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Revision as of 17:14, 13 January 2010
Belle Ile Cruising Guide
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Belle Ile is one of the largest French Atlantic islands. Lying some twenty miles off the Gulf of Morbihan, it offers a wide range of scenery, some of it breathtaking, as well as a secure harbour (if lying in the inner basin). The main ferry port of Le Palais is overlooked by an impressive Vauban-designed fortress. The pretty harbour of Sauzon on the NE side of the island makes an attractive anchorage in settled weather. The interior of the island offer spectacular bird life, while the west side of the island boasts some fantastic beaches as well as the awesome pinnacles Aiguilles de Port Coton.
Charts
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Radio Nets
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Weather
While the west side of the island takes the full brunt of Atlantic storms, the port of Le Palais and Sauzon offers good shelter in all weathers.
Details?
Check-in facilities
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Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Le Palais is the main harbour of the island, as well as the principal ferry port. There are a few buoys at the harbour entrance, which visiting yachts can pick up and take a stern line to the harbour breakwater. However, better shelter is available in the inner, tidal harbour, which yachts can lock in to for around two hours either side of high water. Go alongside here wherever there is space.
Ports
On the NE coast of the island is the attractive port of Sauzon. Space here is limited and the harbour is quite shallow. Deep draught yachts usually anchor off or pick up one of the buoys outside the harbour in settled weather. There are numerous restaurants and cafes ashore here.
Anchorages
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Yacht Services and Repairs
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Marine Stores
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Offshore Islands
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Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Castle800.jpg
Drying harbour, Le Palais |
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Le Palais sunset |
Aiguilles800.jpg
Les Aigilles de Port Coton |
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Beach of Port Donnant |
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
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Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
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