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ATLANTIC SPAIN & PORTUGAL
RCC Pilotage Foundation
4th edition 2000
ISBN 0 85288 405 2
© Anne Hammick 2002
Supplement No. 2 – June 2002
This document contains new information gathered in 2002. All new or modified entries are highlighted in BLUE and are marked by an asterisk * for those using a monochrome printer.
Caution
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this supplement. However, it contains selected information and thus is not definitive and does not include all known information on the subject in hand. In particular, changes to light ranges or to the heights of light structures are only included if of the order of 10% or more. Only those lights with altered characteristics are listed – omission of a light does NOT imply that it has been withdrawn.
The author, the RCC Pilotage Foundation and Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd believe this supplement to be a useful aid to prudent navigation, but the safety of a vessel depends ultimately on the judgement of the navigator, who should assess all information, published or unpublished, available to him/her.
With the increasing precision of modern position-fixing methods, allowance must be made for inaccuracies in latitude and longitude on many charts, inevitably perpetuated on some harbour plans. Modern surveys specify which datum is used together with correction figures if required, but older editions should be used with caution, particularly in restricted visibility.
This supplement contains amendments and corrections sent in by a number of cruising yachtsmen and women, in addition to those culled from official sources such as Notices to Mariners. The author would particularly like to thank: * JohnW Clow (Capercaillie of Clyde); Joh & Fay Garey (Subtle); Dr Jörg Peter Hombusch (Miriquidi); John Lawson, Editor NORTH SPAIN; Wolfgang Michalsky of the Varadero Río Piedras SA, El Rompido; Martin Northey; Fernando Oliveira; * John Owen (Tanna); Peter Passano (Sea Bear); John Petch; * François Salle of Portugal; Heidi & Lester Smith (Tatsu); Major V Stevenson, RM (Moonshadow); Donald Tew (Mary Helen); * Sue Thatcher (Tamar Swallow).
The updating of cruising guides is an ongoing process and the publisher is always glad to receive information, sketch charts or photographs for incorporation in future supplements or new editions.
Page references are made to Atlantic Spain & Portugal 4th Edition, 2000.
The last input of technical information was June 2002.
Click here for IMPORTANT OILSPILL INFORMATION – 09 June 03
INTRODUCTION
* Page 1 Currents and tides
A recent addition to the UK Hydrographic Office's web (www.ukho.gov.uk) may be useful. Called EasyTide, it provides seven-day tidal predictions for harbours worldwide, which can be printed out if desired. Though there are still a few glitches to be sorted out it is very straightforward, quick, easy to use – and free.
* Page 5 Weather forecasts by radio
A great many changes to radio frequencies, VHF channels and the timing of weather bulletins and navigational warnings in Spain and Portugal took place early in 2002. Changes were also made to Navtex and Weatherfax transmissions. They are too detailed to cover in this supplement and yachtsmen are referred to the latest edition of either NP 283(1) : Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Volume 3(1) or NP 289 : Admiralty Maritime Communication Series, United Kingdom to the Mediterranean. This latter – a relatively new publication which made its first appearance in mid 2000 – includes times and frequencies of weather and safety broadcasts; GMDSS and DSC procedures; Navtex and SafetyNet information; marina and port communications including VTS broadcast channels; satellite and radio telephone services; and global navigation satellite systems (GPS). Both volumes should be updated from the monthly amendments included in Admiralty Notices to Mariners or from the UK Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Page 6 Weather forecasts on the Internet
Frank Singleton's Weather Site – www.franksingleton.clara.net/page_1.html – a privately compiled site giving useful weather sites together with helpful advice on how to use them.
Wetter Zentrale – www.wetterzentrale.de/topkarten/ – a superb German site giving free links to many key world weather sites, some of which charge if accessed directly.
* Page 6 Entry and regulations
Portugal is among the European countries which in theory require that visiting skippers carry an International Certificate of Competence. Though it is seldom inspected, lack of one could be a problem in the event of an insurance claim, etc. In the UK the ICC is administered by the Royal Yachting Association, web www.rya.org.uk/Cruising, e-mail cruising@rya.org.uk, at a cost of £29. An examination may have to be taken if an equivalent certificate is not already held – full details on the RYA web.
*
Page 7 VAT and temporary import
The time limit for which 'Relief from Customs Duty and VAT' is available to non-EU registered yachts visiting the EU has recently been lengthened from 6 to 18 months, though this extension does not appear to be available retrospectively. As of June 2002 the period for which the yacht had to remain outside the EU before beginning a new 18 month period had not been specified, so could be as little as two or three days – just long enough to clear into and out of a non-EU area. And these few days could be spent in Gibraltar, which is not 'part of the EU for VAT purposes'. Current regulations will be found on HM Customs and Excise web at www.hmce.gov.uk/general/search/index.htm. A search using the words 'pleasure craft' brings up the correct page immediately, the law relating to Temporarily Imported Yachts forming topics 23–26.
Portugal An annual tax is levied on all yachts kept for long periods in Portuguese waters irrespective of their VAT status, and whether owned by Portuguese citizens or foreigners. It is computed according to length overall, displacement in tonnes, the hp of the engine and the age of the vessel. In 2001/2002 the annual fee for an 11·6m (38ft) yacht was € 125-50.
Page 9 Embassies, consulates and national tourist offices
Portuguese embassies
London 11 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PP, Tel 020 7235 5331, Fax 020 7235 0739.
Portuguese national tourist offices
London 2nd Floor, 22–25a Sackville Street, London W1X 1DE. Tel 020 7494 5723, Fax 020 7494 1868.
*
Page 10 Money
In January 2002 the euro replaced the Spanish peseta and Portuguese escudo as the currency in daily use. Notes are available for 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros, with coins for 2 and 1 euros, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cêntimos. Currency exchange rates can be checked at various sites on the internet, including www.x-rates.com/calculator.html.
Even by 2001 many marinas and most fuel berth attendants did not to accept payment by credit card. This was also true of many shops and restaurants once off the main tourist routes. In Portugal many ATMs do not function at weekends, either being inside banks or simply running out of cash.
Page 12 Medical
The phone number for medical emergencies in Portugal is now 112 rather than 115.
GALICIA – THE RIAS ALTAS & RIAS BAJAS
* Page 16 TIDES
See also Currents and tides at the beginning of this Supplement
Page 16 RIA DE EL FERROL – Charts
Two new charts, Admiralty 1117 and 1118, both covering the Ría de El Ferrol and approaches and both on a scale of 1:10,000, were published in April 2001.
Lights
1686 Punta Estaca de Bares 43°47'·2N 7°41'·1W 0925 Radiobeacon BA 310·kHz 100M
1694 Cabo Prioriño Chico 43°27'·5N 8°20'·3W Fl.5s34m23M * 225°-vis-129·5° White octagonal tower and building 5m
* buoy New buoy 43°27'·3N 8°19'·6W – withdrawn July 2001
* buoy Buoy W 43°27'·4N 8°20'W Q.R.1·2s7M Red can buoy
* buoy Buoy E 43°27'·9N 8°19'·1W Q.R.1·2s5M Red can buoy
* buoy Floating barrier 43°28'N 8°19'·1W Q.Y.3M Yellow pillar buoy marking floating barrier
* Note These three buoys and the floating barrier are associated with work in progress and may be moved from time to time
buoy Muela del Segaño 43°27'·5N 8°18'·7W Fl.G.2s7M Green pillar buoy with topmark
* buoy San Carlos 43°27'·7N 8°17'·8W Fl.R.5s5M Red pillar buoy with topmark
* buoy San Felipe 43°27'·8N 8°16'·8W F(2)R.7s5M Red pillar buoy with topmark
* buoy Punta Piteira 42°27'·9N 8°15'·6W Fl(4)G.11s5M Green buoy with topmark
1699 Degousing range 43°28'·1N 8°15'W Fl.2s1M White pyramid structure
1698·5 New mole, SW corner 43°28'·8N 8°15'·2W Fl(3)R.9s7m1M Red metal column 4m
1698·6 New mole, SE corner 43°28'·8N 8°15'W Fl(3)R.9s7m1M Red metal column 4m
1698·7 Muelle de Concepción Arenal, NW corner 43°28'·7N 8°14'·8W Fl.G.5s7m3M Green metal column
1698·9 Asta del Parque (Basin No.1, SW mole) 43°28'·5N 8°14'·3W Fl(2+1)R.12s9m3M Round column 2m
1698·96 Basin No.2, SW mole 43°28'·4N 8°13'·9W Fl(2+1)G.12s7m3M Green conical tower, red band 5m
* 1698·98 Commercial wharf 43°28'·4N 8°13'·4W Fl(2)G.s79m1M Green conical tower 5m
Page 21 ARES – Lights
1694 Cabo Prioriño Chico – as above
Two pillar buoys with x topmarks, both Fl.Y.3M, have recently been established at 43°25'N 08°12'·4W and 43°25'N 08°12'·7W to indicate the current limit of the viveros (mussel rafts).
Page 22 SADA (FONTAN) – Lights
1694 Cabo Prioriño Chico – as above
1700 North breakwater 43°21'·8N 8°14'·4W Fl(3)G.9s9m4M Green round post 5m
* 1702·6 South breakwater 43°21'·6N 8°14'·6W – see Anchorage and berthing, below
1701 Pulgueira rocks – these no longer exist, following blasting and dredging during 2001
Marina radio
Marina Sada VHF Ch 10, 16.
