France Atlantique
Welcome to the Atlantic Coast of France
Derek Barnard of Yacht Tangaroa kept in the Viliaine is our Chapter Captain.
Pictured here with Anna aboard their boat.
We have just one or two events a year, but aim to keep members up to date with useful information regarding access to the wonderful ports and rivers in our area.
This year we are going to Concarneau for a couple of days on June 17th / 18th .
Yacht Tangaroa is coordinating and everyone is welcome to come along.
Vannes
Vilaine
Port Haliguen
Piriac
La Rochelle
Passeport Latitude
If you are coming to France, consider buying one of these – staying in the Quiberon / Morbihan area for 13 high season nights makes it worthwhile – there are 20 ports to choose from
See the website.
Le Palais
St Martin
Rochefort and Charente
Tips for cruising the France Atlantique
Free bus services– many of the Islands and some cities offer a free bus service, allowing visitors to travel within the locality without charge? Where several circuits are on offer, (eg Ile de Noirmoutier), you can hop from one circuit to the next. These services are usually available during July and August. Ask at the Tourist Information Centre as these free services can prove very useful when ‘marina-bound’, due to inclement weather etc.
SNCF travel– Stuck in Les Sables, or La Rochelle? then visit the local railway station – last year there were some excellent offers available for travelling within the Region.
Arzal Lock – boats entering the Vilaine are always given priority so the Lock times shown relate to the opening of the lock. Boats leaving the Vilaine usually enter the lock 15 to 20 minutes past the times advertised.
Arzal – Camoel Marina – new pontoons have been added to the Camoel side. If visiting this marina then request a berth on the Camoel side where it is more sheltered and quiet.
If you have any advice/tips on cruising the Morbihan, Loire Atlantique, Vendee and Charente areas then let your Captain know by emailing France.atlantique@moodyowners.org. Also, of any events that may be of interest.
Have a great sailing season and hopefully will see you on the water.
Derek Barnard
Captain France Atlantique Chapter
