Porvenir, Chile
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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 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... | ||
- | + | [[Image:Porvenir-PN.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Porvenir for kindly allowance of the authors of<br>* [http://www.capehorn-pilot.com/ Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego Nautical Guide], by Mariolina Rolfo & Giorgio Ardrizzi<br>This chart will be inserted in the future 3rd Ed. of the Guide<br>''Click for larger view'']] | |
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
- | [[Chile|Local Radio Nets]] | + | [[Chile#Local Radio Nets| Local Radio Nets]] |
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
- | + | In Porvenir city 3 km away | |
; Water | ; Water | ||
- | + | on the Marina's wharf | |
; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
- | + | 220 V on the Marina's wharf | |
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
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====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
- | + | Daily ferry to Punta Arenas | |
+ | Airplane to Punta Arenas on request, refer to Marina | ||
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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Revision as of 17:11, 18 June 2015
Porvenir, Chile
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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...
Local Weather
Charts
- Chilean chart
- 11000
- 11400
- 11421
- 12500
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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 Options
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 asaid it is 2 to 3 mt at LW. The wharf 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
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
Routes/Passages To/From
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Porvenir, Chile at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
- Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego Nautical Guide, 2nd Ed. by Mariolina Rolfo & Giorgio Ardrizzi.
Personal Notes
- 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.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- December 2014 --Danbag LE CROCIERE DI SHAULA
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