Puerto Aguirre

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Puerto Aguirre, Chile

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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 obtained.
Downtown Aguirre

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Weather

Weather forecasts for the area can be obtained from the Capitánia de Puerto.

Islands

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Communication

  • Patagonian Cruisers' Net

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The approach from any direction is simple and straightforward..


Entrance

Contact 'Puerto Aguirre Radio' on Ch 16 1 hour before your ETA. If you require a new Zarpe you should attend the Capitánia which is situated at the foot of the town wharf.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Nil.

Anchorages

Caleta de Poza

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.

Yacht Repairs and Services

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Marine Stores

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Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

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
Water
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Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town has limited attractions and is not high on my list of 'must return' ports. --Frank

Grocery & Supply Stores

There are a number of small supermercados in the town. There is a post office

Eateries

There are a few bars and small restaurants.

Internet/WiFi

Entel

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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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.

Routes to/from

Puerto Aguirre is on the main track to and from the south of Patagonia.

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References & Publications

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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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