The Paddler Magazine issue 74 Autumn/Fall 2023 | Page 22

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In between , we explored the rock formations around Ile a Bois , just for the fun of jumping off and being rescued by the others . One of the secrets of our team is to make rescue training fun , and you will always long for it instead of seeing it as something mandatory . After spending more time in the water instead of our boats , we turned back . Due to the pouring rain , nobody was on the beach ; otherwise , they must have heard us yelling and singing ! Perfect timing !
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It isn ’ t ' just ' Ile de Bréhat . It ’ s more , much more . The island is worth paddling around , even more than once , as one always discovers new play areas . But the area around Bréhat , at paddling or driving distance , makes the whole trip complete and worthwhile . No matter the weather , there are plenty of opportunities to go out , both sheltered and more exposed . This isn ’ t an area for the lost tourist , but you don ’ t need to be an expert . As always , we advise you to be self-reliant and
ensure you know how to interpret a sea chart with tidal information . Depending on your skill level , you can choose your venue in this area , making it so versatile . We will be back , maybe not next year , but later - first , some other adventures .
Have fun and take care of each other on the water !
Make sure to check the video we ’ ve made about the trip : https :// www . youtube . com / watch ? v = clgWvTJlw7s