Ushuaia : Profile

Clearance

Visiting boats usually moor at the ASAFYN dock (Water Sports Association) on the east side of the harbour. Port control should be contacted on Channel 16 as one enters the harbour. An immigration official will be sent to visit the boat. For customs it is necessary to visit the main office in the commercial harbour. Fees only apply for clearance out of hours or at weekends.

Those who intend to sail north through the Beagle Channel must also clear in and out with the Chilean Navy at Puerto Williams, if continuing into Chilean waters. Those who need Chilean visas can obtain them at the Chilean consulate in Ushuaia, situated on the corner of Calle Maipu and Kuanip.

Prefectura Naval Argentinian Coast Guard, Tel. +54 (2901)435805.

Due to the fact that an increasing number of charter yachts are visiting Ushuaia every year without permits, the Ushuaia Maritime Authorities have introduced a new regulation which means that each time a yacht changes or takes on new crew that are not relatives of the captain, the Authority requires two Argentine witnesses to declare the crews are not passengers but friends. This rule is enforced also for private yachts and is only applied in Ushuaia.

Docking

Visiting sailors are welcome at the dock belonging to ASAFYN. Gonzalo Yanzi, the Commodore, is extremely helpful. The pontoon has recently been extended and there is now 60 metres of docking space on either side so that even large yachts can be accommodated. On arrival every yacht is given a registration sheet which also shows dockage charges (between $4 and $8 per day). Included in the price is water, showers and the use of a workshop for minor repairs. Electricity is available on the dock.

The formerly used dock at Club Nautico is no longer recommended. Its only attraction is that it is closer to the town and shops.

Club AFASyN
Pasaje Fique s/n, 9410 Ushuaia
Tel:+54 2901 437 842/435 805, Fax:+54 2901 443 404, VHF Channel 16 (0900 to 2100)
afasynus@infovia.com.ar
Opening Hours: 1500-1700 (Mon-Fri), 1300-1600 Saturdays.
This club has become the real yacht club of Ushuaia and has a livly social life. There is power and water on the dock, toilets, hot showers, laundry, telephone, 24hr security and a general delivery post service. There is also a small workshop for use by visitors and members. In addition to the dock, there are mooring buoys which may be available. The slipway can haul boats out up to 20 tons and part of the dock nearest the shore is shallow enough to allow drying out between tides.

Yacht Clubs

Club AFASyN [see above]

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