. Dep 1410 2.5 o/cill but only 0.7 u/k in approach channel. 1605 Varlingue ent. 1720 into open lock. 1900 locked into river. 2020 berthed LRB G20. 17.58 Nm 3h 55m underway. PJA JMA.

08.09.21 Destiny lifted ashore for winter. End of 2021 season.

Cum 4725.7 Nm+ EH 328 + 688 = 1016

Sailing again at 7 – 8 knots!

Returning to LRB