281- Le Bel Espoir, a photo from Bretagne, West

Photographer's Note

This is not a sad picture of a wreck. It’s the photo of “Le Bel Espoir” (= Good Hope).
Most of the inside is still good, but the wooden hull needs to be replaced, and they will do it in metal this time.

What makes it special is its story. It was recuperated by “Père Jaouen”, and he had it put back afloat by youngsters, as many girls as boys, who had dropped out of the norm due to “accidents of life”. But not only ! Ordinary trainees will also be taken on, for the sake of social diversity.
Père Jaouen brought these youngsters from wherever he found them, and gave them the hope of a sailing cruise over the oceans if they worked hard at renovating the ships in the yard, learning a trade at the same time.
As well as the trainees, some paying guests will join the cruises, again for social diversity and also for funds. No luxury of course, and everybody gives a hand in a friendly atmosphere.

“Père Jaouen” died in 2016 at the age of 96, by which time he had helped some 15 000 youngsters to get back on the right track. And of course, the work carries on after him.

The shipyard is situated on the northern coast of Finistère-Brittany on the “Aber-Wrach” in the commune of Lannilis. See map.

We visited the place in March, and in september, the boat was in the news, because its new metallic hull was finished at Concarneau. They still have a lot of renovating work to do, but they intend to take part in the famous old ships reunion in "Brest 2020", where they will not only invite the people to sail on board, but also to witness the renovation work and meet the people involved. More info

I thought that a ship with such a name and such a story was appropriate to wish you all a lot of “Good Hope” for the New Year.

Bebel had opened a theme about this charity which includes the "Bel espoir" and its sister ship "Rara Avis" which often sail alongside each other.

WS2 : Sewing the sails
WS1 : L’”Aber-Wrach”

aliabazari, pajaran, ChrisJ, Fis2, holmertz, papagolf21, ikeharel, jhm, jean113, PiotrF, ricardomattos, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel, cornejo, macjake, sacimar, alvaraalto, clic, lucasgalodoido, kordinator has marked this note useful

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jemaflor (132404) 2020-01-01 23:00

Salut Marie-Louise,
Bien présenté la célèbre embarcation du Père Jaouen dont tu racontes l'histoire et ses actions bienfaisantes ... bien les Ws en complément. Belle lumière pour la photo et tous mes voeux pour la nouvelle année.

Tue (79318) 2020-01-01 23:29

Hello Marie Louise,
A good photo of this old boat out of the water. We get a very clear view of it. Fine sunlight too and you captured it from a good angle.
Lars

pajaran (99611) 2020-01-01 23:33

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lep obala i brod.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici, lepo pokazano.
Lep Le Bel Espoir.
Zelim vam sve nsajbolje u novoj godini koja je pocela.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Beautiful coast and boat.
Good work with nice photos in the workshop, beautifully demonstrated.
Nice Le Bel Espoir.
I wish you all the best in the new year that has begun.

aliabazari (18418) 2020-01-01 23:34

Hi dear friend MarieLouise
A beautiful shot of this old boat and its fascinating story. Well done. Best of 2020.

ChrisJ (156717) 2020-01-02 0:23

Salut Marie-Louise,

The fg tree branch nicely frames the boat stranded in the mud and sand at low tide. Good sharpness and the small boat at right balances the composition. Tfs!

Fis2 (151973) 2020-01-02 0:41

Witaj MarieLouise!
Curious place, viev of old boat makes impression.
Good framing and colors.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

Miguel82 (45138) 2020-01-02 1:04

Marie-Louise, that boat has a long and fascinating story well explained in the photo note. Good idea to repair it and replace the wooden hull. I hope it will be operational soon. Many people participate in its restoration. Fine colors, good sharpness, bonne année.

lousat (127275) 2020-01-02 1:27

Hi Marie Louise,this history seem a tale for child and it's in fact perfect to create a metaphore for the new year greetings,let's hope with 3 beautiful pics made in the usual top quality. All the best to you for the new year and thanks,Luciano

