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Autumn Cruise, 2011 Pt 1: Castelnaudary to Grau d’Agde

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Sandra

Monday 15th August   Arrived in Castelnaudary around 2.15pm, having overnighted at Dreux, and were surprised to see that there were very few boats moored in the port. Today was a public holiday, Assumption Day, not to mention August being … Continue reading →

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Spring Cruise 1 – Castelnaudary to Capestang, Midi (April 2011)

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Sandra

1st April The start of the season was marked by a beautiful, warm, practically cloudless day.  There had been a heavy dew overnight, but we were pleased that the forecast for strong winds was not fulfilled.  We were facing the … Continue reading →

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Canal du Midi, Canal Lateral a la Garonne, (May/June 2010)

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Sandra

Saturday 8th May Normally we like to be on the boat and off on our travels as soon as the waterways open on 1st April, but this year we were delayed due to Neville having had surgery to remove a … Continue reading →

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Canal du Midi, Capestang to Carcassonne (October 2008)

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Sandra

Sunday 12th October   Moored just outside Capestang, we were up early to watch the Japanese Formula 1, like 6.00am!  The morning started dull and cloudy, and then brightened for a very short period.  At lunchtime it became greyer and … Continue reading →

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