- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on a sand bank north of Île aux Moines, in the Golfe du Morbihan.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach on rising tide to judge depth over the bank, which dries in places at low water of spring tides. Sand bottom, good holding. Shelter from NW through N to E; exposed to southerly winds funnelling through the gulf. Strong tidal streams either side of the bank.
Practical
Forain anchorage, no infrastructure. Port-Blanc on Île aux Moines lies 0.7 nm to the east, with pontoon, water and ferry link to Port-Blanc mainland. Port Lagaden is 1.4 nm south-west.
Ashore
From Port-Blanc, 6 km signed coastal footpath around Île aux Moines, with views on the narrows at Pointe du Trec'h. Bakery and small shops in the village near the ferry slip.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.59696, -2.86849 (47°35.82'N 2°52.11'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Banc de Kergonan lies at 47°35.82'N 2°52.11'W, that is 47.59696, -2.86849 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Banc de Kergonan sheltered from?
Banc de Kergonan is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Banc de Kergonan?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Banc de Kergonan.
How do boaters rate Banc de Kergonan?
Banc de Kergonan is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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