Telenn Mor and the Association Treizour

A voluntary group maintain and run three traditional sailing craft in Douarnenez. This is their story.
The Association Treizour was founded in 1979 and named after the people who used to operate the local ferry boats - "treizour" in Breton. Douarnenez is split from its neighbouring community of Treboul by a tidal inlet called Port Rhu. Before a high level bridge was built in the late C19th, the only link was a series of ferries. The treizour also ferried supplies to ships lying at anchor in the roadstead. They maintained the links that kept the port running. Symbolically, the members of the Association keep modern Douarnenez linked to its memories and traditions, hence the choice of name.
This video is an experiment in a more documentary format, with a new camera which I am still learning how to use, hence some rather grainy footage at times. I ask viewers to be indulgent of its many faults!
Links:
The D21 boatbuilding project (in English) - d21.bzh
More about the Association Treizour (in French) - fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treizour
Opening Music: "Soar" by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au

[@RogerRoving]

I am afraid there are no French subtitles for this video. At the stage this video was made, I was not providing them. Although it is a lot of work to do so, I have carried out this task for more recent videos. However, I imagine I will revisit the subject of les Treizours in future and the new video will have captions in both English and French, like all my current videos.

[@mwhelan53]

That attitude to superseded technology among some older artisans is universal. Around 45 years ago I asked a a retired blacksmith if he would teach me the finer points of forge welding steel. He pointed to my electric welder and asked ‘why?’

[@eriglebrundelabouexiere472]

What a wonderful sight, Telenn Mor tacking between treboul and L'Ile Tristan. How proud I am to be born from the same people that made those magnificent luggers and who sailed them so brillantly, bringing back sardines. Bretons rule!

[@briggspayer42]

Roger, you live a wonderfully interesting life that most of us can only aspire to. Thanks for sharing!

[@gpk7683]

Roger that was splendid. I look so forward to your post

[@hugomocchiutti3448]

Amen

[@ulfpettersen5732]

thank you mr roger barnes:)

[@ankerwiedemann]

For various reasons probably one of the best videos. Not that I did not absolutely love most of the previous ones, but from a content point of view specifically this one is a rocker. We recently initiated something similar yet very different in Kerteminde in the epicentre of Denmark from an organisational point of view. A true inspiration no less. Keep up conveying the good stuff from France. And there is a lot of it there, I see and I experienced. Chapeau monsieur Barnes!

[@BigFiveJack]

These presentations are SO, very much relished by your audience! Bravo - BRAVO !!!

[@alvessail4718]

Brilliant video. Thanks 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidhallybone3188]

That brought back memories Roger..we lived in Brittany for 15 years where I sailed a Drascombe coaster which was much admired by the locals. We spent a month at Treboul where my wife was recovering from knee surgery and we really enjoyed the atmosphere there.

[@sergehorion7155]

If someday, we lack fossil energy, we will be very happy that some people such as the ones in the association Treizour kept the knowledge to build (without plastic and with manual tools) and sail without any motor assistance.

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

Their never will be a shortage. Oil is made by friction between earth crusts. Oil is forever and natural.

[@Gronock]

@@hendrikarqitekt6286 But we don't have to use it, do we..

[@stevegrant1662]

Thank you Roger. As always your videos are rich on many levels. Associations like this benefit enthusiast of every experience including beginners (gentlemen “pushing” the pull saw). Knowledge is passed on to students who become teachers themselves. Really fun to see the success of this group. I’ve tried to gather a group of young people in my neighborhood to build a community boat, without success. We are landlocked here in Woodland CA and there is not great interest in small sailing boats. Still hope to attract interest when I start my boat build with doors left intentionally open.

[@fredericl6190]

That’s a wonderful idea, a concept that should be found in many other countries. The French are preserving their culture, their maritime heritage. And they are for over 40 years building replicas of magnificent boats that were in use over a century ago. These working boats are different, they are linked to the region and the job they were good at. Ceci est vraiment un magnifique exemple à suivre. Merci Roger, vous nous instruisez en plus de produire de magnifiques documents.

[@Fredstli]

Great! This is a lot of the same stuff we do in the coastal feferation here in northern Norway 😉

[@ramblerandy2397]

As always, a great video. I would always argue that sailing boats bring people together well, from a small dinghy upto a working boat from a century past. The more that people are distanced and isolated by modern life [Covid aside even], the more the need for pockets of interest to bring people together. And why not sailing boats? And these old working boats are like the steam locomotive, traction engines, or even dare I suggest it, the horse! There is a romanticism and niche magic in these working icons of a past era [and in the case of the horse, survival and a far better life in most cases].

