The port of Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère) promises a great 2024 season, rich in nautical activities.
May 2024 marks the resumption of nautical activities in Camaret-sur-Mer. In this year of maritime festivals, which will take place on both sides of the Crozon peninsula, the season promises to be grandiose. In addition to heritage, several municipal projects and private economic activities are also on the agenda.
The Naval School is holding its Grand Prix on May 8
The next nautical event in Camaret will be the Grand Prize of the Naval School. Between Wednesday 8 and Saturday 11 MayCamaret will host the Diam 2400, Corsairs, Muscadet and Figaro Beneteau 3 races. A great show in prospect, with the Figaro Beneteau 3 equipped with foils, an innovation this year at GPEN.
Tour of Brittany on remote-controlled sailboats, June 8 and 9.
Sea fishing competition in kayak (previous edition in 2023) September 21 and 22 or 28 and 29.
Parades to watch this summer
THE July 18, invasion of visitors in sight, along the coast to witness the passage of the great Brest 2024 parade who will go to Douarnenez.
Camaret will also be "port of call» from Brest Wednesday, July 12Thirty traditional boats are expected there. If possible, they will be docked or moored near the Styvel and Toudouze quays.
The 38e Tour of Finistère sailing will pass Camaret, Wednesday, July 31They will leave the port the next day for Douarnenez.
From Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18, 2024, The Sails of Camaret, big nautical party with the Voiles de Camaret association. Make way for traditional boats and numerous activities. 75 vessels are registered to date.
In September, there should also be a sea fishing competition in kayaks (previous edition in 2023).
Resumption of connections to the islands and sea trips
With the fine weather and long May bank holidays, passenger boats are resuming their activities. It is now possible to go as far as Ouessant with the company Finist'mer from May 8 (€30 for an adult ticket in low season).
The Mermaid Stars have resumed their outings towards the Tas de pois, along Roscanvel and in the harbor of Brest since April 7, 2024 (from €21).
As for the public maritime company Penn ar Bed, she also resumed her connections to Ouessant And Mullein. One or two crossings per week are provided until June. During the two summer months, an almost daily connection will be provided (tickets from €33).
Camaret, “port of heritage interest” label
A strategic location in the maritime defense of Brest and then a "large" fishing port during the 20th century, Camaret has strong historical maritime heritage which has allowed it to obtain the "port of heritage interest" label.
The charter commits the municipality to a project to enhance the built and landscaped area of the site as well as to a reasoned modification of historic buildings of a maritime nature.
