Roscoff : Profile

Location

Roscoff is an attractive little town, perched on a peninsula on the north Brittany coast. It is the home of the original Onion Jonnies and there is a museum here devoted to their activities. Separated from it by a narrow, torturous channel, is the Ile de Batz - a very quiet, laid-back island.

Roscoff is ideally placed for crew changes, with good connections to England and the rest of France.

Position 48° 43.2'N, 03° 58.5'W.

Clearance

Contact the ferry terminal for advice on which offices to visit.

Docking

The old port here is a drying harbour, with access about two hours each side of high water. The vistors' berths are alongside the old breakwater. The bottom is sand/mud and small stones. It was designed for fishing vessels, so long lines and protection from the wall is essential.

The good news is that work has started on the long awaited marina here. It is being built just south of the Bloscon ferry port and is due to open in 2012.

Moorings
There are about 15 heavy white mooring buoys for visitors on the north side of the Chenal de Batz, just west of the Ar Chaden tower. These are reasonably sheltered except at HW in winds from the North and East.

Anchorages
Due to construction work, there is no anchoring in the area south of the ferry port.

There is a sheltered anchorage at Pen Lann, in the Rade de Morlaix, or in the Penze river, west of Ile Callot. Alternatively, many yachts proceed up the river to Morlaix.

Last updated September 2010.

Port de Bloscon
Tel:+33 (0)2 9861 27 86 , VHF Channel 12, 16
Currently (2010) this is only the ferry port, but maybe worth contacting for help and advice when wishing to change crews. Not an option for longer stays.

Roscoff Old Port
Tel:+33 (0)298 697 637, Fax:+33 (0)298 611 196
Situated in the heart of the town.Fender board needed. Showers and toilets are next to the Harbour Office. Water is on the quay. Electricity by arrangement with Maitre du Port.

Yacht Clubs

Club Nautique de Roscoff
Quai d'Auxerre, B.P. 9, 29680 Roscoff
Tel:+33 (0)298 697 279
centrenautique.roscoff@wanadoo.fr
Bar.

Iode Club Roscoff
16 Rue Yann d'Argent, 29680 Roscoff
Tel:+33(0)6 75 39 68 23
iodeclubroscoff@free.fr

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