Service du Pilotage
port · Ratonneau · Provence
Service du Pilotage is a port on the island of Ratonneau, in the Provence cruising area.
The nearest town is Marseille.
It lies in Bay of Marseille.
Ratonneau is part of the Frioul archipelago.
Also known as Grotte marine de Ratonneau.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Service du Pilotage lies in the protected area Parc national des Calanques (aire d'adhésion): check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Le Dauphin) 740 m away
- Supermarket (La superette du frioul) 770 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port du Frioul marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Calanque du Pilot cove · 1 NM by sea
- Baie du Grand Soufre cove · 1 NM by sea
- Calanque de Saint-Estève cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Anse des Bains de Mer Chauds cove · 2 NM by sea
- Port du Vallon des Auffes marina · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Ratonneau
- Calanque de Saint-Estève cove
- Port de Banc cove
Questions
Is Service du Pilotage sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Service du Pilotage sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Service du Pilotage?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Service du Pilotage?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.