Grand Harbour
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==Grand Harbour== | ==Grand Harbour== | ||
- | [[Image: | + | GPS: {{Coord|35|54|N|14|31.3|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=35.89162201672118&lon=14.511517090048796&scale=70000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet] |
+ | [[Image:Valletta_Harbour.jpg|center|thub|450px|Valletta, Malta<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
- | + | The main harbor of Valletta is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Harbour Grand Harbour] in the island of [[Malta]]. It is a very large harbor mostly used by commercial vessels. However within the harbor there is a private marina, operated by [http://www.cnmarinas.com/home.html Camper & Nicholsons], that welcomes yachts. | |
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===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
- | + | See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]. | |
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
- | + | See [[Malta#Radio_Nets|Malta]]. | |
- | + | ===Approach and Navigation=== | |
+ | While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance. | ||
- | + | See also [[Malta#Arrival/Departure procedures|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]]. | |
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===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
- | + | Yachts should proceed to the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
- | + | [[Malta]] is 412 nM form [[Cythera]] and 383 nM from [[Pylos]] in [[Greece]]. It is also 364 nM from [[Cagliari]], Sardinia and about 85 nM from [[Lampedusa]] in [[Italy]]. | |
===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
- | + | See [[Malta#Tourism|Malta]]. | |
===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
- | + | Check with the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
- | + | in the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | |
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===Grocery Stores=== | ===Grocery Stores=== | ||
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===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
- | + | In [[Marsamxett Harbour]]. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
- | + | In [[Malta]] is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome. | |
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
- | Publications | + | See [[Malta#References & Publications|Malta]]. |
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
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===Personal Notes=== | ===Personal Notes=== | ||
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Revision as of 22:43, 17 March 2009
Grand Harbour
GPS: 35°54′N, 14°31.3′E - Chartlet
Background
The main harbor of Valletta is Grand Harbour in the island of Malta. It is a very large harbor mostly used by commercial vessels. However within the harbor there is a private marina, operated by Camper & Nicholsons, that welcomes yachts.
Charts
See Malta.
Radio Nets
See Malta.
While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance.
See also Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta.
Check-in facilities
Yachts should proceed to the Marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Routes/Passages To/From
Malta is 412 nM form Cythera and 383 nM from Pylos in Greece. It is also 364 nM from Cagliari, Sardinia and about 85 nM from Lampedusa in Italy.
Tourism & things to do ashore
See Malta.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Check with the Marina.
Laundry
in the Marina.
Grocery Stores
Eateries
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Transportation
In Malta is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome.
References & Publications
See Malta.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
See Malta.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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