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- | + | {{IsPartOf|South America|East Pacific|South Atlantic|Chile}} | |
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- | === | + | {{Infobox |
- | + | | lat=-54.935 | lon=-67.61833 | |
+ | | name= Puerto Williams | ||
+ | | portofentry= y | ||
+ | | zoom= 13 | ||
+ | | chartlet = y | ||
+ | | image= Wiyums.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Puerto Williams panorama<br />''Photo: Frank Holden - sv Westerly Serenade''] | ||
+ | | notes= | ||
+ | | news= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | This is the administrative centre for Magallanes y Antártica Chilena. Its primary purpose is as an Armada base and a good percentage of the population are either armada personnel or their dependants. Puerto Williams has a population of about 2200. It is the first port of entry for yachts arriving in Chile from Argentina and the Atlantic. Yachts lie alongside the hulk '''Micalvi''' which can be very busy in the summer months with arriving and departing yachts. | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | + | ''See [[Chile#Charts|Chile]]''. | |
- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | + | {{Green|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | |
- | == | + | Sources for Weather forecasts: |
- | Puerto Williams is the jumping off point for yachts doing either the 'Circuito de Ventisqueros' or the 'Circuito de Hornos'. | + | * |
+ | * | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Passages== | ||
+ | * [[Mar del Plata to Beagle Channel]] | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | |||
+ | Puerto Williams is the jumping off point for yachts doing either the 'Circuito de Ventisqueros' or the 'Circuito de Hornos' and also for yachts heading north through the channels to Puerto Montt. | ||
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
+ | 'Puerto Williams Radio' maintains a listening watch on Ch 16, working channel is Ch 14. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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+ | ==Navigation== | ||
+ | {{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Entrance== | ||
+ | {{Image right| capitania.jpg| Capitania de Puerto in Winter<br />''Photo: Frank Holden - sv Westerly Serenade''}} | ||
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One hour before ETA call 'Puerto Williams Radio' on VHF 16. Call again after securing alongside 'Micalvi'. | One hour before ETA call 'Puerto Williams Radio' on VHF 16. Call again after securing alongside 'Micalvi'. | ||
- | If arriving from a foreign port Armada/immigration/customs and quarantine | + | If arriving from a foreign port Armada/immigration/customs and quarantine are all dealt with at the office of the Capitánia de Puerto. On arrival a time shall be given to attend the office with the entire ship's company. On arrival from the Falklands in October 2017 a visit had to be made to the individual offices... Capitánia, Aduana, and Immigration. |
- | If arriving from the north or returning from a Circuito de Ventisqueros or a Circuito de Hornos the captain must | + | If arriving from the north or returning from a Circuito de Ventisqueros or a Circuito de Hornos the captain must call at the office of the Capitánia de Puerto with the Zarpe from the last port. It is then a simple matter of giving the ship's details and signing the book. |
- | + | Go to the Capitánia with a written request for a Zarpe listing crew, planned itinerary, and ETA next port. If leaving Chile for Argentina or elsewhere all formalities are completed at the Capitánia. | |
- | Go to the Capitánia with a written request for a Zarpe listing crew, planned itinerary, and ETA next port. | + | |
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+ | |||
+ | ''For entrance details see [[Chile#Entrance|Chile]]''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | * | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | {{Image right| Winter.jpg| Winter in Williams<br>''Photo: Frank Holden - sv Westerly Serenade''}} | |
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- | + | '''Club Naval de Yates Micalvi''' is based on the hulk of the old Armada transport '''Micalvi''' which is a historic monument. Yachts simply raft up alongside. The facility is owned and managed by the Armada. There is metered 240 volt power available ( the blue plugs...euro type?) as well as FW when the pipes aren't frozen. Hot showers are available. There are garbage reception facilities but waste engine oil must be taken to the Armada workshop a few hundred metres up the road. During summer 2017/2018 the rate for yachts under 12 metres was $6500 a day.. During the summer it can be very busy with yachts coming and going by day and night. Be prepared for a steady flow of people from charter yachts across your decks, many of them with limited sailing nous and agricultural footwear. | |
- | There are | + | During 2011 a considerable amount of work was done on Micalvi including new shower amenties, a complete new deck and a refurbished bar. The bar is currently ( December 2017 ) closed although the clubroom is still available to visitors. |
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- | + | {{Image right| Micalvi.jpg| Micalvi in the high season<br>''Photo: Frank Holden - sv Westerly Serenade''}} | |
