- Shelter
- SE, S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand anchorage on the north-east coast of the Île d'Yeu, 0.4 NM south-east of Port Joinville, close to the town and the Plage de Ker Châlon.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the north-east staying well clear of the rocks of the Pointe du But further west. Sand bottom, good holding. Sheltered from south-east, south, south-west and west. Open to the north and north-east, exposed to the prevailing swell on the north coast.
Practical
Water tap ashore. Port Joinville is 0.4 NM to the north-west for fuel, provisioning and the ferry terminal to Fromentine. Tender landing on the Ker Châlon beach.
Ashore
Port Joinville town reached on foot in 10 minutes along the coast road, with the Saint-Sauveur church, the Quai de la Mairie restaurants, and the Musée de la Pêche et des Traditions on rue du Marché. Ker Châlon beach is a 300 m sand strand right above the anchorage.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.72267, -2.33610 (46°43.36'N 2°20.17'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-east, south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse de Ker Châlon lies at 46°43.36'N 2°20.17'W, that is 46.72267, -2.33610 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse de Ker Châlon sheltered from?
Anse de Ker Châlon is sheltered from south-east, south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de Ker Châlon?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de Ker Châlon.
How do boaters rate Anse de Ker Châlon?
Anse de Ker Châlon is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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