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Stopover in Dunkirk

Welcome to the Yacht Club de la Mer du Nord and its marina, Le Vieux Cormoran

Managed by the North Sea Yacht Club, the Le Vieux Cormoran marina is an ideally located marina in Dunkirk.

 

It offers a pleasant welcome for boaters, floating pontoons , a visitor pontoon accessible all year round and direct access to the city centre.

 

This marina provides a convenient stopover in Dunkirk , while offering a safe environment close to urban amenities.

 

Thanks to its central location and the Pass-Ports Escales program , the marina represents a preferred solution for visitor mooring in Dunkirk.

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Infrastructure & accommodation capacity

Le Vieux Cormoran marina provides floating pontoons to accommodate pleasure boats.

 

It has a year-round accessible visitor pontoon and secure port access:

Arrivals are managed via the Arabel-Marina system.

250

Rings
(annual subscription).

30

Visitor spaces available
for stopovers.

Comfort & services for boaters

Visitors benefit from a variety of services for a comfortable stay.

 

These services enhance the marina's appeal as a comfortable stopover for boaters, while maintaining a high-quality hospitality approach.

On-site services

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Comfort

Clubhouse, library.

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Sanitary facilities

Sanitary facilities, showers and basic facilities are maintained.

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Services

Water, electricity and Wi-Fi.

Visitors benefit from a variety of services for a comfortable stay.

These services enhance the marina's appeal as a comfortable stopover for boaters, while maintaining a high-quality hospitality approach.

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Workshop - tools

Mechanical workshop / small construction site via a partner (ship chandler & sailmaker nearby).

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Shops

Easy access to shops, supermarkets, bakeries, bars, restaurants.

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Transportation

Free public transport within a 5-minute walk.

The Yacht Table Restaurant

Located in the heart of the Le Vieux Cormoran marina, the La Table du Yacht restaurant welcomes boaters, visitors and members of the North Sea Yacht Club in a privileged setting.

Its direct view of the port, its home-style cooking and its friendly atmosphere make it an unmissable address for lunch, dinner or sharing a drink by the water.

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Visitor Fares & Port Passes

The marina applies visitor rates for visitor pontoons (price/day per meter: €2.89 max; €1.97 min, excluding tourist tax).


The YCMN participates in the Pass-Ports Escales program: holders of an annual pass (monohull or multihull) can benefit from free nights in partner ports.


Upon arrival, the boater must present themselves to confirm the stopover and benefit from the advantages (free of charge under certain conditions).

Access and navigation

Maritime access to the Le Vieux Cormoran marina is via the harbor entrance channel, then through the Southeast channel. The YCMN basin is located to starboard, at the back of the harbor.

The visitor pontoon welcomes boats all year round, offering welcome shelter, especially in West to Southwest winds.

To prepare your navigation, consult the "Find us" page via the link below.

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What to do in the surrounding area during your stopover?

Le Vieux Cormoran marina is ideally located, about a 10-minute walk from Dunkirk city centre. Perfect for exploring on foot the first city mentioned in the history of Flanders, while enjoying a comfortable and conveniently located mooring.

Book your stopover

To reserve a visitor berth in Dunkirk or to prepare for your arrival:

  • Telephone: +33 3 28 66 79 90

  • Email address: secretariat@ycmn.com

  • Via the Arabel-Marina system: if you arrive outside opening hours, scan the QR code on the entrance gate to pay for your stopover.
    You will receive a QR code allowing 24/7 access.

 

You can also use the contact form via the link below.

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