- | + | {{Image right| Micalvioffseas.jpg| Micalvi in the low season<br>''Photo: Steve Hurst - sv Westerly Serenade"}} | |
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- | + | {{Image right| Travelift.jpg| First yacht lifted by the new Travelift, December 2017<br>''Photo: Frank Holden - sv Westerly Serenade"}} | |
- | == | + | ==Anchorages== |
+ | To the NW of Micalvi lies Seno Lauta, it is possible to use a buoy in this seno with the permission of the Capitánia. | ||
- | + | ==Amenities== | |
+ | {{tlist | ||
- | + | |header|Facilities | |
- | + | |Water| Potable water available on Micalvi | |
+ | |Electricity| 240V available on Micalvi | ||
+ | |Toilets| On Micalvi | ||
+ | |Showers| On Micalvi | ||
+ | |Laundry| Several people in the town take in laundry | ||
+ | |Garbage| At Micalvi | ||
- | + | |header|Supplies | |
- | Nil | + | |Fuel| Both gasoline and diesel available in the town |
+ | |Bottled gas| Available from Gasco at a reasonable price. | ||
+ | |Chandlers| Nil, there is however a small hardware store in the plaza. There is also a gasfitter in the town | ||
- | + | |header|Services | |
- | + | |Repairs|In December 2017 the first yacht was lifted out with the travelift in the new fishing boat harbour. It can handle 35 tonnes and 4 metre beam. | |
+ | While it is expected that it shall be very busy with fishing boats during the summer months they are keen to attract yachts during the winter | ||
- | === | + | |Internet| Entel |
+ | |Mobile connectivity| Entel | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| No | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Provisioning== | ||
+ | All basic facilities are available in the town including gas (propane), diesel, and petrol. There are 4 (very) small supermercados .. (''the term supermercado is used in Chile to describe what in other parts of the world would be called a general store''). All foodstuffs such as you would expect to find in a town of this size can be purchased. Special orders can be organised at Simon y Simon. | ||
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+ | The ferry 'Yahgan' arrives from Punta Arenas every Saturday morning. It is possible to arrange for food , spare parts, etc to be shipped down on this ferry from Punta Arenas. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | There are several small restaurants in the town. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Transportation== | ||
+ | DAP has flights on 6 days of the week to Punta Arenas. Flights need to be booked at least several weeks in advance. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The new ro-ro ferry 'Yahgan' operates a weekly passenger and freight service between Puerto Williams and Punta Arenas. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The RIB 'Calafate' operates between Puerto Navarino and Ushuaia in the summer and a mini bus connects with Pto Williams as required. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Tourism== | ||
+ | ====History==== | ||
+ | Established as a Chilean naval base in 1953. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Places to Visit==== | ||
+ | There are many good walks to the south of the town, some being of several days duration. | ||
+ | The town has several small bars and restaurants. | ||
+ | |||
+ | There is an ATM at the Banco de Chile. ENTEL provide broad band wifi internet coverage and modems can be purchased in the town, cost is reasonable at about US$18 for 15 days/ 5 Gb. There is also internet at the school library ( free but limited hours and you have to wait your turn..). | ||
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+ | ==Friends== | ||
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | List links to discussion threads on | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
+ | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
* [http://www.worldweather.org/050/c00859.htm The weather in Puerto Williams] is not unlike that experienced in Ushuaia, 25 miles away. | * [http://www.worldweather.org/050/c00859.htm The weather in Puerto Williams] is not unlike that experienced in Ushuaia, 25 miles away. | ||
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* | * | ||
- | == | + | ==References== |
+ | ''See [[Chile#References|Chile]]''. | ||
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+ | {{Comments}} | ||
+ | * | ||
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+ | {{Verified by}} | ||
+ | * Frank Holden, Westerly Serenade, December 2017. | ||
+ | * | ||
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+ | {{Page useable}} | ||
+ | {{Contributors|[[user:Frank|Frank]]}} | ||
- | + | [[Category:Ports - Chile]] [[Category:Marinas - Chile]][[Category:Anchorages - Chile]] | |
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 17 October 2018
Puerto Williams Port of Entry
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This is the administrative centre for Magallanes y Antártica Chilena. Its primary purpose is as an Armada base and a good percentage of the population are either armada personnel or their dependants. Puerto Williams has a population of about 2200. It is the first port of entry for yachts arriving in Chile from Argentina and the Atlantic. Yachts lie alongside the hulk Micalvi which can be very busy in the summer months with arriving and departing yachts.
