15-Sep-2025 -- On a trip to and through Southern England, I was able to visit ten confluence points along the 51th parallel. The eighth visit took place at 51°N 2°E, France.
After the ferry arrived in Calais, it was only about 12 km to the parking lot in the dunes of Les Hemmes d'Oye. From here, the GPS showed only 680 m to the confluence point 51°N 2°E. After passing through the dunes, it was another 625 m to the confluence point. Fortunately, it was low tide, and the sea was only visible on the horizon. However, the tide was rising. To be able to wait until I got into the water if necessary, I put on my swimming trunks and headed towards the confluence point in the strong westerly wind. On the way there, I was able to take a few photos of a surfer on the beach. The flying grains of sand were clearly visible in the coordinate photo. The sea was only about 10 to 20 m away from the confluence point. Thanks to the good weather, the accuracy was high, at about 3 m, and the necessary photos of the location and the cardinal directions were quickly taken. Shortly before the dunes, I approached a surfer on the beach, asking if I could photograph his vehicle. He didn't understand English. However, with some gesturing, I was able to obtain his permission.
After successfully visiting the 51°N 2°E confluence point, I headed 9.5 km south, via Oye-Plage, onto the A16 and continued east direction home.