Calais : Profile

Clearance

Capitainerie du Port:
Tel:+33 (0)321 96 31 20, Fax:+33 (0)321 34 08 92, VHF Channel 17 (or if not possible use 12)

Docking

The shelter here is very good, especially in the marina at Bassin de l'Ouest. Access is possible at all states of the tide, but in strong NW to NE winds the harbour entrance is rough.

Beware of strong tides and rough seas while crossing the approach channel to Cap d'Antifer oil terminal. The tides, about 1M offshore, between Cap d'Antifer seem to run more strongly than indicated in the tidal stream atlases.

Yachts must have their engine running (even if sailing) when entering or leaving the port. At busy times, the berthing master is on hand to direct yachts to a berth.

Calais Marina
Bassin L'Ouest, 62100 Calais, France
Tel:+33 (0)321 34 55 23, Fax:+33 (0)321 96 10 78, VHF Channel 12, 16
calais-marina@calais.cci.fr
Note:The lock gates have been damaged and are currently removed (August 2008). The tide guage indicates the level of water over the cill. Open HW-2 to HW+1. There are waiting buoys outside the lock. Water, electricity, fuel dock, 3 ton crane. Bar. Good contact for unstepping the mast if traveling through the canals.

Harbour Authority
Tel:+33 (0)321 96 31 20, VHF Channel 12,16 'Calais Port Traffic'

Yacht Clubs

Yacht Club de Calais
Tel:+33 (0)321 97 02 34
Moorings. Bar.

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