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Entering the French fishing port of Grandcamp-Maisy requires navigating a rocky shelf accessible only within a two-hour window of high water.3:12 Approach the harbor on a bearing of 146 degrees, passing four North Cardinal buoys before entering a narrow channel marked by three red posts to port and one breakwater post to starboard.9:03 While the channel is shallow, the bottom is mud.10:04 Contact the marina office on VHF channel 9 before arrival to confirm berth assignments, as the T-piece is often reserved.11:33 Avoid these Normandy ports if winds exceed force 4 or 5 from the northeast to northwest, as the resulting swell creates a risk of striking the keel on the rocky approach.7:08 Ouistreham serves as a reliable all-weather port of refuge with a deep-water entrance and waiting pontoon.8:33 Local facilities include a supermarket, restaurants, and proximity to D-Day landing sites like Omaha and Utah Beach.14:57

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