* General
A new harbour appears to be under construction in the mouth of the Río Lambre, less than a mile south of Sada. As of June 2002 the north, central and southern moles were in place, marked by Q.R.1s3M, Fl.R.5s5M and Fl.G.5s3M respectively, all on columns of the appropriate colour. The previous October four yellow buoys (all with x topmarks and Fl.Y.1M) also marked the development, but may since have been removed. While it does not appear relevant to visiting yachts (unless a great deal of dredging has taken place), feedback would nevertheless be welcome.
Anchorage and berthing
Marina Sada – Tel 981 619015, Fax 981 619287
* The breakwater extension (approximately 100m) was complete as of August 2001. As of August 2001 the fingers – at least on the outer three pontoons – were reported to be of 'normal' width.
Of the 700 berths some 45 are reserved for visitors, and yachts of up to 20m LOA and 3m draught can be accommodated. * No additional charges for water and electricity in August 2001.
Facilities
* Launderette No on-site launderette as of 2001, though there is a lavendaria in the town.
Cafés, restaurants & hotels Wide choice in the town, as well as a café at the marina.
* Communications
Buses & trains In 2001 it was reported that a bus to La Coruña left from the bus terminal every 30 minutes.
Page 24 LA CORUNA – Lights
1694 Cabo Prioriño Chico – as above
1710 Punta Fiaiteira Ldg Lts on 182° 43°20'·7N 8°22'·1W Front Iso.GWR.2s28m7/10/7M 146·4°-G-180°-W-184°-R-217·6° Square tower on red and white base 10m Racon Mo(X) 18M
Navtex
Weather messages: 0830, 2030 for areas 1–6.
Navigational warnings: 0030, 0430, 1230, 1630 for Navarea II and local waters.
Coast radio station and weather/navigational services
Digital Selective Calling (VHF) MMSIs 002241022 and 002240992
* Plan
The sector of Punta Mera light over Banco Yacentes ó Basuril should be labelled Red rather than Green.
* Berthing
It has been reported that plans are afoot for major renovation of both the Real Club Náutico facilities, one version claiming that they would be out of commission for much of 2002. Feedback would be particularly welcome.
* Facilities
Charts Producciones Gráficas para Instituciones Públicas SL, Tel 981 243535, Fax 981 247121, Avda Fernández Latorre 28–30, 15006 A Coruña, and Servicio Regional del IGN en Galicia (GNIG), Tel 981 292346, Fax 981 293667, Floor 9, Edificio Servisios Múltiples, Calle Salvador de Madariaga.
Page 29 MALPICA – Alternative anchorages
5. Although lit (Fl.G.5s3M Green column) the Ensenada de Barizo is amongst those places to be approached only in daylight and good visibility.
* Page 32 CORME – Lights
1733 Breakwater 43°15'·6N 8°57'·7W Fl(2)R.5s14m3M Red column 6m
Note The above change in position is NOT due merely to a new survey. The breakwater is reported to have been approximately doubled in length and the light moved to the new eastern end.
* Approach
Four buoys – two green, Fl(4)G.11s3M, and two yellow with x topmarks, Fl.Y.5s1M – have been laid close to the re-sited breakwater end to indicate the presence of viveros (mussel rafts). Their reliability has been questioned and it would be wise to round the breakwater with extreme care.
* Anchorage
The newly extended breakwater gives much improved protection in the anchorage, particularly from southwesterly winds.
Page 33 LAGE – Lights
1734·4 South mole 43°13'·3N 9°00'·2W Fl(3)R.9s5m3M Red column 4m
* New entry – CAMELLE (43°11'N 9°05'W) – Lights
1735 Directional light on 248·5° 43°11'·2N 9°05'·4W Dir.WRG.10m5-5-3M 242°-G-247°-W-250°-R-255°
White column 6m
1735·1 Breakwater 43°11'·3N 9°05'·2W Fl(2)G.7s13m5M Round concrete tower 8m
1735·2 Fishermen's quay 43°11'·1N 9°05'·3W Fl(3)G.9s8m3M Conical tower 4m
General
The above three lights have recently been installed at Camelle, presumably associated with work to enlarged and/or improve this previously small fishing harbour. Any feedback – and this would require a yachtsman of more than average intrepidity – would be very welcome.
Page 34 RIA DE CAMARINAS – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 1113 – mostly detailing amendments to depths unlikely to be of interest to yachtsmen – was included in Notices to Mariners No.34 of 2000. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
* 1736 Cabo Villano 43°09'·6N 9°12'·7W Fl(2)15s102m28M 031·5°-vis-228·5°
Reported in 2001 to be Fl(2)7s, though no change has been noted officially
1740 Cabo Toriñana 43°03'·2N 9°17'·9W Fl(2+1)15s63m24M 340·5°-vis-235·5° White round tower 14m Racon Mo(T) 35M
1736·3 Punta Villueira Ldg Lts on 079·7° 43°07'·4N 9°11'·6W Front Fl.5s14m9M White tower 7m
1736·4 Rear Punta del Castillo, 610m from front, Iso.4s25m11M 078·2°-vis-081·2° White tower 7m
Page 36 CAMARINAS – Lights
1738·4 Breakwater 43°07'·5N 9°10'·7W Fl.R.5s8m3M Red post 3m
1739 Inner mole 43°07'·6N 9°10'·9W * Fl(2+1)G.21s2M Green round tower, red band 6m
* Anchorage and berthing
Excellent shelter from strong northeasterlies, over good holding, is to be found on the opposite shore to the village.
Facilities
Fuel Diesel available at the club náutico, though as of 1999 by can rather than pump (still the situation in September 2000). No petrol – and the nearest filling station is 9km up the road!
Page 39 FINISTERRE – Lights
1782 Punta Insúa 42°46'·3N 9°07'·6W Fl(3)WR9s25m15/14M Hexagonal tower and adjacent building 14m
020°-R-045° (over Bajos Los Bruyos, Ximiela and Meán) 045°-W-070° 070°-R-090° (over Bajos Los Meixidos)
090°-W-125° 125°-R-152° (over Bajos Os Miñarzos and Duyo) 152°-W-020°
1744 Breakwater 42°54'·6N 9°15'·4W Fl.R.5s8m4M Red tower 5m
Coast radio station and weather/navigational services
Digital Selective Calling (VHF) MMSI 002240993
Page 43 RIA DE CORCUBION – Lights
1782 Punta Insúa – as above
* 1763 Cée molehead, SE corner 42°56'·7N 9°10'·7W Fl(4)R.11s8m3M Red tower
* 1763·5 Cée molehead, SW corner 42°56'·7N 9°10'·7W Fl(4)G.11s3M Green tower
Anchorages
2. Southeast of the main quay in 8–10m – probably the best bet, as it has yet to be filled with moorings. As of April 2000 this area was occupied by viveros (mussel rafts), with anchoring prohibited.
Alternative anchorages
1b. Porto del Pindo – Fl(3)G.9s7m9M Green column on white base 6m
* 2. Porto Cubelo – Fl.G.2s8m4M 169°-vis-038° Green column 6m.
The breakwater was extended in late 2001. It should now provide improved shelter and possibly the chance to lie alongside. Feedback welcome!
Page 45 RIA DE MUROS – Charts
A correction block covering the Banco de las Basoñas, for Admiralty 1768 but also relevant to the southern approaches to the Ría de Muros, was included in Notices to Mariners No.16 of 2001. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
1782 Punta Insúa – as above
1794 Cabo Corrubedo 42°34'·6N 9°05'·4W Fl(2+3)WR.20s15M 040°-W-347°-R-040° Racon Mo(K) Grey tower Siren Mo(O)60s5M 80m SW
Page 45 MUROS – Approach
It was reported in April 2001 that work on the eastern spur had finally restarted. * This work was understood to have been completed by March 2002, though what exactly has been built remains unknown.
Page 50 PUERTO DE NOYA – Lights
1791 North training wall 42°47'·7N 8°54'·5W Fl(2)R.7s3m5M White tower 6m
1791·2 South training wall 42°47'·6N 8°54'·5W Fl(2)G.7s3m5M White tower 6m
* Page 50 PORTOSIN – Berthing
The fourth pontoon is now in place and is mainly occupied by larger yachts. Visitors are generally berthed on the northernmost pontoon.
* Facilities
Engineers In 2001 Alfredo, of Talleres Alfredo & Miguel, received praise from a highly experienced American yachtsman as: 'one of the best mechanics I have ever run into ... who seems to know all makes of marine engines'.
Chandlery Still no chandlery as of August 2001.
Page 52 PUERTO DEL SON – Lights
1792·3 North breakwater 42°43'·7N 9°00'·1W Fl.G.5s4m5M Green over white tower 4m
1792·3 East mole 42°43'·7N 9°00'·1W Fl.R.5s3M Red column
Page 53 CORRUBEDO – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 1768 was included in Notices to Mariners No.16 of 2001. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
1794 Cabo Corrubedo – as above
1795·5 Isla Sagres 42°30'·5N 9°02'·9W Fl.5s23m8M Column 3m
1795 Breakwater – racon withdrawn
Page 54 RIA DE AROSA – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 1768 was included in Notices to Mariners No.16 of 2001. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
A new chart, Admiralty 1755, containing plans of harbours in the Ría de Arosa on a variety of scales, was published in November 2000. A new chart, Admiralty 1764, covering the approaches to Villagarcia de Arosa on a scale of 1:25,000 was published in December 2000.
