Last Updated on November 22, 2025 by Colin Le Conte
Beaucette is a lovely marina. Created out of a former quarry, it enjoys the best tidal access of all the Marinas in the Channel Islands. It is in a quiet area at the North of Guernsey and ideal for a nice relaxing visit away from the Town. Great walks on the neighbouring L’Ancresse Common and a great restaurant called Saltwater.
The entrance to the marina has sheer sides and looks imposing, but providing there is not too much swell, is not difficult for a small to medium size boat.
Beaucette regularly receives visitors from France and the UK, and they are also a customs post, meaning that boats do not need to sail into St Peter Port first.
The Marina Manager is Hollie Woodhouse. Hollie and the team now carry out boat maintenance, including antifouling, polishing, pressure washing and anodes, and they have plenty of overwintering spaces for vessels.
The hard standing at Beaucette is especially popular with local boat owners in the Winter.
Diesel fuel is available.
Beaucette marina has the widest tidal range of all Guernsey Marinas and on some neap tides, you can get in and out all the time.
https://www.beaucettemarina.com
Visiting for the first time? see my 2020 video of the passage to the entrance and passing in between the rocks
Where to Eat
The marina now owns the restaurant, still called Saltwater, and serves great food. They have a new chef, Andrew Richardson, along with a completely new menu.
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