Cul-de-Sac du Marin
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Cul-du-Sac du Marin (Port of Entry)
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 The Large Anchorage Cul-de-Sac du MarinClick 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.
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:
- June 2005 --Istioploos
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