Notice to Mariners
N°23/2025 – Classical Yachts parade
La Rochelle mariners are informed that:
The “classics yacht club” of la Rochelle organizes a nautical parade Saturday, 9th of August between 16h00 and 18h00.
The itinerary of the parade could at some times occur navigation restrictions in the Channel, to and in the “vieux port”
All ships shall give priority to vessel participating to the parade, and that will exceptionnaly be sailing the Channel all the way to the Vieux port towers and will maintain a 50 meters safety distance between them.
We recommand you the maximum attention next to the parade’s areas.
A stage will be set up on the “Quai de carenage” of the Vieux port.
The bridge above Chalutier’s lock will be in the air to let boats go, and no pedestrian trafic will be possible between 16h00 and 18h00.
The footbridge “Jean rousseau” of the bassin des chalutiers will also be in the air to let boats go, and no pedestrian trafic will be possible between 16h00 and 18h00.
We thank you for your understanding, Port staff remains available for further information 24h/24, 7j/7 : +33 (0) 5 46 44 41 20 (dial 3), VHF channel 09.
La Rochelle, le 04/08/2025
Patrice BERNIER
Maître de port principal
Service sûreté portuaire et évènementiel