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Clearance

This is a port of entry from early April to late September.

Docking

The shelter is good in the harbour here, but the approach can be dangerous in on-shore winds above F5

There are some visitors' pontoons in the Old Yacht Harbour, which is to port, past the fishing vessels, but it is mostly local boats.

The new harbour and marina is to sta'bd. The berthing is controlled by the 3 Yacht Clubs.

Harbour Master : Use Marina/Y.C. Telephone numbers.

The local search and rescue organisation, Vrijwillige Blankenbergse Zeereddingsdienst (VBZR) monitors VHF channel 8.

Yacht Clubs

Marina (VVW)
Blankenberge Harbour, Blankenberge, Belgium
Tel:+32 (0)50 417536, VHF Channel 23
info@vvwblankenberge.be
Services available:- water, electricity, pump-out facility, laundry, a slip, fuel, hull repairs, electric and electronic repairs, 20 ton crane, mechanic, sailmaker, chandlery and bar.

Scarphout YC (SYCB)
Tel:+32 (0)50 411420
scarphout@skynet.be
Services available:- 10 ton & 2.5 ton cranes, chandlery, a slip, water, electricity, bar and restaurant.

YC Vrije Noordzeezeilers (VNZ)
Tel:(31) 050 429150
Services available:- Water, and electricity. There is also a restaurant and bar.

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