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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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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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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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Boulogne
50°43.71′N, 1°35.54′E Chart icon.png
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Pic or Map of Boulogne

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.

Navigation

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

?

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)

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References

See France.

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