Closed by a coral reef which protects it from the waves of the open sea, the Baie du François is a vast shallow aquarium, rarely more than 10 meters, interspersed with white bottoms (strips of sand on which you walk) and small islands. The islets Oscar, Thierry, Long, Frégate, Métrente, ...
Le mouillage au Marin sur vase peut être source de dérapage. Peu de vagues, pas de houle. C'est surtout une escale technique, parfaite pour faire ravitaillement ou travaux. Au fonds de la baie il y a 2 marinas qui offrent une multitude de services au plaisancier.
The channel is marked, it extends far, is shallow and cluttered with mooring. There are several moorings, well protected especially on the east side between Sainte-Anne and Marin.
