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==Madeira Cruising Guide==
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==Madeira Archipelago Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Madeira.
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Madeira Archipelago.
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[[Image:Madeira_Archipelago.jpg|600px|tumb|center|The Madeira Archipelago - ''Click for larger view'']]
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira Madeira] archipelago is an autonomous region of [[Portugal]]. The archipelago consists of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira_Island Madeira Grande] (741 km<sup>2</sup>, 250 000 inhabitants), [http://www.portugaltravelguide.com/en/porto_santo.htm Porto Santo] (42.17 km<sup>2</sup>, 4 474 inhabitants), Deserta Grande, [http://www.madeira-island.com/museums/http://www.madeirabirds.com/http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/S/Sa/Savage_Islands.htm Selvagem Grande], Bugio Island, Selvagem Pequena, Selvagens' Fora Islet, and Desertas' Chão Islet.
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira Madeira] archipelago is an autonomous region of [[Portugal]]. The archipelago consists of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira_Island Madeira Grande] (741 km<sup>2</sup>, 250 000 inhabitants), [http://www.t}}
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There are suspicion that the islands were discovered by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicians Phoenicians], at any rate, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Romans] knew them and called them the ''Purple Islands''. The Portuguese rediscovered (accidentally) them in 1419. Two captains reporting to the famous Portuguese prince [http://www.thornr.demon.co.uk/kchrist/phenry.html Henry the Navigator] were driven by storms to Porto Santo (Holy Port) and they named the island in gratitude of their deliverance form being shipwrecked. They have been part of Portugal ever since. In 1976 they were granted autonomy.
There are suspicion that the islands were discovered by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicians Phoenicians], at any rate, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Romans] knew them and called them the ''Purple Islands''. The Portuguese rediscovered (accidentally) them in 1419. Two captains reporting to the famous Portuguese prince [http://www.thornr.demon.co.uk/kchrist/phenry.html Henry the Navigator] were driven by storms to Porto Santo (Holy Port) and they named the island in gratitude of their deliverance form being shipwrecked. They have been part of Portugal ever since. In 1976 they were granted autonomy.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus Christopher Columbus] was married to the daughter of the governor of Madeira and had a house, in the then capital of Madeira, Porto Santo.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus Christopher Columbus] was married to the daughter of the governor of Madeira and had a house, in the then capital of Madeira, [[Porto_Santo_Island|Porto Santo]].
The islands are part of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Agreement SchengenAgreement] and boats from the EU do not have to go through customs.
The islands are part of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Agreement SchengenAgreement] and boats from the EU do not have to go through customs.
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==Climate & Weather==
==Climate & Weather==
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==Local Radio Nets==
==Local Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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===Approaches and Navigation===
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==Arrival/Departure procedures==
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==Other Islands in the Group==
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==Islands in the Group==
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* [[Porto_Santo_Island|Porto Santo]]
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: [[Madeira Island|Madeira]]
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: [[Porto_Santo_Island|Porto Santo]]
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: [[Funchal]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]]
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: [[Calheta]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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: [[Quinta do Lorde]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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: [[Ponta_do_Sol_Madeira|Ponta do Sol]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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: [[Porto Santo Marina]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Marina_icon.png]]
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==Ports & Popular Stops==
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[[image:Poe.jpg]] = Port of entry, [[image:Marina_icon.png]] = Marina, [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] = Harbor, [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] = Anchorage, [[image:Question_icon.png]] = Needs data.
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==Things to do Ashore==
==Things to do Ashore==
====Tourism====
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[http://www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/funchal.html Funchal] is a very attractive town. It is great fun to wander along its narrow streets.
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A drive around the island of Madeira Grande is very interesting. Worth seeing are: the picturesque fishing village of [http://www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/camara-lobos.html Câmara de Lobos] where [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill Winston Churchill] spent some time painting; [http://www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/cabo-girao.html Cabo Girão], an impressive cliff; [http://www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/ribeira-brava.html Ribeira Brava] from where the road goes north towards [http://www.madeira-levada-walks.com/pages/walks.html Serra de Agua] up in the mountains; the desolate [http://www.travelphoto.net/photos/english/madeira/E20.HTM Paúl da Serra] plateau and the green area of Cascata do Risco; and down to the N coast to the rocks of [http://www.portugaltravelguide.com/en/porto_moniz.htm Porto Moniz]. The surf breaking on these rocks is amazing. There you can have lunch in a restaurant built over the rocky promontory with windows surrounded by the surf. From Porto Moniz follow the the road along the N coast, going east. Stopped at the nicely restored miniscule village of [http://www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/s-vicente.html São Vicente] and then to [http://www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/santana.html Santana], where they have preserved some of the typical thatched houses. From Santana you can take the highway back to [[Funchal]].
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<center><gallery widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="3">
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Image:Madeira1.jpg|The Green Slopes of Madeira<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_CamaraLobos.jpg|Câmara de Lobos<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_Moniz.jpg|Porto Moniz<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_Santana.jpg|Thatched House in Santana<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_SaoVincente.jpg|São Vicente<br/>''Click for larger view''
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====Transportation====
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* From Madeira Grande there regular flights to Lisbon and other European cities
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* There are daily flights and ferries, weather permitting, to [[Porto_Santo_Island|Porto Santo]]
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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* [[Trans-Atlantic, Europe to Caribbean]]
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* [[Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean to Europe Passage]]
==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/madeira.html Madeira Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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==External Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira Madeira] Wikipedia
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira Madeira] - Wikipedia
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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* Anne Hammick, RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.imray.com/record.cfm?i_stock_code=IB0003&CFID=4536928&CFTOKEN=65674899 <cite>Atlantic Islands Cruising Guide</cite>], Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 085288 761 2
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* {{Reference|Anne Hammick: RCC Pilotage Foundation|[http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-Islands-RCC-Pilotage-Foundation/dp/1846233364 Atlantic Islands: Azores, Madeira Group, Canary Islands and Cape Verdes]|Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson: 5th Edition (2011)|9781846233364 }}
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* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.imray.com/record.cfm?i_stock_code=RB0015&CFID=4536928&CFTOKEN=65674899 <cite>Atlantic Crossing Guide</cite>], Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780713660753
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* {{Reference|Anne Hammick and Gavin McLaren: RCC Pilotage Foundation|[http://www.amazon.com/Pilotage-Foundation-Atlantic-Crossing-Guide/dp/1408113805 Atlantic Crossing Guide]|Adlard Coles; Sixth Edition edition (October 1, 2010)|9781408113806}}
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==

