Concarneau/Konk Kerne Codi Hwyl

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-The last time, Dilwyn and John

-were in Benodet and Quimper.

-Dilwyn set John a challenge.

-You're skipper. I won't do anything

-unless you tell me to do so.

-After a few days in Benodet,

-the Mystique is ready to sail...

-..under the command

-of John Pierce Jones.

-This is the ultimate test

-of his seamanship.

-But first, the farewells.

-Goodbye, Benodet!

-I enjoyed that.

-I enjoyed that.

-

-Yes, a nice little place.

-Different.

-Different to Douarnenez.

-They call this the Brittany Riviera.

-You can see why.

-It's geared towards sailing.

-The only thing is,

-we've started a bit too quickly.

-If I'd known

-I was doing this job sooner...

-..I'd have told you a few things.

-I haven't plotted a course.

-Turn the instruments on for me.

-So far,

-he's remembered the instruments...

-..we've cleared the pontoon...

-..and he's now

-doing some navigating...

-..just as he would for real.

-So far, so good.

-Good work, John.

-Long may it continue.

-In a moment, I'm going to ask you

-to take the helm...

-..so that I can find out

-exactly where I'm going out there.

-Fine.

-John goes to plot a course

-on the iPad.

-I've come without the iPad!

-Nothing has changed.

-We've, um, misplaced the iPad.

-But we do have parchment below deck.

-But we do have parchment below deck.

-

-I've got it on this.

-Thankfully, he's able

-to plot a course on his mobile.

-The boys head for Concarneau...

-..which means Bay of Cornwall,

-incidentally.

-It's about two hours away,

-and the last stop on the voyage.

-It's time for Dilwyn to assess...

-..how much John

-has developed as a seaman.

-There's a flotilla of yachts ahead,

-all of them heading towards you.

-I see them. These here, you mean?

-I see them. These here, you mean?

-

-We're going in amongst them now.

-They're not moving much

-because it's calm.

-Look at them!

-They're like ants.

-This red **** should keep clear.

-He's everywhere, like a pig's pee.

-Right in front of me!

-I hope the **** isn't training!

-I couldn't have done anything

-had he been closer, could I?

-No.

-Are you going to be monosyllabic

-all the bloody way?

-Yes.

-A crew doesn't do that.

-I don't do it when you're captain.

-You do, sometimes.

-OK.

-BLEEP

-BLEEP

-There's a lot of bleeping!

-There are idiots at sea,

-like there are on the roads.

-Yes. Oh, yes.

-Like who, I wonder?

-The challenges keep coming.

-Can you see any lobster pots?

-There's one directly ahead.

-Flipping heck! How do I avoid it?

-Flipping heck! How do I avoid it?

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-It's a red one.

-Where is it?

-Can you see it?

-Oh, blimey! That one!

-Should I go to port or starboard?

-It's up to you.

-No, which way? Port?

-There's a fair chance

-you'll go over it.

-The rope will catch in the prop.

-How much do you want to bet?

-A cuppa.

-OK.

-Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

-Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

-Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

-I'm getting a cuppa!

-There it is. I missed it!

-He missed it by that much!

-John did endanger the boat

-by misjudging the tide...

-..and veering off course...

-..too close to the buoy

-warning of underwater hazards.

-Shallow water ahead.

-Shallow water ahead.

-

-I didn't look at that, did I?

-Do you want to check the course?

-Do you want to check the course?

-

-Yes, you take the helm.

-There's a white one there.

-We're way off.

-We've gone right off track.

-We've gone right off track.

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-We'll head in.

-There is no tide,

-so we'll head closer to land.

-I overcompensated.

-I thought the tide

-would push us further out.

-We're supposed to be there,

-but we're actually here.

-The autopilot was off

-because the tide's weak.

-It'd be nice to hoist a sail.

-It'd be nice to hoist a sail.

-

-Do you want to?

-Will you?

-Will you?

-

-Yes, if you tell me to.

-It's taut now.

-It's taut already.

-It's stuck.

-It's fine now.

-How is it now?

-Still stuck.

-It'll only come that far.

-It'll only come that far.

-

-OK, that's enough.

-It's sticking at the same spot.

-We can't open the sail fully.

-There's a problem

-in the bearings within the mast.

-Has the grease hardened?

-I'm not sure.

-It's like jelly.

-It should be clean and pure.

-There's a small hole in the sail.

-It may only be

-the size of a fingertip...

-..but small holes

-tend to become tears.

-We'll put tape on that.

-Do I take the sails down or what?

-Do I take the sails down or what?

-

-Yes, OK.

-Turn the engine on

-and we'll go below.

-I'll take the sail down,

-as you've been so busy.

-OK, thanks.

-Seeing John Pierce Jones

-furling sails is a rare event.

-How long will this last?

