Découvrez les activités, services et lieux à visiter autour de la Marina Le Vieux Cormoran à Dunkerque : balades, plages, commerces et hébergements. Shops, markets, beaches, strolling in Dunkirk The Marina Le Vieux Cormoran offers a privileged environment for discovering the city of Dunkirk and its coastline, thanks to its immediate proximity to shops, services, and the seafront. Discover here the main activities, services and suggestions to fully enjoy your stay, whether you are a passing boater or a regular visitor. In the immediate vicinity of the marina Marina Le Vieux Cormoran enjoys a prime location in the heart of Dunkirk. Just a few minutes' walk away, boaters have access to all the services needed for a comfortable stopover. Dunkirk city centre , located about a five-minute walk away, offers numerous shops, restaurants, services and public transport. The restaurant La Table du Yacht. Right at the foot of the pontoons, the restaurant La Table du Yacht welcomes visitors in a friendly setting, with an unobstructed view of the port. Discover The Yacht's Table Boaters also find essential shops — bakery, pharmacy, mini-market — accessible in less than ten minutes. The stop for the free DK'BUS network , located a few steps away, allows quick access to the main districts of Dunkirk and major tourist sites. This practical and welcoming environment makes the marina an ideal place for a stopover, whether short or long, while also facilitating the discovery of the city. Shops, markets and local life The marina area benefits from quick access to several shopping areas. • The town centre market (Saturday morning) offers local produce and regional specialties. • The Malo market (Thursday) is held on the seafront. List of markets The White Sisters' Market Hall The city centre offers many shops and services: bookstores, boutiques, specialty stores. Boaters thus have a wide range of options to organize their stay without long journeys. Accommodation nearby & extended stay Several accommodation options are available around the marina: hotels in the city center, bed and breakfasts, furnished apartments, Accommodation is available directly on your boat, with port services (water, electricity, wifi). The port office can direct visitors according to their needs. Beaches and coastline: Malo-les-Bains & surrounding area Malo-les-Bains Beach Just a few minutes from the marina, Malo-les-Bains beach is one of the most popular spots on the Opal Coast. Fine sand, restaurants, beach clubs and cycle paths accompany a pleasant stroll along the seafront. More information Seafront and pedestrian and cycle paths The coastal promenade connects Dunkirk to Leffrinckoucke. It allows outings on foot, by bike or by scooter in a safe environment. More information The Dunes of Flanders, a major French landmark From Dunkirk – Malo-les-Bains to Bray-Dunes, you are on a site with unique characteristics: 15 kilometers of fine sandy beach, more than 1,000 hectares of natural spaces, a rich and unique dune environment in France, an exceptional body of water at the entrance to the North Sea. 1,000 years of maritime history and traditions. More information

Cette académie propose un véritable parcours initiatique pour chacune des deux filières complémentaires du YCMN : la voile de croisière et la pêche récréative en mer. The YCMN "Motor and Sail" Academy: transmitting knowledge, training, and sailing together Present on the Dunkirk coast since 1958, the North Sea Yacht Club (YCMN) has become a major player in local and national maritime life. This ideal location allows its members to observe the evolution of recreational boating. Among the observations made, two particularly caught the attention of the YCMN officials: the aging of boat owners and the growing need for training, both for the youngest members of the club and for novices wishing to be able to go to sea autonomously and safely. Transmitting knowledge This situation prompted the North Sea Yacht Club to create the YCMN "motor and sailing" Academy, a structuring and unifying project. This academy offers a true initiatory journey for each of the two complementary YCMN sectors: cruising sailing and recreational sea fishing. Each course is organized by progressive skill levels and is based on an individual progress booklet allowing validation of acquired skills, up to complete autonomy. The workshops offered will be led by the club's most experienced skippers. For the implementation of these training courses, the Academy has just acquired two dedicated boats: a habitable sailboat of less than 10 meters and a fully equipped fishing-pleasure boat. These units, veritable educational platforms, will be used for initial and advanced training, but also for club outings or solidarity and event-based actions carried out by the YCMN. During the summer period, the two ships will also be available for charter by Academy members who meet the necessary prerequisites. Renewing the generations of boaters A new and major project that reinforces the momentum of the North Sea Yacht Club, resolutely focused on sharing, transmitting and promoting maritime knowledge. It is also an opportunity to renew the generations of boaters, attract new members and strengthen the intergenerational link that makes the club so rich. By structuring the transmission of knowledge and promoting accessible, responsible and safe practice, the YCMN affirms more than ever its role as a transmitter of maritime culture, faithful to the spirit of Jean Bart and open to the future. Contact the YCMN "Motor and Sailing" Academy North Sea Yacht Club Quai des Monitors, 59140 Dunkirk 📞 +33 3 28 66 79 90 📧 secretariat@ycmn.com

