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+ | [[Image:BeaulieuAerial.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Harbour of Beaulieu sur Mer<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
+ | Beaulieu sur Mer is situated on the Riviera coast of [[France]], between the harbours of [[Nice]] five miles WSW and [[Menton]] 11 miles NE. Popularised at the end of the 19th century by wealthy European aristocrats and American millionaires such as the legendary Gordon Bennett, the town lies at the head of a wide bay enclosed by the exclusive promontory of Cap Ferrat to the W and Cap d’Ail to the E. In addition to good rail links and easy access to the international airport of Nice seven miles to the west, Beaulieu also offers a large, 723 berth marina as well as a busy yard capable of lifting vessels of up to 100 tonnes. | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
+ | '''Imray''' | ||
+ | * M15 Marseille to San Remo | ||
- | + | '''British Admiralty''' | |
- | + | * 1998 Nice to Livorno incl. Gulf of Genoa | |
+ | * 2245 Villefranche to Menton | ||
- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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- | + | ==Weather== | |
The predominant pattern during the summer months is coastal seabreezes, however Beaulieu can be affected whenever there is a strong mistral blowing down the Rhone Valley (although winds here are slightly less strong than in the Rhone delta). Less frequently, the town is affected by the scirocco, a hot southerly wind that blows up from the Sahara and can last for several days, depositing its cargo of dust over everything in sight. | The predominant pattern during the summer months is coastal seabreezes, however Beaulieu can be affected whenever there is a strong mistral blowing down the Rhone Valley (although winds here are slightly less strong than in the Rhone delta). Less frequently, the town is affected by the scirocco, a hot southerly wind that blows up from the Sahara and can last for several days, depositing its cargo of dust over everything in sight. | ||
- | Sources for Weather forecasts: | + | '''''Sources for Weather forecasts:''''' <br/ > |
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+ | '''VHF''' | ||
+ | * Continuous forecast on channel 23<br/ > | ||
+ | * Channel 80 (0803 – 1333 – 2003) | ||
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+ | '''NAVTEX''' - Cross La Garde (W) | ||
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+ | '''INTERNET''' | ||
+ | * Meteo France (in French) [http://marine.meteofrance.com] | ||
+ | * GMDSS Weather [http://weather.gmdss.org/III.html] | ||
+ | * Met Marine [http://www./metmarine.com] | ||
+ | * Passage Weather [http://www. Passageweather.com] | ||
+ | * Meteomar [http://www. eurometeo.com] | ||
+ | * Weather Online [http://www.weatheronline.co.uk] | ||
+ | * Windfinder [http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/beaulieu_sur_mer] | ||
- | + | ==Approach and Navigation== | |
There are no dangers in the approach to Beaulieu, with the exception of a shallow bank with depths of less than 5.0 metres, situated 200 metres NE of the north entrance. The harbour is entered from either end of a long breakwater that protects the harbour from S. The S entrance is for shallower draft yachts (max. 3.0 metres). The N entrance is for deeper draft yachts and is safer in bad weather and at night. It is possible to anchor behind the breakwater for short periods while waiting for berthing instructions. | There are no dangers in the approach to Beaulieu, with the exception of a shallow bank with depths of less than 5.0 metres, situated 200 metres NE of the north entrance. The harbour is entered from either end of a long breakwater that protects the harbour from S. The S entrance is for shallower draft yachts (max. 3.0 metres). The N entrance is for deeper draft yachts and is safer in bad weather and at night. It is possible to anchor behind the breakwater for short periods while waiting for berthing instructions. | ||
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Yachts in transit (up to 20 metres) can moor in the Porto Vecchio (old port) at the SW corner of the harbour, close to the harbour authority offices. Alternatively, request a berth in the marina (see link below). | Yachts in transit (up to 20 metres) can moor in the Porto Vecchio (old port) at the SW corner of the harbour, close to the harbour authority offices. Alternatively, request a berth in the marina (see link below). | ||
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The nearest anchorage (in settled weather only) is the Baie des Fourmis half a mile SW of the harbour. Not suitable in onshore winds. A better anchorage is the Rade de Villefranche five miles W by sea around Cap Ferrat, which offers good shelter in all but S winds. | The nearest anchorage (in settled weather only) is the Baie des Fourmis half a mile SW of the harbour. Not suitable in onshore winds. A better anchorage is the Rade de Villefranche five miles W by sea around Cap Ferrat, which offers good shelter in all but S winds. | ||
- | + | ==Offshore Islands== | |
None. | None. | ||
+ | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
+ | ===Marine Stores=== | ||
+ | * See [[Port de Beaulieu]] | ||
- | === | + | ===Repairs/yards=== |
+ | * See [[Port de Beaulieu]] | ||
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+ | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
+ | * See [[Port de Beaulieu]] | ||
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+ | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
+ | Bins near the harbour. | ||
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+ | ==Things to do ashore== | ||
+ | ===Tourism=== | ||
Beaulieu is sited at the root of the beautiful peninsula of Cap Ferrat, home to the villas of film and pop stars for decades (and football stars for years). A walk along the coast and round the peninsula allows the curious to get a good idea of the style in which the ‘beautiful people’ live. The beaches south of Beaulieu are also some of the finest along the Riveira. Finally, the Villa Kerylos on the southern outskirts of the town is a must for anyone interested in the arts and culture of ancient Greece. Built for the brilliant French polymath and hellenophile Theodore Reinach in the early 1900s, it is a perfect replica of an ancient Greek villa, complete with furniture and ornaments faithfully copied from ancient models. | Beaulieu is sited at the root of the beautiful peninsula of Cap Ferrat, home to the villas of film and pop stars for decades (and football stars for years). A walk along the coast and round the peninsula allows the curious to get a good idea of the style in which the ‘beautiful people’ live. The beaches south of Beaulieu are also some of the finest along the Riveira. Finally, the Villa Kerylos on the southern outskirts of the town is a must for anyone interested in the arts and culture of ancient Greece. Built for the brilliant French polymath and hellenophile Theodore Reinach in the early 1900s, it is a perfect replica of an ancient Greek villa, complete with furniture and ornaments faithfully copied from ancient models. | ||
