We have had to stay sheltered in Pornichet for a couple of days as the winds have been building up to 30-35kts and we are being pressed hard onto the pontoon. We have quite a number of fenders out, and they are taking a fair amount of abuse.

With the weather being what is was we never saw a great deal of the town, but have to say the beach is very long and well used in the sheltered bay by wind surfers, or at least that’s what I think they are called. If this isn’t right I mean the people who have a kite and some kind of board and they “sail” across the water. It’s amazing to see so many in the one place, and equally amazing when they take off from the surface of the water.

I am quite sure this is a popular place in the summer months as the beach is about 5 miles or so long and looks really clean and well kept. The marina was certainly busy and boats were rafted three deep on the hammerheads, the shower facilities could perhaps do with a revamp as they are a bit “rustic”. This is wee bit surprising given the obvious affluence of the area. The other surprising thing is there are no trolleys at the marina and everyone has to lug all their bits and pieces down to their boats like pack mules.

I’m not knocking it too much, because there are a number of restaurants etc in the marina and one in particular that is worthy of mention was the Red Sail. All steaks and fish are grilled over a BBQ within the restaurant, and the kitchen is open for all to see.

It looks like the weather might break tomorrow – fingers crossed we might be able to make a move.