Navicarte 549 Nautical Chart – Pornic, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Noirmoutier

The Navicarte 549 nautical chart covers an important section of the French Atlantic coast around Pornic, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Noirmoutier. With a scale of 1:50,000, it is intended for coastal navigation and recreational boating. This folded paper chart provides sailors with a large-scale cartographic representation of the area while remaining easy to store and handle on board.

The Navicarte 549 is particularly suitable for sailors looking for a paper nautical chart for navigation between Pornic, Noirmoutier and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.

A nautical chart for the French Atlantic coast

The area covered by the Navicarte 549 is located on the French Atlantic coast. It is directly relevant to sailors undertaking coastal passages between southern Loire-Atlantique and the Vendée coast.

The presence of Pornic, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Noirmoutier in the chart title makes the geographical coverage immediately identifiable. The chart is therefore particularly appropriate for navigation in this specific coastal area rather than as a general chart of the entire French Atlantic coast.

Its 1:50,000 scale provides a useful balance between geographical coverage and cartographic detail. It allows the navigator to retain an overall view of the planned route while maintaining an appropriate level of detail for coastal navigation.

What is the Navicarte 549 used for?

A paper nautical chart is primarily used to prepare navigation. Before departure, the navigator can study the area, plan the route, identify areas requiring particular attention and organise the different stages of the passage.

Once underway, the chart can be used to maintain an overall understanding of the coastline and to check the consistency of the planned navigation. It can also provide a common reference for the crew.

For a cruise between Pornic and Noirmoutier, navigation around Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie or a route connecting several areas of this coastline, the Navicarte 549 provides a chart specifically focused on the relevant Atlantic sector.

A 1:50,000 scale suitable for coastal navigation

At a scale of 1:50,000, one centimetre on the chart represents 500 metres on the ground. This scale allows a significant section of coastline to be represented while retaining a level of detail suitable for coastal route planning.

The navigator can therefore use the chart to understand the general layout of the route and prepare the different stages of the passage.

The scale must nevertheless always be considered in relation to the intended navigation. A coastal chart is not intended to replace more detailed cartographic documentation where a particular situation requires a larger scale.

For sailing yachts and motorboats

The Navicarte 549 is intended for recreational boating. It can therefore accompany both sailing yachts and motorboats navigating along this part of the French Atlantic coast.

For a sailing yacht, the chart can be used to plan a coastal route and understand the overall progression along the coastline. For a motorboat, it provides a useful paper reference for planning passages between different ports or coastal areas.

In both cases, the chart must be used together with the appropriate nautical information and with consideration for the actual conditions encountered at sea.

Complementary to GPS and electronic charts

Paper charts retain an important role even when a boat is equipped with GPS, a chartplotter or a navigation application.

Electronic navigation provides an accurate dynamic position and allows the navigator to follow a digital route. A paper chart provides a broader perspective and allows the entire area to be viewed without depending on a screen.

This complementary approach is particularly useful when planning a passage between Pornic, Noirmoutier and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. It also provides an independent navigation reference in the event of an electronic failure or power supply problem.

Technical specifications

• Publisher: Navicarte

• Chart reference: 549

• Type: nautical navigation chart

• Use: recreational boating

• Navigation: coastal

• Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean

• Country: France

• Coverage: Pornic, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Noirmoutier

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Support: paper

• Format: folded chart

• Unfolded format: A0, 118.9 × 84.1 cm

• Language: French

A practical chart for use on board

The folded format makes the chart easy to store on a boat while retaining a large cartographic surface when unfolded. The navigator can therefore move from an overall view of the area to a closer examination of the relevant section of coastline.

The paper format also has the advantage of being usable without electrical power. It is therefore a valuable complement to a navigation system based primarily on electronic equipment.

Planning a passage between Pornic and Noirmoutier

The Navicarte 549 directly addresses the need for a nautical chart covering the Pornic–Noirmoutier area. Its scale and geographical coverage make it suitable for coastal navigation along this part of the Atlantic coast.

It can also form part of a larger chart set when the planned voyage extends beyond its coverage area. Any additional chart should be selected according to the intended route, required scale and level of detail.

Planning navigation around Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

For sailors who regularly navigate around Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, chart 549 provides a paper reference specifically covering this area. It can be used before departure to study the route and during navigation to retain an overall view of the surrounding coast.

As with any nautical chart, its use should be accompanied by verification of the available nautical information and the edition actually being used.

FAQ – Navicarte 549

What area does the Navicarte 549 cover?
It covers the Pornic, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Noirmoutier area on the French Atlantic coast.

What is the scale of the Navicarte 549?
Its scale is 1:50,000.

Is the Navicarte 549 suitable for coastal navigation?
Yes. The product is classified as a chart for coastal navigation.

Is the Navicarte 549 suitable for sailing yachts?
Yes. It is intended for recreational boating and can be used to plan coastal sailing passages.

Can it also be used on a motorboat?
Yes. The chart can be used by recreational motorboat sailors navigating within the covered area.

Is it a folded paper chart?
Yes. It is supplied as a folded paper nautical chart.

What is the size of the Navicarte 549?
Its unfolded format is A0, approximately 118.9 × 84.1 cm.

What year is indicated for this edition?
The product page indicates 2017. This is the year shown on the product page and does not replace the need to check whether a more recent edition is available before navigation.

Can the Navicarte 549 be used with GPS?
Yes. The paper chart complements GPS, chartplotters and electronic navigation applications.

Why keep a paper chart when the boat has a chartplotter?
A paper chart provides an independent overall view of the area and does not depend on electrical power. It is a useful complement for both voyage planning and navigation.