Lights
1794 Cabo Corrubedo – as above
1795·5 Isla Sagres – as above
* buoy Bajo Sinal del Castro 42°31'·2N 8°58'·8W – The 3m sounding close south of Bajo Sinal del Castro on the plan on page 58 may well be incorrect.
* buoy Bajo Os Mexos 42°30'·9N 8°55'·7W Fl.G.5s5M Green pillar buoy with topmark
Page 60 SANTA EUGENIA DE RIVEIRA – Charts
Admiralty 1768, 1755
* Berthing
As of August 2001 the outer (north) side of the northeast marina breakwater served as the reception berth and was clearly labelled Muelle de Espera.
The outer pontoon is reported to be untenable in strong easterlies or northeasterlies. If an inside berth is not available it may be wise to leave.
Neither the promised supermarket nor the workshops, chandlery etc were in evidence by 2001.
* Facilities
Travel-lift Still no travel-lift by 2001.
Fuel Fuel berth now operational near the travel-hoist bay.
Page 62 PUEBLA DEL CARAMINAL – Charts
Admiralty 1768, 1755
* Anchorage
One yachtsman reports anchoring in strong north/northeast/east winds in the extreme northeast corner of the main harbour, close southeast of the broad ramp/slipway, in about 2·5m over clean sand. He stresses the need to keep inside the line of the commercial shipping and not to obstruct local fishermen.
* Page 63 PUERTO DE CRUZ/CABO CRUZ – Anchorages
2. A black and red 4m post with topmark, Fl(2)7s3M, marks an isolated danger about 200m off the end of the breakwater at Escarabote.
Page 66 VILLAGARCIA DE AROSA – Charts
Admiralty 1768, 1764, 1762
A new chart, Admiralty 1764, covering the approaches to Villagarcia de Arosa on a scale of 1:25,000 was published in December 2000. * Admiralty 1762, providing improved coverage of Villagarcia de Arosa on a scale of 1:7,500, was added in September 2001. Admiralty 1757 is now withdrawn.
* Plan
The longitude scale on the upper plan on page 67 is incorrect. The 8°48'W point should be moved 3mm to the left; the 46' point should be moved 3·5mm to the left and re-labelled 47', and the 44' moved 4mm to the left and relabelled 46'. The latitude scale appears to be correct.
* Berthing
The pontoon layout has changed, with six pontoons attached to a single, long, access pontoon which runs parallel to the eastern (shoreside) wall. Water access to the other pontoons is via a channel close to the western (outer) wall. As of 2001 visitors were generally berthed on pontoons 5 and 6, immediately ahead on entry, where there was no shortage of berths and plenty of room to manoeuvre. The pontoons are open to public access, but security staff are on duty around the clock.
The outer pontoon becomes untenable in strong winds from the northern quadrant.
The new marina office building was up and running by 2001, containing 'excellent' toilets and showers but no launderette or chandlery.
As of August 2001, nothing had come of the plan to extend the marina into the adjoining south basin.
* Facilities
Fuel The fuel berth (not permanently manned – check at the marina office) is immediately to starboard on entry.
Page 71 ISLA DE AROSA – Charts
Admiralty 1768, 1755
Page 71 CAMBADOS – Charts
Admiralty 1768, 1755
Page 75 PORTO PEDRAS NEGRAS (SAN VICENTE DO MAR) – Lights
* ---- Bajo Colmado 42°25'·9N 8°53'·3W Fl(9)15s4m3M Black yellow black post with topmark
* 1847·2 Bajo Lobeiras de Fuera 42°27'N 8°54'·8W Fl(6)+LFl.15s2m3M Black and yellow post with topmark
* 1847·25 Bajo Pedra Seca 42°27'N 8°54'·7W Fl(3)R.9s2m5M Red post with topmark
---- Bajo Sinal de Balea 42°27'·1N 8°54'·2W Fl(3)G.9s2M Green pillar buoy with topmark
1847·5 Breakwater 42°27'·5N 8°54'·9W Fl(4)WR.11s5m4/3M 305°-W-315°-R-305° Red post 3m
1847·7 Bajo Seixeliño 42°27'·6N 8°54'·9W Fl.G.5s3m2M Dark green post with topmark
Marina radio
Porto Pedras Negras VHF Ch 10, 16.
General
Porto Pedras Negras, Tel/Fax 986 738325
Berthing
The three pontoons, all with individual fingers, provide some 139 berths for yachts of up to 12m, of which 12 are reserved for visitors.
* In 2001 one yachtsman reports being moved from his allocated berth to a mooring amongst the fishing boats shortly after arrival and AFTER paying marina fees. Although the fishermen were friendly and helpful the mooring had insufficient swinging room and the crew had to stand watches all night, leaving as soon as there was sufficient light.
Page 76 RIA DE PONTEVEDRA (RIA DE MARIN) – Lights
buoy Cabezo de Morrazán 42°22'·5N 8°46'·9W Iso.R.5s4M Red pillar buoy with topmark
Page 80 SANGENJO – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 1758 showing the new marina at Sangenjo was included in Notices to Mariners No.36 of 2000. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
1856 Breakwater 42°23'·9N 8°47'·9W Q.R.5m4M Post with red lantern
Marina radio
Portomar Sangenjo VHF Ch 09 and 16.
General
In September 2000 it was reported that the marina buildings were still not finished.
Berthing
Depths range from a minimum of 3·5m up to 7m or more.
Facilities
Boatyard, engineers, electronic & radio repairs Workshops mostly operational as of early 2001.
Travel-lift 65 tonne capacity, with no shortage of hardstanding.
Fuel Diesel is now available from a pump near the travel-lift.
Cafés, restaurants & hotels Hundreds in the town, plus a new one in the marina complex.
Page 83 MARIN – Lights
buoy Outfall 42°24'·4N 8°42'·9W Fl(4)Y.11s5M Yellow conical buoy, x topmark
1866 West breakwater 42°23'·9N 8°42'·3W Fl(3)G.9s7m6M Round green column on square white base 6m
* A green buoy with topmark, Fl.G.5s2M, was laid off the end of the commercial mole in May 2001 to indicate work in progress, and was still in position a year later.
1868·2 NE wharf, NW corner 42°24'·2N 8°41'·8W Q.W.6m4M Black and yellow post with topmark 5m
Page 85 BUEU – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 2548 showing the harbour developments at Bueu was included in Notices to Mariners No.2 of 2001. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
* buoy Starboard hand buoy 42°20'·1N 8°47'·8W Fl(3)G.9s1M Green buoy with topmark
1871 Breakwater 42°19'·8N 8°47'W Fl.G.3s* 9m4M Green post 5m
1870 Inner mole 42°19'·7N 8°47'·1W Fl(2)R.6s5m4M Red framework tower 3m
General
The breakwater was extended in the late 1990s (the main modification apparent on the correction block noted above, and included on the harbour plan on page 85).
* The separate west harbour mentioned in the text may soon exist – in late 2001 notification was received of work on 'the new port of Beluso' marked by the above green buoy. Approach with care, and please let me know what you find!
* Facilities
Talleres Blanco, run by Manuel Blanco Godoy, Tel 986 320214, Fax 986 323029, at Montero Rios 91, 36930 Bueu, has been recommended for mechanical work.
* Alternative anchorage
A drying rock has been reported at the head of the Ría de Aldán in position 42°16'·65N 9°49'·28W, with the light on Aldan mole bearing 170°M. It is just awash at half tide, is some 15m long, and lies parallel with the beach in a southwest/northeast direction (just inshore of the crown of the anchor symbol on the plan on page 86).
* Page 86 Ría de Vigo – Lights
1916 Cabo Silleiro Aeromarine 42°06'·2N 8°53'·8W – the nearby siren is understood to have been withdrawn
1873 Punta Couso 42°18'·6N 8°51'·3W Fl(3)WG.10·5s18m10/8M Round white tower, green top 5m
1874 Punta Robaleira 42°15'N 8°52'·4W Fl(2)WR.7·5s25m11/9M Racon (C)
1883 Piedra Borrón 42°13'·5N 8°53'·9W Fl(2)10s3M Column marking isolated danger with topmark 7m
* Page 89 ISLAS CIES – Anchorages
5. Off Playa de Arena de Monte Agudo, on the northernmost of the Islas Cíes, which is reported to be a popular naturist (nudist) beach.
Page 91 CANGAS – Lights
* 1894·5 South breakwater 42°15'·4N 8°47'W Fl(2)R.7s5m3M 080°-vis-360° Red round tower 5m
* 1895 Main breakwater 42°15'·6N 8°46'·9W Fl.R.5s8m5M Red round tower 6m
* ---- Main breakwater elbow 42°15'·6N 8°46'·8W Q(6)+LFl.15s3M 215°-vis-090° Yellow and black post with topmark
* 1895·4 Inner mole 42°15'·6N 8°46'·9W Fl(2+1)R.15s8m1M White and red square tower 7m
1895·5 Ferry mole 42°15'·7N 8°47'W Fl.G.4s3M Green post
* Alternative anchorages
3. A new ferry pier was completed at Moaña in January 2002.
Page 93 VIGO – * Charts
A new chart, Admiralty 1731, providing improved coverage of Puerto de Vigo on a scale of 1:10,000, was published in September 2001. Admiralty 1757 is now withdrawn.
