Beginning In Biscay

The Biscay coast of France offers superb cruising, with peaceful anchorages, charming islands, beautiful beaches, and the rare chance to moor right in the heart of historic towns like Vannes, La Rochelle, and Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

Beginning in Biscay is the ideal introduction to sailing south of the Chenal du Four. Whether you’re planning to return to your home port, explore the region at a leisurely pace, or continue onward toward the Mediterranean, this seminar will equip you with the essential knowledge to make the most of your voyage.

The event will highlight the key resources available for cruise planning, and our presenters—along with the Biscay section secretaries—will be on hand to answer your questions throughout the session.

• The French Atlantic Coast by Nick Chavasse, author of The Atlantic France Pilot Guide
• Keeping your boat in Atlantic France by Paul Bragg
• Discovering the delights of Biscay - a summers cruise to Western France by Nick and Alison Boxall
• The best Apps and information sources for cruising Biscay by Nick Sexton.

A more detailed agenda for the day can be downloaded from the link below.

Attendees at previous Beginning in Biscay seminars gave very positive feedback here are some examples

• Beginning in Biscay is an excellent seminar, packed with invaluable information. The staff and speakers were both friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. - Stuart A
• Just a short note to thank you for an extremely informative and well organised seminar. Great presentations packed with helpful information and ideas. It was also good to meet fellow members face to face. A special thank you for the lunch which was outstanding. Michael L
• We attended the seminar on Biscay last weekend and very much appreciated the good info shared. Brian C

Cost: Early Bird Discount for bookings before 8th November 2025. CA Members £45.00; Couples £80; Non CA Member £60. From 8th November Full Price CA Members £49.50; Couple £88; Non CA Member £70.

If you can't make the seminar in person CA Members can attend by Zoom for £10. This is not the place to Zoom tickets. Please book here:

The cost of the seminar includes tea & coffee plus a hot two course lunch. Non members joining the CA at the event and paying their membership fee by Direct Debit will be credited the difference between the member and non member rate

Date: Saturday 29th November 2025

Time: Registration and coffee from 10:30 programme begins at 11:00

Place: CA House, Limehouse, London