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Formulaire de contact du Yacht Club de la Mer du Nord - Dunkerque CONTACT US Address NORTH SEA YACHT CLUB Monitors' Wharf 59140 Dunkirk Contact Tel: 03.28.66.79.90 Fax: 03.28.66.36.62 VHF channel 9 Schedules Low season Monday to Friday: 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm High season Monday to Saturday: 9am-12pm / 3pm-7pm Sunday: 9am – 12pm GPS coordinates 51° 2.58' N 2° 22.37' E secretariat@ycmn.com Prénom Nom E-mail Message Envoyer Merci pour votre envoi Contact the port office:

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Découvrez l’histoire du Yacht Club de la Mer du Nord et de la marina Le Vieux Cormoran : fondation, développement, modernisation des installations et rôle nautique à Dunkerque depuis 1958. History of the YCMN and the Le Vieux Cormoran marina Since 1958, the North Sea Yacht Club (YCMN) has established itself as one of the major players in recreational boating and nautical associations in Dunkirk. Located in the heart of the port and closely linked to the Le Vieux Cormoran marina, the club has been part of more than six decades of maritime development, sporting competitions, and welcoming boaters. Its history reflects that of a dynamic coastline and a committed community. The origins of the North Sea Yacht Club (1958–1970) A creation rooted in Dunkirk's maritime tradition. Founded in 1958, the YCMN was born from the desire of sailing and navigation enthusiasts to structure nautical activities in a rapidly modernizing port. From its inception, the club developed activities focused on cruising sailboats, coastal navigation, and welcoming crews from the coast. The first local regattas quickly boosted the club's reputation. At that time, the spirit of association, volunteering and mutual support already formed the basis of its operation, values still championed today. The club's sporting rise and emblematic figures (1970–2000) Over the years, the YCMN has consolidated its cruising sailing section, increased its outings at sea and participated in various regional competitions. The club is becoming a training ground and an essential meeting point for sailors in the North Sea. Among the prominent figures associated with the club are Bertrand Pacé, America's Cup skipper, and Elisabeth Mazo, Moth world champion. Their prestigious careers embody the nautical excellence of the region. During this period, the YCMN established itself as a local driving force for nautical disciplines: cruising, regattas, motorboating and sea fishing. The creation and development of the Le Vieux Cormoran marina A modern infrastructure to accommodate boaters The Le Vieux Cormoran marina, managed by the YCMN, is gradually establishing itself as a major hub for visiting boats. Its prime location near the Quai des Monitors allows for quick access to the city center. Modernized over time, it now offers: over 250 berths afloat , equipped pontoons (water, electricity, wifi), comfort facilities (renovated sanitary facilities, laundry), a safe environment maintained by the club. These improvements have enhanced the marina's attractiveness within the North Sea port call network and within the Pass-Ports Escales program. Dredging and marina modernization works will take place between October 2022 and March 2023: Logbook A growing openness to the city and to boaters Since the 2000s, the YCMN has expanded its activities around three main areas: 1. The development of nautical activities The club structures its sections: cruising sailboats, motorboats, fishing, cruising, group outings. Regattas are becoming more professional, driven by regular participation in coastal events. 2. Strengthening visitor reception The marina is improving its services, optimizing information for boaters and working on its integration into Dunkirk's tourist circuits. 3. Community and associative integration Publication of the Gazette, organization of friendly events, club activities, support for new members. The YCMN cultivates an open, accessible identity focused on the transmission of nautical knowledge. The role of the YCMN in Dunkirk's nautical scene The club actively contributes to the vibrancy of the coastline: coastal navigation supervision, organization of flotilla outings, cooperation with neighbouring clubs, participation in the maritime dynamics of Dunkirk. The Le Vieux Cormoran marina, for its part, constitutes a strategic point for boaters sailing between the ports of France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The North Sea Yacht Club through the years Join the community of the North Sea Yacht Club To join the community, simply fill out the form by clicking below: Become a member

Comment trouver la marine le Vieux Coromoran et le Yacht Club de la Mer du Nord - YCMN Dunkerque FIND THE NORTH SEA YACHT CLUB GPS coordinates: 51° 2.58' N 2° 22.37' E The port office can be reached on VHF channel 9. Access by sea After passing through the entrance channel, which happens to be the most convenient in strong breeze of all the ports between Boulogne and Zeebrugge, head into the Southeast channel. The North Sea Yacht Club, with its floating pontoons , is located to starboard at the back of the basin. Advantage : the YCMN offers excellent shelter, especially in case of bad weather from the West to Southwest. A visitor pontoon with all amenities welcomes you all year round.

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