Lights
* 1895·55 Maritime Museum mole 42°13'·6N 8°46'W Q.G.1s6m1M Metal column 3m
* 1895·8 Bouzas wharf, NE corner 42°14'·1N 8°45'W Fl.G.4s8m4M 072°-vis-319° Green square tower 4m
* buoy Yellow buoy 42°14'·1N 8°44'·6W Fl.Y.4s2M Yellow pillar buoy marking work in progress
1897 Dársena de Bouzas, E side (Muelle del Berbés, SW end) 42°14'N 8°44'·3W Fl.R.5s8m5M 300°-vis-200° Red tower 6m
1897·5 Muelle del Berbés, N end 42°14'·4N 8°44'W Fl(3)G.9s8m5M Round green tower 6m (Synchronised with 1898)
1898 Muelle del Berbés, NE end 42°14'·4N 8°44'W Fl(3)G.9s8m5M Round green tower 6m (Synchronised with 1897·5)
Coast radio station and weather/navigational services
Digital Selective Calling (VHF) MMSI 002240998
Marina and port radio
Real Club Náutico de Vigo VHF Ch 10, 16.
Vigo Prácticos VHF Ch 12, 14, 16.
Berthing
Real Club Náutico – Tel 986 256616, Fax 986 256820
Minimum depths are said to be at least 2·5m.
Facilities
Travel-lift 32 tonne capacity lift at the Real Club Náutico marina, but somewhat limited hardstanding.
Page 98 BAYONA – Lights
* 1916 Cabo Silleiro Aeromarine – as above
* 1911 Cabezo de San Juan Ldg Lts on 084° 42°08'·3N 8°50'·1W Front Fl.6s7m7M White conical tower
* 1913 Commercial mole 42°07'·3N 8°50'·6W Q.R.1s6m1M Red post 2m
* Berthing and moorings
Prices were reported to have risen considerably by 2001.
* Alternative anchorage
Fl(3)R.9s12m5M Red column 7m
* Page 102 LA GUARDIA – Lights
1916 Cabo Silleiro Aeromarine – as above
1920·5 North breakwater 41°54'N 8°52'·9W Fl(2)R.7s11m5M Siren Mo(L)30s3M Round red column 3m
1921 South breakwater 41°54'N 8°52'·8W Fl(2)G.7s11m5M Square green tower, white bands 3m
PORTUGAL
* Page 107 TIDES
See also Currents and tides at the beginning of this Supplement
Page 107 FOZ DO MINHO – Lights
2008 Montedor – radiobeacon withdrawn
* Photographs
The captions to the two photographs on page 109 have been transposed.
Page 110 VIANA DO CASTELO – Lights
2008 Montedor – radiobeacon withdrawn
buoy No.2 41°40'·6N 8°50'·4W – w* ithdrawn March 2002
* buoy No.2A 41°40'·6N 8°50'·4W Fl.R.3s2M Red buoy with topmark
* buoy No.1 41°40'·7N 8°50'·2W Fl.G.3s2M Green conical buoy with topmark
* buoy No.3 41°40'·9N 8°50'·1W Fl(2)G.3s2M Green conical buoy with topmark
* buoy No.4 41°41'N 8°50'·3W Fl(2+1)R.5s2M Red pillar buoy, green band with topmark
2013 Fishing dock, port side 41°41'·1N 8°50'·4W Iso.R.1s5m3M White column, red bands 2m
2013·5 Fishing dock, starboard side 41°41'·1N 8°50'·3W Iso.G.1s5m3M White column, green bands 2m
* ---- Fishing harbour 41°41'·3N 8°50'·2W Light details unknown. Black yellow black post with topmark
* buoy No.6 41°41'·1N 8°50'·1W Fl.R.3s2M Red can buoy with topmark
* buoy No.5 41°41'N 8°50'·1W Fl.G.3s2M Green conical buoy with topmark
A further nine lit buoys mark the approach to the marina.
* Berthing
The small VianaMarina (also referred to as the Marina Oceânica), Tel 258 359546, Fax 258 359535, e-mail marina@ipnorte.pt, web www.ipnorte.pt
By 2001 it was reported that most of the berths were occupied by long-term residents (mainly large motor yachts), leaving little space for visitors. However the staff were helpful and fitted visitors in as best they could.
* Formalities
A new block containing the marina office, as well as toilets, showers and laundry facilities (single washer and dryer) has been built just north of the road/rail bridge.
* Facilities
Engineers Manuel Carvalhosa & Ca Lda, Tel/Fax 058 832133, mobile 96 902 4743, has been recommended as 'fast, efficient and totally reliable' for work on diesel engines/electrics/fabrication/welding etc.
Launderette Single washer and dryer in the new office/ablutions block.
Page 114 POVOA DE VARZIM – Lights
* 2020 Póvoa (Regufe) – withdrawn February 2002
2032 Leça – radiobeacon withdrawn
* 2020·6 South breakwater 41°22'·2N 8°46'W LFl.G.6s13m4M White post, green bands 4m
Note Four pillar buoys – two F.2·5s3M with x topmarks, one Fl(2)5s6M with topmark, and one unlit – have been laid some 5M north of Póvoa de Varzim to mark a platform and submarine cable
* General
I have been taken to task for my somewhat dismissive description of the town – apparently the older part is fascinating.
* Entrance
It appears the entrance may have silted – in 2001 about 3·5m was encountered two hours prior to low water.
* Berthing
Marina da Póvoa – e-mail marinadapovoa@clix.pt
Praised in 2001 as 'a very friendly marina with excellent facilities', 'staff here were very helpful when we arrived in strong winds' and 'incredibly helpful'.
It is reported that good discounts are available for stays of more than a week, and even larger ones for a month or more.
* Anchorage
Anchoring in the harbour was still permitted as of 2001.
* Formalities
By 2001 the quintuplicate form had been superseded by photocopying the relevant documents.
* Facilities
Fuel Not in place by June 2002 with no plans to install pumps in the near future. Larger quantities may be available in the fishing harbour, but this is not confirmed.
Bottled gas It is reported that the marina can arrange for Calor Gas bottles to be refilled.
* Communications
Buses & trains Several yachtsmen have recommended the 'direct' bus as a convenient way to visit Porto.
Page 116 VILA DO CONDE – Lights
* 2020 Póvoa (Regufe) – withdrawn February 2002
2032 Leça – radiobeacon withdrawn
Page 119 LEIXOES – Lights
2032 Leça – radiobeacon withdrawn
buoy Buoy No.2 (Breakwater south) 41°10'·9N 8°42'·4W Fl(3)R.8s3M Red can buoy
buoy Buoy No.4 (Breakwater north) 41°10'·9N 8°42'·5W Fl(2)R.5s3M Red can buoy
2037 Marina mole 41°11'·1N 8°42'·2W LFl(2)R.12s4m2M White post, red bands 3m
In April 2001 this was temporarily replaced by a light Fl(3)R on a white post
Radio weather/navigational services
Weather messages: VHF Ch 11 at 0705, 1905 gale warnings and forecast in Portuguese (and English when possible) for North and Central areas.
Navigational warnings: VHF Ch 11 at 0705, 1905 for Porto de Leixões.
Approach
In January 2001 it was reported that many of the charted depths shown between Leixões and the mouth of the Rio Douro were inaccurate and that the whole area was considerably shallower than indicated.
* Berthing
Marina Porto Atlântico – e-mail marinaportoatlantico@mail.telepac.pt
In July 2001 it was reported that the marina was generally full by 1700, with visitors rafted at the reception and fuel berths.
Page 121 PORTO AND THE RIO DOURO – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 3254, showing important changes in depths and buoyage at the entrance to the Rio Douro, was included in Notices to Mariners No.7 of 2001. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
2032 Leça – radiobeacon withdrawn
2046 Felgueiras (north breakwater) 41°08'·9N 8°40'·6W Fl.R.5s16m9M 265°-vis-134° Siren (2)30s Hexagonal tower, red lantern 11m
Approach
In January 2001 it was reported that many of the charted depths shown between Leixões and the mouth of the Rio Douro were inaccurate and that the whole area was considerably shallower than indicated.
Page125 RIA DE AVEIRO – Lights
2056 Aveiro aeromarine 40°38'·6N 8°44'·8W Fl(4)13s65m23 Reserve light 21M Round red tower, white bands, and building 62m – radiobeacon withdrawn
2057 North breakwater 40°38'·6N 8°45'·7W Fl.R.3s11m8M Horn 15s White tower, red bands 6m
Page 131 FIGUEIRA DA FOZ – Lights
2060 Cabo Mondego – radiobeacon withdrawn
* 2069 Ldg Lts on 082·6° 40°08'·7N 8°51'·2W Front Iso.R.5s8M White column, red bands 3m
2069·1 Rear, 239m from front, Oc.R.6s8M White column, red bands 3m
* Berthing
Marina da Figueira da Foz – e-mail ipc.gap@mail.telepac.pt
Page 134 NAZARE – Lights
2088 Cabo Carvoeiro – radiobeacon withdrawn
2086 Ilha Berlenga summit 39°25'N 9°30'·5W Fl.10s120m27M Horn 28s at N end of island White square tower and buildings 29m – radiobeacon withdrawn
2084 Ilhéu Farilhão Grande 39°28'·6N 9°32'·6W Fl(2)5s99m13M Red round tower 6m
* Port radio
Porto de Recreio da Nazaré VHF Ch 11, 16 (0900–1900)
* Berthing
Porto de Recreio da Nazaré – e-mail japcnaz@mail.telepac.pt
By mid 2001 the marina was reported to be full by 1900 with later arrivals turned away.
