We make an early escape from the Giens Peninsula to stay ahead of strong winds forecast for later in the day. The headland near Toulon is notorious for accelerating the breeze, and once in open water, the waves can quickly build—so timing is everything.
With a smooth passage behind us, we drop anchor off Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer and wait for the wind to turn be…
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