 Kourou : Profile
The entrance channel is shallow but well marked. Recommended to enter at high wtaer, slack tide.
The customs office is on Rue de Charles de Gaulle. Your passport should be valid for another 6 months.
The friendly officer will make a copy of your passport(s) and ships' papers.
The proceedure is quick, simple and free of charge.
One possible anchorage is at the river mouth, in front of the sailing club (CNK), clear of the moorings, by the Hotel de Roche.
There are also tidal anchorages up the river. Beware of the strong stream, running at up to 4 knots and make sure you avoid any danger from large vessels by anchoring well out of the channel.
One cruiser recommends anchoring just past the fishing docks on the north side out of channel inside buoy K15-K17 in about 3m.
Mixed reports re. holding, however the bottom is mud and rocks. Recommended to check your anchor is secure and, if possible, put out two anchors allowing for the tidal flow.
Last updated August 2010.
Port Authority
Tel:0594 320 042 , VHF Channel 16
The yacht club is a helpful and friendly place. They will ask you for the modest fee of about 1.5 Euro/day/person for the use of the clubs facilities, including a good work shop, BBQ facilities, a bar and limited fresh water.
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