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==== Overview ==== | ==== Overview ==== | ||
| - | Chacala is a small town of less than a thousand people, with a beautiful beach, delightful palapas and few good hikes. | + | Chacala is a small town of less than a thousand people, with a beautiful beach, delightful palapas and few good hikes. |
==== Cruising the region ==== | ==== Cruising the region ==== | ||
| - | See the Mexico Page | + | See the [[Mexico|Mexico]] Page |
== Local Weather == | == Local Weather == | ||
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== Charts == | == Charts == | ||
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Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | ||
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''Also see [[HF Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
| - | *There is no local cruisers net in Chacala | + | *There is no local cruisers net in Chacala. |
| + | *Cruisers monitor 16 and 22A. | ||
== Approach and Navigation == | == Approach and Navigation == | ||
There are two buoys approximately 20 feet apart which mark the middle of the bay. One is white blinking 3 seconds and the other is yellow blinking 3 seconds. Neither mark any particular hazard or obstacle. | There are two buoys approximately 20 feet apart which mark the middle of the bay. One is white blinking 3 seconds and the other is yellow blinking 3 seconds. Neither mark any particular hazard or obstacle. | ||
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| + | There are also a Red and Green Flashing daymarks on the Panga dock which serve no real navigatonal benefit to other boaters. | ||
== Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) == | == Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) == | ||
| - | The Port Captain's office is located on the North side of the bay East of the doc the Pangas use. He is polite and swift in his process which amounted to no more than completing a new crew list. They seemed unconcerned by the | + | The Port Captain's office is located on the North side of the bay East of the doc the Pangas use. He is polite and swift in his process which amounted to no more than completing a new crew list. They seemed unconcerned by the accuracy of our departure date. |
== Anchorages<br> == | == Anchorages<br> == | ||
*The entire bay is open to the SW and appears to be safe for anchoring with no marked obstacles or hazards. | *The entire bay is open to the SW and appears to be safe for anchoring with no marked obstacles or hazards. | ||
| - | *A shore breeze is prevalent at nights and can be from varying angles leaving you lying beam on to the ocean swell from the SW. For this reason almost all boats set stern anchors. | + | *A shore breeze is prevalent at nights and can be from varying angles leaving you lying beam on to the ocean swell from the SW. For this reason almost all boats set stern anchors. |
| + | *Dinghy Landing - The safest dinghy landing the beacj in front of the Port Captain's office. | ||
== Yacht Repairs and Services == | == Yacht Repairs and Services == | ||
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#Hike to the Surf Beach<br>There is a beach suitable for surfing around the West corner of the bay. | #Hike to the Surf Beach<br>There is a beach suitable for surfing around the West corner of the bay. | ||
| - | *Surfing<br>Around the Western corner of the Bay there is another beach with suitable surf conditions. Ask the locals with the surfbaords about it. | + | *Surfing<br>Around the Western corner of the Bay there is another beach with suitable surf conditions. Ask the locals with the surfbaords about it.<br> [http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/Central_America/Mexico/Jalisco/chacala/ http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/Central_America/Mexico/Jalisco/chacala/] <- This is right, but the state is actually Nayarit. |
==== Grocery & Supply Stores ==== | ==== Grocery & Supply Stores ==== | ||
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*Lavandria Alvarez - This is the easiest laundromat to find and it was never opened. I am not sure if it is closed permanently or not. | *Lavandria Alvarez - This is the easiest laundromat to find and it was never opened. I am not sure if it is closed permanently or not. | ||
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There public trashcans and plastic recycling bins located as you leave the dinghy landing beach by the port captains office. | There public trashcans and plastic recycling bins located as you leave the dinghy landing beach by the port captains office. | ||
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Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
| - | *Collectivo Francisco - Red Van - The van is labeled a Sitio (Taxi) but really it is a Collectivo. A ride to Las Varas is $12 MXN. You can get picked up in front of Chac Mool. | + | *Collectivo Francisco - Red Van - The van is labeled a Sitio (Taxi) but really it is a Collectivo. A ride to Las Varas is $12 MXN. You can get picked up in front of Chac Mool. The driver's name is Francisco. |
*There are also taxis which come and go during the day dropping off foreign and local tourists. | *There are also taxis which come and go during the day dropping off foreign and local tourists. | ||
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
| - | * | + | *~ 45 NM from Isla Isabel |
| + | *~ 40 NM from Banderas Bay | ||
== Cruiser's Friends == | == Cruiser's Friends == | ||
Revision as of 21:08, 20 January 2012
Port Name, Region
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Overview
Chacala is a small town of less than a thousand people, with a beautiful beach, delightful palapas and few good hikes.
