Next June, the Bay of Morlaix in France is expecting to welcome the first yachts coming to the new marina at Roscoff. With bookings opened in November 2011, over 300 of the available 625 berths have been already taken.
The Port of Roscoff in the Bay of Morlaix in France
Work on schedule
Yachting as a sector is expanding fast, to the point where existing facilities are no longer adequate. It was in order to remedy this situation that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Morlaix created the project for a new deep water marina.
It complements existing amenities at Roscoff-Bloscon, where the CCI already manages the commercial and fishing activities. Part of a coordinated project to improve facilities for yachts in the Bay of Morlaix, the new port will offer 625 berthing spaces for all boat types, 50 of which will be set aside for visitors and 13 of which will be adapted for persons with reduced mobility.
Work is currently on schedule, which is good news for those looking forward to taking to the seas this summer. In June, the marina will be ready for action. All that remains to be done is to build the land-based infrastructures, including yachting and fishing buildings, utilities, car parks, landscaping, etc. Work will begin on these in the summer and be completed in the spring of 2013.
52 million invested
The improvements to the Roscoff-Bloscon site represent an overall investment of some 52 million euros (before tax), 41 million of which are accounted for by the construction of the maritime infrastructures and split as follows: 21.5 million for yachts, 10.5 million for the fishing concession, and 9 million for commercial activity.
The CCI of Morlaix is providing 60% of the investment. The rest has been made available by funding from Europe, the French State, the Regional Council of Brittany, the Finistère County Council (which is also the licensing authority), the Commune Councils of the Léonard Region, and the Town Council of Roscoff.
50% booked up
Known principally for ferry links to England and Ireland and its fish auctions, the Port of Roscoff will soon be as famous for its yachting. The change in mentality is well under way as is illustrated by the high number of bookings made since last November. At the moment, just over 300 of the available 625 spaces have been taken, in other words 50%. Spaces are still available for all boat sizes.
Depending on the length of the yacht, the annual rate for a berth ranges from 1,076 euros to 5,709 euros. The detailed price list as well as booking forms can be downloaded at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce internet site.
