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PTIT CORSAIRE 020web 789k
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CORSAIRE DE BRETAGNE.
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JACQUES CARTIER laid up in the Bassin Daguay Trouin. P272w 792k
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Two former Grand Banks trawlers, on the left is JOSEPH ROTYN (SM 199078)
on the right is GRANDE HERMINE (SM 640670) moored in Bassin Daguay Trouin. P272w 681k
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Tug CORSAIRE MALOUINE. 001w 801w
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Passing through the Rance Barrage Lock P306 758k
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Former Emeraude Lines vedette BELLE DE DINAN now moored on the beach at Tregonde. 002web 793k
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The old mill at Plouer P323w 689k
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Arriving Plouer in style -
Heritage -
Above is the advertisement flyer for the annual Fete des Doris en Vallee de la Rance, in other words a gathering of the traditional French dories on the River Rance, which took place on 27th and 28th August 2011, and the two day rally to celebrate the French Dory, a boat used by fishermen all round the coast, and extensively in the days of the cod fishing off Newfoundland.
The craft would row from Plouer down the Rance to La Richardais (close to the Barrage), crisscrossing the river a number of times with festivities and refreshment at each stop!
The first morning saw the craft cross from Plouer to Mordreuc then on to Port St Jean (just under the Pont St. Hubert bridge), then onwards under the two road bridges to Vigneux for lunch. The afternoon saw the fleet move across the river to Langrolay (Le Roue), then onwards to Le Minihic (Garel) , then across the river again to finish at Saint Suliac.
Sunday the fleet left from Le Vallion (St. Jouan-
The event was due to leave Plouer slipway at 10:00, and on making my way down, one was confronted with all types of vehicle towing trailers on which was a traditional French Dory.
There were the usual kisses and hugs as long lost friends greeted each other and helped launch their craft. There were those with flowing locks ( and I don’t mean the females)
those with long beards, those in traditional costume, all there to enjoy their rally.
All had to register and pay their dues, then to the breakfast table where croissants, pastries and coffee were served, while to keep everyone in good sprits the Les Cap Horniers de la Rance et la Parbatte sang traditional sea shanties.
This was heritage at its best, the boats kept on coming, not just by road but being rowed in from around the Rance, and as start time approached craft were moored two to three deep around the slipway and the little quay. As with anything French the rally did not start on time, which was a good thing as the late comers were still arriving, and when the klaxon sounded at 10:30 and things got underway, boats were still being put into the water.
Not only was it a fantastic sight to see so many boats gathered together, it was also marvellous to see them set off and row to their next port of refreshment!
In addition to the dories, the Plouer ten oared gig TOLERANCE also took part, while the Saint Suliac lifeboat acted as one of the guard boats and there were a number of pleasure boats which also followed the event.
Heritage at it’s best!
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The craft start to gather at the slipway at Plouer.
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Registration.
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Refreshments.
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Les Cap Horniers de la Rance.
Below are three views of the general scene ..............
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The ten oared gig TOLERANCE. P 018 779k
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Le Chene Vert.
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Lock No. 48, Chatelier, where the canal meets the sea. P131 946k
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MALTESS operating a dining cruise up from the lock at Chatelier. 851k
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The old vedette ECLAIRE is still moored just above Port Lyvet. P426 1m
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CORSAIRE DE DINAN arrives at Dinan from Saint Malo and Dinard and turns before berthing September 29. 017w 643k
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Granite sculptures at Dinan, including the granite boat which came to Jersey some years ago. 022w 758w
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JAMAN IV which operates sightseeing trips from Dinan up the canal to Lehon and which pass through one lock en route. P000 1m
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A view from the bridge. 038w 698
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The fleet of hire craft.
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Approaching the Pont de Lessard -
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A derelict fishing platform.
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CHATEAUXBRIAND II on a lunch cruise just below the Pont de Lessard.
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The two road bridges at Port St Hubert, the Pont Saint in the foreground, and the arch of the Pont Chateauxbriand in the background.
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PETIT CORSAIRE in the top end of Bassin Daguay Trouin.
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The restored Saint Malo -
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Former tug COTE D’ EMERAUDE remains at Quai Ouest in the Bassin Bouvet.
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The old vedette KADARN has now been moved to the top end of Bassin Bouvet.
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Buoy vessel ARMORIQUE alongside the yard in Bassin Bouvet.
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The 12 seat water taxi which operates in the estuary of the Rance. P445 1.76k
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CORSAIRE DE DINARD off the slipway at Saint Malo. P459 555k
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Tugs GRAND-
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This picture of DAVIER shows damage to her mast which may have been sustained when working under the bow of a cruise ship. P478 980k
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Pilot boat EMERAUDE. P479 860k
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A tranquil scene in the Bassin Vauban marina. P480 710k
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The French Customs vessel AVEL STERENN DF 46 returns to her berth in Basin Vauban P485 650k
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Tugs GRANDE BE and below DAVIER tow the passenger pontoons back to their position Gare Maritime de la Borse. . P482 592k
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In the lock. P486 1.64m
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A stop for a cup of coffee at the Minquiers on the return journey.