Bahia Coliumo
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Bahia Coliumo
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This stop-over is ideal as it is within the bay and completely protected from the open ocean.
Charts
- Chilean Charts
- #611
See also 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
See Chile.
Communication
Call "Tome` Radio" as well as "Alcamar Coliumo" on VHF16. If no contact, then call "Talcahuano" on VHF16. (check Armada.cl for latest details)
Repeat the above procedure when leaving.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Entrance to Bahia Coliumo [[Bahia Coliumo#Entrance to Bahia Coliumo|Entrance to Bahia Coliumo]] 36°31.459'S, 072°56.704'W
Entrance
Tome is not a port of entry. Check-in/out procedures must be done at Concepcion and Talcahuano.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
There is no marina and anchoring with two anchors or a borrowed mooring is recommended.
The Marina el Manzano is usually open for visiting yachts.
Anchorages
Caleta Rere
Amenities
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Water | Potable water is available (by arrangement) at the University Marine Station, otherwise by jerry jug in Tome' or Talcahuano |
Electricity | ? |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | Commercial laundries and dry cleaners in Concepcion and "housewife laundry" services can easily be found locally |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel (diesel and petrol) is available by hose at Tome` and/or by jerry jug in Dichato |
Bottled gas | LPG can be filled or standard Chilean tanks exchanged |
Chandlers |
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Services | |
Repairs | Artisanal boatwrights are available and the nearest haulout isa by crane at El Manzano or by marine railway in Coronel. The closest travelift is at Alwoplast in Valdivia |
Internet | Cyber Cafes are widely available and many hotels have WiFi |
Mobile connectivity | Ordinary phones are available while a Chilean prepaid cellphone is a good purchase |
Medical sevices | Are good with two local Hospitals |
Hotels | A good selection of hotels in Concepcion |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
A good selection of food stores (supermarkets), farmer's markets and wholesale vendors
Eating out
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Transportation
- Services are available (buses, taxis, trains) and Concepcion's airport (CCP) is close by at Carriel Bajo (principle carriers LAN & SKY).
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
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References
See Chile.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Bahia Coliumo and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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