MR HESTER'S
SARK LUXURY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Sail to Sark
SARK CRUISING GUIDE
SAILING TO SARK ISLAND
Only 3 miles long and 1½ miles wide, it is the smallest of the four main channel islands. Despite its size, Sark boasts 40 miles of spectacular coastline,no cars and no street lights and is the most peaceful, unspoilt destination and a sailors paradise.
Sark's main attraction is its natural beauty and wildlife. Modern life seems far away when enjoying the stunning scenery and coastal walks. If walking feels too energetic, there's watering holes and restaurants serving fresh local produce and seafood.
BERTHING | HARBOURS
Creux Harbour
Reputed to be one of the world's smallest harbours. Dries completely. Dry out bows to north east wall or possibly alongside inner south pier, clear of steps. Access the village and nearby toilets, via the tunnel, which cuts through the cliffs.
Maseline Harbour
Jetty in constant use by ferry services, no yacht berths available. All moorings are private. Anchorage only with approval from the Harbour Master on VHF Channel 13. Walk through the tunnel, up the 300 ft Harbour Hill to the Bel Air Inn and The Avenue shops.
BERTHING | MOORINGS
Havre Gosselin
Yellow visitor mooring buoys are provided free of charge.
Water Taxi VHF Ch 10
Grève de la Ville
Yellow visitor mooring buoys are provided free of charge.
Or anchor close in on sand and shingle. Water Taxi VHF Ch 10
★★ SARK TIDES ★★
Tidal predictions for Maseline Pier for the next 7 days
ANCHORAGES
In addition to the above there are numerous good anchorages around the island, safe in offshore winds but some are prone to swell. Listed clockwise from the north of the island:
Fontaines Bay
Fair holding in sand and shingle
Derrible Bay
Good holding in a sandy bay with some interesting caves
Dixcart Bay
Popular anchorage in this sandy bay with good holding
La Grand Grève
Popular daytime wide bay anchorage, with golden sands, crystal clear water, rock pools and caves. Island access via steep steps.
Port à la Jument
Reasonable holding in sand and shingle
Saignie Bay
Reasonable holding in sand and shingle
Brechou
Private and landing is not allowed
SARK NAVIGATION AND PILOTAGE
HAZZARDS
Large tidal range and strong tidal streams.
Many rocks around the island and numerous lobster pots
APPROACH
At high water tidal stream, sets strongly to the north and at low water, strongly to the south. Slack water is around half tide. If heading to the east coast of Sark, go north about at high water and south about at low water
★★ Navigation and Pilotage ★★
Notes are provided for general information and it is essential to use an up to date chart and pilot book for navigation purposes
SARK CHARTS
Admiralty Charts
SC5604 - Channel Islands (Small Craft Folio)
0808 - East Guernsey Herm and Sark: Beaucette Marina
Imray Charts
C33A - Channel Islands
2500 - Channel Islands Folio
SHOM Charts
6904 - Guernsey Est, Herm et Sark
7159 - De Guernsey, Herm et Sark à Alderney, Bancs des Casquets
Navicarte Charts
1014+528 Cherbourg - Iles Anglo-Normandes