Loxley
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had the brakes done yesterday, i had the chassis uprated a while back to increase the payload so within the limit there.
hope to use the boat where we are going on lake cazaux at biscarrosse, otherwise in the arcachon basin. either way it's there for when
there is no wind or just to play around doing something different, spot of fishing etc etc. taking the kneeboard, wakeboard and hotdog
so should be something for everyone.
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baileyman
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| posted on 14-7-2009 at 08:47 |
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Hi all
Have a cracking trip. I'm off to La Rochelle on 12th Aug for 2 weeks of dinghy racing and hopefully some kiting in between if wind and
time permits.
Will be parked up at the municpal site near Les Minimes yacht harbour from 13th - 28th. So if any of you guys are still out there and
passing La Rochelle then drop in for a bevy.
Plan on staying on after the racing til mid-sept and dropping south to Hourtin, Arcachon and Biscarosse. Hopefully the wind will be
kind and I'll get some kiting in down there.
Catch you all mid-September.
Bon Voyage and see ya soon
Rich
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Loxley
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Has anybody actually booked up a camp site for any time over the next 2 weeks ?
It's just that as it is high season from this weekend then we may be fighting for space and as there will be 4 or 5 vans it's a bit
more problematic than being just one.
Thoughts everyone ?
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Loxley
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| posted on 15-7-2009 at 12:37 |
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for a last minute 'taster / teaser' , then here is set of webcams on the beach at biscarrosse. cant see A&K tho !
http://www.biscarrosse.com/Webcam-a-l-ocean
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mNeil
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CAMP SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! struth Mark you dont stay in those, there full of peeps in tents, and in France the private ones will cost you
a fortune! the only one i have stayed on is the municipal at Kersily just outside plouharnel and thats more like staying in the dunes;
6E per night last year.
there are loads of spots down roads to beaches, behind beaches that are free and usually more fun and less crowded.
sent Spooks a great place to stop over after the ferry just north of le mans little ville called Gace, in the aires book; oh and thats
also free!
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
founder of storm'n Normans van club!
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andy B
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hi all, got to say we were on the beach today and the sea was mental red flaged all day behind the aire
( biscarrosse plage ) .stumbled across 2 campsites on the lac and they are asking silly money, of course this is only my opinion and
iam tight but 28- 40 euros, saying that they did look high spec
there are lots of aires around asking 6-8 euros they are alittle cramped though and lots of rules, some are in very nice settings by
the lac 10 to 15 k from beach,
i think this is where you will use your boat mark there will be a fee, i will find out how much tomorrow and let you know .
looking forward to seeing you all. A&K
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Loxley
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Hi Andy,
Thanks for that. I have just logged on to the webcam and the sea looks a lot nicer today ! it certainly did look manic yesterday.
I could see 2 kiters last night, it was showing about 7pm your time so dont know if that was you !
I have heard there may be a 'lake tax' to pay, but it's a case of avoiding the river police if you can ! LOL
Mind you, I am happy to pay a sensible fee to get out on the water as its supposed to be mirror flat in the morning and perfect for
wakeboarding.
Debs has set off this morning for Cambridge to see her parents and I will meet her there tomorrow afternoon and then head on down to
the Chunnel to get into France for about 10pm.
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bucski
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Just booked our ferry going to Le Havre on the 4th Aug for 3 weeks, will probably head south first and work back up, Itinerary is
Hourtin area, Ile d'oleron, Quiberon or La Torche
Hope to catch up with some of you few folks somewhere, sometime.....
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Loxley
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Ok guys, I am signing off now. See most of you on the beach sometime on Sunday.
Safe driving. Dont forget they drive on the wrong side over there !
Andy, keep some of that wind for us. Looks like you will be having a good day Sunday !
Mobiles at the ready guys.
Tony, I have that spare mobile charged up for you. Its a mini-nokia phone plug so my spare mains and car charger will work with it.
Mark
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