Quintero
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Quintero, Chile
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Charts
- Source
- Chart No 4321 Bahia Quintero, buy at SHOA
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts: Local Forecast
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
This section does not apply for most ports, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands near this port.
The harbor entrance is clear and is not buoyed, except for the “monoboya” of the Oil Company. There are no currents in the area. Call “Club de Yates de Quintero” on VHF 16 and Maria Elena will arrange to come out and guide you in on the mooring. She can send a boat to help or guide you. (No charge, but a tip is appreciated.)
Please note that the Bahia has a lot of moored fisherman boats so approach carefully from the North in order to avoid the boats and lines. Please also be on the lookout for fishermen that work in the bay. The Yacht Club has 24 Hrs. marine services and we could help you with the clearance at the Capitanía de Puerto.
Entrance
It is required to call 'Quintero Radio', VHF Ch 16, prior to arrival. Quintero is a first port of entry. A visa is not required ahead of arrival.. All procedures are straightforward. According to Chilean regulations concerning the legal stay and use of pleasure vessels in Chile, all boats must have a Temporary Importation Permit ( Permiso de Importación Temporal) issued by the Customs Department.
The yacht club can help with formalities at the Capitanía de Puerto.
Berthing
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
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Yacht Repairs and Services
- Local amenities
- The area around the Club has all kinds of services such as a hardware store, laundromat, supermarket, marine services, hotels, shops, beach, restaurants, bars, dive shop, laundry, internet, ice cream shop and a church. You can get by bus to Valparaiso in one hour.
- Moorings
- Club de Yates de Quintero has 50 moorings located in the South of the bay which is very well protected from weather. Clients have access to the dinghy dock, bathrooms, showers and internet.
Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
- The yacht club offers a mooring service, dry storage and complete repair services. Crane is limited to 10 Ton.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Diesel can be delivered to your boat from the Copec station to the 'malecon' of the Club.
- Water
- Potable water is available
- Electricity
- 220V 50Hz ashore
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Supermarket, UNIMARC
- Hardware store: Ferreteria Higuerillas
- Motor spares and 12V electric parts: Fitipaldi
Eateries
Lots of seafood restaurants, sushi, pizza, etc.
Internet/WiFi
Free WiFi internet at the Club de Yates for the days you stay.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
At the Club de Yates.
Transportation
Interurban buses to Santiago, Viña del Mar and other cities, in case of international travel you should go first to Santiago.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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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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