Explore: St Pierre
General Info
Saint-Pierre is the smallest of the three main islands and lies to the SE of the linked islands of Miquelon and Langlade. The port of Saint-Pierre is at the head of a deep inlet on the SE side of the island. It is a popular destination for yachts.
Clearance
For full details on clearance here see the Formalities page.
Call by radio to “TXU Saint-Pierre” or by phone, 18 hours before arrival.
Documents must include clearance from the previous port, boat registration and crew list.
If arriving during normal working hours, once inside the harbor you can expect to get visited by both Customs officials and the Gendarmes but the whole procedure is very friendly and relaxed.
If arriving over a holiday period you may simply be told to fill in a form and deposit it in the box outside the Customs office on the main quay.
Last updated: September 2015.
Docking
Beware of lobster pots and fishing nets with floating lines between in the approaches to Saint-Pierre harbor. Keeping well north of Ile aux Pigeons appears to offer a clearer path.
The Harbour Master may allow you to lie alongside the main quay, close to where the high-speed ferries berth, for which there is no charge. However, there are no facilities here and this quay is not particularly yacht friendly unless you have large fenders and a substantial fender board.
Most yachts will prefer to go alongside the sailing centre a little further into the harbor. There is an overnight charge of three Euros per meter, but the facilities are excellent with electricity (240V), freshwater and wifi available on the jetty and toilets/showers/launderette in the sailing centre building.
Last updated: September 2015.