Charts
See Chile.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
Puerto Williams is the jumping off point for yachts doing either the 'Circuito de Ventisqueros' or the 'Circuito de Hornos' and also for yachts heading north through the channels to Puerto Montt.
Communication
'Puerto Williams Radio' maintains a listening watch on Ch 16, working channel is Ch 14.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
One hour before ETA call 'Puerto Williams Radio' on VHF 16. Call again after securing alongside 'Micalvi'. If arriving from a foreign port Armada/immigration/customs and quarantine are all dealt with at the office of the Capitánia de Puerto. On arrival a time shall be given to attend the office with the entire ship's company. On arrival from the Falklands in October 2017 a visit had to be made to the individual offices... Capitánia, Aduana, and Immigration.
If arriving from the north or returning from a Circuito de Ventisqueros or a Circuito de Hornos the captain must call at the office of the Capitánia de Puerto with the Zarpe from the last port. It is then a simple matter of giving the ship's details and signing the book.
Go to the Capitánia with a written request for a Zarpe listing crew, planned itinerary, and ETA next port. If leaving Chile for Argentina or elsewhere all formalities are completed at the Capitánia.
For entrance details see Chile.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club Naval de Yates Micalvi is based on the hulk of the old Armada transport Micalvi which is a historic monument. Yachts simply raft up alongside. The facility is owned and managed by the Armada. There is metered 240 volt power available ( the blue plugs...euro type?) as well as FW when the pipes aren't frozen. Hot showers are available. There are garbage reception facilities but waste engine oil must be taken to the Armada workshop a few hundred metres up the road. During summer 2017/2018 the rate for yachts under 12 metres was $6500 a day.. During the summer it can be very busy with yachts coming and going by day and night. Be prepared for a steady flow of people from charter yachts across your decks, many of them with limited sailing nous and agricultural footwear. During 2011 a considerable amount of work was done on Micalvi including new shower amenties, a complete new deck and a refurbished bar. The bar is currently ( December 2017 ) closed although the clubroom is still available to visitors.
Anchorages
To the NW of Micalvi lies Seno Lauta, it is possible to use a buoy in this seno with the permission of the Capitánia.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Potable water available on Micalvi |
Electricity | 240V available on Micalvi |
Toilets | On Micalvi |
Showers | On Micalvi |
Laundry | Several people in the town take in laundry |
Garbage | At Micalvi |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Both gasoline and diesel available in the town |
Bottled gas | Available from Gasco at a reasonable price. |
Chandlers | Nil, there is however a small hardware store in the plaza. There is also a gasfitter in the town |
Services | |
Repairs | In December 2017 the first yacht was lifted out with the travelift in the new fishing boat harbour. It can handle 35 tonnes and 4 metre beam.
While it is expected that it shall be very busy with fishing boats during the summer months they are keen to attract yachts during the winter |
Internet | Entel |
Mobile connectivity | Entel |
Vehicle rentals | No |
Provisioning
All basic facilities are available in the town including gas (propane), diesel, and petrol. There are 4 (very) small supermercados .. (the term supermercado is used in Chile to describe what in other parts of the world would be called a general store). All foodstuffs such as you would expect to find in a town of this size can be purchased. Special orders can be organised at Simon y Simon.
The ferry 'Yahgan' arrives from Punta Arenas every Saturday morning. It is possible to arrange for food , spare parts, etc to be shipped down on this ferry from Punta Arenas.
Eating out
There are several small restaurants in the town.
Transportation
DAP has flights on 6 days of the week to Punta Arenas. Flights need to be booked at least several weeks in advance.
The new ro-ro ferry 'Yahgan' operates a weekly passenger and freight service between Puerto Williams and Punta Arenas.
The RIB 'Calafate' operates between Puerto Navarino and Ushuaia in the summer and a mini bus connects with Pto Williams as required.
Tourism
History
Established as a Chilean naval base in 1953.
Places to Visit
There are many good walks to the south of the town, some being of several days duration. The town has several small bars and restaurants.
There is an ATM at the Banco de Chile. ENTEL provide broad band wifi internet coverage and modems can be purchased in the town, cost is reasonable at about US$18 for 15 days/ 5 Gb. There is also internet at the school library ( free but limited hours and you have to wait your turn..).
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Puerto Williams at the Wikipedia
- The weather in Puerto Williams is not unlike that experienced in Ushuaia, 25 miles away.
References
See Chile.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Puerto Williams and this page's details validated:
- Frank Holden, Westerly Serenade, December 2017.
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