First blow for the winter!

The 'Oceanide' (previuosly green hull) from Loctudy runs into Newlyn to join five other Breton boats who took shelter from Hurricane Gordon.
Passing the light through the gaps.The crew prepare the fenders before taking a berth.
The skipper made several attempts to bring the boat round into the wind which was blowing straight down the harbour.
Careful use of a fender enabled the skipper to push up against the strong winds.
Crew from the Guilvenec registered, 'Eridan' lent a hand to get into tier and tie up.The skipper (le patron) leaves the wheelhouse to check the ropes on the Newlyn beamer he has berthed alongside.The 'Eridan' and 'Conemarra' in tier.Last boat in from hurricane Gordon, the 'Ar-Zantez' steams in through the gaps.
Meanwhile, some of the yachts currently in Newlyn adjust their morrings on the new pontoons, their first real test in poor weather since their installation earlier this year.
Just as the sun went down and for a few moments Newlyn was treated to a late evening rainbow.