Porvenir, Chile

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Porvenir, Chile 53°18.1′S, 070°26.0′W-53.301666666667;-70.433333333333 destination

Map of Estrecho de Magallanes with Punta Arenas and Porvenir

Porvenir is a handy solution to stop for clear in and out in Punta Arenas, 19 miles NW off Porvenir. It is well sheltered from all winds and they into the bay are never very strong, there is a new good Marina, there is a daily ferry to Punta Arenas, but only one a day and also a cheap flying possibility (2014). In 2014 the inlet channel was dredged to 3 mt in LW and it is marked with buoyage. In Porvenir, 3 km far the Bahia Chilota where the Marina is placed, there are all service: grocery stores, post office, fuel station, hotels...

Porvenir for kindly allowance of the authors of
* Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego Nautical Guide, by Mariolina Rolfo & Giorgio Ardrizzi
This chart will be inserted in the future 3rd Ed. of the Guide
Click for larger view

Charts

See Which charts and where to buy.

Chilean chart

11000

11400

11421

12500

Weather

See Weather forecast sources.

Passages

• List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

See Chile.

Navigation

The inlet is easy and well marked. About half mile SW from Punta Palo, the nord entrance of the bay, there is a wreck marked by a buoy. The inlet channel in 2014 was dredged to 3 mt at LW. The channel is well marked with a buoyage sistem red and green, but in 2014 the lights was out of order.

Entrance

Porvenir is not a port of entry, you must go to Punta Arenas. There is an Armada Office near the Marina where you can check in and out only for inside Chile movements (VHF CH 16)

Berthing

You can anchor in the Bahia Chilota near the Marina or go to the Marina's wharf.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

In 2014 there was a new pretty Marina in bahia Chilota with hot showers and power and water into the wharf. The depth at the side is 2 to 3 mt at LW. The wharf's sides are well protected with vertical rubber strips near one to the other and suitable for small yachts.

Anchorages

You can anchor in the Bahia Chilota near the Marina

Arriving in Porvenir with ferry from Punta Arenas

Bahia Chilota

The old wharf used by fishing boats

The new wharf with the Marina building

The new wharf with the staircases for small boats and tenders

The Estrecho de Magallanes from the Porvenir’s hills

Yacht Repairs and Services

None

Marine Stores

None

Repairs/Yards

None

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

In Porvenir city 3 km away

Water

on the Marina's wharf

Electricity

220 V on the Marina's wharf

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Grocery & Supply Stores

In Porvenir city 3 km away

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

None, you must go to Porvenir city 3 km away.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

At the Marina

Transportation

Daily ferry to Punta Arenas
Airplane to Punta Arenas on request, refer to Marina

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Porvenir, Chile at the Wikipedia

References

• Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego Nautical Guide, 2nd Ed. by Mariolina Rolfo & Giorgio Ardrizzi.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

• Danbag was in December 2014 in Porvenir for ten days and I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and kindness of my namesake Marina's manager Danilo.

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Date of member's last visit to Porvenir, Chile and this page's details validated:

• December 2014 --Danbag LE CROCIERE DI SHAULA

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Names: Danbag