Port de Corbieres

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Port de Corbieres consists of a large basin protected by an 800 metre long breakwater at the extreme NW end of the commercial docks and basins of Marseille on the Mediterranean coast of France. It lies around one mile W of the two basins of Port de L'Estaque, with which it should not be confused. The basin contains a series of six pontoons which are allocated to a number of yacht clubs and private societies.

Communication

Try contacting Port de Corbieres on VHF channel 09. Alternatively, telephone or e-mail for advance reservations.

Navigation

Port de Corbieres is entered from E through the Passe de la Lave, a 50m wide channel between the long breakwater that protects the whole coastline off Estaque and the 800 metre long breakwater of the marina basin itself. The arrivals pontoon is situated under the crane. Depths in the access channel are 7.0 metres and in the basin 3.0 - 5.0 metres. Shelter is excellent.

Berthing

Berthing

assistance may be available on request. Berthing is bows or stern-to on one of the six pontoons and all berths are supplied with mooring lines. There are ostensibly 20 places available for yachts in transit.

Facilities

• Restaurant (others in Estaque)
• Shops in nearby Estaque
• Chandlery

Repairs

Yard with hard standing for 250 yachts. Travel lift (80T). Crane (20T) Slipway. Some engine, mechanical and electronic repairs. In addition, at the extreme W end of the basin is Port Ouest Marseille Website, which offers storage in the water or ashore for up to 500 vessels of all sizes from 4.0 metres up to 35 metres.

Security

Moderate.

Location

The basin of Port de Corbieres is situated at the NW end of the bay of Marseille, close to the suburb of Estaque, around 12 kms from the city centre.

Transportation

• Bus 35 into city centre
• Marseille international airport to NW (15 kms)
• Airport shuttle bus from railway station (25 mins)
• Trains from Marseille St-Charles station to most destinations

Price

Current daily berthing price for typical 13 metre yacht (2013): unknown.

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Date of member's last visit to Port de Corbieres and this page's details validated:

• November 2013 (entry based on web research) --Atheneoflymington

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Names: Athene of Lymington