-Oh dear! The sail isn't moving.

-It's extremely stiff.

-It's extremely stiff.

-

-It shouldn't be.

-Do you want me to try?

-What's wrong?

-What's wrong?

-

-I don't know.

-Is it working now?

-He was standing on the rope!

-We're not in gear, just revving.

-He'll realize in a bit.

-What's wrong?

-We're not moving.

-It's not accelerating.

-It wasn't in gear!

-We're moving now.

-Concarneau, here we come!

-Yes, John has a lot to learn.

-He must stick to sailing rules

-as he approaches a busy harbour.

-There are two yachts coming out.

-There are two yachts coming out.

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-I can see them.

-Am I on the right side?

-Are they on the wrong side?

-The nearest one isn't under sail.

-The green one is under sail.

-Should I go to the wrong side

-and break the rules?

-You're not breaking the rules.

-I don't get it.

-Every rule I've learnt

-is ignored by everyone here.

-Look!

-John keeps left of the green buoy

-as he sails into the harbour.

-Well done, Captain Jones.

-We're entering the ancient town

-of Concarneau.

-Concarneau is a walled town

-like Caernarfon and Conwy.

-It attracts thousands of boats

-and tourists every year.

-Dilwyn and John have landed

-during the peak season...

-..and one of Brittany's

-biggest festivals.

-John is bringing her in

-to the fishermen's side.

-We'll find an empty berth

-then enjoy the festival.

-The Blue Fishing Nets Festival.

-I might have half a cider tonight.

-Or two, maybe.

-They navigate the narrow channel

-and head for the pontoon.

-It's tight.

-How close was that

-to that blue boat!

-Perfect, Dilwyn.

-Perfect, Dilwyn.

-

-Whoa! Whoa!

-Well, almost.

-BLEEP

-Merci beaucoup, monsieur.

-I'm glad we're here.

-It was a nervous entry.

-Dilwyn did a fine job.

-Like any good captain,

-I gave the bosun the helm.

-The bosun is used to helming.

-It's hot now.

-It is, isn't it?

-Another nice place, Dilwyn.

-Another nice place, Dilwyn.

-

-Concarneau!

-I enjoyed it,

-but I was very nervous at times.

-There was one time when...

-It works well with you at the helm

-and me navigating.

-I didn't do both

-and went off course.

-I flirted with the rocks!

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-Dawn is yet to break in Concarneau.

-But there are stirrings of life

-in the harbour, and on the Mystique.

-Dilwyn!

-Good morning.

-Good morning?! It's only 5.30am!

-What's all the blooming noise?

-Fishermen and gulls!

-I've never heard anything like it.

-I've never heard anything like it.

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-Yes, they've been at it for hours.

-Bloody hell!

-Bloody hell!

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-What's wrong?

-I can't get my leg

-into my underpants!

-We've berthed the boat

-in the fishermen's section.

-The market's close by too.

-The marina's that way,

-but he wanted to come here.

-Good morning.

-Did you sleep well?

-Yes.

-It's noisy.

-A cuppa would be nice.

-Have you got coffee?

-Have you got coffee?

-

-No.

-Is there anywhere open?

-Is there anywhere open?

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-Not at 5.30am.

-Apart from the fish market,

-which the books say is the biggest.

-Where? In the world?

-No, in Brittany.

-Do you want to see it?

-Do you want to see it?

-

-Good grief, no.

-I'm sure there's a cafe there.

-For the fishermen.

-But there we are.

-OK then.

-He's hungry! Come on then.

-Fishing has sustained the people

-of Concarneau for centuries.

-Over 100,000 tonnes of fish

-are landed here annually.

-But John isn't thinking about fish.

-But John isn't thinking about fish.

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-Where's this cafe, Dilwyn?

-There might not be one here.

-There might not be one here.

-

-Then why did you bring me here?

-Eh? To see dead fish?

-They're sorting them over there.

-I can't eat them, can I?

-I've never seen so many sardines.

-I've never seen so many sardines.

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-Me neither.

-A sardine sandwich would be nice.

-Yes, with salt and pepper.

-Yes, with salt and pepper.

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-Hush! I'm starving!

-It's nearly six o'clock.

-The boats land the fish here,

-and their names are on the wall.

-It's like any auction.

-People bid against each other

-and buy fish.

-I'm glad I came.

-I've never been

-to such a huge fish market.

-I wouldn't admit it to him,

-but I'm glad I came.

-I've never seen

-so many different fish.

-Prawns, crevettes, crabs.

-Wow. Incredible.

-Whatever you do, don't move

-or scratch your nose or anything.

-Don't you point either!

-Don't you point either!

-

-Sorry!

-I'm afraid to move in case we buy...

-..a conger eel!

-They are big ones.

-I've no idea how this lot bid.

-He looked at you now.