[@danoyes1]

Excellent insights, could not agree more 👍, especially when all hands are working together to make her go!

[@ramblerandy2397]

@@danoyes1 Yep. Just the other day there was an informal meeting at work on the topic of getting back together after Covid, doing something new, borne of a New Year's resolution. Out of the blue I suggested "Sailing". Quite a few blanks looks. But one person said they'd tried it once and although they had really enjoyed it (they were given a chance to get involved) they had found the opportunity hard to find to do it again. This is the perennial problem for people, and it's often a barrier, unless they are well connected. However, if that barrier is overcome, most people love sailing, in my experience. Especially dinghy sailing because it is often much more involving, sometimes sporty, sometimes cruising and camping.

[@Helliconia54]

fascinating watching them tack.. Getting that fore sail across. A very interesting video. Love how they are keeping these boats alive

[@1diode]

Nice work Roger, Thank you. Merci to the club Treizour

[@vernonsmith5021]

Absolutely A wonderful film thank you Roger

[@robertdarwin9897]

Roger, another wonderful video. thanks so much for sharing the experience of sailing but also the community of people who care about and for each other.

[@sailingreco4909]

What a fantastic way of starting my day down here in Cape Verde Islands! Watching your video quietly at home, since, exceptionally, it's pouring rain here in the "desert"!!

[@P61guy61]

Excellent! Wonderful interviews and easy to understand. I appreciate your efforts. Thank you for posting.

[@patrickhay8079]

Excellent reportage! Great to see enthusiastic volunteers working on this sort of project. In France this is not so unusual as it might be elsewhere. The monsieur seen at around minute 8.00 could do with some training in the use of a Japanese pull saw, however. He is trying to cut on the “push” stroke.

[@syncro16se]

Your videos are lovely. Thank you. 👍🌟🌟🌟

[@desdeelmuelle4085]

Como siempre ,genial!

[@JR-fd8eq]

Great boat, nice informative video, it seems a wonderful place to live and sail. Many thanks Jim

[@vaunmalone3064]

@Roger Barnes Athe hallmarks of an epic productions. The Introduction the music WOW. a Hollywood director Roger!

[@rcpmac]

Why mess about with such classic craft? I’d say in order to see or experience just how surprising well they perform. Thanks Roger!!

[@CoolBreeze640]

Another wonderful video, Roger!

[@astrorad2000]

Once again, wonderful. Thank you Roger!

[@wailinburnin]

That captain has the most beautiful face, legendary French beauty! Here you are, raptly admiring the classic lines of a traditional sailing boat in a series of short tacks, no less amid picturesque coastal vistas (great photography by the way, with lovely paced, non-narrative documentary style, bravo Roger) and then the interlude of those closeups! Art lives on this channel! Viva the dinghy cruisers of this world and the beauty of France! (Dapper new hat, also!)

[@charlottelockhart5700]

Another interesting video. Well done.

[@dragonfly8080808]

Another great episode, thanks for sharing always enjoy your posts.

[@bighim04]

A very interesting video, with beautiful footage of how boats used to have to manage narrow channels, rocks, etc. etc. with out the luxury of motor propulsion to save the day if things go wrong…

[@janebaker966]

Despite being a complete landlubber I do love these films. Glad I found them. Such beautiful places and such a peaceful ambience. Interesting point in this video that we see the old work artifacts as Interesting and beautiful,which they are,but people old enough to have lived the often grinding poverty of that lifestyle don't see it in a romantic light. I think maybe in France the generations are closer to that sort of lifestyle than here in,specifically England.

[@rodneymaennling5963]

Roger, the man of several hats. You and your stories I so look forward to. Do keep in touch - you make these present times a balm to deal with the complicated issues. . Stay safe and well. Rodney Vancouver Island Canada

[@terryfinley7760]

Wow, very interesting my friend! Thank you!

[@TheSloopOrion]

Beautiful!

[@JeffreyDRein]

Great movie score narration!

[@christopherhacking6972]

Good to see you back on the internet........and in person whilst in Douarnenez a few weeks ago. Look forward to more adventures in France.

