How to get a berth in Brest ?

When you're thinking of buying a boat, new or second-hand, the question of mooring in the harbour quickly arises. Very few marinas have annual moorings afloat without going through a waiting list. And Brest's marinas are no exception. Find out how to get a berth in Brest, whether you're looking for a year-round or seasonal solution, or whether you're making a stopover with us.

How to get an annual berth in Brest

Brest's marinas have around 2,000 annual berths between them. But high demand means you have to go through a waiting list, whatever the size of your boat.

Make sure you think about the question of mooring afloat as soon as you start planning to buy your boat, by registering on the waiting list. Some categories, particularly for 9 to 10.5 metre boats, are saturated and progressing slowly.

You can register online or directly at the harbour office. Registration is subject to an annual fee of €15 per year and per port.

Once it's your turn, and to draw up the annual contract, you'll need to provide a number of documents:

• a copy of your identity card
• a copy of the boat registration certificate in your name
• an insurance certificate

Contracts are tacitly renewable every 1st of January, and it's up to yachtsmen to request cancellation if they wish to leave the port. There is a two-month notice period.

All these provisions are detailed in the Brest marinas' General Terms and Conditions.

Obtaining a seasonnal berth

For a berth afloat for a specific period, apply for a seasonal berth.

Brest marinas offer monthly contracts afloat, but high demand between April and September limits the number of berths available.

From October to December and January to March, take advantage of winter contract afloat to obtain a berth at a special rate. These packages guarantee you a berth until the 31st March. After that date, if no monthly berths are available, boaters pay the current daily stopover rate.

To draw up your monthly contract, provide the same documents as for an annual contract: identity document, registration certificate and insurance certificate.

Calling at Brest

The Brest marinas do not take reservations for berths on the visitor pontoon. If you are thinking about calling at Brest, you can contact the harbour office the day before your arrival to find out about availability at the pontoon.

When you arrive at the Marina du Château or the Marina du Moulin Blanc, report your arrival on VHF channel 9. The harbour agents will then show you a berth suited to the characteristics of your boat and the length of your stay.

Brest's marinas respond to the needs of yachtsmen by offering tailored solutions: an annual berth, a seasonal berth or a winter contract. Plan ahead, prepare your documents and contact the harbour offices directly for all the information you need.