Navigation #14 Toulon-Porquerolles La baie du Langoustier, incredible encounter!
Leaving Toulon As we prepared to depart Toulon harbor, our excitement for the day’s sail was already buzzing. The Mediterranean sparkled under the morning sun, and our boat was ready to glide through the waves. Just as we were about to exit the main channel, a group of military personnel approached us in a small patrol boat, their expressions friendly but firm. They directed us to divert to a smaller, secondary exit from the harbor. The reason? A maritime giant was making its grand return. Incredible Encounter! The Charles de Gaulle, France’s iconic nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was steaming back to Toulon after a five-month deployment in the Pacific. This 42,500-ton behemoth, one of the most powerful warships in the world, was an awe-inspiring sight. As we maneuvered to the smaller exit, we caught glimpses of its massive silhouette on the horizon, its deck bustling with activity. For a brief moment, we shared the waters with this floating fortress—an unforgettable encounter ...