[@kevinu.k.7042]

Thank you - Superb. :)

[@ildut4921]

Merci beaucoup Roger, cette vidéo est très belle, mais aussi très intéressante. J'ai appris plein de chose sur cette association grâce à Toi et au lien dans la description... Impressionnant de voir cette chaloupe louvoyer dans cette passe assez étroite, entre l’île Tristan et le port de Tréboul. Je suis toujours surpris et amusé par ce ponton peu abrité qui ondule dans la houle, ou il est vraiment difficile de marcher par mauvais temps, même quand on a le pied marin, tu as du mérite d'avoir réussi à filmer de là !😂 😎🙏👍

[@andypennybrown6848]

Thanks Roger, you can feel the 'spirit' of that boat as you watch it, what a marvellous place to be associated with, would love to help build some of those boats, it reminds me of Tim Gilmore at Dolphin Quay in Emsworth, when they used to repair traditional craft, sadly Dolphin Quay has been brought by developers, but there are still craftsmen still around Emsworth and Birdham doing their trade, its great to see and use these skills!

[@hawker4045]

Absolutely fantastic footage and story! Agree with so many of the comments posted. So refreshing to see young french folks taking an interest in their great maritime history & keeping these traditions alive. In Seattle, Washington we are lucky to have the Center for Wooden Boats, that serves a similar mission to Treizour Association. Cheers!

[@JoseGarcia-wg7zu]

Hermoso barco!,y la música que eligieron abre las puertas de la imaginación,vuelas sobre las olas con la libertad de una gaviota!.Gracias Roger,siempre veo tus videos,desde esta final de Sudamérica Argentina!

[@leechamberlain1273]

Just love all Rogers Videos and I have not got a boat .Wish I had though.Too old now.

[@markkurtis8637]

If historical culture is to be preserved, and I think it must in order to provide an understanding of a pathway... Moving forward requires knowing what is behind... then, I would rather see investment in these new builds / accurate replicas, rather than patching old relics that would continue to be unsafe despite the efforts. Bravo!

[@josephmansfield2875]

Lovely video Roger kids and adults all united in a common cause learning to sail and preserving traditional materials and methods and vessels. Your videos are a great escape from covid and politics which we are currently bombarded with. I've been out of work with backpain this last week and have really enjoyed tuning in to all your videos.I love your honesty sincerity simplicity and uncomplication and I absolutely love your Northern accent which provides such an interesting commentary and indeed your philosophy of life would love to see you cruising the waters of West Cork sometime Keep up the good work.

[@pablobesser]

nice video, really good one.

[@sbgroen]

Thanks much. I'd love to see a fleet of D21s in San Francisco Bay.

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

Just great working boats.

[@albionwatts6000]

Roger, just Google-Earthed Douarnenez, Foristerre, France and low and behold in the channel is Tellinn Mor. The Ground level view actually shows it moored and the name is just discernible..Amazing the world we occupy.. Love your new concept.. Thanks.

[@dansobieski9985]

Great collective project. Shame is not any like this in Kent :(.

[@albionwatts6000]

larmes aux yeux

[@guillermoalejandrogrossbro2839]

beautiful video! I hope one day I can visit you and share something with you. I dream of building my own sailboat. I have to get the plans and do it. thanks for sharing!!!

[@proutsos]

Wow Volonte really flies!

[@romantiachristiana5147]

It's a terrific video and I appreciate your reflections on the humanist dimension of this association. One of these days, I'll ask you to teach me how to do good videos!

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Rogered, over n out!

[@jctothel]

Another absolutely fucking fascinating video. As always, thank you Roger!

[@jeffschellet4279]

Nice tiller

[@T7_XR]

Stunning boat, very similar hull design to the Galway Hooker and strangely similar naming convention too. The larger class of Galway Hookers were categorised as Bád Mór which is Irish for Large Boat. One famous example is American Mór, I wonder if there is some historic link to the beautiful French sailing vessels.

[@Alakwe]

Great when you have the tide

[@hwood9783]

Sailors take into account the influence of the tide when passage planning.

[@billgordon4423]

Hello Gorgeous!

[@marievictoire1939]

This reminds me of "Les Glenans " with whom I spent 10 years of my spare time.

