Marsamxett Harbour
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See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]. | See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]. | ||
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See [[Malta#Radio_Nets|Malta]]. | See [[Malta#Radio_Nets|Malta]]. | ||
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The berthing choices are: the well run [[Msida Marina]], mooring stern or bow-to on [[#Lazaretto Creek|Lazaretto Creek]] along the Sliema quey, or anchoring off near the [[#Manoel Island|Manoel Island]]. Up to date information is available from the [http://mma.gov.mt/yacting_haven.htm Malta Maritime Authority], telephone +356 21 33 28 00 | The berthing choices are: the well run [[Msida Marina]], mooring stern or bow-to on [[#Lazaretto Creek|Lazaretto Creek]] along the Sliema quey, or anchoring off near the [[#Manoel Island|Manoel Island]]. Up to date information is available from the [http://mma.gov.mt/yacting_haven.htm Malta Maritime Authority], telephone +356 21 33 28 00 | ||
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| - | ====Lazaretto Creek | + | * [[Msida Marina]] |
| + | * [[Manoel Island Marina]] | ||
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| + | ===Lazaretto Creek=== | ||
[[Image:Malta_Lazaretto_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Lazarretto Creek<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Malta_Lazaretto_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Lazarretto Creek<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
Lazaretto Creek is not as preferable as [[Msida_Marina|Msida]] because it is open to the public and much more exposed to the NE ''Gregale'' but a visiting yacht may have no choice in the mater. There are laid mooring and if you are lucky you will be directed to a berth with one. Go stern-to. If you have to anchor be aware of a very fouled bottom. | Lazaretto Creek is not as preferable as [[Msida_Marina|Msida]] because it is open to the public and much more exposed to the NE ''Gregale'' but a visiting yacht may have no choice in the mater. There are laid mooring and if you are lucky you will be directed to a berth with one. Go stern-to. If you have to anchor be aware of a very fouled bottom. | ||
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> When the NE wind blows, the dreaded ''Gregale'', a very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous swell develops. Anchors drag. | <font color="red">Warning:</font> When the NE wind blows, the dreaded ''Gregale'', a very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous swell develops. Anchors drag. | ||
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* September 1996 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * September 1996 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
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You can, if there is room, anchor off near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manoel_Island Manoel Island]. | You can, if there is room, anchor off near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manoel_Island Manoel Island]. | ||
<font color="red">Warning:</font> The bottom is very fouled and the holding can be problematic especially when the NE wind blows, the dreaded ''Gregale''. Anchors drag, if not yours maybe your neighbor's. | <font color="red">Warning:</font> The bottom is very fouled and the holding can be problematic especially when the NE wind blows, the dreaded ''Gregale''. Anchors drag, if not yours maybe your neighbor's. | ||
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* September 1996 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * September 1996 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
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| - | + | ====Marine Stores & Facilities==== | |
| - | + | There is an excellent store across from Lazaretto Creek. | |
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| + | * Several trades people (carpenters, sailmakers, etc.) come by offering their services | ||
| + | * Shipyard on Manoel Island | ||
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| + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
| + | * Fuel - Trucks deliver along the quay | ||
| + | * Water - At the quay | ||
| + | * Electricity - At the quay (220 V). Plugs may not be standard EU but of the British type | ||
==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
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[[Image:Malta_Boats_Sliema.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fishing Boats in Sliema<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Malta_Boats_Sliema.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fishing Boats in Sliema<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
Walk along the delightful waterfront of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sliema Sliema] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gżira Gżira]. | Walk along the delightful waterfront of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sliema Sliema] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gżira Gżira]. | ||
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See also [[=Malta#Tourism|Malta]]. | See also [[=Malta#Tourism|Malta]]. | ||
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There is a laundry on the esplanade at Sliema. They usually take a day. | There is a laundry on the esplanade at Sliema. They usually take a day. | ||
| - | + | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | |
