The title of this blog pretty much sums up our week in Oleron... relaxing.

Catching up with Cor


We first met Cor in La Rochelle so it was great to catch up with him again and to hear the latest on his engine problems which he is hoping to resolve this winter. If you're interested, follow Cor's blog here: http://sy-phylax.blogspot.com

Flirtie's bigger sister 'Carmen', a Moody 43 Eclipse.


As you can see from the photo, there are a lot of similarities between 'Flirtie' and 'Carmen' - not unsurprisingly since they were both designed by the same person, Bill Dixon. No surprises then that we spent some time socialising with Russell and Jayne, owners of Carmen - a good time was had by all.

Sprayed by helicopter


It probably wouldn't be allowed in the UK, but here they seem happy to spray you and the island with insecticide. Not a pleasant odour and who knows what it does to your heath!