Getting around by boat and ferry Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Located at the mouth of the Canche River, the marina offers a perfect stopover just a stone's throw from the city center of Étaples-sur-Mer and its shops. It is accessible at high tide and offers 250 berths (maximum length 12 m and maximum draught 1.30 m). This peaceful port of call has a Blue Flag rating and has 4 anchors at the Gold Anchor. Sanitary facilities, showers, water and electricity (220V/6A) on the pontoons, wifi, cleaning area with high pressure cleaner and careening area, the services are of high quality.

The Port du Bassin de la Marine is a marina located in Dunkirk. It offers easy access to the North Sea and is ideal for sailing enthusiasts. The port has a dedicated team and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The port also offers special rates for visitors. For those wishing to discover the region, there are plenty of activities to do nearby. The port's website features a section dedicated to tourism, with information on restaurants, things to do and upcoming events. The port also has a technical area for boat maintenance.

The Yacht Club de la Mer du Nord is a sailing club located in Dunkirk. It offers associative nautical activities all year round. Visitors can rent a berth in the club's marina. The Yacht Club de la Mer du Nord is affiliated to the Fédération Française de Voile and is also a member of the Yacht Club de France.

Located in the heart of the town, the marina is close to the various shops and services (boutiques, bars, restaurants, post office, etc.) and the beach. The 470 moorings are divided into 3 basins, adapted to different needs (one is accessible 24 hours a day for visitors, another is larger and requires information on the tides to pass through the lock, and a third can accommodate boats up to 25 metres long).

With its marinas, located 15 miles from Nieuwpoort (Belgium) and 35 miles from Dover (UK), the city of Dunkirk offers a well-deserved stopover for those sailing along the coast. Boats of all sizes can stay in the Grand Large harbour (250 berths) in the eastern channel of the harbour (accessible directly from the sea), in the Bassin de la Marine (170 berths) and in the Bassin du Commerce (140 berths) in the city centre.

This port on the Deûle, a wide-gauge canal linking Belgium to the Lille metropolitan area, enjoys a privileged geographical position. At the heart of the Lille metropolitan area's green lung (with its extensive soft traffic network), it is centrally located near the Prés du Hem infrastructure (leisure center and marina) in Armentières, and the ports of Halluin and Wambrechies. This location has the advantage of attracting a diversified clientele. These include regional yachts located in local ports, and cross-border yachts in transit.

The port is also home to Fluvialys France, a company offering a full range of services, including boat handling with the installation of a lifting crane, and boat sales, repairs and winter storage. These services enhance the port's attractiveness and contribute to the development of river tourism in the region. Further information: www.fluvialys.fr or 06 32 66 13 83.