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Carry le Rouet

3.6Carry le Rouet, FranceMarseille and the Calanques

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Maximum length: 49 ft
VHF channel: 9
Maximum draught: 13 ft

Marina of 570 berths on the Côte Bleue, 25 km west of Marseille, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south, entrance between two jetties with red and green lights. Exposed to southerly swell in strong weather. Maximum draught 4 m. The Côte Bleue railway viaduct crosses the valley behind the port. Berths lie stern-to the pontoon with a bow line to a buoy and staff assist from a tender, though VHF is not always answered. The bow buoy is awkward single-handed, so bring a long line. VHF channel 9.

Practical

570 berths on pontoons with water and electricity. Fuel berth with diesel and petrol. The office closes around 5 pm and there is no night watch, so late arrivals can lie by the fuel berth until morning. Sanitary blocks are dated and due a refresh. Rates are among the lowest in the area, around 0.82 euros per square metre, about 47 euros for a 12 m boat. Shops, bakery and supermarket 200 m from the quays, and the Franprix delivers groceries to the quay free.

Ashore

Marine park of the Côte Bleue, protected area for underwater fauna, extending from Carry to Niolon, diving and snorkelling spots along the coast. Coastal path to Sausset-les-Pins at 1.9 nautical miles west, marked GR 51. Train station on the Marseille to Miramas line at 500 m, direct service to Marseille-Saint-Charles in 40 minutes.

Story

The Oursinades festival takes place every Sunday of February on the port quays, celebrating the sea urchin season with tasting stands set up directly on the pontoons.