Real Club Nautico de Barcelona
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===Marina facilities=== | ===Marina facilities=== | ||
| - | The main reason to select Port Vell for wintering over is that there are more liveaboards in Port Vell than the surrounding marinas. This means more neighbors and a more social atmosphere. The Marina is quieter than [[Reial Club Maritim de Barcelona (RCMB)]], being located a little further away from the main throngs of tourists. It also has less traffic noise at night. It is usually full for the winter with a long waiting list but it is worth noting that persistence and a personal visit pays off. | + | The main reason to select Port Vell for wintering over is that there are more liveaboards in Port Vell than the surrounding marinas. This means more neighbors and a more social atmosphere. The Marina is quieter than [[RCMB|Reial Club Maritim de Barcelona (RCMB)]], being located a little further away from the main throngs of tourists. It also has less traffic noise at night. It is usually full for the winter with a long waiting list but it is worth noting that persistence and a personal visit pays off. |
PV is a commercial marina and it is unfair to contrast its pricing philosophy from that of the yacht club we were previously staying at. Suffice to say, at PV if you want anything you will have to pay for it. This applies to Water, Electricity, Internet and Laundry. We are on F dock, a wide concrete dock with plenty of room to store bicycles next to the boat and stands to lock them to. We are allowed to ride along the docks. Some long-term visitors have even installed satellite dishes on the dock. Separate storage is available for dinghies and other equipment. | PV is a commercial marina and it is unfair to contrast its pricing philosophy from that of the yacht club we were previously staying at. Suffice to say, at PV if you want anything you will have to pay for it. This applies to Water, Electricity, Internet and Laundry. We are on F dock, a wide concrete dock with plenty of room to store bicycles next to the boat and stands to lock them to. We are allowed to ride along the docks. Some long-term visitors have even installed satellite dishes on the dock. Separate storage is available for dinghies and other equipment. | ||
'''Location''' | '''Location''' | ||
| - | PV is in the same former commercial harbour complex as RCMB and is shown on the Google map above. | + | PV is in the same former commercial harbour complex as [[RCMB]] and is shown on the Google map above. |
'''Security''' | '''Security''' | ||
| - | Security appears to be better than at RCMB. This is a much larger marina, with substantially larger boats. There are two card key operated gates separating the finger piers from the general public and a security detail on duty 24/7. | + | Security appears to be better than at [[RCMB]]. This is a much larger marina, with substantially larger boats. There are two card key operated gates separating the finger piers from the general public and a security detail on duty 24/7. |
'''Facilities''' | '''Facilities''' | ||
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'''WIFI''' is available through PV at the extremely high charge of €12 per day. The Marina is experimenting with a type of fiberoptic cable internet but this is currently on trial and only available to a few boats. We can receive a weak WIFI signal to Telefonica on F dock, which we have not subscribed to. | '''WIFI''' is available through PV at the extremely high charge of €12 per day. The Marina is experimenting with a type of fiberoptic cable internet but this is currently on trial and only available to a few boats. We can receive a weak WIFI signal to Telefonica on F dock, which we have not subscribed to. | ||
| - | '''Laundry''' is located in the Ladies bathroom. Tokens are sold in the marina office. The charge is currently about €4 per load. We prefer to continue to use the commercial laundromat mentioned in the RCMB section | + | '''Laundry''' is located in the Ladies bathroom. Tokens are sold in the marina office. The charge is currently about €4 per load. We prefer to continue to use the commercial laundromat mentioned in the [[RCMB]] section which allows us to use several machines simultaneously and significantly cuts down on our laundry down-time. |
'''Nearby''' | '''Nearby''' | ||
| - | This marina is closer to Barcelonetta but all the comments | + | This marina is closer to Barcelonetta but all the comments for [[RCMB]] apply here also. |
===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
Revision as of 19:50, 2 February 2008
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Port Vell Marina
| Port Vell | |
 Port Vell | |
| Co-ords: | Enter co-ords |
|---|---|
| Radio: | VHF - (?) |
| Berths: | enter number |
| Max draft: | ?? |
| Fuel: | Fuel dock/Cans? |
| Water: | On berth |
| Elect: | Yes, 240v |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Laundry: | Yes |
| Internet: | Yes/No |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| Cable TV: | No |
| Phone No. | enter number |
| Email add: | email@marina ? |
| More notes about the Marina | |
Marina radio contact
Contact details - (before entry), and harbourmaster/manager's name, etc.
Entry details
Berthing
Is berthing assistance available, etc.
Marina facilities
The main reason to select Port Vell for wintering over is that there are more liveaboards in Port Vell than the surrounding marinas. This means more neighbors and a more social atmosphere. The Marina is quieter than Reial Club Maritim de Barcelona (RCMB), being located a little further away from the main throngs of tourists. It also has less traffic noise at night. It is usually full for the winter with a long waiting list but it is worth noting that persistence and a personal visit pays off.
PV is a commercial marina and it is unfair to contrast its pricing philosophy from that of the yacht club we were previously staying at. Suffice to say, at PV if you want anything you will have to pay for it. This applies to Water, Electricity, Internet and Laundry. We are on F dock, a wide concrete dock with plenty of room to store bicycles next to the boat and stands to lock them to. We are allowed to ride along the docks. Some long-term visitors have even installed satellite dishes on the dock. Separate storage is available for dinghies and other equipment.
Location PV is in the same former commercial harbour complex as RCMB and is shown on the Google map above.
Security Security appears to be better than at RCMB. This is a much larger marina, with substantially larger boats. There are two card key operated gates separating the finger piers from the general public and a security detail on duty 24/7.
Facilities The Marina is usually completely full during the winter and boats range from some in the 30-35 foot range to the majority at around 45-55' and on up to several hundred feet. All the boats are moored bow or stern to, with laid moorings tailed to the dock. PV is pretty well protected from swell, and the only swell we have noticed thus far comes from the commercial fishing boats when they return from their daily work at around 4:30p.m. for half an hour or so.
WIFI is available through PV at the extremely high charge of €12 per day. The Marina is experimenting with a type of fiberoptic cable internet but this is currently on trial and only available to a few boats. We can receive a weak WIFI signal to Telefonica on F dock, which we have not subscribed to.
Laundry is located in the Ladies bathroom. Tokens are sold in the marina office. The charge is currently about €4 per load. We prefer to continue to use the commercial laundromat mentioned in the RCMB section which allows us to use several machines simultaneously and significantly cuts down on our laundry down-time.
Nearby This marina is closer to Barcelonetta but all the comments for RCMB apply here also.
Repairs
Haul-out?, yard?, etc.
Marina location
Is it close to shops, tourist attractions, etc.
Transport
What road transport is available?
Price
Current price (give date)
Contact
Full address, mail address, phone, fax, website, email, etc.
Personal experience
Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.
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