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-	==Lorient, France==	+	{{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|France}}
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-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')	+	| imagetext= Aerial view of the harbor of Lorient
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-	! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>	+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorient Lorient], or L'Orient is port in Brittany, France. It sits on the banks of a natural harbour, similar to [[Portsmouth]] in the UK but a little smaller. The harbour is a joy to explore if you have a fast tender.
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-	====Overview====	+
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-	{{TOCleft}}	+	;  from '''http://www.shom.fr/cata/'''
-	====Cruising the region====	+	: 7032
-	Filler text, please replace.	+	: 7139
		+	: 7140
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		+	{{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}
-	==Charts==	+	Sources for Weather forecasts:
-	;Chart Source	+	; From 'pointe de Penmarc'h' to 'anse de l'Aiguillon':
-	:Charts No 7032, 7139, 7140 from '''http://www.shom.fr/cata/'''	+	'''VHF - Ch 80'''
		+	: Penmarc´h:  7 h 03, 15 h 33, 19 h 03
		+	: Groix / Lorient): 7 h 15, 15 h 45, 19 h 15
		+	: Belle-Ile : 7 h 33, 16 h 03, 19 h 33
		+	: Saint-Nazaire : 7 h 45, 16 h 15, 19 h 45
		+	: Yeu : 8 h 03, 16 h 33, 20 h 03
		+	: Les Sables d´Olonne : 8 h 15, 16 h 45, 20 h 15
-	==Radio Nets==	+	==Islands==
-	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
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-	==Local Weather==	+	[[Ile de Groix]] is nearby, a pretty island and typically Breton; it has plenty of anchorages.
-	Local weather conditions?	+
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Communication==
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-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	Details?	+
-	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==	+	==Navigation==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}}
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	==Entrance==
-	List Islands	+	[[Lorient]] is a port of entry/exit to [[France]].
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	{{GreenText|Submit details about facilities for checking in -  location of immigration & customs, etc.}}
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-	===Anchorages===	+	==Berthing==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+
-	*	+	{{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}}
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		+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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		+	Lorient is home to the [https://www.ports-paysdelorient.fr/en Sellor group of marinas], primarily:
		+	* [https://www.ports-paysdelorient.fr/en/harbours/lorient-marina Lorient central] - further from the harbour entrance, but right in the middle of the city, this marina seems a little tight and crowded.
		+	* [https://www.ports-paysdelorient.fr/en/ports/kernevel-marina Kernével] - a large and spacious marina, close to the entrance of the harbour; the same price (2020) as central Lorient, but further from centre ville. UShip chandlery nearby; large E.Leclerc supermarket is 25 minutes walk. Wifi is totally hopeless.
		+	* [https://www.ports-paysdelorient.fr/en/harbours/port-louis-marina Port-Louis] - on the other side of the water; slightly, but not significantly, cheaper than the other two. Port-Louis hosts a street market on Saturdays and (seasonally) Tuesdays. UShip chandlery and sailmaker nearby. The staff seem friendly and helpful.
		+	* [https://www.ports-paysdelorient.fr/en/harbours/lorient-la-base-marina-0 La Base marina] primarily caters to racing crews; it is closer to a number of yachting suppliers - sailmakers, the largest UShip chandlery in town and at least one fabricator. They may accept visitors on an ad hoc basis if you email them, but with strictly-enforced departure dates.
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		+	==Anchorages==
		+	{{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.}}
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	==Yacht Repairs and Services==		==Yacht Repairs and Services==
		+	{{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''',  & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}}
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	====Marine Stores====		====Marine Stores====
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	====Repairs/Yards====		====Repairs/Yards====
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	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
	; Fuel		; Fuel
-	: fuel notes	+	: {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}}
	; Water		; Water
-	: water notes	+	: {{MagentaText|Give details on water}}
	; Electricity		; Electricity
-	: electricity notes	+	: {{MagentaText|Give details on electricity}}
	==Things to do Ashore==		==Things to do Ashore==
-	===Tourism===	+	====Tourism====
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	{{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	====Internet/WiFi====
-	Available?	+	{{MagentaText|Available?}}
-	===Laundry===	+	====Laundry====
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-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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-	===Garbage Disposal===	+	====Garbage Disposal====
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-	===Transportation===	+	====Transportation====
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}
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	==Routes/Passages To/From==		==Routes/Passages To/From==
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	* [[Coastal_Passage_France_1|France Coastal Passages Channel/Atlantic Section]]
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-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-	==External Links==	+	==Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{wikipedia}}
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		+	==References==
		+	''See [[France#References|France]]''.
-	==References & Publications==	+	{{Comments}}
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Latest revision as of 23:18, 3 May 2023

Lorient, or L'Orient is port in Brittany, France. It sits on the banks of a natural harbour, similar to Portsmouth in the UK but a little smaller. The harbour is a joy to explore if you have a fast tender.

Charts

from http://www.shom.fr/cata/

7032

7139

7140

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

From 'pointe de Penmarc'h' to 'anse de l'Aiguillon'

VHF - Ch 80

Penmarc´h: 7 h 03, 15 h 33, 19 h 03

Groix / Lorient): 7 h 15, 15 h 45, 19 h 15

Belle-Ile : 7 h 33, 16 h 03, 19 h 33

Saint-Nazaire : 7 h 45, 16 h 15, 19 h 45

Yeu : 8 h 03, 16 h 33, 20 h 03

Les Sables d´Olonne : 8 h 15, 16 h 45, 20 h 15

Islands

Ile de Groix is nearby, a pretty island and typically Breton; it has plenty of anchorages.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Entrance

Lorient is a port of entry/exit to France.

Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing

Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Lorient is home to the Sellor group of marinas, primarily:

• Lorient central - further from the harbour entrance, but right in the middle of the city, this marina seems a little tight and crowded.
• Kernével - a large and spacious marina, close to the entrance of the harbour; the same price (2020) as central Lorient, but further from centre ville. UShip chandlery nearby; large E.Leclerc supermarket is 25 minutes walk. Wifi is totally hopeless.
• Port-Louis - on the other side of the water; slightly, but not significantly, cheaper than the other two. Port-Louis hosts a street market on Saturdays and (seasonally) Tuesdays. UShip chandlery and sailmaker nearby. The staff seem friendly and helpful.
• La Base marina primarily caters to racing crews; it is closer to a number of yachting suppliers - sailmakers, the largest UShip chandlery in town and at least one fabricator. They may accept visitors on an ad hoc basis if you email them, but with strictly-enforced departure dates.

Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.

Yacht Repairs and Services

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Give details on fuel

Water

Give details on water

Electricity

Give details on electricity

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Routes/Passages To/From

• France Coastal Passages Channel/Atlantic Section

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Lorient at the Wikipedia

References

See France.

Comments

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