Keeping a Yacht in Belgium or Northern France

[Wiltshire]

Hello All,
I have been offered a contract in land locked Luxembourg which means moving my boat from the Solent to probably Belgium or possibly Northern France although the latter is an even longer drive. It's only for 2-3 years then I will be heading back home to the Solent area. Has anybody kept a boat in Belgium (Ostend or Nieuwport look favourites)? She is a 31ft sailboat with 1.85m draft. Any information, hints and tips gratefully received. Thanks.

PS. this is a copied thread from the Scuttlebutt forum

 

[sailorman]

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?504684-Keeping-a-Yacht-in-Belgium-or-Northern-France

 

[Marmalade]

Antwerp?

 

[wingdiver]

Blankenberge is nice. Train station a short walk from the marina

 

[sailorman]

This is very cheap for members, just inside the lock at Vlissengen https://www.jachthaven-informatie.nl/jachthaven/vvw-schelde
Its a very friendly family club with good onshore facilities & clubhouse