[@garymalm]

Great video What speeds were you hitting Roger? gary in Japan

[@onanysundrymule3144]

Sir, next time you are in Blighty, consider a trip to Anstruther in Fife - Scotland - to see the marvellous and similarly rigged Fife Zulu (hull/rig type) "Reaper" (ship name), for that too is a splendid trad rigged fishing vessel of the old school variety (you'll find it in Wikipedia etc). Kind regards.

[@RogerRoving]

Yes I know about Reaper. I’ve been to Scotland lots of times, but don’t really know its NE coast, sadly.

[@neilmccartney6573]

Great Stuff Roger ,,, hope you are enjoying our Indian summer at the moment ,,, we were on Crozon today ,,, beach day ,, getting our daily vitamin D dose .. how long are you here for this trip ?

[@RogerRoving]

Here for ever now. Or at least until UK quarantine comes off...

[@neilmccartney6573]

Roger Barnes oh gréât ,, that will prob be for ever then haha ,,, worse places to be my friend ! Coffee and sandwich with Liz and I at the same bar Tomorrow .?

[@user-ku7dg4wq8g]

👍✊👏

[@cliffterpher]

Thanks Roger. Great video - really interesting. BTW - what is the name of the piece of music which you used in the opening sequence?

[@tim-youtubewatcher2726]

The music is listed in credits under the video.

[@1diode]

The mobile app is not so informative. Name it please

[@RogerRoving]

Opening Music: "Soar" by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au

[@lucyb15]

I wonder what's responsible for the rusty stains on the canvas sails. Tannins from being stored in contact with wood?

[@alhod1]

seconded, anyone know more about the sails?

[@papajeff5486]

Roger, could one man sail this boat, even in the roughest seas? Texas

[@franckdecaux2510]

We must be at least three !

[@papajeff5486]

Thank you.

[@johnhines852]

Originally, what were these craft used for, and how many crew aboard? It looks like a difficult boat for a short crew with that headsail. Possibly they had a smaller headsail sheeted further forward? On the other hand it shows the advantage of a full keel when there is no engine, in the Caribbean I watched two men sail away from a dock tight on the wind from a dead stop in a wooden engineless fifty foot sloop. If it had made leeway it would have been on the reef, my fin keel boat would never do that without an engine, as soon as we untied the wind would push the bow down and we would be on the rocks before we could get underway. Sometimes the old ways are best!

[@RogerRoving]

John Hines They fished for sardines with nets. To do this they lowered the rig. The forestay in the aft mast is for lowering it and should not be rigged for close tacking.

[@johnhines852]

@@RogerRoving Thank you Roger, it makes sense now!

[@urbanlocal]

Roger, where do you keep Avel Dro when you are in Douarnenez?

[@RogerRoving]

Temporarily in a patient friends garden.

[@romantiachristiana5147]

A Japanese saw works by pulling!

[@RogerRoving]

He probably was pulling it. The saw sound was that recorded behind Jacques and not synced to the film footage.

[@romantiachristiana5147]

@@RogerRoving I have two of them in my workshop. Pulled saws are much more accurate and controllable. I fear that my old dovetail and tenon saws are not going to see much use!

[@hwood9783]

Could not stop myself paying €35 joining fee and consider it money well spent.

[@ajoff470]

B

[@roonbare2769]

She looks so "French" :)

[@RogerRoving]

D'accord !

[@b_ks]

WATKINDABOOTIZZAT?

[@esiebert7625]

They seemed fairly out of control sailing that thing, 6:54 they almost ran over another boat

[@wdoochild]

no, it is a false impression, due to the angle of view, (and for a non-sailor that you may be ?)... the skyper knows the boat and the pass perfectly and turns tack long before touching

[@sailormarttiki3197]

Us Brits are so lazy at foreign languages..although I do try “un pieu “

[@WRPUS471]

These are wonderful videos but Roger Barnes voice and accent are horrible to listen to. Maybe he could get someone to narrate who sounds like Hugh Laurie. I find it impossible to listen to him for more than two minutes. I guess I'll keep turning off the sound

[@RogerRoving]

Will Parkes No chance of my accent changing at this stage in my life, I’m afraid. It’s light northern English. I can speak broader Lancashire/Cumbrian if you like. But certainly no posher. And personally I hate the posh English long “a”: baarth, laarugh, claarss, instead of bath, laugh, class.

[@Pawdee]

What an ignorant comment - Roger, your accent is just perfect!