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Port de Penerf

2.9Damgan, FranceMorbihan

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Maximum length: 9 m
VHF channel: 9
Maximum draught: 6 m

Tidal harbour of 110 berths on the Penerf river estuary in southern Morbihan, Brittany, serving the village of Damgan.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Entrance from the Mor Braz between Pointe de Penvins and Pointe du Bile, marked by the Borenis and Pignon lateral buoys. Narrow channel on a NE heading, shifting sandbanks either side of the fairway. VHF 9 for the harbourmaster. Max draught 6 m at the outer berths, less inside the river.

Practical

Water and electricity on the pontoons, diesel at the fuel berth, toilets and showers ashore. Boatyard with travel-lift for wintering. Small shops, baker and fishmonger in Le Tour-du-Parc village at about 700 m, full supermarket in Damgan at 3 km.

Ashore

Oyster tasting sheds along the quays of Le Tour-du-Parc and Penerf, the estuary is a recognised oyster production area. Sentier du littoral GR 34 runs along the shore towards Pointe de Penvins at 2 km and Damgan beach at 3 km. Refuge in Anse Dibenn just 0.5 NM SW for a lunch stop.

History

Penerf was a fortified anchorage from the 16th century and served as a supply base for the Ponant royal fleet. The stone quays and former salt warehouses on the west bank date from the 18th century.