Navicarte 255 + 1024 Nautical Chart – Arcachon Bay, Royan, Cap Breton

The Navicarte 255 + 1024 nautical chart covers a broad section of the French Atlantic coast including Arcachon Bay, Royan and the Cap Breton area. At a scale of 1:100,000, this paper chart is designed for coastal route planning and cruising along an extensive section of coastline.

Its A0 unfolded format provides a broad geographical overview, while its folded presentation makes it practical to store and handle on board.

A chart for Atlantic coastal navigation

The Navicarte 255 + 1024 is particularly useful for sailors looking for a nautical chart covering several areas of the French Atlantic coast on a single document.

Its coverage of Arcachon Bay, Royan and Cap Breton allows the navigator to work over a substantial geographical area and plan different stages of a coastal cruise.

It can be used for sailing, motorboat navigation and longer coastal route planning.

1:100,000 scale

At a scale of 1:100,000, one centimetre on the chart represents one kilometre on the ground. This scale is particularly useful when the navigator needs a broad view of the coastline.

It allows distances between different areas to be measured, the main stages of a cruise to be organised and alternative routes to be considered.

It is therefore well suited to general coastal route planning. Detailed harbour approaches or specific navigation areas may require additional larger-scale cartography.

Arcachon Bay and coastal navigation

Arcachon Bay is a distinctive area of the French Atlantic coast and requires appropriate nautical documentation. The Navicarte 255 + 1024 places this area within a broader representation of the coastline.

The chart can be used before departure to organise the itinerary and study the different stages. It is also useful when several coastal areas are included in the same cruise.

Paper chart and GPS navigation

The Navicarte 255 + 1024 can be used with GPS, chartplotters and navigation software. Electronic navigation provides a dynamic position, while the paper chart provides an independent representation of the area.

This combination is particularly useful for coastal cruising and longer passages. The paper chart remains available independently of electrical power and can provide a navigation reference if electronic equipment experiences a technical problem.

Technical characteristics

• Publisher: Navicarte

• Chart numbers: 255 + 1024

• Coverage: Arcachon Bay, Royan, Cap Breton

• Maritime area: Atlantic Ocean

• Country: France

• Type: nautical navigation chart

• Use: recreational boating

• Navigation: coastal

• Scale: 1:100,000

• Support: paper

• Presentation: folded chart

• Unfolded size: A0, 118.9 × 84.1 cm

• Language: French

FAQ – Navicarte 255 + 1024

What area does the Navicarte 255 + 1024 cover?
It covers an area of the Atlantic coast including Arcachon Bay, Royan and the Cap Breton area.

What is the scale of this nautical chart?
It is published at a scale of 1:100,000, meaning one centimetre on the chart represents one kilometre on the ground.

Is the Navicarte 255 + 1024 suitable for coastal navigation?
Yes. Its scale is suitable for planning coastal routes and cruises over an extensive section of coastline.

Is this chart suitable for sailing yachts?
Yes. It can be used to plan sailing routes and organise different stages of a coastal cruise.

Can it be used on a motorboat?
Yes. It can also be used to plan coastal motorboat navigation.

Does the chart cover Arcachon Bay?
Yes. Arcachon Bay is included in the chart coverage.

Can the chart be used with GPS?
Yes. It provides a useful paper complement to electronic navigation.

Why choose a 1:100,000 chart?
This scale provides an extended view of the coastline and is suitable for planning coastal routes over a broad geographical area.

What is the format of the Navicarte 255 + 1024?
It unfolds to approximately A0 size, 118.9 × 84.1 cm, and is supplied in folded format.

Is this chart sufficient for detailed harbour approaches?
Not necessarily. Its scale is primarily intended for general coastal navigation. More detailed charting should be used when required.