-I'm afraid to blink.

-Look at your feet.

-So, there is no cafe here?

-So, there is no cafe here?

-

-No.

-In that case, we'll walk to town

-and you can buy me a huge breakfast.

-Full French.

-OK.

-Or full Breton.

-Tut-tut, John.

-Can you lend me some money?

-My wallet's on the boat.

-Oh dear!

-Food everywhere, but nothing to eat.

-Can John find food

-at the ville close...

-..on a walled island in the bay?

-Thousands of tourists visit here

-to sample its ancient atmosphere.

-History is all around...

-..even on the walls.

-It's fine now.

-Yes, it's cleared up nicely.

-It's not too busy either.

-It's quite cool.

-Look!

-No!

-They say that this is incredible.

-I know people who've been,

-in America.

-They say it's great,

-and my feet are killing me.

-Calloused skin.

-The fish will eat

-the calloused skin.

-Come on!

-If you're squeamish,

-now's the time to make a cuppa.

-This is a change.

-Fish eating John!

-They're tickling me!

-Aargh!

-They're crowding round!

-It's a funny feeling.

-I can't say I like it much.

-It's certainly ticklish.

-They don't fancy you!

-They're having a feast

-between my toes!

-They seem to be enjoying it.

-When did you last wash your feet?

-I don't know.

-It's a very pleasant experience,

-once you get over the tickling.

-They tickled the soles of my feet!

-But it's very nice now.

-But it's very nice now.

-

-It does nothing for me.

-It's very unpleasant.

-He loves it, of course.

-His horrible feet

-are quite a feast!

-After the fish feast,

-it's time for John to eat...

-..and to see the sights.

-I hope Dilwyn finds me.

-Where did he go?

-I can't move now.

-He's drawing me.

-There's a crowd gathering.

-They're all looking,

-and some of them are laughing.

-Fini!

-Tres bon!

-It's been a tres bon day

-for our two Welshmen.

-Home is where the harbour is!

-Home is where the harbour is!

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-Indeed.

-Take five minutes!

-We've walked a fair whack.

-Yes, it's been a good day.

-It's an interesting place.

-Back to the boat we go.

-Yes, and we have to discuss

-the voyage home too.

-Remember

-that low pressure I mentioned?

-It'll be here by Tuesday.

-We'll have to go then.

-We'll have to go then.

-

-I think so.

-We can stay

-for the big festival tomorrow.

-We've got all day tomorrow.

-We've got all day tomorrow.

-

-And leave first thing on Saturday.

-Even better, stay tomorrow

-and leave tomorrow night.

-A day at the festival, then home.

-The following day

-was the start of the festival...

-..celebrating Concarneau's

-fishing history.

-This is a huge festival.

-The Blue Fishing Nets Festival.

-That's what local fishermen use

-to catch sardines.

-Dilwyn checks everything

-before setting off for home.

-I'm just checking

-the oil and water.

-It's done about 50 hours

-since we started.

-I need to check the oil and water.

-Check the belts

-for any obvious problems...

-..and we'll be ready to go.

-Good news - the oil is perfect.

-Everything seems OK

-and the bilge is free of water.

-The engine's ready to go.

-I've bought food.

-The fridge is full...

-..for John.

-A general tidy-up and we'll be ready

-for the 300-mile trip to Cardiff.

-This festival started in 1901...

-..when sardines were scarce

-and everyone was starving.

-The womenfolk organized it

-to raise the fishermen's spirits.

-It's been growing ever since.

-The festival opens

-with a grand procession...

-..with dancing,

-traditional music and costumes...

-..to represent Brittany

-and the sardine fishermen.

-These people

-are from the south west.

-Shall we follow them?

-Shall we follow them?

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-Yes.

-They'll think we're a part of it!

-They'll think we're a part of it!

-

-Come on!

-People are clapping us!

-Everyone thinks

-we're a part of the parade!

-It's the shirts, lads!

-I've never been so embarrassed!

-It's all your fault!

-For over a century,

-the people of Concarneau...

-..have blown the biniou-bihan

-and the bombard...

-..to start

-the Blue Fishing Nets Festival.

-The fishermen use them

-to catch sardines.

-But as the celebrations start...

-..our sailors must consider

-setting sail once again.

-We're leaving Brittany

-as we arrived...

-..with John Pierce Jones

-eating a meal.

-Sausage pancake...

-..and one with butter,

-sugar and lemon juice.

-The time has come to head for home.

-It's 300 miles to Cardiff.

-That's a lot of feeding ahead of me!

-Thanks, Brittany,

-for the memories...

-..the food, and the fine weather.

-For the companionship,

-the welcome...

-..and as number one said,

-the fine food and the weather.

-After a memorable journey

-along the Breton coast...

-..the Mystique heads for home.

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