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Harbour Master
Tel:+32 (0)59 321 669, VHF Channel 09

Docking

The best shelter here is in the Mercator Yacht Harbour, accessed through the Montgomery Dock and lock. There are also berths in the Montgomery Dock itself and at the welcoming Royal Oostende YC, a mile or so up the river.

Beware of the strong tides along this coast, as well as the frequent ferry movements. It is not an entrance to be happily approached in on-shore winds over F6 as the seas can break on the off shore sand banks.

25/30 piles have been driven either side of the entrance to Montgomery Dock from the fairway to reduce the effects of wash and swell in the Royal North Sea YC Basin. As a consequence the entrance is much narrower.

Mercator Yachthaven
Slijkensesteenweg 1, 8400, Oostende
Tel:+32 (0)59 705 762, VHF Channel 14
www.mercatormarina.be
This 250 berth yacht harbour lies behind 24hr lock gates. Waiting pontoon in Montgomery Dock. Lock times depend on the season and whether week or weekends. Water, electricity, showers and toilets. No fuel or repair facilities.

Royal North Sea YC
1 Montgomery Kaal, (N end of Montgomery Dock)
Tel:+32 (0)59 50 59 12
Water, electricity, toilets, showers, restaurant and bar. Lively and friendly place to berth, but can be uncomfortable in on-shore winds.
Food excellent but booking essential

Royal Oosstende YC
1 m SE up the Voorhaven
Tel:+32 (0)59 321 452
Services include a slip, grid and a small crane. A good place for repairs. An excellent restaurant and a bar. Some way from the town, but there is a good bus service. Chandlery nearby.

Yacht Clubs

Royal North Sea YC [see above]

Royal Oosstende YC [see above]

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