Anchorage

Banc Arc

FranceArcachon basin

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Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed

Sand bank at the entrance of the bassin d'Arcachon, classified as a réserve naturelle nationale since 1972.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Drying sand bank at the mouth of the bassin d'Arcachon between the Dune du Pilat and the passes. Time your arrival to the tide using the latest SHOM pass positions, which shift with the sand. Sand holding. Arcachon lies 1 nm to the SW, L'Aiguillon 1.3 nm to the south. Exposed to swell in westerlies.

Practical

Réserve naturelle du Banc d'Arguin. Navigation, landing and anchoring are regulated by prefectural decree: a protection zone is off-limits, dogs prohibited, fires prohibited. Check signage on arrival.

Ashore

Dune du Pilat across the channel to the east, the tallest dune in Europe at 106 metres. Oyster parks and cabanes tchanquées of the bassin d'Arcachon visible from the anchorage. Town of Arcachon with full services 1 nm to the SW.