Cruising the region
See the Mexico Page
Local Weather
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- Stan's Weather for Mazatlan to PV. http://www.saildocs.com/maztopvforecast
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- There is no local cruisers net in Chacala.
- Cruisers monitor 16 and 22A.
There are two buoys approximately 20 feet apart which mark the middle of the bay. One is white blinking 3 seconds and the other is yellow blinking 3 seconds. Neither mark any particular hazard or obstacle.
There are also a Red and Green Flashing daymarks on the Panga dock which serve no real navigatonal benefit to other boaters.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
The Port Captain's office is located on the North side of the bay East of the doc the Pangas use. He is polite and swift in his process which amounted to no more than completing a new crew list. They seemed unconcerned by the accuracy of our departure date.
Anchorages
- The entire bay is open to the SW and appears to be safe for anchoring with no marked obstacles or hazards.
- A shore breeze is prevalent at nights and can be from varying angles leaving you lying beam on to the ocean swell from the SW. For this reason almost all boats set stern anchors.
- Dinghy Landing - The safest dinghy landing the beacj in front of the Port Captain's office.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- There is a Consturama hardware store in town that has basic tools, hardware and fittings which might be of use in a pinch.
Repairs/Yards
- None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is no fuel available in Chacala, but Jerry Cans can be taken to Las Varas and filled by taking the collectivo. We also paid Francisco the driver of the collectivo to fill two Jerry Cans. Not sure if he does this for everyone or not.
- Water
- Unknown
- Electricity
- No dock, no electricity.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
- Hiking
- Hike to the Caldera
Take the main drag out of town but along the bay (SW). You will come to a parking lot amongst some coconut trees which are surely to damage any any car left there. ;-) At the back corner of the parking lot there is a gate and a 30 foot cement bridge across the creek. The trail leads up and around until you reach a dirt road. Follow the dirt road the rest of the way up through the Breadfruit orchards to the ridge surounding the calder, views of the ocean and bay. - Hike to the Cove beyond the Caldera
There is another beach around the Eastern corner of the bay. - Hike to the Surf Beach
There is a beach suitable for surfing around the West corner of the bay.
- Surfing
Around the Western corner of the Bay there is another beach with suitable surf conditions. Ask the locals with the surfbaords about it.
http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/Central_America/Mexico/Jalisco/chacala/ <- This is right, but the state is actually Nayarit.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There are three Super Mercados in town, walk around and see who has what. In particular to see who has the best vegetables. The Joker Super Mercado has ice (una bolsa de hielo) and eggs (huevos)
Eateries
- Chac Mool Cafe
Great coffee !! Good food. Solid Wifi. - Las Brisas
Part of the Hotel Posada this is probably the most expensive place in town.
Internet/WiFi
- Chac Mool
- Las Brisas
Laundry
- Lavandria Laura - Located next to the school behind the church and down a side street. The building has the name in blue painted on it.
- Lavandria Alvarez - This is the easiest laundromat to find and it was never opened. I am not sure if it is closed permanently or not.
Garbage Disposal
There public trashcans and plastic recycling bins located as you leave the dinghy landing beach by the port captains office.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Collectivo Francisco - Red Van - The van is labeled a Sitio (Taxi) but really it is a Collectivo. A ride to Las Varas is $12 MXN. You can get picked up in front of Chac Mool. The driver's name is Francisco.
- There are also taxis which come and go during the day dropping off foreign and local tourists.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
- ~ 45 NM from Isla Isabel
- ~ 40 NM from Banderas Bay
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
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
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:
- sv Deep Playa - 10-22 January 2012
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