CMJC (4471) 2020-01-02 1:47 [Comment]

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mkamionka (57453) 2020-01-02 1:47

Bonjour Marie Louise,
interesting to read your note, it puts the scene in a very different perspective.
Actually so full of hope and so suitable for the start of the year.
Stranded boats are always so photogenic.
You have made a great use of this one here.
Happy New Year!
M

holmertz (90222) 2020-01-02 2:15

Hello Marie-Louise,
I understand there is still a lot to do to make this ship ready to cross the ocean, but as long as the spirit of good hope is kept up anything will be possible. The photo is nicely composed using the tree and its branch as a frame and the light is very well handled. The WS photos are fine complements.
Kind regards,
Gert
PS thank you for looking at my African boys.

papagolf21 (150863) 2020-01-02 2:19

Bonjour, chère Marie-Louise,
Belle histoire à propos de ce bateau et de l'investissement du Père Jaouen pour redonner vie à cet objet des mers et donner l'envie aux jeunes de participer à une reconquête d'un navire oublié.
Meilleurs voeux 2020
Amitiés.
Philippe

Gerrit (59968) 2020-01-02 3:27

Hello Marie Louise,
I guess it is just the tide and this boat will sail again, with all its good parts. Fine sunny view.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

ikeharel (104001) 2020-01-02 4:45

Rightly chosen the main picture, MarieLouise, the boat is well placed under the naked branch, given good dimension to the scene.
Both workshops with related scene to the theme are also attractive and you might post them as main on diff. days.
Bonjourne'e,
Ike

jhm (199697) 2020-01-02 4:56

Hello Marie-Louise,

Three very nice picture with a totally other subject
The restoration of the boat shall take a long time
Lovely composition with nice details
Greetings from Flemish Belgium

Amitiés,
John

jean113 (20256) 2020-01-02 7:56

Bonjour Marie Louise, a very interesting note to accompany three good shots.
There is something sad about a boat out of water, but thankfully you informed us that this is not a wreck.
Glad to read that Pere Jaouen's work will continue.
Kind regards, Jean.

Royaldevon (71487) 2020-01-02 9:38

Bonjour MarieLouise,

What an uplifting story!
It was such a pleasure to read your notes.
Apart from the theme, I enjoyed it for I recognised the places that you mentioned; we camped near Concarneau many years ago!
Boats always make interesting photographic features and this one is noteworthy, too.
Love the extra details from your w/s.

My best wishes to you and your family for 2020,
Bev :-)

PiotrF (49858) 2020-01-02 16:17

Hello Marie Louise,
A very nice photo of this old boat.
Picture with nice colours, good composition and good quality.
Interesting pictures in WS.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

ricardomattos (13899) 2020-01-02 18:01

Olá Marie,

Um belo barco e uma bela história. Espero que esteja bem recuperado para voltar a vida ativa.

Parabéns

Ricardo

Nicou (193806) 2020-01-02 22:08

Hello

Il porte un bien joli nom cet ancien bateau l'espoir superbe un bateau de bienfaisance
avec la branche de l'arbre quei l'accompagne dans le cadrage superbe image très bien illustré
Tous mes vœux bonne année
Nciou

COSTANTINO (100896) 2020-01-02 23:39

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
the choice of this photo is
the best for the beginning of the
new year 2020
many wishes for the New Year 2020
happiness,health,peace and good hope too...
welldone
regards
costantino

emka (148899) 2020-01-03 0:14

Hello dear Marie Louise. What an interesting story of this boat and also of Père Jaouen. I admire such people making so much good for the other people in need. Nice picture of the boat. And the name of it and the story behind is appropriate for the new year.
HAppy New Year 2020 for you and your family

