Anchorage

Gare de l'Eau

France
Shelter
NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Forbidden

Inland mooring on the canal network of the Audomarois marshes in Hauts-de-France, muddy bottom, sheltered from all wind directions.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Pontoon
  • Dock

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reached by the canals of the Aa and the Neufossé. No tidal constraint. Low air draught under the road bridges of Saint-Omer and the surrounding villages, check headroom before committing.

Practical

Basic mooring alongside the bank. No marina services on site. Public moorings of Saint-Omer lie 2.9 nm to the north for water and bins. Beuvry pontoon 7.2 nm to the west for a second stop.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
50.48411, 2.88195 (50°29.05'N 2°52.92'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Forbidden
Services
Mooring buoys, Pontoon, Dock
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Gare de l'Eau lies at 50°29.05'N 2°52.92'E, that is 50.48411, 2.88195 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Gare de l'Eau sheltered from?

Gare de l'Eau is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Gare de l'Eau?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Gare de l'Eau.

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