Boulogne
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| - | + | Not the prettiest of towns from the marina, Boulogne is a pretty functional port. There's a good long beach though it's not served by any bars that we could see. The old town is lovely and well worth a walk up the hill for a visit to grab a drink or food. | |
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| + | * [[Coastal_Passage_France_1|France Coastal Passages Channel/Atlantic Section]] | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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| - | + | Before entering the port you must contact port control on VHF Ch.12. If you are unfamiliar with the port the 'vigie du port' will provide guidance by radio. | |
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| + | There is a sandbank inside the port that's well marked on charts that should be avoided. | ||
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[[Boulogne]] is a port of entry/exit to [[France]]. | [[Boulogne]] is a port of entry/exit to [[France]]. | ||
{{GreenText|Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.}} | {{GreenText|Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.}} | ||
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| - | + | There are a number of finger pontoons that will suit yachts of up to around 40-45ft. Yachts larger than this may be able to fit on the hammerheads or pontoon off a boat that is already moored there. | |
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| + | The marina can be contacted on VHF 9 and is open until around 6pm. After this time you're on your own and they will cover off mooring fees in the morning. | ||
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| + | Beware that there may be a significant amount of bird droppings, do you bit and give the pontoon a quick hose down. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | + | The local sailing club bar in the marina is extremely friendly and well worth a hello. It is located on the floor above the marina office. | |
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{{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.}} | {{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.}} | ||
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| - | + | There is fresh water on the pontoons, you will need your own hose. | |
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| - | + | There is electricity on the pontoons. | |
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
| - | * | + | * Wednesday/Saturday market in Place Dalton with a decent selection of stalls selling rotisserie chicken, pates and other goodies. |
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====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
| - | * | + | * Le Comptoir Restaurant, 20bis Rue du Doyen, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer - Decent and well reviewed classic french restaurant in town. |
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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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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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* {{wikipedia|Boulogne-sur-Mer}} | * {{wikipedia|Boulogne-sur-Mer}} | ||
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| - | ''See [[France# | + | ''See [[France#References|France]]''. |
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Not the prettiest of towns from the marina, Boulogne is a pretty functional port. There's a good long beach though it's not served by any bars that we could see. The old town is lovely and well worth a walk up the hill for a visit to grab a drink or food.
Charts
Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.
Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Before entering the port you must contact port control on VHF Ch.12. If you are unfamiliar with the port the 'vigie du port' will provide guidance by radio.
There is a sandbank inside the port that's well marked on charts that should be avoided.
Entrance
Boulogne is a port of entry/exit to France.
Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing
There are a number of finger pontoons that will suit yachts of up to around 40-45ft. Yachts larger than this may be able to fit on the hammerheads or pontoon off a boat that is already moored there.
The marina can be contacted on VHF 9 and is open until around 6pm. After this time you're on your own and they will cover off mooring fees in the morning.
Beware that there may be a significant amount of bird droppings, do you bit and give the pontoon a quick hose down.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The local sailing club bar in the marina is extremely friendly and well worth a hello. It is located on the floor above the marina office.
Anchorages
List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.
Yacht Repairs and Services
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
There is fresh water on the pontoons, you will need your own hose.
- Electricity
There is electricity on the pontoons.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Wednesday/Saturday market in Place Dalton with a decent selection of stalls selling rotisserie chicken, pates and other goodies.
Eateries
- Le Comptoir Restaurant, 20bis Rue du Doyen, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer - Decent and well reviewed classic french restaurant in town.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
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
- Boulogne at the Wikipedia
References
See France.
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