Antofagasta

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Contents 1 Antofagasta, Chile 1.1 Background 1.2 Chile Navigation Charts 1.3 Approach 1.4 Radio Nets 1.5 Weather 1.6 Routes to/from 1.7 Check-in facilities 1.8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.9 Anchorages 1.10 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.11 Marine stores and storing in general 1.12 Offshore Islands 1.13 References & Publications 1.14 Cruiser's Friends 1.15 Forum Discussions 1.16 External Links 1.17 Personal Notes 2 Contributors to this page 3 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Antofagasta, Chile

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Background

Antofagasta is one of the old 'Nitrate Ports' situated in territory aquired by Chile during the 'War of the Pacific'.

Chile Navigation Charts

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Approach

While the approach is straightforward yachts should keep well offshore until abeam the entrance as there are unmarked dangers inshore and the sea can break unexpectedly. The South America Pilot Vol 3 states "During 'Bravezas' and bad weather the channel to Caleta Poza del Saltire is sometimes impassable due to the heavy swell which rolls over the reefs and breaks completely across the entrance. Strangers should on no account attempt to enter the cove at night.

Radio Nets

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Weather

Situated on the edge of the Atacama Desert Antofagasta is in one of the driest regions on earth. It is said to rain on only one day of the year. The prevailing wind is from the south and this keeps the temperature between 5 and 27 degrees throughout the year.

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Routes to/from

Popular routes, timing, etc.

Check-in facilities

One hours notice of arrival should be given to 'Antofagasta Port Radio' and they should be contacted again once you have berthed. If entering from another Chilean port then the Armada can be found at Grecia 1946, about a 20 minute walk south of the marina. If entering from overseas... a very rare event here.. then you should wait for the Armada and Immigration to come to your yacht. Once that has been done you can go to the Aduana office on the left hand side of the entrance to the commercial port ( almost opposite the Capitania) and request an 'Admission Temporal' for your yacht.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Club de Yates Antofagasta' has two pontoons on the starboard hand as you enter... there is also a visitors' mooring midway between these pontons and the old Nitrate Pier. Depths alonside the pontoons is variable and caution should be exercised when entering. Hard stand and 18 tonne Travelift.

Anchorages

If the port is closed then safe anchorage can be found in the SW corner of Bahia Mejillones, some miles to the north.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Marine stores and storing in general

Offshore Islands

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References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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Personal Notes

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