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.
CA House, Limehouse, Saturday March 18th - registration from 10.00 - 11.00
For many people, crossing Biscay is their introduction to extended passage-making, whether departing from the UK coast or France. This seminar will include presentations on accessing and interpreting weather information as well as those from members who have already made the crossing. The cost of the day will include refreshments and a two-course hot-buffet lunch.
Beginning in Biscay, Saturday November 26th2016 at CA House, Limehouse, London
An introduction to cruising in Atlantic France, northern Spain and Portugal.
The Bay of Biscay is renowned for winter storms but what does it offer the cruising boater during the summer? Why do so many choose to linger? Are there any sheltered anchorages?
This seminar is for those who have yet to venture in Biscay Section waters, or who are intending to cruise southwards from Northern Spain towards Gibraltar.
Sat, 25/06/2016 - 00:00 to Sun, 26/06/2016 - 00:00
Midsummer Rallies Western France June 25th & 26th 2016
We are repeating the informal get-togethers that we have held for the past two years. Wherever we are on 25th and 26th June, boats may welcome other CA members to join them. The form of the rally/meet will be in the hands of members who have volunteered to act as hosts.
Mon, 20/06/2016 - 00:00 to Fri, 01/07/2016 - 00:00
The Rally will begin in Ribadesella on June 20th and our final port of call will be Gihon, ending there on July 1st, perhaps spending time in Lastres, thus providing easy cruising between ports. The Rally has been timed to avoid the crowds that this coast attracts in high season, but when the weather should be kind to us. The scenery in this part of Spain is stunning, and the Northern coast has a very different culture to that of the Mediterranean. There is a great deal to see and do.
This all-day seminar, on the final day of the London Boat Show, is open to all CA members and their guests. The programme will feature a range of presentations of interest to boaters sailing or intending to sail in Biscay Section waters. The speakers will include:
Beginning in Biscay, 14th of November, CA House (full but waiting list in place)
Biscay is often associated with storms, challenging conditions and passages, but during the summer months, the Biscay coast offers a delightful cruising ground, islands, sheltered rivers, historic towns and much more.
Biscay is often associated with storms, challenging conditions and passages, but during the summer months, the Biscay coast offers a delightful cruising ground, islands, sheltered rivers, historic towns and much more.