Island hopping - Penfret

Andy Riches

A bit agitated when we woke with light swell, maybe tide. Wind good for Concarneau but NW-W for the foreseeable after today. So off we set. Slow progress with just main to start at around 2 knots. Jib out after clearing rocks and shallows off anchorage, still only as not 2 knots! Tried coming off a run and gybing across our purple course line and got up to 3 knots. As we cleared the end of Groix wind picked up to around 8-9 knots and we made good progress at around 4-5knots. Decided to go to Ile de Glenan instead as better angle on wind for speed, and it was a bit closer. Leaving only 9.5 miles to do next day. Bikini sailing and swimmers, very hot and sunny. Dead calm sea - could stop for a swim almost! Wind gradually started coming more SW and we sailed well on a close reach. Dolphins as we approached Penfret. Anchored quickly and set off for the beach for a swim and cool down. Crystal clear sea and white sandy beach. Stunning, Partial eclipse in evening.