Puerto Aguirre
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| + | ===Background=== | ||
| + | The small town of Puerto Aguirre serves the local fishing and shellfish processing industries.Strategically situated at the southern end of Canal Moreleda it is an Armada port where Zarpes for the long run south to Puerto Williams can be issued. | ||
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Weather forecasts for the area can be obtained from the Capitánia de Puerto | Weather forecasts for the area can be obtained from the Capitánia de Puerto | ||
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===Approach=== | ===Approach=== | ||
| - | + | The approach from any direction is simple and straightforward.. | |
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
| - | Contact 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' 1 hour before ETA. | + | Contact 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' on Ch 16 1 hour before your ETA. If you require a new Zarpe you should attend the Capitaneria which is situated at the base of the town wharf. |
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | + | While it is possible to secure to the town wharf for short periods a better option is Caleta La Poza a short distance to the north. Here it is possible to either lie at anchor or you may choose to anchor and run shore lines | |
===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
| - | + | The town has limited attractions and is not high on my list of 'must return' ports. | |
| + | There is an airport 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. | ||
===Stores=== | ===Stores=== | ||
| - | + | Limited provisions can be found in the town. There is a post office and a few bars and small restaurants. | |
===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
Revision as of 08:45, 5 January 2009
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Puerto Aguirre
Background
The small town of Puerto Aguirre serves the local fishing and shellfish processing industries.Strategically situated at the southern end of Canal Moreleda it is an Armada port where Zarpes for the long run south to Puerto Williams can be issued. .
Weather
Weather forecasts for the area can be obtained from the Capitánia de Puerto
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Approach
The approach from any direction is simple and straightforward..
Radio Nets
Nil
Routes to/from
Check-in facilities
Contact 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' on Ch 16 1 hour before your ETA. If you require a new Zarpe you should attend the Capitaneria which is situated at the base of the town wharf.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Nil
Anchorages
While it is possible to secure to the town wharf for short periods a better option is Caleta La Poza a short distance to the north. Here it is possible to either lie at anchor or you may choose to anchor and run shore lines
Tourism & things to do ashore
The town has limited attractions and is not high on my list of 'must return' ports. There is an airport 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.
Stores
Limited provisions can be found in the town. There is a post office and a few bars and small restaurants.
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?
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