- Shelter
- SE, S, SW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand mooring off the Plage du Kelenn in Carantec, at the entrance of the bay of Morlaix in northern Finistère.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the bay of Morlaix leaving the Île Callot and its causeway to the W. Watch for the drying rocks off the pointe de Pen al Lann marked on SHOM 7095. Tidal range 8 m at springs, anchor clear of the Callot tombolo which dries and is crossed by vehicles at low water.
Practical
Forain anchorage on sand, holding good. Shelter from SE, S and SW winds, open to the N and NE. Roscoff-Bloscon marina 3.5 NM NW and Port Diben 3.9 NM NE as nearest refuges.
Ashore
Plage du Kelenn swimming area with lifeguards in July and August, sailing school of Carantec on the beach. Île Callot chapel and tombolo walk from the beach at low water, around 2 km each way. Carantec centre and shops 500 m S of the landing.
History
Carantec grew as a seaside resort from the 1880s, when the Paris Brest railway opened the Morlaix bay to bathers.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.67286, -3.90641 (48°40.37'N 3°54.38'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-east, south, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage du Kelenn lies at 48°40.37'N 3°54.38'W, that is 48.67286, -3.90641 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage du Kelenn sheltered from?
Plage du Kelenn is sheltered from south-east, south, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Plage du Kelenn?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage du Kelenn.
How do boaters rate Plage du Kelenn?
Plage du Kelenn is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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