Dunkirk 19-21 May 2013 The weather pattern had been changing for the worse going grey and damp but it seemed to be quiet enough in Boulogne harbour - a light breeze albeit "on the nose" which meant we were going to fight it all the way to Dunkirk. After an early lunch we motored the mile or so towards the outer harbour - these French harbours are generally vast - putting one reef in the main with a rising wind. By the time we reached the outer breakwater the w...

Eastbourne to Boulogne 17/18 May 2013 I should apologise immediately. There are some words or phrases which automatically trigger a response from me, I can't help it - it seems hard wired. The name "Eastbourne" has that effect and links with a "boat train" poster of the 50's offering trips to the continent...and here stated with my auto response: "Harwich for the Continent" ...and "Eastbourne for the Incontinent." Well it continues to amuse my simple hu...