Explore: Antofagasta
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COVID-19: OPEN PORT
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Description:
The yacht club here is reported to be very welcoming. A good place to leave the boat if heading inland to explore however currently pontoons have been damaged due to winter storms, so only moorings available.
Position: 23° 38’29″S, 70° 24’03″W.
Clearance
This is a port of entry.
See Chile Formalities for full details on clearing into and out of the country.
If coming from another Chilean port, check-in with the Armada on arrival, a 15-minute walk along the main waterfront road. An inspector may visit the boat, or alternatively, the Yacht Club Manager may clear with the Armada by fax on your behalf.
Last updated: January 2020
Docking
The Yacht Club pontoons have once again been destroyed by winter storms (quite common).
Until repairs can be affected, visiting yachts are directed on arrival to the two mooring balls (fore and aft tie) near the Muelle Salitrero (the restored pier in the centre of the harbour).
Good protection and very helpful staff in the yacht club.
It is worth trying to hail the yacht club on VHF Channel 16 if you speak Spanish, however, yachts have reported having to shout to hail the “Lancha” for assistance, and getting no response on the VHF.
The yacht club has a launch, but your own dinghy would be better.
Non-potable water available from a long hose from the yacht club. Clean fuel available from stations in town using jerry can. Yacht club can assist with obtaining large quantities.
Laundry, excellent provisioning, and Sodimac Home Center in a nearby mall.
There is a travelift here which is believed to be operational. See Related User Comments.
Last updated: January 2020
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