Page 138 SAO MARTINHO DO PORTO – Lights
2088 Cabo Carvoeiro – radiobeacon withdrawn
2086 Ilha Berlenga summit – as above – radiobeacon withdrawn
2084 Ilhéu Farilhão Grande – as above
Page 139 PENICHE – Lights
2084 Ilhéu Farilhão Grande – as above
2086 Ilha Berlenga summit – radiobeacon withdrawn
2088 Cabo Carvoeiro – radiobeacon withdrawn
* Berthing
Marina da Ribeira – Tel 262 781153, Fax 262 784225, e-mail japcpen@mail.telepac.pt
* Anchorage
In winds of between northwest and northeast, reasonable anchorage over sand is to be found south of the east breakwater.
* Additional anchorages
1. Ilha Berlenga – A nature reserve has been established some 2M north of Ilha Berlenga, centred on 39°26'·8N 9°30'W.
3. Ericeira – A nature reserve has been established close north of Ericeira, centred on 38°58'·5N 8°55'W. The surrounding area is also reported to be inadequately surveyed.
Page 143 CASCAIS – Lights
buoy Fairway 'Tejo' – buoy withdrawn
* buoy MC2 38°41'·5N 9°24'·9W VQ(6)+LFl.10s South cardinal buoy with topmark
* buoy CC2 38°41'·7N 9°24'·7W Fl.R.4s3M Red can buoy with topmark
* 2119·1 Marina north mole 38°41'·5N 9°24'·9W Fl(2)G.4s8m3M Reported in mid 2001 to be Fl(3)G.
Navtex
Storm warnings/weather messages/navigational warnings: 0905, 2005 for coastal waters of Portugal.
* Plan
The characteristics of the two lights marking the marina entrance have been transposed.
* Berthing
Marina de Cascais – e-mail cascaismarina@mail.telepac.pt. Summer office hours 0900–2000
Berthing charges have decreased considerably, especially for short stays, and in October 2001 were as follows: 10–12m LOA: high season – € 30.00; low season – € 12.00; per month, low season – € 336.00. 12–15m LOA: high season – € 45.00; low season – € 17.00; per month, low season – € 476.00. IVA is now included in the quoted prices, and multihulls charged a 50% premium rather than double. The high season now runs from May to September inclusive, 'mid season' rates having been abolished.
It is reported that visiting yachts of less than about 14m (46ft) LOA are now generally berthed in the southern (inner) section, possibly because of the swell which makes the outer area uncomfortable in northeasterly winds.
* Facilities
Launderette Not installed as of mid 2001.
Fuel In mid 2001 fuel was not available before 0930 (it is reported to be run by a company independent of the marina).
Banks ATM inside the marina supermarket.
* Communications
Internet Two cybercafés within the marina complex.
New entry – OEIRAS 38°40'·8N °20'·3W – General
Several years ago work began on a 250 berth marina, intended to have 3·5m depths throughout and be able to accept yachts of up to 18m. By November 2001 the main breakwater appeared complete though no pontoons or other infrastructure was in place. It seems unlikely that the facility will be ready to accept visiting yachts during the 2002 season, though entirely possible that it will be finished by 2003.
All the contact details available – Tel 214 408 300, Fax 214 427366, e-mail rda@cm-oeiras.pt – are actually those for the Oeiras municipal offices. Their web www.cm-oeiras.pt (in Portuguese only) does not appear to mention the new harbour. Feedback much appreciated!
Page 147 LISBON AND THE RIO TEJO – Charts
Two new charts, Admiralty 3220 and 3221, covering the approaches to the Rio Tejo and the stretch upstream as far as the Doca do Terreiro do Trigo respectively, were published during the second half of 2000. Both are on a scale of 1:15,000.
* Admiralty 3222, covering the stretch upstream from the Doca de Alcântara plus inset plans, was added in November 2001 to replace Admiralty 3264.
A correction block for Admiralty 3221, showing harbour developments at the mouth of the Rio Tejo, was included in Notices to Mariners No.51 of 2001. A correction block for Admiralty 3264, showing changes to the Canals do Alfeite and do Barreiro, was included in Notices to Mariners No.26 of 2001 (though this chart has now been superseded – see above). Both can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
buoy Fairway 'Tejo' – buoy withdrawn
2139 Cabo Espichel – radiobeacon withdrawn
buoy Channel No.7 38°40'·6N 9°16'·8W Fl.G.5s3M Green conical buoy with topmark
Coast radio station
Digital Selective Calling (VHF) MMSI 002630100 (not yet operational as of May 2001)
Marina and port radio
Lisboa Port Control (Administração do Porto de Lisboa) VHF Ch 16, 61, 64.
Pilotoslisboa VHF Ch 16, 61, 64.
Entrance – amend
With any swell running it is safest to approach via the Barra do Sul (Barra Grande.
Berthing
Administração do Porto de Lisboa (APL) – e-mail esteves.cardoso@porto-de-lisboa.pt
* 4. Doca de Alcântara (APL) – The marina had grown considerably by November 2001, with a new office/shower block as detailed in the text. Even so it was reported to have been full to capacity for most of the summer. A new pontoon has been laid before one reaches the marina proper. It has no water, electricity or security – and no fees.
* 5. Doca do Terreiro do Trigo – It is reported that dredging took place during 2000 to give depths of up to 3m, but this has not been confirmed.
6. MarinaExpo – the Vasco da Gama bridge is reported to have 30m clearance, should one wish to explore further upstream.
* It is understood that the MarinaExpo was severely damaged by gales during the winter of 2000/2001 and is still closed to yachts some eighteen months later. An e-mail sent in June 2002 was returned with the message that 'The user account is disabled'. Further feedback would be welcome.
* Facilities
Temporarily delete all references to the MarinaExpo
Boatyard Técniates Yacht Services, Tel 213 623362/213 649147, Fax 213 623367, at the Doca de Belém boatyard was described in 2001 by a British yachtswoman as 'ofe of the best boatyards I have used anywhere – the price was fair and I would travel to go to them again'. (Work had been done on the hull, propeller and shaft of her Victoria 38). Security was good and the crew were able to live aboard while it was in progress.
She also recommends LSB, Tel 212 189379, for woodwork, grp and epoxy repairs. Luis, mobile 968 091 110, a carpenter, carried out a repair described as 'beyond detection'.
Chandlery Plastimo are reported to have opened a chandlery near the Doca de Alcântara on Avenida 24 Julio. It appears that it is primarily a mail-order depot (one rings for admittance), but much of the equipment in their catalogue is likely to be in stock.
General hardware Rua da Boavista, which runs behind the main produce market, contains many of the city's small hardware shops and is a good bet for non-standard items. Plugs for the Doca de Alcântara electricity supply are available here.
Charts J Garraio & Ca Lda are agents for Portuguese, Spanish and Admiralty charts.
Bottled gas A gentleman known as Carlos, mobile 919 868807, can arrange gas and diving bottle refills amongst many other useful services.
* Communications
Internet In the Communications Museum on Rua D Luis, open 1000–2000 weekdays, 1400–2000 Saturday. Also several cybercafés in the city.
Seixal – In 2001 the water was reported to be 'very muddy and smelly'.
Page 156 SESIMBRA – Lights
2139 Cabo Espichel – radiobeacon withdrawn
* Berthing
Clube Naval de Sesimbra – Fax 212 281668, e-mail secnaval.sesimbra@mail.telepac.pt, web www.naval-sesimbra.pt
It is understood that plans are in hand to enlarge the marina from its current 130 berths to around 200, but it is not know when – or indeed if – this will actually take place.
Page 159 SETUBAL AND THE RIO SADO – Lights
2139 Cabo Espichel – radiobeacon withdrawn
* 2160 Cabo de Sines 37°57'·5N 8°52'·7W Fl(2)15s55m26M White round tower and building 28m – radiobeacon withdrawn
* 2151 Ldg Lts on 040° 38°31'·2N 8°53'·9W Front Fishing harbour E jetty Iso.Y.6s12m22M Red and white striped metal structure 10m
* 2151·1 Rear Azêda, 1·7M from front, Iso.Y.6s60m22M 38·3°-vis-41·3° White round tower, red bands 31m
* 2152·1 Anunciada 38°31'·4N 8°54'W Iso.R.4s22m15M Red lantern
* 2152 Algarve Exportador 38°31'·3N 8°53'·6W OcR.4s15m15M Red lantern
* Berthing
Administração dos Portos de Sesimbra e Setúbal – Tel 265 542076, Fax 265 230992, e-mail geral@portodesetubal.pt, web (in Portuguese and English) www.portodesetubal.pt (enter 'marina' in the search option to access that part of the site).
In June 2002 the web mentioned plans to expand facilities for yachts in the Setúbal area, with a new marina upstream at Albarquel on the north side the estuary and another on the Península de Tróia to the south. In the longer term a third may be built downstream in the area known locally as Toca de Pia Lopes.
