Puerto Aguirre
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| lat= -45.164833 | lon= -73.5212222222 | | lat= -45.164833 | lon= -73.5212222222 | ||
| name= Puerto Aguirre | | name= Puerto Aguirre | ||
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''See also [[Chile#Passages|Chile]]''. | ''See also [[Chile#Passages|Chile]]''. | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
| - | * Patagonian Cruisers' Net | + | * 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' Ch16/14 |
| + | * The Patagonian Cruisers' Net is no longer active. | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | + | Large areas in the vicinity of Puerto Aguirre are unsurveyed. Care should be exercised if venturing into unsurveyed areas. | |
| - | + | Contact 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' on Ch 16 one hour before your ETA. After arrival you should attend the Capitánia which is situated at the foot of the town wharf. They may issue you with a new Zarpe. | |
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| - | Contact 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' on Ch 16 one hour before your ETA. | + | |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
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| - | | text= Located in town, next to the fuel service station, | + | | text= Located in town, next to the fuel service station, supermercados, and the Capitánia de Puerto. Free WiFi. Clubhouse. Bathrooms and Showers. No repairs. First night free. Daily rates unknown. |
: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{mob|56|973|918953}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 16 | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{mob|56|973|918953}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 16 | ||
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|header|Facilities | |header|Facilities | ||
| - | |Water| | + | |Water| Yes |
|Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}} | |Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
|Toilets| In the marina | |Toilets| In the marina | ||
|Showers| In the marina | |Showers| In the marina | ||
| - | |Laundry| | + | |Laundry| In the town |
| - | |Garbage| | + | |Garbage| Limited |
|header|Supplies | |header|Supplies | ||
|Fuel| Diesel can be purchased from an outlet next to the Capitania. However, fuel purchased there in June 2012 was dearer than in Pto Eden and the dirtiest diesel I had bought in my 10 years in Patagonia. --[[User:Frank|Frank]] | |Fuel| Diesel can be purchased from an outlet next to the Capitania. However, fuel purchased there in June 2012 was dearer than in Pto Eden and the dirtiest diesel I had bought in my 10 years in Patagonia. --[[User:Frank|Frank]] | ||
| - | |Bottled gas| | + | |Bottled gas| No |
| - | |Chandlers| | + | |Chandlers| No |
|header|Services | |header|Services | ||
|Repairs| N/A (Not Available). | |Repairs| N/A (Not Available). | ||
| - | |Internet| WiFi in the marina | + | |Internet| WiFi in the marina. Internet throughout the town if you have an Entel Prepaid Wingle. |
| - | |Mobile connectivity| | + | |Mobile connectivity| Entel |
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==Provisioning== | ==Provisioning== | ||
| - | There are a number of small supermercados in the town. There is a post office | + | There are a number of small supermercados in the town. There is a post office. |
==Eating out== | ==Eating out== | ||
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====Places to Visit==== | ====Places to Visit==== | ||
{{Image right| Aguirretown.jpg| Downtown Aguirre}} | {{Image right| Aguirretown.jpg| Downtown Aguirre}} | ||
| - | The town has limited attractions and is not high on my list of 'must return' ports. --[[User:Frank|Frank]] | + | The town has limited attractions and is not high on my list of 'must return' ports.It is however the first chance to 'store ship' when coming from the south. --[[User:Frank|Frank]] |
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{{Verified by}} | {{Verified by}} | ||
| - | * Frank Holden, s/y Westerly Serenade, | + | * Frank Holden, s/y Westerly Serenade, October 2018 |
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Latest revision as of 00:01, 7 May 2019
| Puerto Aguirre
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 The Capitánia |
Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.
Charts
See Chile.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- Weather forecasts for the area can be obtained from the Capitánia de Puerto.
Passages
Puerto Aguirre is on the main track to and from the south of Patagonia.
See also Chile.
Communication
- 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' Ch16/14
- The Patagonian Cruisers' Net is no longer active.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Large areas in the vicinity of Puerto Aguirre are unsurveyed. Care should be exercised if venturing into unsurveyed areas.
Contact 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' on Ch 16 one hour before your ETA. After arrival you should attend the Capitánia which is situated at the foot of the town wharf. They may issue you with a new Zarpe.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina Austral
Located in town, next to the fuel service station, supermercados, and the Capitánia de Puerto. Free WiFi. Clubhouse. Bathrooms and Showers. No repairs. First night free. Daily rates unknown.
- [email protected]; Tel: +56 (973) 918953; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 16
Anchorages
Caleta de Poza
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | Yes |
| Electricity | ? |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | In the town |
| Garbage | Limited |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Diesel can be purchased from an outlet next to the Capitania. However, fuel purchased there in June 2012 was dearer than in Pto Eden and the dirtiest diesel I had bought in my 10 years in Patagonia. --Frank |
| Bottled gas | No |
| Chandlers | No |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A (Not Available). |
| Internet | WiFi in the marina. Internet throughout the town if you have an Entel Prepaid Wingle. |
| Mobile connectivity | Entel |
Provisioning
There are a number of small supermercados in the town. There is a post office.
Eating out
There are a few bars and small restaurants.
Transportation
There is an airfield on the island and the ferry 'Don Baldo' calls at the port several times a week and links it with Chacabuco and Isla Grande de Chiloe.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
The town has limited attractions and is not high on my list of 'must return' ports.It is however the first chance to 'store ship' when coming from the south. --Frank
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
References
See Chile.
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.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Puerto Aguirre and this page's details validated:
- Frank Holden, s/y Westerly Serenade, October 2018
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