[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30114] ’Northern shore of Ile d’Aix.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30114] ’Northern shore of Ile d’Aix.’ The northern shore of the Ile d’Aix is a great spot to investigate by sea kayak. It has retained much of its natural beauty, with small beaches and rocky wooded headlands protruding into the Atlantic Ocean. This view was taken just north of the Fort Liédot. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30111] ’Baby Plage on Ile d’Aix.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30111] ’Baby Plage on Ile d’Aix.’ The northern shore of the Ile d’Aix has retained much of its natural beauty, with rocky wooded headlands and small beaches, which can be investigated by kayak. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30108] ’Northern shore of Ile d’Aix.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30108] ’Northern shore of Ile d’Aix.’ The northern shore of the Ile d’Aix has retained much of its natural beauty, with small beaches and rocky wooded headlands, which provide splendid views across the Atlantic. This view was taken from a headland east of the Plage Sables Jaunes (Yellow Sand Beach). Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30082] ’Fishing cabins near Yves.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30082] ’Fishing cabins near Yves.’ Fishing cabins or “carrelets” are accessed from the limestone cliffs of the Atlantic coast near Yves by stilted walkways. The fishing cabins operate with big dip nets that are lowered into the sea by means of a winch during high tide. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30062] ’Limestone cliff near Nieul-sur-Mer.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30062] ’Limestone cliff near Nieul-sur-Mer.’ During high tide it is possible to reach the pebble beach at the foot of the Atlantic limestone cliffs near the village of Nieul-sur-Mer by sea kayak. During ebb extensive mudflats make this approach impossible. Photo Paul Smit.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30060] ’Fishing cabin near Marsilly.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30060] ’Fishing cabin near Marsilly.’ A fishing huts straddles the Atlantic coast near the village of Marsilly, north of La Rochelle. These huts are named 'carrelets' in French and are quite popular along the coast of the Charente-Maritime. During high tide a rectangular net is lowered vertically into the sea from the stilted hut. After remaining a few minutes submerged the net is quickly lifted by means of a winch thus trapping the fish between it and the surface. During a sea kayaking trip along the coast they form an interesting attraction. Photo Paul Smit.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30113] ’Baby Plage on Ile d’Aix.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30113] ’Baby Plage on Ile d’Aix.’ The northern shore of the Ile d’Aix has retained much of its natural beauty, with rocky wooded headlands and small beaches, which can be investigated by kayak. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30112] ’Baby Plage on Ile d’Aix.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30112] ’Baby Plage on Ile d’Aix.’ The northern shore of the Ile d’Aix has retained much of its natural beauty, with rocky wooded headlands and small beaches, which can be investigated by kayak. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30081] ’Fishing cabin near Yves.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30081] ’Fishing cabin near Yves.’ A fishing cabins or “carrelet” is accessed from the Atlantic cliff coast near Yves by a steep stilted walkway. The fishing cabin operates with big dip nets that are lowered into the sea by means of a winch during high tide. Photo Paul Smit.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30080] ’Fishing cabin near Yves.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30080] ’Fishing cabin near Yves.’ A fishing cabins or “carrelet” is accessed from the Atlantic cliff coast near Yves by a steep stilted walkway. The fishing cabin operates with big dip nets that are lowered into the sea by means of a winch during high tide. Photo Paul Smit.

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30061] ’Limestone cliff near Nieul-sur-Mer.’

[FRANCE. ATLANTIC 30061] ’Limestone cliff near Nieul-sur-Mer.’ During high tide it is possible to reach the pebble beach at the foot of the Atlantic limestone cliffs near the village of Nieul-sur-Mer by sea kayak. During ebb extensive mudflats make this approach impossible. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[USA.OREGON 28761a] ’Cape Kiwanda.’ The sandstone escarpment of Cape Kiwanda, just north of Pacific City, is a good place to experience spectacular wave action if seas are rough. Photo Mick Palarczyk.