Magnifique! BORDEAUX TO THE BLACK SEA
Granted, it was an impulsive decision. I’d returned to my yacht Celestine in Rochefort, France to prepare for the coming season. The plan was to sail across the Bay of Biscay to Spain, then down the Spanish and Portuguese coasts, past Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean. A couple of things changed that.
From earlier experiences I knew I enjoyed life on the inland waterways and had always fancied the idea of crossing the entire width of Europe via canal and river. Secondly, and crucially, my mate Pete was committed to spending the season on . Having a reliable crew would be critical for this plan to
