Roscoff : Profile

Docking

This 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.

It is no longer generally possible to anchor south of the ferry dock due to the expansion of the commercial Port of Bloscon. If wishing to drop off or pick up crew from the ferry, it is worth contacting the Harbour master who may be able to help.

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.

A more sheltered option is the 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.

Roscoff is an attractive little town and worth at least a short visit if the tides are right.

Port de Bloscon
Tel:+33 (0)2 9861 27 86 , VHF Channel 12, 16
Worth contacting for help and advice when wishing to change crews. Not an option for longer stays.

Port de Plaisance
Tel:+33 (0)298 697 637, Fax:+33 (0)298 611 196
Fender board needed. Showers and toilets are next to the Harbour Office. Water is on the quai. 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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