NEWS
After cleaning at the Karcher (300 bars) and a scratch to remove all the foams which are still present the expert can start his investigations.
Once the expert has finished his work we listen to his verbal report carefully, we give the integration to the manager so that the boat is ready for our return because we have to return to France for a fortnight.
Once the expert has finished his work we listen to his verbal report carefully, we give the integration to the manager so that the boat is ready for our return because we have to return to France for a fortnight.
Coevorden - Thieu
Ready for departure, we leave Coevorden for Thieu in Belgium. Our first lock, everything is going well input without problem and identical outlet. 
We continue our route to Belgium. We will sail on the Dutch channels, the Rhine, the Meuse. Then the Margarita canal. From Maastrich the entry into Belgium by the Albert 1st Canal.
Then back on the Meuse, Liège, Namur, Charleroi there we branch off on the center channel with large template to join the great elevator of Streppy Thieu. Then the small elevator to reach the canal of the old branch center or the geese welcome us.
We continue our route to Belgium. We will sail on the Dutch channels, the Rhine, the Meuse. Then the Margarita canal. From Maastrich the entry into Belgium by the Albert 1st Canal.
Then back on the Meuse, Liège, Namur, Charleroi there we branch off on the center channel with large template to join the great elevator of Streppy Thieu. Then the small elevator to reach the canal of the old branch center or the geese welcome us.
Departure
On July 19, on a cold, rainy and windy morning, we drop the moorings. The passage of elevator n ° 4 and the small Thieu lock is without problem.
Here we are on the canal of the Grand Gabrit Center. The "SPES" engine makes a nice regular noise "Teuf Teuf Teuf Teuf ...". At 1100 rpm, we advance at 10 or 12 km/hour. Time is clearing, the sun begins to shine and it is happiness. After locks 1 and 2 of Péronnes, here we are on the Scheldt where we enter France. The Voyge continues and we meet several tunnels. The Grand Tunnel of Royaulcourt 4,350 km. Then the small 1,060 km breakdown tunnel and the Bray tunnel in Laonnais 2.36 km. Here we are on the canal of the Grand Gabrit Center. The "SPES" engine makes a nice regular noise "Teuf Teuf Teuf Teuf ...". At 1100 rpm, we advance at 10 or 12 km/hour. Time is clearing, the sun begins to shine and it is happiness. After locks 1 and 2 of Péronnes, here we are on the Scheldt where we enter France. The Voyge continues and we meet several tunnels. The Grand Tunnel of Royaulcourt 4,350 km. Then the small 1,060 km breakdown tunnel and the Bray tunnel in Laonnais 2.36 km.
After the Northern Canal, we are taking the Aisne canal at the Marne, then the channel between Champagne and Bourguogne. To go from the Marne slope to the Saône slope we have to pass the Balesme tunnel 4,850 km.
On July 19, on a cold, rainy and windy morning, we drop the moorings. The passage of elevator n ° 4 and the small Thieu lock is without problem.
Here we are on the canal of the Grand Gabrit Center. The "SPES" engine makes a nice regular noise "Teuf Teuf Teuf Teuf ...". At 1100 rpm, we advance at 10 or 12 km/hour. Time is clearing, the sun begins to shine and it is happiness. After locks 1 and 2 of Péronnes, here we are on the Scheldt where we enter France. The Voyge continues and we meet several tunnels. The Grand Tunnel of Royaulcourt 4,350 km. Then the small 1,060 km breakdown tunnel and the Bray tunnel in Laonnais 2.36 km. Here we are on the canal of the Grand Gabrit Center. The "SPES" engine makes a nice regular noise "Teuf Teuf Teuf Teuf ...". At 1100 rpm, we advance at 10 or 12 km/hour. Time is clearing, the sun begins to shine and it is happiness. After locks 1 and 2 of Péronnes, here we are on the Scheldt where we enter France. The Voyge continues and we meet several tunnels. The Grand Tunnel of Royaulcourt 4,350 km. Then the small 1,060 km breakdown tunnel and the Bray tunnel in Laonnais 2.36 km.
After the Northern Canal, we are taking the Aisne canal at the Marne, then the channel between Champagne and Bourguogne. To go from the Marne slope to the Saône slope we have to pass the Balesme tunnel 4,850 km.
Thieu / Cruas
The Saône
Arrival on the Saone, we pass to Auxonne then Saint Jean de Losne, Tournus, Belleville sur Saone and Lyon.
Lyon
A visit to Lyon and then we will get to know the Rhône, the powerful Plud river from Europe.
The Rhône
River of a beautiful color in summer, slightly bluish, there is current and we move well.
As on the Saône we meet commercial boats 135 m long but also cruise boats 110 m long. These boats are generally more than 11 m wide.
The locks on the Rhône are 195 m long and 12 m wide.
We stop at the nautical stop in Saint Vallier to spend the night.
La Voulte sur Rhône, a magnificent medieval village, we are approaching Cruas.
Here we arrive for a one -year stopover, awaiting a place at Voie Navigable de France. We will end up having one in Arles.
Arrival on the Saone, we pass to Auxonne then Saint Jean de Losne, Tournus, Belleville sur Saone and Lyon.
Lyon
A visit to Lyon and then we will get to know the Rhône, the powerful Plud river from Europe.
The Rhône
River of a beautiful color in summer, slightly bluish, there is current and we move well.
As on the Saône we meet commercial boats 135 m long but also cruise boats 110 m long. These boats are generally more than 11 m wide.
The locks on the Rhône are 195 m long and 12 m wide.
We stop at the nautical stop in Saint Vallier to spend the night.
La Voulte sur Rhône, a magnificent medieval village, we are approaching Cruas.
Here we arrive for a one -year stopover, awaiting a place at Voie Navigable de France. We will end up having one in Arles.
The front location and now
Before
NOW
The fairings 2016/2024
Le Mole Saint Louis in Sète in 2016. Some necessary work on the hull.
The work, 2 sheets in terms of the starboard float and a tole on each side of the front keel, replacement of 8 anodes.
The Mole Saint Louis in Sète in 2024. Expertise and survey plan, installation of 10 anodes and crowning of 3 rivets, complete repair of the towed press and inspection of the tree line.
Before
NOW
The fairings 2016/2024
Le Mole Saint Louis in Sète in 2016. Some necessary work on the hull.
The work, 2 sheets in terms of the starboard float and a tole on each side of the front keel, replacement of 8 anodes.
The Mole Saint Louis in Sète in 2024. Expertise and survey plan, installation of 10 anodes and crowning of 3 rivets, complete repair of the towed press and inspection of the tree line.
Cruas / Arles
Here we have obtained a place with Cot-VNF, it is 6:00 am and we leave Cruas.
Pleasant navigation, we pass the Bollène lock with a 20 m discharge (the highest in Europe).
Avignon where we stop for the night and for a dance on the bridge ...
The next morning departure for Arles, we will spend Tarascon and his castle and tartarin.
Arrival in Arles.
The Arles lock downstream.
We arrived at our location, there is a job ...
Pleasant navigation, we pass the Bollène lock with a 20 m discharge (the highest in Europe).
Avignon where we stop for the night and for a dance on the bridge ...
The next morning departure for Arles, we will spend Tarascon and his castle and tartarin.
Arrival in Arles.
The Arles lock downstream.
We arrived at our location, there is a job ...
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