Page 163 SINES – Lights
2139 Cabo Espichel – radiobeacon withdrawn
2160 Cabo de Sines – as above – radiobeacon withdrawn
* 2160·12 East breakwater, SE elbow – withdrawn June 2001
Berthing
* Administração do Porto do Sines – Tel 269 860600, Fax 269 860690, e-mail geral@portodesines.pt
In September 2000 it was reported that the marina did not charge visitors who stayed for less than 12 hours.
Page 166 VILA NOVA DE MILFONTES – Lights
2160 Cabo de Sines – as above – radiobeacon withdrawn
THE ALGARVE & ANDALUCIA
* Page 170 TIDES
See also Currents and tides at the beginning of this Supplement
Cruising the Algarve is much more pleasant if it can be timed to coincide with morning and evening high tides (in practice a few days before neaps). Otherwise the typically shallow river entrances – which in many cases are dependant on at least half flood and good daylight – can complicate departure and arrival times.
Page 170 CABO DE SAO VICENTE AND PONTA DE SAGRES – Lights
2168 Cabo de São Vicente – radiobeacon withdrawn
Radio weather/navigational services – delete entry
Page 172 BALEEIRA – Lights
2168 Cabo de São Vicente – radiobeacon withdrawn
Page 175 LAGOS – Lights
2168 Cabo de São Vicente – radiobeacon withdrawn
* 2178 Ponta do Altar 37°06'·4N 8°31'·1W LFl.5s31m16M 290°-vis-170° White square tower and building 10m Reserve light 6M F.R.1·4M NW
* Facilities
Boatyard In 2001/2002 Sopromar Lda, Tel/Fax 282 763889, mobile 969 011 7619, e-mail sopramar@mail.telepac.pt (this spelling IS correct), web www.sopromar.com, was highly praised by a British yachtswoman who hauled there after wintering in the marina. She reports: 'it is very efficient, spotlessly clean, the boat hoist is done with care and nothing is too much trouble for the family who run it'.
Travel-lift 35 tonne travel-lift at Sopromar, which can store up to 70 yachts ashore.
Engineers DCS Engineer (Dave), mobile 919 632 836, at Sopromar. Marc at Sopromar handles stainless steel work.
Electronic & radio repairs John Holloway, mobile 914 902 538, has been recommended for all kinds of electrical and electronic work including radar etc. Paul Kent, mobile 917 230727, is recommended for 'fridge repairs.
Diver Francesco, mobile 918 287551, will change anodes etc.
Chandleries Also a chandlery at the Sopromar boatyard, plus AlaRede in the fish dock area, Tel/Fax 282 792238, e-mail alarede@clix.pt, stock fishing gear and chandlery (Plastimo agents) plus some charts.
Charts Also AlaRede as above, who will order from Lisbon if required.
Fuel Credit cards are now accepted for fuel, but a 5% surcharge is levied.
Page 178 ALVOR – Lights
* 2178 Ponta do Altar – as above
Page 181 PORTIMAO – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 83 showing the new marina at Portimão (including the positions of the four new lights detailed below) was included in Notices to Mariners No.15 of 2001. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
* 2178 Ponta do Altar – as above
2188 Praia de Carvoeiro – light withdrawn
2182·2 Marina south mole elbow 37°07'N 8°31'·6W Iso.R.2s6m3M White column, red bands
2182·4 Marina south mole end 37°07'·2N 8°31'·5W Fl.R.6s3M White column, red bands
2182·3 Marina north mole end 37°07'·3N 8°31'·5W Fl.V.6s3M White column, green bands
2182·1 Marina south mole root 37°07'·4N 8°31'·5W Iso.R.4s 6m3M White column, red bands (Situated due east of the marina office building)
Marina and port radio
Marina de Portimão VHF Ch 62.
Postradportimão VHF Ch 11, 16 ( 0900–1200, 1400–1700 LT Mon–Fri).
Berthing
* Marina de Portimão – Tel/Fax 282 484842, e-mail marinaportimao@mail.telepac.pt, web marina-portimao.com
In October 2000 both marina basins were reported to be finished and fully operational, though this was not true of all the surrounding buildings.
Facilities
Travel-lift In October 2000 a travel-lift was reported to be operating at the marina, though no details (such as capacity) are known.
Chandlery Reported to be established in the marina complex as of October 2000.
Launderette Reported to be operational as of October 2000.
* Alternative anchorages
3. Albufeira – As of early 2002 work on the new marina was progressing well, with the two outer breakwaters in place and the inner basin taking shape. It is possible that the first visiting yachts will be able to berth at Albufeira during the 2003 season. Contact details were listed as: Tel 289 510180, Fax 289 510189, e-mail marina.albufeira@mail.sitepac.pt, web www.marina.online.pt, though the latter was not yet operational as of June 2002. The following lights were in place:
2196 Ponta Baleeira 37°04'·9N 8°15'·6W Oc.6s31m11M White column, red bands
2196·02 North breakwater 37°04'·8N 8°15'·4W Q.G.10m2M Green post 3m
2196·01 South breakwater 37°04'·7N 8°15'·4W Q.R.10m2M Red post 3m
2196·2 Praia de Albufeira 37°05'·3N 8°14'·8W Iso.R.3s22m8M White column, red bands
2197 Olhos de Agua 37°05'·5N 8°11'·3W LFl.5s30m7M White column, red bands
The signboard at Albufeira marina showing completed work, plus engineers' drawings superimposed, taken in March 2002. The inner basin (top left) was being dug out at that time, with the retaining embankment (top centre) still in place. Photo Sue Thatcher
Page 187 VILAMOURA – Lights
2206 Cabo de Santa María 36°58'·6N 7°51'·8W Fl(4)17s49m19·5M – radiobeacon withdrawn
* 2206 Cabo de Santa María 36°58'·4N 7°51'·8W Fl(4)17s49m25M Reserve light 19M White round tower and building 46m – radiobeacon withdrawn
* ---- Quarteira fishing harbour 37°04'·1N 8°06'·5W Iso.2s2M
Approach
In July 2000 it was reported that some local yachts were berthed in the fishing harbour. Their masts occasionally causing confusion amongst arriving visitors – more than one of which has ended up in the wrong place.
Entrance
This work took place during the summer of 2000, increasing depths to a minimum of 4·0m at low water springs, 3·3m at datum.
* Berthing
Marina de Vilamoura – web www.vilamoura.net
* Communications
Internet There is reported to be free internet access via one of the computers in the marina office.
Page 190 FARO AND OLHAO – Lights
* 2206 Cabo de Santa María – as above
2246 Vila Real de Santo António – radiobeacon withdrawn
Port radio
Postradfaro VHF Ch 11, 16 (24 hours).
* Anchorages
3. Olhão – In 2001 it was reported that work had started on the new marina and that yachts were no longer permitted to anchor off the town. Nothing further is known about the new development and feedback would be welcome.
Page 197 TAVIRA – Lights
2206 Cabo de Santa María – as above
2246 Vila Real de Santo António – as above
* 2234 Ldg Lts on 326° 37°07·3N 7°37'·3W Front Armação Fl.R.3s6m4M White post, red bands 5m
* Plan
The front leading light, Armação2234 has been incorrectly labelled and should read as above.
* Entrance
Dredging was carried out in 2001 and 4m should now be found along the leading line.
Page 201 VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTONIO, AYAMONTE AND THE RIO GUADIANA – Lights
2246 Vila Real de Santo António – radiobeacon withdrawn
buoy Port hand No.2 37°09'·1N 7°23'·5W Fl.R.4s6M Red can buoy
* General
In 2001 both marinas were reported to be full on many occasions, with visitors turned away.
* VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTONIO (Portugal)
Doca de Recreio de Vila Real de Santo António – Tel 281 541571, Fax 281 5111, e-mail anguadiana@mail.telepac.pt
About 150 of the 360 berths are said to be reserved for visitors. In 2001 the marina office was still incomplete.
Berthing
In early 2001 overnight berthing fees were increased by 20% and the charge for electricity by 60%, to approximately 10·8 euros and 0.9 euros respectively for a visiting yacht of just under 12m.
Formalities
In 2001 few of the marina staff spoke any English.
* AYAMONTE (Spain)
Berthing
In 2001 one of the pontoons was reported to have been removed and the remainder were generally completely full.
Page 207 ISLA CRISTINA – Lights
* Minor changes have been reported in the positions of many of the following lights, both ashore and on buoys. However these are almost certainly due to a new and very accurate survey, and not to any changes in the physical positions of the lights themselves
2308·2 Marina Canela, south mole 37°11'·4N 7°20'·2W Q.R.2M Red post 2m
2308·3 Marina Canela, north mole 37°11'·4N 7°20'·3W Q.V.1M Green post
2308·4 Marina Canela, boatyard 37°11'·4N 7°20'·3W Fl.R.1M Red post
buoy Port hand No.9 37°11'·9N 7°19'·7W Fl(3)R.9s4M Red pillar buoy
It is understood that some or all of the above buoys may have been repositioned following changes in the course of the main channel.
