Thursday, 06 August 2009 16:24 | By Tony Diment, Rally Director
Martin and Helen from `Makathea' have now sent us their full story. Sadly, they have been beset with a number of problems which seriously delayed their start from Torquay and are now confining them to Brest in France. Martin has tried in vain to remain in contact with the rally fleet but clearly the range limitations of VHF and the restrictions of using mobile telephones in coastal areas have conspired to produce difficulties.
Tony Diment, having just arrived back in the UK after a hastily scheduled programme of on site support in Benodet, Vannes and La Trinite, has a few fond memories of the rally. As with (virtually) all the images on this site, click on the small picture to view a captioned larger version.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009 15:54 | By Tony Diment, Rally Director
After two warm sunny days with great sailing breezes the Biscay Triangle Rally has now arrived in Vannes. Having sailed from Sainte Marine (Benodet) on Monday 27th July the fleet anchored off Ile Penfret in the Iles de Glenan and on Tuesday sailed to the Island of Houat another 50 miles to the South East. The weather has been kind and many went ashore for a barbecue on the beautiful beach - Jenni Waite ( Sparkling Spirit) announced that it was definitely bikini weather!
Thursday, 25 February 2010 11:30 | By Tony Diment, Rally Director
Participants are now signing up for this year's Yachting Monthly Biscay Triangle Rally.
Apart from the chance to complete the `triangle' to Spain, Brittany and back , many yachtsmen are now finding this a safe and enjoyable way to cross Biscay at the start of some extended cruising in Spain, Portugal or the Med. The rally gathers at Torquay over the weekend of 24th/25th July and sails for La Coruna on Tuesday 27th July. Be sure to book your place now by contacting Tony Diment
Thursday, 13 August 2009 09:06 | By Tony Diment, Rally Director
Now that the spray has dried upon everyone's decks it is time to sign off from this year's Biscay Triangle Rally. I have received various letters of appreciation concerning the rally and the common theme is that despite not reaching La Coruna due to the poor weather, everyone appreciated the efforts made at short notice to pull together a very pleasant cruise of Southern Brittany.
Thursday, 06 August 2009 10:07 | By Tony Diment, Rally Director
The Biscay Triangle Rally fleet are now returning to home waters and as they do so the weather is again turning foul. Northerly winds and rain are making things difficult as everyone is branching out for home ports from Camaret and L'Aberwrach after coming up the Chenal du Four from South Brittany.
Sunday, 02 August 2009 15:53 | By Tony Diment, Rally Director
The rally departed from Vannes on Friday afternoon on the first lockage of the day. The busy road traffic was stopped for what seemed an age as the 11 rally yachts motored through the swing bridge which crosses the canal leading from the Morbihan into the city of Vannes. The cooperation of the bridge controller was much appreciated!
Monday, 27 July 2009 15:14 | By Tony Diment, Rally Director
Thirteen yachts finally made it to Sainte Marine, Benodet. Saltwhistle III and Sparkling Spirit arrived on Sunday evening just as the rally `Welcome to Brittany Party' was in full swing. The evening started with a wine and Spanish tapas (to replace the La Coruna tapas) predrinks party hosted by the Rally and then moved on to the Hotel du Bac as reported in yesterday's update.
Friday, 04 June 2010 15:44 | 
By Tony Diment, Rally Director
