Brignogan Bay

Port of Pontusval .   Plounéour-Brignogan-Plages  29890


 

    Port of Pontusval approaches.



The bay entrance lies approximately by 48°40'43 '' North and 04°19'08'' West.
Coming from the sea, the fairway leaves Toullcos ( " East cardinal " Buoy) and Ar Peich to starboard., steering at 178° true , you will come into the bay entrance , to port "An Neudenn " beacon tower.

Sailing Directions , recommand, when entering the harbour , to steer the route given by the transit : Tour Blanche landmark in line with Plouneour-Trez Church Tower.
The semaphore station and Pontusval Lighthouse are two conspicuous landmarks , west of the entrance.

Yachtsmen are reminded to pay attention to the rate of tide in this area. Currents run parralel to the coast (perpendicularly to the fairway) and can reach up to3 knots at Spring tides.
Mooring and anchoring , is rather easy , but drying out is necessary.
Yachts witch have legs , or lifting keel yachts, will find it easy, on a hard sand bottom.
You can find further mooring information, in our harbour page
.




Navigation Charts :
SHOM
N° 7150
Navicarte
N° 539
British Admiralty
N° SC 2668
Stanford
N° 17
Imray
N° C 35

 

          


D'Argentrè - 1582



Distances in nautical miles
Perros Guirec
38
Ile de Batz
12
Ile Vierge
12
Brest
48
Plymouth
102




Van Keulen - 1698