A very good supermarket is located on the road perpendicular to Lazaretto Creek. | A very good supermarket is located on the road perpendicular to Lazaretto Creek. | ||
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* Very good Maltese food can be had at the I''l Meril'' restaurant (+33 2172 0942 0265) located at the foot of St. Vincent Street in Sliema. | * Very good Maltese food can be had at the I''l Meril'' restaurant (+33 2172 0942 0265) located at the foot of St. Vincent Street in Sliema. | ||
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| - | + | ===Internet/WiFi=== | |
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| - | + | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | |
Available along the esplanade at Sliema. | Available along the esplanade at Sliema. | ||
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Bins along the esplanade. | Bins along the esplanade. | ||
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In [[Malta]] there is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome. | In [[Malta]] there is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome. | ||
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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| - | + | [[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]]. | |
==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsamxett_Harbour Marsamxett Harbour] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsamxett_Harbour Marsamxett Harbour] (Wikipedia) | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sliema Sliema] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sliema Sliema] (Wikipedia) | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | Publications | + | See [[Malta#References & Publications|Malta]]. |
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | ==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | ||
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{{Guide2}} | {{Guide2}} | ||
Revision as of 21:58, 20 March 2009
Marsamxett Harbour or Sliema (Port of entry)
GPS: 35°53.97′N, 14°30.24′E - Chartlet
Gallery: Panoramio
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Background
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Marsamxett Harbour or Sliema is the main yachting harbour in Malta.
Charts
See Malta.
Radio Nets
See Malta.
Local Weather
Marsamxett is exposed to the NE the Gregale. When it blows many yachts drag their anchors.
See also 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
If you are entering Malta, the authorities will usually directed you to go, side-to, at the breakwater in the W of Msida Marina where you clear customs.
The berthing choices are: the well run Msida Marina, mooring stern or bow-to on Lazaretto Creek along the Sliema quey, or anchoring off near the Manoel Island. Up to date information is available from the Malta Maritime Authority, telephone +356 21 33 28 00
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Lazaretto Creek
Click for larger view
Lazaretto Creek is not as preferable as Msida because it is open to the public and much more exposed to the NE Gregale but a visiting yacht may have no choice in the mater. There are laid mooring and if you are lucky you will be directed to a berth with one. Go stern-to. If you have to anchor be aware of a very fouled bottom.
Like in Msida fuel is provided by trucks, which come every day. Also, a vegetable truck comes every morning bringing fresh produce, bread, etc. Several trades people (carpenters, sailmakers, etc.) come by offering their services.
Warning: When the NE wind blows, the dreaded Gregale, a very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous swell develops. Anchors drag.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- September 1996 --Istioploos
Manoel Island
You can, if there is room, anchor off near Manoel Island.
Warning: The bottom is very fouled and the holding can be problematic especially when the NE wind blows, the dreaded Gregale. Anchors drag, if not yours maybe your neighbor's.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- September 1996 --Istioploos
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores & Facilities
There is an excellent store across from Lazaretto Creek.
Repairs/Yards
- Several trades people (carpenters, sailmakers, etc.) come by offering their services
- Shipyard on Manoel Island
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - Trucks deliver along the quay
- Water - At the quay
- Electricity - At the quay (220 V). Plugs may not be standard EU but of the British type
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Click for larger view
Walk along the delightful waterfront of Sliema and Gżira.
See also Malta.
Laundry
There is a laundry on the esplanade at Sliema. They usually take a day.
Grocery & Supply Stores
A very good supermarket is located on the road perpendicular to Lazaretto Creek.
Eateries
- Very good Maltese food can be had at the Il Meril restaurant (+33 2172 0942 0265) located at the foot of St. Vincent Street in Sliema.
Internet/WiFi
Available
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Available along the esplanade at Sliema.
Garbage Disposal
Bins along the esplanade.
Transportation
In Malta there is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome.
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.
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
- Marsamxett Harbour (Wikipedia)
- Sliema (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Malta.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- May 2001 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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