2310 Marina Isla Cristina, south mole 37°11'·9N 7°19'·6W Q.G.5m2M Green column 2m
2311 Marina Isla Cristina, north mole 37°11'·9N 7°19'·6W Q.R.5m2M Red column 2m
---- Marina Isla Cristina, wavebreak pontoon 37°11'·9N 7°19'·6W Fl.Or Red over green drum on post
Berthing – delete third para, add new paras 3–5
The new Marina Canela, Tel 959 479000, Fax 959 479020, e-mail marina@islacanela, on the west side of the entrance channel just before it bends to starboard, was opened towards the end of 2000 and is described as 'very, very smart'. It is a private development – that is, independent of the Junta de Puertos de Andalucía – and visiting yachts are made welcome. The surrounding buildings are said to have a distinctly north African character * (perhaps related to the fact that 'canela' means 'cinnamon'?)
The reception berth is to port on entry, just beyond the travel-lift dock and outside the marina office. Beyond it, four pontoons run on a SE/NW axis in the southern part of the basin, providing 231 berths with a minimum depth of 2·5m throughout. As of May 2001 the marina was unable to accept yachts of more than 12m LOA – a second phase designed for larger vessels is under construction, but will not be operational until 2002.
* By 2001 facilities were reported to include an ablution block, a 32 tonne capacity travel-lift, but no shops or restaurants. The nearest village is around 8km away and there is no public transport. Further information would be welcome.
In 2000 a visiting yacht of just under 12m, with a beam of less than 4·4m, paid 3132 pesetas (18·83 euros) per night in the high season (1 June–30 September), or 1566 pesetas (9·41 euros) per night in the low season. A month's berthing in the low season for a yacht of similar size cost 42,282 pesetas (254·12 euros), with a 10% discount if paid in advance. Although quoted ex-VAT (at 16%), this has been added to the above figures for easy comparison with other harbours.
Facilities
Boatyard A boatyard with a slipway, workshops and a small crane is reported to be operational at Marina Canela.
Travel-lift 32 tonne capacity lifts at both marinas.
Chandlery Nothing at Marina Isla Cristina, but at least two fishing-orientated chandlers near the fishing harbour plus various ironmongers etc. There is reported to be a chandlery at Marina Canela, but it has not been visited.
Water On the pontoons at both marinas.
Showers At the rear of the Marina Isla Cristina complex and at Marina Canela.
Electricity On the pontoons at both marinas.
Fuel Diesel and petrol available at the fuel/reception berths at both marinas.
Club náutico The club náutico overlooking Marina Isla Cristina closed in October 1999. It is not yet known if anything will replace it. It is reported that a club náutico has already been established at Marina Canela.
Shops/provisioning All usual shops in the town, but a long walk. Nothing – not even a bakery – near Marina Isla Cristina. There are numerous shops in the development south of Marina Canela, but it is not known whether these include groceries etc or are completely tourist orientated.
Cafés, restaurants & hotels Single café/bar overlooking Marina Isla Cristina, but no restaurant. Both are easily found in the older part of the town, with hotels mainly centred in the newer beachside areas. Several cafés, restaurants and hotels in the development south of Marina Canela.
Page 210 EL ROMPIDO * – Charts
The following correction block for Spanish 441A was included in the Spanish Avisos a los Navegantes No.51 of 2001.
Lights
2320 Picacho 37°08'·2N 6°49'·5W Fl(2+4)30s51m25M Reserve light 10M
* River – Situation as of June 2002, but see also Entrance below. The positions of the buoys approaching and within the Río Piedras are subject to frequent change as the deep channel shifts.
* Delete all buoyage and replace as follows:
buoy Fairway No.1 37°11'·6N 7°2'·7W LFl.10s5M Red and white vertical striped pillar buoy with topmark (reported to have been repainted in the correct colours)
buoy Starboard hand No.3 37°11'·9N 7°02'·5W Fl.G.5s2M Green conical buoy
buoy Port hand No.2 37°11'·8N 7°02'·7W Fl.R.5s2M Red cylindrical buoy
buoy Port hand No.4 37°12'N 7°02'·7W Fl(2)R.10s2M Red cylindrical buoy
buoy Port hand No.6 37°12'·3N 7°02'·8W Fl(3)R.15s2M Red cylindrical buoy
Buoy Starboard hand No.5 37°12'·3N 7°02'·7W Fl(2)G.10s2M Green conical buoy
buoy Port hand No.8 37°12'·4N 7°03'W Fl(4)R.20s2M Red cylindrical buoy
buoy Starboard hand No.7 37°12'·5N 7°03'·3W Fl(3)G.15s2M Green conical buoy
buoy Port hand No.10 37°12'·5N 7°03'·6W Fl.R.5s2M Red cylindrical buoy with topmark
buoy Starboard hand No.9 37°12'·6N 7°04'·1W Fl(4)G.20s2M Green conical buoy with topmark
buoy Starboard hand No.11 37°12'·7N 7°05'·5W Fl.G.5s2M Green conical buoy with topmark
buoy Starboard hand No.13 37°12'·8N 7°09'·7W Fl(2)G.10s2M Green conical buoy
buoy Starboard hand No.15 37°13'·3N 7°10'·4W Fl(3)G.15s2M Green conical buoy
* Entrance – delete first three paragraphs and replace
The buoyage listed above and shown on the correction block was reportedly in position as of late 2001, but some at least are likely to be moved before the next edition of this book is published. Least depth was reported to be 1·3m at low water between buoys No.2 and No.4, after which depths increased. (Though this is in conflict with the correction block, which shows a drying bar at chart datum).
Yachtsmen are strongly recommended to telephone Wolfgang Michalsky (who speaks fluent English) at the Varadero Río Piedras SA, Tel 959 399026, for up-to-date information.
Page 214 PUNTA UMBRIA – Lights
2320 Picacho – as above
2315 Breakwater head 37°09'·8N 6°56'·8W VQ(6)+LFl.10s9m5M Black tower, yellow top 4m
Page 215 MAZAGON – Charts
* A new chart, Admiralty 73, providing improved coverage of Huelva and its approaches on a scale of 1:25,000, was published in June 2002. The two plans of Huelva on existing Admiralty 83 are now withdrawn.
Lights
2320 Picacho – as above
* Rivermouth – Minor changes have been reported in the positions of many of the following lights, both ashore and on buoys. However these are almost certainly due to a new and very accurate survey, and not to any changes in the physical positions of the lights themselves
2324·05 Directional light on 339·2° 37°08'·6N 6°50'·7W Dir.WRG.60m8M 337·5°-F.G-338°-F.R-338·6°-Oc.G-339·1°-F.W-339·3°-Oc.R-339·8°-F.R-340·4°-F.R-340·9° White tower 15m
2324 Ldg Lts on 339° – both lights withdrawn in January 2002
* Facilities
Water and Electricity On the pontoons, but charged extra.
Shops/provisioning In 2001 the small general shop in the marina complex was reported to have closed
Page 217 HUELVA * – Charts
See note following Mazagon chart details, above.
Lights
2328·2&3 CAPESA jetty, SE and NW ends 37°09'·7N 6°53'·8W 2Fl(2)G.10s4m3M Green posts 2m
Page 218 CHIPIONA – Lights
2320 Picacho – as above
* 2350·4 Bajo Salmedina 36°44'·4N 6°28'·6W Q(9)15s9m5M West cardinal tower with topmark
Back in service from mid 2001 and the buoy which replaced it withdrawn
* River entrance – Minor changes have been reported in the positions of many of the following lights, both ashore and on buoys. However these are almost certainly due to a new and very accurate survey, and not to any changes in the physical positions of the lights themselves
* Approach and entrance
In 2001 one yacht reported only 1·6m inside the marina at low water springs.
* Berthing
Office hours in winter are 0930–1330 and 1530–1830 Monday to Saturday, 0930–1500 Sunday, staying open later during the summer.
* Facilities
Launderette Washing machine installed as of 2001.
Page 221 SEVILLE AND THE RIO GUADALQUIVIR
General
Following devastation from toxic chemicals when an upstream mining dam burst in 1999, by January 2001 the wildlife was reported to be returning to the Parque Nacional, even though it was thought that it might talk several decades for the area to recover fully
The river
The breakwater was reportedly extended by some 230m during autumn 2000, rendering this possibility considerably more feasible.
* Facilities
Charts Valnáutica, Tel 954 617708, at 5 Calle Ali Al Gomari (Edificio Pineda), and Servicio Regional del IGN en Andalucía Occidental (CNIG), Tel 954 644256, Fax 954 661 377, 9 Avenida San Francisco Javier, are both official stockists of Spanish charts.
Page 227 CADIZ BAY – Lights
* buoy Bajo El Quemado 36°36'N 6°23'·9W Fl(2)R.9s7M Red pillar buoy with topmark
* buoy Las Cabezuelas 36°35'·3N 6°19'·9W Q(4)R.10s6M Red pillar buoy with topmark
* buoy Bajo la Galera 36°34'·6N 6°17'·5W Q.3M North cardinal buoy with topmark
* Approach
A marine farm has recently been established, forming a rough square some 750m across centred on 36°34'·3N 06°26·1W and marked by four lit cardinal buoys (one of each).
* Page 230 PUERTO SHERRY – General
In 2001 the hotel and swimming pools were reported to be closed (and overgrown with weeds). Hardly any English was spoken.
* Facilities
Showers Reported to be 'pretty grubby' in 2001.
Launderette Near the marina tower and fuel berth. The launderette near the hotel no longer has any machines.
