At Île de l'Est's southern end is Old Harry, where some of the Îles de la Madeleine's few English-speaking residents have made their home since their arrival in the 18th century. The hamlet retains much of its fascinating historic appeal, an example being the 1916 Church of St-Peter's-by-the-sea, which has doors beautifully inscribed in dedication to a former resident. The Grande-Échourie Beach is possibly the widest and most family-friendly of the archipelago, and is staffed by a lifeguard during busy months, and summer's end is celebrated each year with the Rendez-Vous Aventure competition, where kite and windsurfers tackle the waves in feats of stunning acrobatics and coordination.