Caen-Ouistreham : Profile

Location

Caen is known for its historical buildings, built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried here. Ouistreham is the small English channel port and fishing harbour, which serves as the port for the city of Caen. Both places have marinas accessed via locks.

Clearance

Customs
Gare Maritime, 14150 - Ouistreham
Tel:+33 (0)2.31.96.89.10

Customs
44 Quai Vendeuvre ,14000 - Caen
Tel:+33 (0)2.31.39.46.46

Docking

The marina at the port of Ouistreham is accessible at all states of the tide. If proceeding up the 14kn canal to Caen, the lock there is open approximately 2 hrs each side of HW.

If sailing to Caen from Ouistreham, leave in sufficient time (at least 30 minutes) to reach the bridge at Benouville (Pegasus Bridge) at 1010, 1330 or 1630. On leaving Caen, the bridge at the entrance to the marina opens at 0845, 1200 and 1500.

Note - during July on Friday and Sunday evenings there are also three supplementary openings. Full details from Ouistreham Capitainerie.

Commercial ship movements may delay opening times.

Bassin St Pierre
2, quai de la londe, 1400 Caen
Tel:+33 (0)2 31 95 24 47, Fax:+33 (0)2 31 93 97 86, VHF Channel 09 (day watch), 74
Opening Hours: 0800-2000(summer)
49° 16' 6N, 00° 15'.0W. 16 visitors’ berths on pontoon E. Max. draught 3.8m Water, electicity, toilets and showers. It has been reported that the Bureau du Port is only open for about two hours in the afternoon, a magnetic key is necessary for the showers etc.

Ouistreham Marina
Esplanade Eric Tabarly , 14150 - Ouistreham
Tel:+33 (0)2.31.96.91.37 , Fax:+33 (0)2.31.96.91.47, VHF Channel 09, 74 (24hrs)
plaisance-caen-ouistreham@caen.cci.fr
70 visitors' berths on pontoon D. Water, electricity, toilets and showers. Fuel berth, boatyard (2 & 15 ton cranes), shore storage and chandlery. Laundry, bike hire.

Yacht Clubs

Caen Yacht Club
2, quai de la Londe, 14000 CAEN
Tel:+33 (0)2.31.95.24.47

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