Colonia
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Revision as of 04:48, 18 December 2009
Colonia (Port of Entry)
Background
Historic details, etc.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
The harbour at Colonia is open to the NNW while SWly weather can set up quite a surge in the harbour.
The approach to the Colonia Yacht Harbour is straightforward and free of dangers.
Check-in facilities
Having secured either alongside or to a mooring buoy you should first present yourself to the Prefectura guardship which is berthed at the end of the seawall. This is followed by a call at the port office at the root of the seawall. If arriving from a foreign port then a short walk is required to visit the Immigration authorities at the Buquebus ferry terminal. There is no requirement to clear in with the Aduana(Customs).
Departure requirements mirror the arrival ones. Pay mooring dues at the port office, pick up your paperwork at the guardship, attend immigration, take paperwork back to guardship.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
There is no marina as such. Yachts can secure head in to either the seawall or the inner pier with a stern line to a haul off buoy. There are a good number of mooring buoys in the harbour suitable in the main for yachts up to about 12 metres or so. These buoys have no pick up pennant attached so you need to either have a dinghy in the water to help make fast or be prepared to back up to the buoy and make fast from your stern platform or ladder. The buoys are quite low to the water and too heavy to lift with a boat hook.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Potable water is available 'on tap' along the sea wall. Electricity is available along the sea wall ( Blue 3 pin 'Euro' plugs) Gas/ Propane can be organised - with a rapid turnaround- through the port office at the root of the sea wall.
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
A number of small 'supermercados' are scattered through the town. All general requirements are carried. The 'Colonia' shopping mall lies a walkable distance to the NE of the town but unless you are seeking something you can't find in town the walk is barely justified. Good fruit and vegetables available in the town.
Eateries
Numerous good quality eateries along Gral. Flores and in the old town.
Internet/WiFi
Free wifi is available at most restaurants and is also available in the plaza.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
As Colonia is a very popular tourist destination there are numerous rental companies offering motorbikes and 'buggies'.
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Transportation
There are regular bus services to Montevideo. Ferry services, some utilising fast catamarans, depart Colonia every few hours for Buenos Aires.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, 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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
December 2009
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