Still in Rochefort

Hermione

We have had a very good rally. We met for drinks and a meal cooked by ladies from 5 boats which we ate on the quay., tables provided by TiGrA and Stressbreaker. (Amazing what you can stow on the boat.) We have since had a reception hosted by the Capitainerie and a Rally dinner. Visits arranged to see the Hermionie ( a naval ship being completely recreated in oak in the traditional fashion.A copy of the ship that took Lafayette to America in support of America after the Boston Tea Party. ) She is due to launch next year amid great festivities and travel to the US to recreate the voyage.
Fire works for Bastille Day were held on 13th July here and were magnificent. They were held at the Corderie Royale which is the longest ropeworks in Europe and has been rebuilt as the Germans torched it at the end of the war. It is now a museum and council offices.

TiGrA dressed overall for the rally
The French thought it was for Bastille Day and some followed our example.

Judith Grimwade from CA( who organised everything) with Rona 

Phil , Nick and Mark (Judith's husband)

We have also had visits to the Marine museum and a mainly gruesome visit to the Naval MedicalMuseum and Library.
Weather was good throughout but is now very poor. High winds and rain so we are probably here until Thursday 21st July. I will try and take some lock and Marina pictures if and when the rain stops.