Biscay

Biscay Section

An Introduction to Atlantic France

Date: 
Sat, 01/12/2018 - 10:00 to 18:00

An Introduction to Atlantic France  Saturday December 1st  CA House, Limehouse, London E14 8BT

The Atlantic coast of France offers a superb cruising ground, delightful islands, historic towns that welcome boaters, sheltered anchorages and unspoilt rivers.

The day will include presentations on channel crossings, keeping a boat in France as well as  cruising areas. The cost of attendance includes lunch, refreshments and a comprehensive information pack.

Golden Globe Rally Les Sables d'Olonne

Date: 
Fri, 15/06/2018 - 18:00

Golden Globe Rally   Mustering 15/16 June 2018

Preparing to Cross Biscay

Date: 
Sat, 10/03/2018 - 10:00 to 17:30

Saturday March 10th, CA House, Limehouse, E14 8BT

For many of us, crossing the Bay of Biscay is the first extended (longer than 24 hours) passage that we make and it is not one to be undertaken lightly. Where the sea is concerned, there are no guarantees.  Careful preparation can improve the odds in one's favour.

Programme

10.00 – 11.00 Registration Tea and coffee will be available

11.00 – 11.45 Welcome followed by Insurance by Robert Stevens. Robert will consider and explain the essential arrangements required for full cover.

Arzal Lock Closures October 2017

The lock into the River Vilaine at Arzal in Southern Brittany will be closed for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the first two weeks in October.

Lock opening times, in English and French, are on the La Vilaine website. or telephone 09 69 32 97. There is a waiting pontoon downstream of the lock with access ashore, but no water or power.

Arzal Lock Closures August & September 2017

Due to continued lack of water, closures of the lock into the River Vilaine at Arzal in Southern Brittany will continue through August and September on the following dates (every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday):

BEGINNING IN BISCAY

Date: 
Sat, 28/10/2017 - 10:00 to 18:00

Beginning in Biscay   CA House, Limehouse, E14  8BT    Saturday October 28th 2017

Does the Bay of Biscay deserve its reputation of  storms and heavy seas? Why do so many people linger in these waters? The Rias of Northern Spain are a famous cruising area, but what else does this coastline have to offer?

A day of presentations on Cruising and practical matters for those considering cruising in Atlantic France, Northern Spain, Portugal and onwards to Gibraltar.  The cost of attendance includes an information pack, a two-course hot-buffet lunch, teas and coffees.

Arzal Lock Closures August 2017

Further to the notice here of closures of the lock into the River Vilaine at Arzal in Southern Brittany during July, the lock will also be closed, apparently due to lack of water, during the following dates in August:

Arzal Lock Closures July 2017

The lock into the River Vilaine at Arzal in Southern Brittany will not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout July (2017) because of low water levels. Lock opening times, in English and French, are on the La Vilaine website here. or telephone 09 69 32 97. There is a waiting pontoon downstream of the lock with access ashore, but no water or power.

 

RALLY YEU

Date: 
Tue, 20/06/2017 - 14:23 to Thu, 22/06/2017 - 14:23

Rally Yeu     Joinville Ile d'Yeu June 22-22nd