Fermain Bay

Just south of St Peter Port, Fermain is popular with locals and visitors. It’s sheltered from westerly winds and boasts a very good cafe and takeaway next to the slipway. The beach is quite steep and pebbly, but it’s a peaceful and convenient place to visit by boat. The route offers panoramic views of neighbouring Herm, Jethou, and Sark.

Approximate Position: 49∘26.5′ N,2∘31.7′ W

Anchoring: Anchor in the centre of the Bay if possible in 2-5m (LAT) of water, sand.

Havelet Bay

Situated immediately south of St Peter Port, Havelet Bay can be subject to congestion during peak times in summer, taking the overflow of yachts from St Peter Port. It is also subject to a high water swell in unsettled Atlantic weather and is only recommended during calm periods if a peaceful night at anchor is desired.

Approximate Position: 49∘27.0′ N,2∘32.5′ W

Important: Havelet Bay has subsea cables running along the seabed. These should be visible on all charts, and mariners are strongly advised to avoid anchoring over these cables.

Icart and Petit Bot Bay

Le Jaonnet and La Bette Bays in the North East corner of Icart Bay provide idyllic seclusion in calm light North-North East airs.

Approximate Position: 49∘25.6′ N,2∘34.6′ W (General area for these coves)

Anchoring: Anchor in 3.5-4m, sand. At the western side, Petit Bot valley has a stony picturesque cove with a Martello Tower. A close neighbour to the west with a more acceptable sandy beach is Portelet; it is possible to anchor South-West of the drying rock in 5m, sand.

Petit Port

Best enjoyed from half-tide down when a beach of fine sand is exposed. It can be reached by dinghy and is usually very quiet. A secure and peaceful spot to anchor and wait for the St Peter Port marina gates to open, though watch for swell if the wind is from the south or southwest.

Approximate Position: 49∘26.0′ N,2∘32.5′ W (General area for these adjacent bays)

Anchoring: A superb anchorage to be recommended during calm settled weather, or during winds from north through to east. Anchor in 2-5m (LAT), fine sand, North-East of Mouilliere.

Moulin Huet Bay

On very low springs, it’s possible to walk or wade past rocky inlets to the atmospheric Moulin Huet Bay, Renoir’s favourite spot in Guernsey when he visited in 1883. VisitGuernsey has even created an official Renoir Walk here.

Approximate Position: 49∘26.0′ N,2∘32.5′ W (General area for these adjacent bays)

Anchoring: A superb anchorage to be recommended during calm settled weather, or during winds from north through to east. Anchor in 2-5m (LAT), fine sand, North-East of Mouilliere.

Saint’s Bay

A small cove culminating in a steep sheltered valley and stream, identified by a Martello Tower. The bay boats a lovely beach café open seasonally.

Approximate Position: 49∘25.8′ N,2∘34.0′ W

Anchoring: Room for a few anchored vessels at Low Water clear inshore of local moorings in 3m, sand, but avoid a drying buoy exactly in the centre.