Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU464S - Penmarch to Les Sables d'Olonne - microSD™/SD™
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU464S - Penmarch to Les Sables d'Olonne - microSD™/SD™ Product Description
Explore the French Atlantic Coast with Precision: From Penmarch to Les Sables d'Olonne
Navigating the rugged shores of Brittany and the Vendée region demands charts that capture every nuance of the coastline. This Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD edition zeroes in on the stretch from Guilvinec past iconic landmarks like Belle Île, Île de Groix, and Île d'Yeu, all the way to Les Sables d'Olonne. You'll get intricate details of St. Nazaire, the winding Loire estuary up to Nantes, and bustling ports along the way. Whether you're plotting a coastal cruise, chasing prime fishing grounds near the Chenal du Four, or dodging shoals off La Rochelle, these charts blend Garmin's proprietary data with Navionics expertise for a seamless on-water experience.
Imagine threading through the narrow passages of the Vilaine River or anchoring safely in the sheltered bays of Quiberon—every contour and hazard is rendered with stunning clarity on your compatible chartplotter via microSD or SD card.
Standout Features That Elevate Your Boating Adventures
Auto Guidance: Your Smart Pathfinding Companion
Pick your destination on the screen, set your preferred depth and clearance, and let Auto Guidance generate a braked path around obstacles. It's like having a seasoned local pilot whispering directions, perfect for unfamiliar waters from Pointe du Raz to the Îles Purpuraires. This isn't just a straight line—it's a practical route tailored to your vessel's draft, saving time and reducing stress during tricky maneuvers.
Advanced Shading for Smarter Depth Awareness
Depth Range Shading lets you customize up to 10 color-coded bands, so a quick glance reveals if you're in the sweet spot for trolling mackerel off Groix or dropping lines in deeper channels near Noirmoutier. Pair it with user-defined Shallow Water Shading to highlight skinny spots before they become expensive mistakes—essential when the tide ebbs dramatically along this coast.
1-Foot Contours: Fish and Navigate Like a Pro
Finer than standard charts, these 1-foot contours reveal subtle bottom structures: rocky pinnacles for wreck fishing, sandy flats teeming with flatfish, or muddy drop-offs holding sole. Anglers targeting sea bass around the Glénans or lobsters in Yeu’s pots will appreciate how this detail turns good spots into hotspots.
3D Immersive Views: See Beyond the Horizon
Dive into FishEye View for an underwater panorama of reefs and wrecks, syncing with your sonar for a live fusion display. Switch to MarinerEye for a split-level 3D lookahead, blending terrain, buoys, and bathymetry. When approaching marinas like Les Sables' vast basin, high-res aerial photos and satellite overlays make docking feel intuitive, even in low viz.
Shaded relief adds texture to cliffs and dunes, while integrated Garmin/Navionics data ensures updates reflect the latest surveys—vital for areas prone to shifting sands like the Arcachon approaches nearby.
Why Boaters in Western France Swear by These Charts
This coverage isn't generic—it's tuned for the unique challenges of the Bay of Biscay's edge: strong currents, rocky outcrops, and tide gates. Cruisers hopping islands from Ouessant to Ré benefit from port plans that include ramps, fuel docks, and crane specs. Fishermen gain an edge with enhanced reef edges and wreck marks, while racers plotting Vendée Globe routes get precise rhumb lines.
Load it onto your Garmin plotter, and the seamless integration means no fumbling with paper backups. It's built for real-world reliability, helping you focus on the thrill of the sea rather than the chart table.
Pro Tips for Maximizing Your VEU464S Charts
- Calibrate shading to local tides using French hydrographic references for hyper-accurate viz.
- Fuse with live sonar in FishEye mode to scout cuttlefish lairs off Penmarch.
- Use satellite layers to scout beachable spots on ĂŽle d'Yeu during calm neaps.
- Practice Auto Guidance runs in sim mode before heading out—tweak for your boat's air draft under bridges like those on the Loire.
- Overlay with AIS for traffic-aware routing near Nantes' busy approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific areas does the VEU464S BlueChart cover?
It provides detailed mapping from Guilvinec through to Les Sables d'Olonne, encompassing St. Nazaire, the Loire to Nantes, Belle Île, Île de Groix, and Île d'Yeu—ideal for the French Atlantic littoral.
How does Auto Guidance work on these charts?
Select a waypoint, input your vessel's depth and overhead needs, and it plots a safe, obstacle-free path—great for planning but always verify with active watchkeeping.
Can I use Depth Range Shading for fishing?
Absolutely—set up to 10 ranges to spotlight prime depths for species like pollack on wrecks or seabream on shallows.
What 3D views are available?
FishEye for subsea perspectives, MarinerEye for above/below water 3D, plus aerial photos and satellite imagery for realistic harbor entries.
Is this chart compatible with all Garmin devices?
It's designed for compatible Garmin chartplotters that support BlueChart g3 Vision HD—check your model's specs for microSD/SD slot and software version.
How detailed are the contours compared to basic charts?
1-foot intervals offer superior bottom structure detail over coarser grids, enhancing fishing and navigation in complex areas like coastal estuaries.
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU464S - Penmarch to Les Sables d'Olonne - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Detailed coverage from Guilvinec to Les Sables D'Olonne including St. Nazaire, the Loire to Nantes, Belle Ile, Ile de Groix, and Ile d'Yeu.
Premier Coastal Charts
- Industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® content
- Auto GuidanceÂą technology quickly calculates a suggested route by using your desired depth and overhead clearance
- Includes Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1’ contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts
- To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, the Shallow Water Shading allows for shading at a user-defined depth
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you’re on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics content.
Auto Guidance
Whether you are fishing or cruising, select a spot, and get a route showing you the general path and nearby obstructions at a safe depth1.
Depth Range Shading
This feature displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Shallow Water Shading
To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g3 Vision charts feature 1’ contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter — ideal for entering unfamiliar harbors or ports.
FishEye View
This underwater perspective shows 3-D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.
MarinerEye View
This view provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
Aerial Photography
Crystal-clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.
ÂąAuto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.Experience unparalleled coverage and exquisite details on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal chart provides industry-leading coverage, clarity and detailed information, and integrates...
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU464S - Penmarch to Les Sables d'Olonne - microSD™/SD™ Technical Specifications
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU464S - Penmarch to Les Sables d'Olonne - microSD™/SD™ User Reviews
Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU464S - Penmarch to Les Sables d'Olonne - microSD™/SD™ Shipping & Return
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0.25 lb |
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0.00 (h) x 5.00 (w) x 5.00 (l) |
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0.0 |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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