Anchorages
DEPARTING FROM THE SOUTH, DIRECTION FORT-DE-FRANCE
W.I.N.D. (05 96 68 21 28 - Laugier industrial zone in Rivière-
Salée. They are located next to Contrôle Auto, in a 270 m2 2-storey building). Wholesaler and importer, this company specializes in marine paints and composite materials. Bruno, the owner, and his professional staff will advise you on the best solutions in paints, lacquer, varnish, epoxy resins, maintenance products adapted to our tropical conditions. W.I.N.D. also has the largest selection of flags and pennants in Martinique (standard flags or customised) and supplies a range of marine batteries. They also stock marine plywood. Madinina Plongée Services (05 96 62 39 63 - located in Ducos, off the mainroad leading from Marin to Fort-de-France). In their 200 m2 store they provide all necessary diving and spear fishing equipment, whether it is for purchasing, hiring or, secondhand. Their workshop is fully equipped to deal with any after-sales servicing: inflation and re-testing of cylinders. Nautica Air Services (05 96 57 15 15, Zone Lareinty, Lamentin) - This shop specializes in scuba diving and spearfishing equipment and gear (sales, quality service and repairs), and retests cylinders. They also stock a wide range of kayaks.
FORT-DE-FRANCE 14°35.7’N, 61°04.5’W The anchorage is on the east side of the Baie des Flamands, below and west of Fort Saint-Louis. The vast dinghy dock makes landing easy and comfortable. Savannah Park and the Fort-de-France waterfront now incorporate a Malecón, a promenade which connects areas for concerts, cultural exhibits and ethnic dining.
ON THE BOATYARD BAIE DES TOURELLES
Polymar (05 96 70 62 88) - Based in the haul-out compound,
Max and his staff provide all you need in chandlery, plumbing, electrical supplies, marine plywood, deck hardware, hydraulic pumps. The store offers also a wide range of fishing equipment. Polymar has another store in Le Robert. Maximarine (05 96 63 75 49) - the exclusive distributor of Mercury: Mercruiser, Mercruiser Diesel, John Deere and Mann via Nanni motors in Martinique as well as Nor-Tech and Quicksilver in the Caribbean. Their showroom features a full range of outboard motors from 3,5 to 350 hp, 2 and 4-stroke as well as a range of Mercruiser inboard engines from 145 to 1350 hp. They stock parts, maintenance products and accessories. MaxiPêch’ (05 96 73 37 54) - with 7 stores on the island MaxiPêch’ offers all you need in fishing gear whether you are a commercial fisherman or a fishing enthusiast yachtsman. Debrouilla.marine (06 96 459 220) -You can spot Pascal easily at the carénage, with his black service van decorated with his logo. Pascal is agent for Mercury. He will fix anything electrical and mechanical. He sells, installs and repairs underwater led lighting, marine hifi and lifts.
DOWNTOWN
Sea Services Shipchandler (05 96 70 26 69) - Located
within walking distance of the waterfront and dinghy dock, this extensively stocked chandlery offers a wide range of deck hardware, marine paints, maintenance products, ropes, pumps, marine charts. They provide all you need for rigging. Sea Services has also a great choice of Saint-James and TBS marine clothing. You can do Customs clearance at Sea Services during working hours. Inspection of inflatable lifejackets. ©Michel Alin
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