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New slipway lor Holy Loch Marina | Baie de Lannion |
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Into the Baie de Lannion Round the corner from Tregastel the Baie de Lannion opens up, fully exposed to the west but with the tides easing in strength considerably once the bottleneck of the Canal de Sept lies is passed. TREBEURDEN's popular marina is conveniently situated when coasting east or west, and it's also a useful landfall after the long crossing from Plymouth or the Start. The approach needs care and is best made from a position due west because there are a number of reefs and hazards to the north and north west, though once abeam of lie Grande the sheltered position of the marina becomes evident. Entry is via a tidal gate, but access is usually possible for around 4 hours either side of HW. Just over the rise that backs the marina is a fine beach with cafes etc, while a fifteen minute walk up the slopes beyond brings you into the small town with reasonable shopping facilities. Because of its cosy situation, Trebeurden seems to be a bit of a sun trap and you may find that a planned pit-stop turns into a stay of several days while the crew unwind on the beach. VHF 9. Tel: 02 96 47 40 87 The LANNION RIVER dries most of the way at LW and the bottom is much obstructed, but a determined ditchcrawler might make the four miles up to Lannion with careful research beforehand. For most boats, the only deep water option is to pick up a spare mooring in one of the dredged pools of Le Yaudet. There are reputed to be several other deep pools in the lower river, created by the activities of the local sand dredgers, but much of the available water is taken up by moorings. The entrance to the river needs care to find the two starboard marker pillars which are close to the southern shore, but on a rising tide it's an interesting and attractive excursion, with plenty of time to find a mooring or push on back out to sea. The approaches are hazardous in strong westerly weather, though the pool at Le Yaudet is sheltered. Ashore, the village on the south bank is attractive, though with few facilities save a couple of hotels and a creperie up the hill. On the north bank, the steep climb to the lighthouse of Beg Leger offers excellent views across the bay and back up the river. Nearby (close to the hilltop camp site) is a farm shop which sells a limited selection of groceries. LOCQUIREC is a small drying harbour which is an interesting place to visit but for deep keel boats there's no secure berthing for an overnight stay though bilge keelers may find a spot to dry out inside the harbour confines. |
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