Marine Chart Navicarte 511 — Banyuls, Port Leucate

Plot confident coastal passages along the Côte Vermeille and Gulf of Lion with the Navicarte 511. This chart delivers clear, colour‑coded coastal detail from Banyuls‑sur‑Mer to Port Leucate, including Port‑Vendres, ideal for day sailing and precise pilotage. Built on authoritative SHOM hydrographic data and designed for rapid onboard reference, it combines harbour plans, highlighted hazards and depths in metres with a 1:50 000 scale that balances overview and accuracy. Durable, water‑resistant printing and GPS‑compatible WGS84 cartography make it a dependable companion for modern skippers. Available at Stratosens.com.

Key Benefits and Applications

• Fast, intuitive route planning — The 1:50 000 scale and high legibility help you sketch safe courses, estimate timings and adapt to changing weather at a glance.
• Safe harbour approaches — Included plans of key marinas and fishing ports support confident entries and exits in varied conditions and visibility.
• Clear risk awareness — Colour shading, light sectors and buoyage make shoals, rocks and restricted areas immediately recognisable to reduce navigational errors.
• Reliable paper backup — A robust, water‑resistant chart that complements plotters and apps, ensuring redundancy for training, charters and offshore compliance.
• Optimised for the local sailor — Focused coverage from Banyuls to Port Leucate suits weekend cruising, club races and coastal deliveries along this busy Mediterranean stretch.

Featured technical specifications

• Geographical coverage — Coastal sector from Banyuls‑sur‑Mer to Port Leucate, including Port‑Vendres and adjacent approaches on the French Mediterranean coast.
• Scale — 1:50 000 for precise coastal navigation with balanced area overview.
• Hydrographic source — Bathymetric and coastal data derived from SHOM for authoritative soundings and coastal detail.
• Soundings and units — Depths presented in metres with contouring to support safe under‑keel clearance assessments.
• Harbour plans — Detailed inset plans for principal ports within the charted area to assist pilotage and berth selection.
• Cartographic datum — WGS84 GPS‑compatible reference for straightforward plotting from onboard electronics.
• Printing and durability — Water‑resistant, tear‑resistant finish for repeated cockpit use and wet environments.
• Format and dimensions — Folded approximately 16.5 × 31.5 cm; unfolded approximately 98 × 62.5 cm for full‑table visibility.
• Language and legends — Clear symbology with navigation notes provided for quick interpretation on the water.
• Edition cycle — Periodically reissued to incorporate official corrections and local updates for the sector.

Why this chart is the perfect choice for your navigation

Navicarte 511 blends accuracy, readability and durability for sailors who need a dependable paper reference along the Banyuls–Port Leucate corridor. Order with confidence from Stratosens.com, where you’ll find curated marine instruments, expert guidance and quality‑checked charting to keep your navigation precise and your passages smoother.