St Helier : Profile

Clearance

Port Control is on VHF Channel 14 and should monitored during approach. Contact only if essential.

There are traffic lights controlling the entrance into the main harbour. A green light shown on Victoria pierhead means that a vessel may enter, while a red light allows vessels to leave only.

Note: La Collette basin is no longer used as a waiting area, nor is it normally available for visitors.

HM Customs & Excise
Jersey
Tel:+44 (0)1534 833 833

Pierhead Weather Conditions
The conditions at St Helier Pierhead (wind speed, direction and strength of gusts) is broadcast every 2 minutes on VHF channel 18.

Docking

There are three marinas in St Helier, but only St Helier Marina (the'Town marina') is normally open to visiting yachts. The all-tide Collette Basin, previously available to visitors, is now reserved for residents only. St Helier marina is close to the centre of the town and recently the number of available berths has been increased. If arriving outside the lock opening times, moor to the holding pontoon just to port of the marina entrance - close to the gate for those yachts planning to move inside; further back for those planning to stay outside. On busy weekends, the rafting up required here is quite something!

The approach channels, through this rock-strewn area, are well marked, but as there are several converging from different directions, it is important to identify the correct marks on the chosen route. Also, beware of the cross tides, which can be up to 4 knots. The number of high-speed ferries using this port make a good all-round look-out essential.

In settled weather, there are many anchorages in the various bays along the south coast of the island.

Jersey Marinas Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St.Helier Jersey JE1 1H Tel:+44 (0) 1534 447730 www.portofjersey.je/JerseyMarinas, marinas@gov.je Administration for all Jersey Harbours (Elizabeth Marina, La Collette Yacht Basin and St Helier Marina).

St Helier Marina Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, JE1 1HB Tel: +44 (0) 1534 447730 / +44 (0)1534 885508, Fax:+44 (0)1534 879549, VHF Channel 14 www.portofjersey.je/JerseyMarinas, marinas@gov.je All visiting craft directed to St Helier Marina accessible 3 hours either side of HW via a sill. Long holding pontoon to port of entrance. La Collette Yacht Basin and Elizabeth Marinas are for craft on long term contracts. Close to the town centre. 200 visitors' berths. Access is 3 hours either side of high water. Excellent facilities, launderette, mini-market, cafe. Chandlery and other yachting services are close by. Beware of the underwater ledge projecting 2 or 3 metres from the wall to port, inside the marina.

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Yacht Clubs

St Helier Yacht Club
South Pier (by the fuel dock), St Helier, JE2 3NB
Tel:+44 (0)1534 732 229 / restaurant bookings 721307 , Fax:+44 (0)1534 720 842
www.shyc.je, office@shyc.je
Opening Hours: 09:30-23:45 (daily)
Welcomes visiting yachtsmen. Toilets, showers, bar and restaurant open for breakfast and lunch every day, dinner on Friday evenings and on Saturday evenings in the summer. The food is excellent quality and value. Racing enquiries - Julian Barbe on 07797 758924

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