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==Cul-du-Sac du Marin==
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==Cul-du-Sac du Marin (Port of Entry)==
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GPS: {{Coord|14|27.6|N|60|52.5|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=14.454001867571362&lon=-60.88195771842604&scale=90000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]
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[[Image:Martinique_Marin.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The Large Anchorage Cul-de-Sac du Marin<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |[[Image:Martinique_Marin.jpg|350px]]The Large Anchorage Cul-de-Sac du Marin<br/>''Click for larger view
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====Overview====
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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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.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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See [[Martinique#Charts|Martinique]].
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''See [[Martinique#Charts|Martinique]].''
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
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Submit details of local radio Nets.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Weather==
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See [[Martinique#Approach_and_Navigation|Martinique]].
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''See [[Martinique#Climate_.26_Weather||Martinique]]''.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Approach and Navigation==
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> 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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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
* Check at the ''capitanerie''.
* Check at the ''capitanerie''.
* There is French Customs office within the marina. It opens in the morning. Clearing customs here is very easy.
* There is French Customs office within the marina. It opens in the morning. Clearing customs here is very easy.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[Martinique#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Martinique]]''.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
* [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]]
* [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]]
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
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See [[Martinique#Anchorages|Martinique]].
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There are many safe places to anchor within the lagoon.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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''Also see [[Martinique#Anchorages|Martinique]]''.
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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See [[Martinique#Tourism_&_things_to_do_ashore|Martinique]].
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====Marine Stores====
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There are several chandlery and other stores in the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|marina complex]].
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===Fuel & Water===
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====Repairs/Yards====
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In the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]].
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At  the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|marina]].
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===Laundry===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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Within walking distance from the marina.
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; Fuel
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: Fuel dock the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]].
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; Water
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: In the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]].
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; Electricity
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: In the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]].
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
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''See [[Martinique#Tourism_&_things_to_do_ashore|Martinique]]''.
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===Grocery Stores===
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====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.
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===Car Rentals===
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====Internet/WiFi====
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At  the [[Cul-de-Sac_du_Marin_Marina|Du Marin Marina]].
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====Laundry====
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Within walking distance from the marina.
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
In the marina and the airport.
In the marina and the airport.
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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====Garbage Disposal====
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There are several chandlery and other stores in the Cul-de-Sac du Marin marina complex.
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There are bins around the harbor.
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===References & Publications===
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====Transportation====
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See [[Martinique#References & Publications|Martinique]].
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''See [[Martinique#Transportation|Martinique]]''.
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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''See [[Martinique#Routes.2FPassages_To.2FFrom|Martinique]]''.
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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===
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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===
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==External Links==
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See [[Martinique#External Links|Martinique]].
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''See [[Martinique#External Links|Martinique]]''.
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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S''ee [[Martinique#References & Publications|Martinique]]''.
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==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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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 2005 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* June 2005 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 18:57, 17 February 2012

Cul-du-Sac du Marin (Port of Entry)

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
World icon.png
14°27.6′N, 60°52.5′W
Photo icon.png
Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
Local chartlet
Martinique Marin.jpgThe Large Anchorage Cul-de-Sac du Marin
Click for larger view

Overview

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.

Radio Nets

Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See |Martinique.

Approach and 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 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.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

  • 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.

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.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Martinique.

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

See Martinique.

References & Publications

See Martinique.

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:


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SailorSmiley.gifContributors to this page

Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos


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