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==Antofagasta, Chile== | ==Antofagasta, Chile== | ||
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)'' | ||
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+ | | {{Coord|23|38.5|S|070|24.0|W|}} | ||
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+ | | [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=-23.641888&ln=-70.400000&z=0&k=0&a=1&tab=1&pl=all Photo gallery] | ||
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+ | | [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=-23.641667&lon=-70.4&scale=17716535&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] | ||
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:imagename.jpg|350px]]{{MagentaText|Pic or Map Port Name?}} - ''click for larger view'' | ||
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+ | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antofagasta Antofagasta] is one of the old 'Nitrate Ports' situated in territory aquired by Chile during the 'War of the Pacific'. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Local Weather== |
+ | Situated on the edge of the Atacama Desert Antofagasta is in one of the driest regions on earth. It is said to rain on only one day of the year. The prevailing wind is from the south and this keeps the temperature between 5 and 27 degrees throughout the year. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Charts== |
- | + | {{GreenText|Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.}} | |
- | + | [[Image:imagename.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Map of {{MagentaText|Port Name?}}''' - ''click for larger view'']] | |
- | + | {{GreenText|Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.}} | |
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- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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- | + | ==Approach and Navigation== | |
- | + | While the approach is straightforward yachts should keep well offshore until abeam the entrance as there are unmarked dangers inshore and the sea can break unexpectedly. | |
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- | + | The South America Pilot Vol 3 states "During 'Bravezas' and bad weather the channel to Caleta Poza del Saltire is sometimes impassable due to the heavy swell which rolls over the reefs and breaks completely across the entrance. Strangers should on no account attempt to enter the cove at night. | |
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One hours notice of arrival should be given to 'Antofagasta Port Radio' and they should be contacted again once you have berthed. | One hours notice of arrival should be given to 'Antofagasta Port Radio' and they should be contacted again once you have berthed. | ||
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If entering from another Chilean port then the Armada can be found at Grecia 1946, about a 20 minute walk south of the marina. | If entering from another Chilean port then the Armada can be found at Grecia 1946, about a 20 minute walk south of the marina. | ||
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If entering from overseas... a very rare event here.. then you should wait for the Armada and Immigration to come to your yacht. Once that has been done you can go to the Aduana office on the left hand side of the entrance to the commercial port ( almost opposite the Capitania) and request an 'Admission Temporal' for your yacht. | If entering from overseas... a very rare event here.. then you should wait for the Armada and Immigration to come to your yacht. Once that has been done you can go to the Aduana office on the left hand side of the entrance to the commercial port ( almost opposite the Capitania) and request an 'Admission Temporal' for your yacht. | ||
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+ | ==Berthing Options== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}} | ||
+ | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
'''Club de Yates Antofagasta' has two pontoons on the starboard hand as you enter... there is also a visitors' mooring midway between these pontons and the old Nitrate Pier. | '''Club de Yates Antofagasta' has two pontoons on the starboard hand as you enter... there is also a visitors' mooring midway between these pontons and the old Nitrate Pier. | ||
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Depths alonside the pontoons is variable and caution should be exercised when entering. | Depths alonside the pontoons is variable and caution should be exercised when entering. | ||
Hard stand and 18 tonne Travelift. | Hard stand and 18 tonne Travelift. | ||
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+ | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|This section does not apply for most ports, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands this port.}} | ||
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+ | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''', & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}} | ||
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+ | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}} | ||
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- | === | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
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+ | : {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}} | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : {{MagentaText|Give details on water}} | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : {{MagentaText|Give details on electricity}} | ||
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+ | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
+ | ====Tourism==== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | ||
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+ | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
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+ | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
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+ | {{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}} | ||
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+ | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}} | ||
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+ | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
+ | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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+ | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
+ | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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+ | ==External Links== | ||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antofagasta Antofagasta] | ||
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+ | ==References & Publications== | ||
+ | ''See [Chile#References_.26_Publications|Chile]''. | ||
===Personal Notes=== | ===Personal Notes=== | ||
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+ | Personal experiences? | ||
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+ | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
+ | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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Revision as of 18:50, 22 November 2013
Antofagasta, Chile
This is a work in progress, back soon.
(Click links for more information) | |
| 23°38.5′S, 070°24.0′W |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Pic or Map Port Name? - click for larger view |
Antofagasta is one of the old 'Nitrate Ports' situated in territory aquired by Chile during the 'War of the Pacific'.
Local Weather
Situated on the edge of the Atacama Desert Antofagasta is in one of the driest regions on earth. It is said to rain on only one day of the year. The prevailing wind is from the south and this keeps the temperature between 5 and 27 degrees throughout the year.
- Forecast sources:
Charts
Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.
Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
While the approach is straightforward yachts should keep well offshore until abeam the entrance as there are unmarked dangers inshore and the sea can break unexpectedly.
The South America Pilot Vol 3 states "During 'Bravezas' and bad weather the channel to Caleta Poza del Saltire is sometimes impassable due to the heavy swell which rolls over the reefs and breaks completely across the entrance. Strangers should on no account attempt to enter the cove at night.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
One hours notice of arrival should be given to 'Antofagasta Port Radio' and they should be contacted again once you have berthed.
If entering from another Chilean port then the Armada can be found at Grecia 1946, about a 20 minute walk south of the marina.
If entering from overseas... a very rare event here.. then you should wait for the Armada and Immigration to come to your yacht. Once that has been done you can go to the Aduana office on the left hand side of the entrance to the commercial port ( almost opposite the Capitania) and request an 'Admission Temporal' for your yacht.
Berthing Options
Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club de Yates Antofagasta' has two pontoons on the starboard hand as you enter... there is also a visitors' mooring midway between these pontons and the old Nitrate Pier.
Depths alonside the pontoons is variable and caution should be exercised when entering. Hard stand and 18 tonne Travelift.
Anchorages
If the port is closed then safe anchorage can be found in the SW corner of Bahia Mejillones, some miles to the north.
Offshore Islands and Groups
This section does not apply for most ports, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands this port.
Yacht Repairs and Services
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
See [Chile#References_.26_Publications|Chile].
Personal Notes
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Contributors to this page |
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