I admire the French for being very enthusiastic and bold in regards to ocean sailing. The problem with the French is best summed up by the American writer and humorist, Mark Twain,

"France has neither winter, nor summer, nor morals. France is miserable because it is filled with Frenchmen, and Frenchmen are miserable because they live in France."

I'm sorry, when Wouter shouted his defense of the French, I couldn't help myself. Of course, I love their food...

David
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