Anchorage

Plage de Corsen

Shelter: N, NE, E
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed

Anchorage off Corsen beach in the Iroise sea in Finistère, close to the westernmost point of mainland France.

Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the N or S along the Iroise coast, watching the strong tidal streams of the Four channel. Anchor in about 5 m over sand, tucking close in to the beach where the shelter improves and the roll eases in a N to E wind. Shelter from N, NE and E, open across the southern sector to the W and SW swell coming in from the Atlantic. The Pointe de Corsen marks the official boundary between Channel and Atlantic.

Practical

Mouillage forain, no services. Le Conquet 3 nm to the S and L'Aber Ildut 3.9 nm to the NE are the closest harbours of refuge.

Ashore

Landing by dinghy on the beach is straightforward when there is little swell. Pointe de Corsen, westernmost tip of metropolitan mainland France, with the CROSS Corsen maritime rescue coordination centre on the cliff above. The GR34 coastal path runs along the headland with views over the Molene archipelago and Ushant.