Biscay

Biscay Section

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

RALLY ASTURIAS 2017

Date: 
Sat, 17/06/2017 - 00:55 to Sat, 01/07/2017 - 00:55

RALLY ASTURIAS JUNE 17TH - JULY 1ST 

Preparing to Cross Biscay

Date: 
Sat, 18/03/2017 - 10:00

Preparing to Cross Biscay

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

Date: 
Sat, 26/11/2016 - 10:00

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.

Arzal Get-together

Date: 
Fri, 20/05/2016 - 18:30 to 23:00

Dinner at La Corne du Cerf, Arzal, Friday May 20th