Revision as of 02:15, 5 May 2013

Madeira Archipelago Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Madeira Archipelago.

The Madeira Archipelago - Click for larger view
Madeira
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Funchal, Madeira
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Capital: Funchal
Language: Portuguese
Currency: Euro €
Timezone: WET (UTC + 0)

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The Madeira archipelago is an autonomous region of Portugal. The archipelago consists of Madeira Grande (741 km2, 250 000 inhabitants), [http://www.t}} There are suspicion that the islands were discovered by the Phoenicians, at any rate, the Romans knew them and called them the Purple Islands. The Portuguese rediscovered (accidentally) them in 1419. Two captains reporting to the famous Portuguese prince Henry the Navigator were driven by storms to Porto Santo (Holy Port) and they named the island in gratitude of their deliverance form being shipwrecked. They have been part of Portugal ever since. In 1976 they were granted autonomy.

Christopher Columbus was married to the daughter of the governor of Madeira and had a house, in the then capital of Madeira, Porto Santo.

The islands are part of SchengenAgreement and boats from the EU do not have to go through customs.

Climate & Weather

The climate of the islands is oceanic subtropical which is mild and fairly low humidity. The water temperature, influenced by the Gulf Stream varies between 17° C (winter) and 26° C (summer).

Sources of weather forecasting:

  • Weather on Line gives detail 7 day forecast charts for the Madeira Archipelago
  • Wind GURU is a surfer's site with worldwide wind forecasts

Charts

BA
1831 Arquipélago de Madeira
NIMA
51017 Ra's Beddouza to Cap Juby including the Arquipelago Da Madeira and Islas Canarias
51261 Arquipelago Da Madeira
51262 Baia de Porto santo
51263 Baia Dp Finchal and Praia Formosa
51342 Ilheus Selvagen
Imray
E3 Madeira
C20 Gibraltar to Arquipelago dos Azores and Islas Canaries

Special Navigation Notes

Any navigation notes here.

Local Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approaches and Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Arrival/Departure procedures

All vessels arriving in Madeira, or moving between ports on the island, must contact the authorities on both arrival and departure. All vessels must make first landfall at an official Port of Entry. The vessel's registration documents and passports for all on board must be presented. A "clearance document" is then issued and must be presented to the authorities when visiting any of the other islands.

Immigration, Visas & Customs

Immigration

The same immigration procedures as for Portugal apply. No visas required for up to a 90 day stay for nationals of the EU, Australia and New Zealand and a 60 day stay for citizens of the USA, Canada, and many others.

Customs

Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.

PETS: The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is in operation in Madeira. This requires all pets to have a "Pet Passport" and all pets must have been microchipped, have a current Health Certificate and Rabies Vaccination Certificate. Animals are not permitted ashore until they have been cleared.

Health & Security

Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.

Islands in the Group

Islands Ports
Madeira
Porto Santo
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Savage Islands Question icon.png
Funchal Poe.jpg Harbour icon.png
Calheta Poe.jpg Harbour icon.png Question icon.png
Quinta do Lorde Poe.jpg Harbour icon.png Question icon.png
Ponta do Sol Harbour icon.png Question icon.png
Porto Santo Marina Poe.jpg Harbour icon.png Marina icon.png

Poe.jpg = Port of entry, Marina icon.png = Marina, Harbour icon.png = Harbor, Anchor Icon.png = Anchorage, Question icon.png = Needs data.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

See individual islands.

Routes/Passages To/From

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

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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