The Vendée

31Aug14: Les Sables d'Olonne

A light breeze: down wind, wing-and-wing with a full cruising chute we arrived at the home of the Vendée Globe; site of triumphant scenes of celebration; a splendid beach and a still-thriving maritime tradition. However, staying here has had its price. Each night has been a mozzie hunt and despite apparent success, by the morning, there has been painful evidence to the contrary – lets hope it's the location and not a sign of things to come!?