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.

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

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.

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

• Du Marin Marina

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.

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• June 2005 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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