Mouillage

Anse Gavy

2.8FranceVendée
Shelter
NW, N, NE
Seabed
rock, mud
Anchoring
Forbidden

Buoy mooring on the Saint-Nazaire side of the Loire estuary, near the Pointe de Chémoulin.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Visitor buoys

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Rock and mud bottom, holding variable. Sheltered from NW through NE, exposed to S and SW swell coming up the estuary. Watch commercial traffic heading to Saint-Nazaire. Refuges: Bassin de Saint-Nazaire 2.5 NM NE, Pornichet 3.9 NM W.

Practical

No services on the mooring. Full resupply and fuel at Pornichet marina or in Saint-Nazaire harbour.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
47.25076, -2.25282 (47°15.05'N 2°15.17'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
Seabed
rock, mud
Anchoring
Forbidden
Fees
Free
Services
Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys
Boaters' rating
2.8/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Anse Gavy lies at 47°15.05'N 2°15.17'W, that is 47.25076, -2.25282 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Anse Gavy sheltered from?

Anse Gavy is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.

Can you anchor at Anse Gavy?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Anse Gavy.

How do boaters rate Anse Gavy?

Anse Gavy is rated 2.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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