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Image:KerylosInterior.jpg|Interior of the Villa Kerylos | Image:KerylosInterior.jpg|Interior of the Villa Kerylos | ||
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===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
* Rental outlets in the town. | * Rental outlets in the town. | ||
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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* International airport at Nice (seven miles to W). | * International airport at Nice (seven miles to W). | ||
- | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | |
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
- | + | ==References & Publications== | |
Publications, Guides, etc. | Publications, Guides, etc. | ||
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- | + | ==Cruiser's 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. | ||
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- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
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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- | + | ==External Links== | |
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
* Port of Beaulieu (in French): [http://www.portdebeaulieu.com/infos-pratiques/generalites] | * Port of Beaulieu (in French): [http://www.portdebeaulieu.com/infos-pratiques/generalites] | ||
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- | + | ==Personal Notes== | |
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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- | + | ==='''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)'''=== | |
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* June 2002 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 12:45, 16 January 2010 (UTC) | * June 2002 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 12:45, 16 January 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Beaulieu sur Mer, France
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Beaulieu sur Mer is situated on the Riviera coast of France, between the harbours of Nice five miles WSW and Menton 11 miles NE. Popularised at the end of the 19th century by wealthy European aristocrats and American millionaires such as the legendary Gordon Bennett, the town lies at the head of a wide bay enclosed by the exclusive promontory of Cap Ferrat to the W and Cap d’Ail to the E. In addition to good rail links and easy access to the international airport of Nice seven miles to the west, Beaulieu also offers a large, 723 berth marina as well as a busy yard capable of lifting vessels of up to 100 tonnes.
Charts
Imray
- M15 Marseille to San Remo
British Admiralty
- 1998 Nice to Livorno incl. Gulf of Genoa
- 2245 Villefranche to Menton
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
The predominant pattern during the summer months is coastal seabreezes, however Beaulieu can be affected whenever there is a strong mistral blowing down the Rhone Valley (although winds here are slightly less strong than in the Rhone delta). Less frequently, the town is affected by the scirocco, a hot southerly wind that blows up from the Sahara and can last for several days, depositing its cargo of dust over everything in sight.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
VHF
- Continuous forecast on channel 23
- Channel 80 (0803 – 1333 – 2003)
NAVTEX - Cross La Garde (W)
INTERNET
- Meteo France (in French) [1]
- GMDSS Weather [2]
- Met Marine [3]
- Passage Weather Passageweather.com
- Meteomar eurometeo.com
- Weather Online [4]
- Windfinder [5]
There are no dangers in the approach to Beaulieu, with the exception of a shallow bank with depths of less than 5.0 metres, situated 200 metres NE of the north entrance. The harbour is entered from either end of a long breakwater that protects the harbour from S. The S entrance is for shallower draft yachts (max. 3.0 metres). The N entrance is for deeper draft yachts and is safer in bad weather and at night. It is possible to anchor behind the breakwater for short periods while waiting for berthing instructions.
Berthing options
Yachts in transit (up to 20 metres) can moor in the Porto Vecchio (old port) at the SW corner of the harbour, close to the harbour authority offices. Alternatively, request a berth in the marina (see link below).
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
The nearest anchorage (in settled weather only) is the Baie des Fourmis half a mile SW of the harbour. Not suitable in onshore winds. A better anchorage is the Rade de Villefranche five miles W by sea around Cap Ferrat, which offers good shelter in all but S winds.
Offshore Islands
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- See Port de Beaulieu
Repairs/yards
- See Port de Beaulieu
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- See Port de Beaulieu
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the harbour.
Things to do ashore
Tourism
Beaulieu is sited at the root of the beautiful peninsula of Cap Ferrat, home to the villas of film and pop stars for decades (and football stars for years). A walk along the coast and round the peninsula allows the curious to get a good idea of the style in which the ‘beautiful people’ live. The beaches south of Beaulieu are also some of the finest along the Riveira. Finally, the Villa Kerylos on the southern outskirts of the town is a must for anyone interested in the arts and culture of ancient Greece. Built for the brilliant French polymath and hellenophile Theodore Reinach in the early 1900s, it is a perfect replica of an ancient Greek villa, complete with furniture and ornaments faithfully copied from ancient models.
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Good supermarket and provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
- Café/bistros in the marina, more in the town.
Internet/WiFi
- See Port de Beaulieu
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Rental outlets in the town.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Trains to local and national destinations from Beaulieu sur Mer station.
- International airport at Nice (seven miles to W).
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2002 --Atheneoflymington 12:45, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
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