Roscoff - General Info
Where is Roscoff?
Roscoff is an attractive little town, perched on a peninsula on the north Brittany coast. It is the home of the original “Onion Johnnies” and there is a museum here devoted to their activities.
Separated from Roscoff 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. The modern, well-equipped marina, is open all year-round.
Roscoff Entrance Notes and Cautions:
This port and marina are open 24/7, 365 days of the year, in all weathers and tides. Staff are reported to be very helpful and speak English. Announce your arrival on VHF Ch. 09.
Take care at all states of tide except slack water, as there are strong currents here on the approaches to the marina.
To avoid the problem of silting in the marina, the pier is wide open at each end, thus allowing sea currents to pass through. At its southern tip, the last jetty acts as a breakwater.
Do not attempt to enter the marina via the southern entrance.
Before you enter the outer harbour, watch for the red light at the end of the breakwater as there may be commercial traffic.
Roscoff Position:
48° 43’08″N, 03° 57’41″W (harbor entrance)
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The north mole of the inner basin in Roscoff is perfect for taking the ground for inspection of the hull, changing anodes et altered. On a coefficient around 100, the basin is dry around six hours. Scrubbing the hull not allowed but washing with a sponge seemed to be okay. And not expensive, 8 euros 2018 for an 11.5-meter yacht.
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The strongest currents are inside the marina, in the channel east of the pontoons. If you come at other times than slack water, look at the water surface in the channel, it will give a good indication of the current.
If possible avoid the berths closest to the channel, or you are in danger of having a newcomer thrown sideways at you. This happens daily in the season, in spite of a warning sign at the entrance. Coming and leaving, go as high upstream as possible with good speed in and out of the channel.
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Roscoff Marina.
Beware of strong currents (other than at slack water). The Marina will monitor approaching yachts that have AIS, but you call on Channel 9 when near to the marina.
The berthing master will help you into your berth if currents are strong. An adaptor is required for your hose to fill up with water. Good rubbish recycling facilities.