Wilhelmshaven : Profile

Location

This useful port lies on the west coast of the Jadebursen (River Jade), about 20 miles directly west of Bremmerhaven. It provides access to the Ems-Jade canal.

Clearance

Customs
Tel:+49 (0)4421 480 723

Docking

A busy commercial port. There are yacht havens in Nordhafen and in Grosser Hafen. Both of which offer good shelter.

A good place is a small yacht club (MSWHV) right behind the lock on the portside.

There are a good number of yacht clubs here and the city offers all facilites as well as providing an excellent place for getting repairs done.

Last updated December 2010.

Nassauhafen Marina
Tel:+49 (0)4421 41439
100 visitors' berths. Fuel, restaurant, bar and repair facilities including a sailmaker.

Port Control
VHF Channel 11

Wiking Sportsboothafen
Tel:+49 (0)4421 41301
All facilities, LPG, chandlery, provisions, repairs, restaurant and bar.

Yacht Clubs

Hochsee YC Germania
Tel:+49 (0)4421 44121

Yacht Club Wilhelmshaven e.V.
Südstrand 11, 26386 Wilhelmshaven
Tel: +49 (0)4421/43369
53° 37.8N, 008° 16.0E. In the SW corner of the Grober Haven.Visitors welcome.

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