No, we did not go to Ouessant. Paluden turned out to be the quietest place we have ever stayed in the boat. The steep valley keeps out road noise from any distance, there is no road nearby and no wind.
Sunny and warm morning but no wind. Had a lazy late breakfast. Then noises started on the bank by the rowing club. It turned out to be a demonstration by rescue dogs. These are big dogs (Newfoundlands I think) which are really hunting dogs but are also used to rescue people from water. Continuous and enthoustic commentary of every possible way a dog cam rescue a swimmer, boat or whatever. Our French neighbour says that such dog lifesaving clubs are common.
Motored down the river and put up sail by the Marina. Wind is light NW, not ideal for our trip. Decided Ouessant too far in such light conditions, so headed down the Chenal du Four. Reading about this channel causes more excitement than venturing down it in the boat in the current weather - no problems. However we did not go right through but stopped at L'Aber Ildut and moored on a dumbell mooring. A quich walk ashore showed that everything was closed - not surprising for 7pm on Sunday, so returned to the boat for supper and earlier bed than last night. This is also a very quiet place.
There are several kelp-gathering boats here. This is a minor local industry - the seaweed used to be used for glass-making and also as a fertiliser but now goes into the cosmetics industry.
