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Puerto Lucia : Profile

Clearance

New regulations in 2007 implied that all yachts were required to use an agent for clearance. This is no longer the case. The yacht club will help with the arrival and departure documents.

Fourty eight hours prior to arrival a message must be sent to guayaquil_radio@digmer.org with a copy to marina@puertolucia.com.ec

It must be in the following form:-

ID MESSAGE/SITRAME/SP//

A/SHIP`S NAME/CALL SIGN/FLAG/TYPE//

B/PORT OF DEPARTURE/DATE-TIME OF DEPARTURE/MONTH/PORT FACILITY//

C/PORT OF DESTINATION/ETA/MONTH/AUTHORIZED YACHT CLUB//

D/POSITION LAT-LONG/DATE-TIME/MONTH//

E/WAY POINT/LAT-LONG/ETA/MONTH//

X/REMARKS//

*1. NOMBRE NAVE / VESSEL NAME:
*2. INDICATIVO DE LLAMADA / RADIO CALL SIGN:
*3. ESLORA / LENGTH:
*4. MANGA / BEAM:
*5. PUNTAL / DRAUGHT:
*6. CALADO / DEPTH:
*7. PESO MUERTO / GROSS TONNAGE:
*8. PESO NETO / NET TONNAGE:
*9. FECHA CONSTRUCCION DE LA NAVE / DATE VESSEL WAS BUILT:
*10. NACIONALIDAD / NATIONALITY:
*11. PUERTO DE REGISTRO / PORT OF REGISTRY:
*12. SOCIEDAD CLASIFICADORA (SI TUVIERE): if applicable
*13. NR. OMI / IMO OR OTHER NUMBER: if applicable

As soon as the yacht is in radio range, the captain must report directly to Puerto Lucia Yacht Club on VHF Ch19A (08:00 to 18:00hrs) and follow instructions. Normally the yacht will be told to anchor a short safe distance from the marina lighthouse on the starboard side past the entrance. If arriving outside working hours, the yacht must anchor outside the entrance buoy and clear in the following morning.

The Yacht Club will arrange for thr Authorities to come on board the yacht, having helped with the preparation of the necessary documents. Except in special cases, it is no longer necessary for the crew to visit the Immigration Office. 90 visas are granted on arrival, and can be extended. The capatain is responsible for the cost of the taxi for the officials visiting the boat. After clearance, the yacht must stay within the jurisdiction of the Puerto Lucia Yacht Club.

There are various fees to pay, usually on departure, and are collected by the Port Captain.

When clearing out one should NOT mention Galapagos as an intermediate destination, but the Marquesas. Legally, only emergency stops are allowed in Galapagos, so one cannot "foresee" such an emergency, but as everyone knows stopping in Galapagos is no longer a problem.

Yachts are now allowed to stay for upto 8 months 9 days. The yacht club is working to significantly extend this time.

Docking

Puerto Lucia is easily identified by six apartment blocks, the one in the middle having a distinctive white roof in the shape of a pyramid. The marina entrance is at 2°13.01 S, 80°55.28 W. A sharp turn to the right after having cleared the breakwater takes you to a fuel dock which is also the reception dock (to be approached only after clearance). Next to it is the 50 ton travelift. The marina is not large and has floating pontoons with water and electricity on both its northern and southern sides.

A new price structure is being introduced, and long-stayers are offered a discount if fees are paid in advance. Details can be obtained from the marina website www.puertolucia.com.ec or by sending an email to the marina marina@puertolucia.com.ec

Security in the marina is excellent as there are guards on 24 hour duty, and there is strict control at the main gates that lead into the club and marina. All visitors must pre-resister at the marina office.

Puerto Lucia Yacht Club
La Libertad
Tel:593-4278-3180, Fax:593-4278-3201, VHF Channel 19A
www.puertolucia.com.ec, marina@puertolucia.com.ec
This private yacht club has a public marina with 150 berths each with power and water hook-ups and Mediterranean-style moorings. The marina has a 50 ton travelift and sufficient space to store yachts on the hard for long or short-term storage. The marina club is very helpful and will assist in an emergency. The marina is the most secure and best place to leave a boat while exploring the interior. Marina users can use some of the services provided by the yacht club, its restaurant and bar, laundry, ice, fax and telephone. The club will also assist with booking taxis,excursions or flights, arrange a shuttle to Guayaquil International Airport (100 km). The marina and club now also has a free Wi-Fi service, and there is a brand new Cruiser's Lounge in the club area, with book exchange and three computers for use by yachtsmen at no cost. For marina users, there is a fee for use of the club of US$5 per day/per yacht. This covers use of the club, garbage removal, laundry at reduced prices, toilets and showers, swimming pools, tennis courts, restaurant at members' prices, concierge service. Use of the gym, sauna and jacuzzi is limited to Monday to Fridays only. Fuel - hire a local to get fuel in jerry cans (foreigners cannot buy fuel). (January 2009).