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.

Elizabeth Marina
Jersey Harbours, Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier JE1 1HB
Tel:+44 (0)1534 885530/774408, Fax:+44 (0)1534 885593
moorins@jersey-harbours.com
This marina is normally for residents only but berths are sometimes available for longer stay visitors. Access 3 hours either side of high water. The approach channel is well marked. The entrance is controlled by lights; 10 minutes each way in turn. There is a guage showing the depth over the cill. Excellent facilities, including pump-out. A good chandlery by the marina gate.Elecricity and water, toilets and showers, washing machine, fuel berth, security gates and cameras The town is a 10 minute walk away. It is advisable not to enter this marina during the first half an hour (1 hour at springs) after the gate opens as the tidal stream is stong in the vicinity of the gate.

La Collette Yacht Basin
Tel:+44 (0)1534 885529, VHF Channel 14 'Jersey Port Control' if essential
This deep water, all-tide marina is no longer normally available to visiting yachts and is reserved for residents only. Good facilities. Small shop selling essentials and also gas at the head of the ramp. Many yacht repair services close by, also a good chandler about a 10 minute walk away, towards the town centre.

St Helier Harbour
Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, Jersey JE1 1HB
Tel:01534 885588, Fax:01534 885599, VHF Channel 14
www.jersey-harbours.com, p.wilson@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.

St Helier Marina
Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, JE1 1HB
Tel:+44 (0)1534 885508, Fax:+44 (0)1534 879549
moorings@jersey-harbours.com
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.

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: 0930-2345 (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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