Electricity On the pontoons. However large, non-standard, adapter plugs are necessary and in 2001 the marina office had none to lend or hire visitors.
* Communications
Public telephones None of the telephones around the marina complex appeared to be working by 2001.
* Page 232 EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA – Berthing
Regattas are said to take place during much of August, during which time visiting yachts are turned away – even if the pontoons are empty.
Page 233 CADIZ * – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 86 was included in Notices to Mariners No.16 of 2002. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office web at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
buoy Starboard hand No.3 36°33'·3N 6°18'·1W Fl(2)G.4s5M Green pillar buoy with topmark
buoy No.4, El Diamante 36°33'·6N 6°17'·8W Fl(2)R.4s5M Red pillar buoy with topmark
* buoy Starboard hand 36°32'·7N 6°16'·8W Fl(4)G.10s12m3M Green buoy
buoy Port hand 36°33'N 6°16'·2W Fl(2+1)R.7s3M Red pillar buoy with topmark
Coast radio station
Digital Selective Calling (VHF) – MMSI 002241011
* General
Admiralty Notice to Mariners No.11 of 2002 (dated 14/3/2002) stated amongst other things that: 'A marina has been established in position 36°30'·2N 6°15'·3W, east of the Cádiz International Free Zone, and has an approach channel marked by beacons'. Nothing whatsoever is know about this marina (which may in any case be limited to small, shallow-draught vessels), and feedback would be much appreciated.
Page 236 SANCTI-PETRI
Approach
Several fish havens have been established along this stretch of coast, between 36°28'·4N 6°22'·4W and 36°21'·6N 6°19'·6W. It is not known what they consist of and how (if at all) they are marked, so caution is advised.
* Page 240 PUERTO DE CONIL – Caution
The El Palmar tunny net was relaid as usual in March 2002, though with some buoys up to 1·5M from their previous positions.
In April 2002 a 48m cable supported by buoys, lying some 2m below the surface, was laid in a northeasterly direction from a west cardinal buoy with topmark in approximate position 36°17'·1N 6°08'·3W.
Page 241 BARBATE – Lights
* 2409 South breakwater 36°10'·8N 5°55'·5W Fl.R.4s11m5M Red conical tower 2m
2409·21 Rear, 385m from front, Q.W.7m1M 280·5°-vis-310·5° White pillar, red bands, on perimeter wall 6m
* buoy Port hand No.2 36°10'·9N 5°55'·6W Fl(2)R.7s5M Red pillar buoy with topmark
* buoy Starboard hand No.1 36°10'·9N 5°55'·6W Fl(2)G.5s 5M Green pillar buoy with topmark
* buoy Starboard hand No.3 36°11'N 5°55'·7W Fl(3)G.7s2M Green conical buoy Siren 20s
* ---- Anti-swell barrier, SE end 36°11'·1N 5°55'·8W Fl(2+1)R.21s1M Red post, green bands
* 2411·25 Marina, south mole 36°11'·1N 5°55'·9W Fl.R.3s2M Red column 4m
* 2411·2 Marina, north mole 36°11'·2N 5°55'·9W Fl.G.2M Green column 4m
Note A number of buoys and at least one floating barrier have been place near the entrance to the Río Barbate during the past year – yachts are advised to keep well clear.
* Caution
The Ensenada de Barbate tunny net was relaid in April 2002, all the buoys being within 1M of their previous positions.
The Almadraba Cabo Plato tunny net was relaid in March 2002 in much the same position as previously.
Two additional buoys, one of which is to be moved during the season, were laid to mark a third, unnamed net:
buoy North 36°10'·8N 5°55'4W (March–September) Q. North cardinal with topmark
buoy South 36°08'·9N 5°57'·1W (March–June); 36°08'·1N 5°55'·1W (July–September) VQ(6)+LFl.12s South cardinal with topmark
* Facilities
Launderette Washing machine and dryer in the marina office building.
Cafés, restaurants & hotels Small café/bar at the marina serving tasty food in relaxed surroundings. The fresh fish is said to be particularly good.
Page 246 TARIFA – Charts
A correction block for Admiralty 142 was included in Notices to Mariners No.47 of 2000. It can be downloaded from the Hydrographic Office website at www.ukho.gov.uk.
Lights
* 2420 Punta Carnero 36°04'·7N 5°25'·5W Fl(4)WR.20s42m16-13M F.R.21m 1·9M WSW
2417 Breakwater elbow 36°00'·6N 5°36'·1W Q(6)+LFl.15s10m3M Yellow column, black band 2m
2418 West mole 36°00'·6N 5°36'·1W Fl(2)R.7s6m1M Red lantern on white hut 4m
2419 RoRo ferry mole 36°00'·7N 5°36'·1W Fl(2)V.7s4m1M Green column 2m
2419·5 Interior mole 36°00'·6N 5°36'·2W Fl(3)G.9s4m1M Green column 2m
Radio weather/navigational services
Digital Selective Calling (VHF) – MMSI 002240994
* Caution
In March 2002 the Lances de Tarifa tunny net was relaid, centred on 36°01'N 5°37'·6W and marked by one west cardinal and one south cardinal buoy, each with appropriate topmark and light.
Berthing
It has been reported that a potentially dangerous ledge projects beneath the water from the outer part of the breakwater wall.
Facilities
In January 2001 a chandlery/hardware store selling large fenders, amongst other items, was reported near the harbour.
Page 249 ALGECIRAS – Charts
A new chart, Admiralty 1455, including coverage of Algeciras on a scale of 1:10,000, was published in September 2000.
Lights
* 2420 Punta Carnero – as above
2424 Northeast breakwater 36°08'·9N 5°25'·6W Fl(2)R.6s11m8M White tower, red bands 8m
2423·2 North breakwater 36°07'·2N 5°26'·1W Fl(4)G.11s1m1M Green light on small red support 1m
Radio weather/navigational services
Digital Selective Calling (VHF) – MMSI 002241001
Yacht club and port radio
Autoridad Portuaria Algeciras, 'Algeciras Tráfico' VHF Ch 74. All pleasure craft should maintain a watch on VHF Chs 16 and 74 whilst within the jurisdiction of the Algeciras Port Authority, and should report their arrival in the area on VHF Ch 74.
* Approach
In October 2001 a 'cage for fattening trout' (as described in the Spanish Avisos a los Navegantes) was moored in the Ensenada de Getares at 36°05'·5N 5°25'·4W. It measured 135m x 31 m and carried the lights of an anchored vessel.
Entrance
In 2001 it was reported that land reclamation had been taking place on the north side of the entrance.
Page 251 GIBRALTAR * – Lights
2420 Punta Carnero – as above
Radio weather/navigational services
Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
Weather bulletins: 91·3, 92·6, 100·5MHz and 1458 hKz at 0530, 0630, 0730, 1030, 1230 Mon–Fri; 0530, 0630, 0730, 1030 Sat; 0630, 0730, 1030 Sun. Synopsis, situation, forecast, wind and sea states and visibility, in English, for waters to 5M from Gibraltar.
British Forces Broadcasting Service, Gibraltar
Storm and gale warnings: 93·5, 97·8, 89·4, 99·5MHz on receipt in English for the Gibraltar area.
Weather bulletins: 93·5, 97·8MHz at 0745, 0845, 1005, 1605 LT Mon–Fri; 0845, 0945, 1202 LT Sat; 0845, 0945, 1202, 1602 LT Sun. Shipping forecast, wind, weather, visibility, sea state and swell, plus HW/LW times, in English, for waters within 5M of Gibraltar.
Weather bulletins: 89·4, 99·5MHz at 1200 UK time Mon–Fri. Shipping forecast, wind, weather, visibility, sea state and swell, plus HW/LW times, in English, for waters within 5M of Gibraltar.
* Berthing
3. Queensway Quay Marina – In 2001 Queensway Quay Marina was reported to be very full, but the showers and laundry service were highly praised. Fuel was only available to those staying in the marina.
* Anchorages
La Linea – In August 2001 it was reported that yachtsmen were permitted to leave dinghies on the Puerto Chico pontoons, and that there was good shopping – including excellent produce market – in the town of La Linea. It was necessary to show one's passport to cross over into Gibraltar, even on foot.
* Facilities
Charts Yacht Scene Publications, Fax 956 779385, are official agents for Spanish charts.
Medical services There is a casualty and general hospital at St Bernards (casualty, Tel 73941) able to deal with most medical and surgical conditions. There is a GP Centre in Casemate Square, and a private clinic and pharmacist at Marina Bay. UK residents are eligible for NHS treatment on the production of a passport.
APPENDICES
* Page 259 APPENDIX I. Charts
Since 1999 a number of new charts have been published and others withdrawn. Full details will be found in the annual Admiralty Mediterranean Catalogue, available free from Admiralty chart agents.
* Page 263 APPENDIX II. Further reading
The 2002 edition of Colin Thomas's Straits Sailing Handbook was published late in 2001 at £6.50 and maintains the excellent standard of its predecessors.
In 2001 the South West Spain & Portugal Cruising Companion was introduced, written by Detlef Jens and published by Nautical Data Ltd at £24.95. The title is well chosen as it contains much interesting shoreside detail and enthusiastic recommendations for eating (and drinking) establishments between Bayona and Gibraltar, but not enough approach, entry or berthing detail to qualify as a pilot/cruising guide. In full colour throughout with some outstanding photographs.
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