Morlaix : Profile

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Customs Office - +33(0)2 98 69 70 84

Docking

This ancient, medieval town is situated about five miles from the open sea, up the winding river of the same name. The marina is in a locked basin, which is dominated by the high and dramatic viaduct which arches over the town. It is a very sheltered and secure place in which to leave a boat for a while. It has good transport connections.

If arriving too early on the tide,(i.e. before half flood) there is a very useful, protected anchorage at Pen Lann at the mouth of the estuary. Recent reports indicate that the river is silting up and that there is only 1.5m on an average tide. It is hoped that it will be dredged during the winter of 2006.

Ecluse de Morlaix
Tel:+33 (0)2 98 881 510
Normally opens 3 times each tide,(sometimes only twice) in daylight hours only. HW-1.5hrs, HW and HW+1.5hrs. NOTE: the hanging chains on quay wall on the seaward-side of the lock are not fastened at the bottom.

Morlaix Marina
Bureau de Port, Cours Beaumont, Morlaix 29600
Tel:+33 (0)298 621 314, Fax:+33 (0)298 888 055, VHF Channel 16 and 9
plaisance@morlaix.cci.fr
Access via lock-system at high tide, 1.5 hours before high tide and 1 hour after. 30 berths at the quay, 120 berths on pontoon, 32 berths visitors (to port on exiting from the lock). Water and elecricity to all berths. Shower block (with hand laundry sinks). It is a short walk to the centre of the town.

Yacht Clubs

Yacht Club de Morlaix (YCM)
Quai de Treguier, B.P. 77422, 29674 Morlaix
Tel:+33(0)2 98 88 38 00
www.y.c-morlaix.com
This club has strong ties to Plymouth and host several cross-channel events. Visitors are very welcome.

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