À Pala De Walsh ((exclusive)) -

If a Breton skipper tells you “On va passer le raz à pala de walsh” , hang on tight. | Feature | Detail | |---------|--------| | Meaning | Maximum speed / power | | Literal | With the Walsh propeller blade | | Field | Nautical, then general French slang | | Tone | Informal, energetic, slightly vintage | | Region | France (especially Atlantic coast) | | Equivalent in English | “Full speed ahead”, “flat out” | Would you like a printable one-page “cheat sheet” version of this guide?