With 2 metres over the rocky natural sill, we made a swift exit from Beaucette, looking for an early passage east to Dielette. Passing north of Herm we kept to the south of the Alderney Race, as well as the Banc de la Schole - which is apparently good for turbot fishing. Dielette is one of the less visited ports on the Cotentin peninsular, being overshadowed by the more glamorous options of the Channel Islands or Brittany. Even neighbouring Carteret gets a more favourable write up, despite its long drying approach.

The harbour is sturdily constructed out of acres of concrete and the extensive marina is well populated with local boats. Ashore facilities are simple but adequate, with Le Raz Blanchard, the yacht club cum chandlery providing the main attraction. Running it a close second, L'Escale, the harbour side moules-frites cafe came highly recommended by the guidebooks as well as our friendly neighbours on the visitors pontoon, and did not disappoint.

Other than this, this unassuming little town seems to be best known for its Sunday market of seafood and "products of the earth", and the gravel quarry overlooking the marina, which provides an excellent vantage point.

Cruising Statistics

Distance: 24 nm

Total to date: 560 nm

Avg Speed: 10 knots

Duration: 2 hours

Wind: SE 4

Diesel: 100 litres

Mooring: €29

Electricity: Included

Charts

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