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Author: Lisette

I love all things French, our cruising lifestyle and keeping Catharina and the rest of the crew in shipshape condition.
—  By LisetteJuly 6, 2014

Seven weeks to go – started packing

What to take? This is a totally different form of travel – we are packing (sort of) for a new house, rather than five weeks touring. We need to take enough to keep off the sun, out of the rain and to be decent and…
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    Ian on Tentative start to the Canal du Midi (18/7 – 20/7/25)April 21, 2026

    Yes, Gina, mostly relaxing. Of course, the occasional event or stretch that adds a bit of spice - but that…

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    Ian on The Bridge at Capestang – Finally (31/7 – 5/8/25)April 21, 2026

    Good info Don. I've had a bit of a look at some photos and I agree, the best view seems…

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    Ian on Wheelhouses, Biminis and BridgesApril 21, 2026

    Always attentive when cruising Gina, then most of the times, just a bit more concentration while locking or mooring. But…

  4. Don on The Bridge at Capestang – Finally (31/7 – 5/8/25)April 20, 2026

    Just don’t try to visit that chateau in Argens-M. We went up there and all around but no good way…

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