Places to lay up ashore - Southern Brittany

[syfuga]

A friend of mine's Texas based son is buying a new Pogo 36, built at St Marine, opposite Benodet on the Odet, in southern Brittany.

He wants to sail it this summer in France, then lay it up on shore securely, before returning to sail it to the USA the following year.

Where is there to lay up, preferably that you have used, let's say between Brest and Saint-Nazaire?

As well as security, access by public transport from Paris is a consideration.

 

[john_morris_uk]

Lots of places. Roche is very popular.

 

[Poignard]

Vannes, Redon, have train stations and places to stay.

 

[Lightwave395]

I would also consider Arzal, a major yachting centre, perhaps not so good for public transport if you need to get there frequently but secure and with all the facilities you'll be likely to need
It's either one of 3 daily buses to Vannes then train, or a 20 min taxi ride to Questembert SNCF Station

 

[doug748]

On the doorstep is Loctudy near the manufacturer which may be handy in the first season. It is a small, laid back and likable place with a reliable bus to Quimper for mainline Paris trains.

He may prefer La Forêt-Fouesnant, also nearby, and one of the spiritual homes of the French fast sailing fleet. There is nothing that they don't know or have on site and they handle this sort of boat routinely. Huge marina with a nice village a pleasant walk, or bike ride, away. Again you would probably use Quimper for transport.

Out of range, but La Rochelle has everything plus air links which are just a regular service bus ride from the town.

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[dunedin]

On the doorstep is Loctudy near the manufacturer which may be handy in the first season. ….

I was going to suggest asking if the yard do winter storage.
Many new boat buyers have a snagging and improvements list which is best attended to back at the supplying yard over the first winter.

 

[Bobc]

Ask Pogo Structures. They'll probably have somewhere he can store it at St. Marine.

 

[GEM43]

I’ve always thought Foleux marina/boatyard on the Villaine river, just up from La Roche Bernard, has good lay up potential. As well as being a lovely spot.

 

[Poignard]

I’ve always thought Foleux marina/boatyard on the Villaine river, just up from La Roche Bernard, has good lay up potential. As well as being a lovely spot.

Having kept my Twister there for more than 7 happy years I would readily agree. It is a little paradise.

BUT there is no public transport and the nearest shops are several miles away.