This Imray nautical chart – Western Approaches to the English Channel & Bay of Biscay – is designed for planning long passages between southwest England, Brittany, and northwest Spain. It is an essential tool for mariners preparing for offshore sailing in the Northeast Atlantic.
The map covers the western part of the Bay of Biscay , notably showing the strategic route between Falmouth and Ushant , as well as the northwest coast of Spain, from Gijón to Vigo . It includes a ten-minute grid to facilitate planning and plotting positions. The main scale is 1:1,000,000 (with a detailed scale of 1:686,000 for certain areas).
Larger scale maps are included for the approaches to Vigo and La Coruña , allowing for precise preparation of landings and port entries.
- Area covered: Western approaches to the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
- Falmouth - Ouessant Road
- Northwest coast of Spain: Gijón to Vigo
- Main scale: 1:1,000,000
- Detailed maps of the approaches to Vigo and La Coruña
- UKHO official digital data integrated
This edition incorporates the latest official UKHO data , enhanced with information from the Imray network, making it particularly suitable for sailboats and small craft . The charts have been completely revised to ensure accuracy and readability.
Imray C Series marine charts cover the main navigation areas of northwestern Europe. They are suitable for both offshore voyage planning and detailed coastal navigation.
Map information may change, and official corrections are available free of charge on the Imray website. QR codes printed on the map provide quick access to online updates and supplements.
An indispensable tool for boaters and skippers sailing between the English Channel and Spain .