Anchorage

Beg Run er Vilaine

3.8FranceMorbihan
Shelter
SW, S, SE
Seabed
rock, mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off the west shore of the Vilaine estuary, just north of the Pointe de Penlan, near Saint-Gildas-des-Bois side of the river mouth.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the estuary channel. Holding is mixed rock and mud so set the anchor with care and check the hook. Shelter from SW, S and SE, exposed to N and NW winds. Strong tidal streams run in the estuary, especially on the ebb.

Practical

No services at the anchorage. Port de Saint-Gildas lies 0.9 nautical miles east for water and a pontoon. Port de l'Argol is 5.3 nautical miles to the SE, upstream on the Vilaine.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
47.39842, -2.97829 (47°23.90'N 2°58.70'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
rock, mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Boaters' rating
3.8/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Beg Run er Vilaine lies at 47°23.90'N 2°58.70'W, that is 47.39842, -2.97829 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Beg Run er Vilaine sheltered from?

Beg Run er Vilaine is sheltered from south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Beg Run er Vilaine?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Beg Run er Vilaine.

How do boaters rate Beg Run er Vilaine?

Beg Run er Vilaine is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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