Ambiente.SM163
November 17, 2022 at 9:37 PM

Port Navy Service is a “dry” marina with 22 hectares of storage on the hard. They have two travel lifts and slipways as well as a dedicated ramp and hydraulic trailers for hauling catamarans and trimarans.
Haul and launch are fast and efficient, and the cradles are modern and in good condition. The team here is helpful and friendly—in that “French” sort of way. Other than haul and launch, this is a do-it-yourself and contract yard. If you want the boat washed when you haul out, you need to reserve a pressure washer and do it yourself (Tip: ask to have your haulout at 11:00; they can leave you in the slings and you can do the washdown over their lunch break).
This place is somewhere out in the middle of nowhere, but if you have an electric bike or scooter, it’s only about 10 minutes away. The town itself has all the basic amenities you’d need including several supermarkets. There is a chandlery onsite that is relatively well stocked. There are also contract shops and service providers onsite, with many others available in the nearby area.
The Mistral winds can definitely come roaring through, and although it rarely gets below freezing, the humid air and biting wind take their toll on you.