MAlgo

mcmtanyel (58421) 2020-01-05 20:56

Hello MarieLouise,
I love photos of beached boats and i like how you framed this one with the tree. 👍🏻👍🏻 What a great idea to give these youngsters a skill that will be profitable to them!
Regards,
MT

abmdsudi (86515) 2020-01-05 23:18

Hi MarieLouise
Such a shame, as it looks like it was a lovely boat in it's time. So much life still in this grand old craft. This is no way to die. Nice grab and the story
Best regards

Silvio1953 (201406) 2020-01-09 0:30

Ciao Maria Luigia, gran bella la vecchia barca abbandonata, ottima nitidezza, splendida luce e magnifici colori, brava, di nuovo tanti auguri di uno splendido 2020 a te e famiglia, ciao Silvio

cornejo (61504) 2020-01-09 12:04

Bonjour MarieLouise, très bonne photo de cette intéressante composition avec le vieux bateau, très bien captée dans cette belle image avec une bonne netteté, lumière, couleur et qualité. Très bon et intéressant travail parfaitement réalisé, mes félicitations mon ami. Merci de partager ce beau travail.

Bonne nuit et bon week-end.
Meilleurs voeux du sud de l'Espagne.
Angel.

rychem (72179) 2020-01-12 8:20

Interesting history of the boat, I hope that young people will renovate it and use it soon, a very good photo and a beautiful initiative
regards Ryszard

macjake (95595) 2020-01-13 23:28

Hi Marie-Louise
excellent post for TE, I really do hope that people take the time to read the note, its so important. what a great story, an inspirational story - which is needed so much right now in a time when mostly we hear bad stories. Wonderful post, thanks for much for sharing it. cheers
Craig

jmdias (99498) 2020-01-16 11:50

marielouise

a curious view. looks like the boat was left in the rural zone, not near the seashore. almost surreal for me.
haha.

take care

jorge

carlo62 (81265) 2020-01-20 7:42

Ciao Marie Louise
ho letto solo ora la storia di questa barca e di coloro che ci hanno lavorato.
Sono d'accordo, è sicuramente un buon augurio per intraprendere un nuovo anno, una nuova vita e pensare positivamente.
Saluti
Carlo

sacimar (38111) 2020-01-23 3:45

Hola Marie-Louise,

interesante historia tras este barco, me gusta la composición con la rama del árbol rodeando la embarcación, tuviste una buena idea,

Un saludo,

Sergio

alvaraalto (41010) 2020-01-25 2:51

Hello MarieLouise,
Three beautiful photos with a great story about hope for a better future.
A story that is worth being told in these uncertain times.
Fortunately, we more often hear of such positive initiatives.
Excellent presentation
Have a good weekend, groet Rob

clic (23390) 2020-01-25 8:49

Bonjour Marie Louise J'y vois le Bateau Ivre de Rimbaud couché sur le côté en milieu inhospitalier, imbu de tristesse en attendant le miracle de sa résurrection pour une vie revalorisante! Amitiés

Cricri (176) 2020-01-26 2:50

Bonjour Marie Louise
Bonne note info, une belle présentation sous un cadrage parfait, bon WS
Pour répondre a ta question, non, je ne regrette pas de ne plus poster de photos, les amis oui, maintenant je fait des photos pour moi a l'occasion, j'ai aussi d'autres occupations….
je te souhaite un beau dimanche
cricri

lucasgalodoido (26908) 2020-02-21 10:36

Olá Marie Louise,
bem interessante sua nota mesmo, assim como o registro. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

kordinator (8738) 2020-02-22 1:04

Hello Marie-Louise
Nice view of this place and old boat.
Very interesting text in the note.
Good framing and colors.
Very nice two photos in workshop too.
Warm regards
Saša

Photo Information

Copyright: MarieLouise Davies (maloutim) (13617)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2019-03-28
Categories: Transportation
Exposure: 1/21 seconds
Map: view
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Aboard the schooner BEL ESPOIR and RARA AVIS, At My featured photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2020-01-01 22:04