Cul-de-Sac du Marin
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- | + | {{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Caribbean|Lesser Antilles|France|Martinique}} | |
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- | + | {{Infobox |14|27.6|N|60|52.5|W| | |
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+ | | image= Martinique_Marin.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= The Large Anchorage Cul-de-Sac du Marin | ||
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Deep into this lagoon of Cul-de-Sac du Marin there is a large marina, operated by the township, it has room for over 600 yachts. These can be accommodated either along floating docks or off-shore on laid moorings. | Deep into this lagoon of Cul-de-Sac du Marin there is a large marina, operated by the township, it has room for over 600 yachts. These can be accommodated either along floating docks or off-shore on laid moorings. | ||
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Cul-de-Sac du Marin is reputed to be an excellent hurricane hole. | Cul-de-Sac du Marin is reputed to be an excellent hurricane hole. | ||
- | From here also operates [http://www.yacht-transport.com/ Dockwise Yacht Transport] a company that ferries yachts across the Atlantic to Toulon, France. They sail at least once a year for Marmaris, Turkey. | + | From here also operates [http://www.yacht-transport.com/ Dockwise Yacht Transport] a company that ferries yachts across the Atlantic to Toulon, France. They sail at least once a year for [[Marmaris]], Turkey. |
- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | See [[Martinique#Charts|Martinique]]. | + | ''See [[Martinique#Charts|Martinique]].'' |
- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | '' | + | ''See [[Martinique#Weather|Martinique]]''. |
- | + | ==Passages== | |
+ | ''See [[Martinique#Passages|Martinique]]''. | ||
- | == | + | ==Communication== |
- | + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | |
+ | * | ||
+ | * | ||
- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | |
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+ | ==Navigation== | ||
+ | {{Warning}} The approach into the [[Cul-de-Sac du Marin]] lagoon is very tricky to navigate because one must follow a channel that snakes around reefs and shallow sand bars. This channel is well marked but to make it even more challenging it uses the buoys in the American [http://www.uspowerboating.com/usa_atons_iala-b.htm IALA B] system (red right returning) which is the opposite of the [http://www.uspowerboating.com/iala-a_ireland.htm IALA A] used by the rest of the world. That is you must keep a red marker to your starboard instead of to your port. | ||
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+ | ==Entrance== | ||
+ | [[Cul-de-Sac du Marin]] is a port of entry to [[Martinique]]. Check at the ''capitanerie''. | ||
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+ | There is French Customs office within the marina. It opens in the morning. Clearing customs here is very easy. | ||
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+ | ''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[Martinique#Entrance|Martinique]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | Use the marina (piers and moorings), or anchor off. | ||
+ | |||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
* [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]] | * [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]] | ||
- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | + | There are many safe places to anchor within the lagoon. | |
- | + | ''Also see [[Martinique#Anchorages|Martinique]]''. | |
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- | === | + | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
- | + | ====Marine Stores==== | |
+ | There are several chandlery and other stores in the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|marina complex]]. | ||
- | === | + | ====Repairs/Yards==== |
- | + | At the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|marina]]. | |
- | === | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
- | + | ; Fuel | |
+ | : Fuel dock the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]]. | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : In the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]]. | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : In the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
+ | ====Tourism==== | ||
+ | ''See [[Martinique#Tourism|Martinique]]''. | ||
- | ===Grocery Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
Good provisions in many places. Rum is one of Martinique famous products. It is reasonably priced, so are French wines. In general, you can find good French products here, in this remote corner of the European Union. | Good provisions in many places. Rum is one of Martinique famous products. It is reasonably priced, so are French wines. In general, you can find good French products here, in this remote corner of the European Union. | ||
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Good food almost anywhere in the island. The French influence is apparent. | Good food almost anywhere in the island. The French influence is apparent. | ||
- | ===Car Rentals=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
+ | At the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]]. | ||
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+ | ====Laundry==== | ||
+ | Within walking distance from the marina. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
In the marina and the airport. | In the marina and the airport. | ||
- | === | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
- | There are | + | There are bins around the harbor. |
- | === | + | ====Transportation==== |
- | See [[Martinique# | + | ''See [[Martinique#Transportation|Martinique]]''. |
- | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
- | + | * {{wikipedia|Le_Marin}} | |
- | + | ''Also see [[Martinique#Links|Martinique]]''. | |
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | ''See [[Martinique#References|Martinique]]''. | ||
- | + | {{Comments}} | |
- | + | Personal experiences? | |
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+ | * June 2005 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
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- | + | [[Category:Ports - Caribbean]] [[Category:Anchorages - Caribbean]] | |
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Latest revision as of 07:42, 21 August 2018
Cul-de-Sac du Marin Port of Entry
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Deep into this lagoon of Cul-de-Sac du Marin there is a large marina, operated by the township, it has room for over 600 yachts. These can be accommodated either along floating docks or off-shore on laid moorings.
There are many places to anchor within the lagoon.
Cul-de-Sac du Marin is reputed to be an excellent hurricane hole.
From here also operates Dockwise Yacht Transport a company that ferries yachts across the Atlantic to Toulon, France. They sail at least once a year for Marmaris, Turkey.
Charts
See Martinique.
Weather
See Martinique.
Passages
See Martinique.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Warning: The approach into the Cul-de-Sac du Marin lagoon is very tricky to navigate because one must follow a channel that snakes around reefs and shallow sand bars. This channel is well marked but to make it even more challenging it uses the buoys in the American IALA B system (red right returning) which is the opposite of the IALA A used by the rest of the world. That is you must keep a red marker to your starboard instead of to your port.
Entrance
Cul-de-Sac du Marin is a port of entry to Martinique. Check at the capitanerie.
There is French Customs office within the marina. It opens in the morning. Clearing customs here is very easy.
For entering/exiting procedures also see Martinique.
Berthing
Use the marina (piers and moorings), or anchor off.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
There are many safe places to anchor within the lagoon.
Also see Martinique.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
There are several chandlery and other stores in the marina complex.
Repairs/Yards
At the marina.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel dock the Du Marin Marina.
- Water
- In the Du Marin Marina.
- Electricity
- In the Du Marin Marina.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
See Martinique.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Good provisions in many places. Rum is one of Martinique famous products. It is reasonably priced, so are French wines. In general, you can find good French products here, in this remote corner of the European Union.
Eateries
Good food almost anywhere in the island. The French influence is apparent.
Internet/WiFi
At the Du Marin Marina.
Laundry
Within walking distance from the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In the marina and the airport.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
See Martinique.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Cul-de-Sac du Marin at the Wikipedia
Also see Martinique.
References
See Martinique.
Comments
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