Dixcart Bay

Situated on the east coast of Sark, south of the harbours, this bay provides good anchorage in a gentle setting, protected from most winds from the west and north. A picturesque, short walk up the leafy valley brings you to Stocks Hotel and then a further 10-minute walk to the small town.

Coordinates: 49∘25.4′ N,2∘21.0′ W

Exploring: Several caves can be explored by dinghy if the tide is at the correct height (from 3 hours after High Water until Low Water). On a rising tide with swell, spectacular blow-holes can be seen.

Havre Gosselin

Located just south of the famous Gouliot Passage, Havre Gosselin provides good shelter from easterly winds. There are a number of yellow visitors’ moorings which are in deep enough water to stay afloat at all states of tide. A small pier provides landing for dinghies only, with a steep path up to the Pilcher Monument.

Approximate Position: 49∘26.0′ N,2∘22.0′ W (Near the visitor moorings)

Anchoring: Holding in 3-8m is moderate to good, but be aware of wrack (seaweed).

Grande Greve

This bay is towards the southwest of Sark and is situated under La Coupée, a narrow ridge which joins Sark with Little Sark via a precipitous walkway. There is a path and steps up to La Coupée, 80m above the bay. You can go left to the main island or right into Little Sark and the excellent La Sablonnerie Hotel. The bay is sheltered from easterly winds. Even in calm weather there is sometimes a swell, and care should be taken when landing a dinghy on the sandy beach.

Approximate Position: 49∘24.3′ N,2∘21.5′ W

Anchoring: Anchor under La Coupée in 4-5m, sand and shingle, taking care to avoid two drying buoys.

La Greve de la Ville

Situated NW of Point Robert Lt. House, this pretty anchorage is very suitable in South-Westerly winds or quiet weather.

Anchoring: Anchor in 4m, close to the pebbly beach.

Derrible Bay

A good anchorage when not affected by swell, situated between Derrible Point and Point Chateau.

Anchoring: Anchor in 4m, sand anywhere in the bay.