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Kevin and Theresa RuscoeBethe and Evan Mar del Plata – 34°30.00'S, 58°00.00'W [Approximate]
Ushuaia – 54°49.00'S, 68°19.00'W [Approximate]
Mar del Plata
1) Information Submitted by Tom & Vicky jackson
2) Date 2006January 2006
3) Harbour or Area Covered Include Lat & Long Mar del Plata, Argentina 34°30 'S 58°W
4) Harbour Web Sites and e-mail
5) Suitability and Attraction for Yachts Well, protected yacht harbour with temperate climate, welcoming yacht clubs, good services, pleasant town, good communications. This is one of the few secure places to leave a yacht on the whole eastern coast of South America
6) Marinas, Berthing or Anchorage Most cruising yachts berth at the Yacht Club Argentino; long stays afloat can be arranged; there is good 24 hour security
7) Entry Ports Mar del Plata is an offical Port of Entry
8) Formal Requirements for Yachts Entering/Departing: Report to the Prefectura, where immigration is also handled, then Health and Customs, then return to Prefectura. a) from/to same country Prefectura only b) from/to abroad Leaving: Prefectura and Immigration only c) visa requirements Varies according to nationality, most receive 90 days on arrival; yachts receive 8 months temporary importation, then must leave the country, but can return for further temporary import having been to say Uruguay
9) Location/Existence of:
a) harbour master Prefectura is located about .5 mile from the yacht harbour, get a map from the YCA marina manager, Luis
b) customs/immigration Customs is just inside the dock gate to the left 200 metres back along the same road as the Prefectura
c) health authorities Health is in a small office on the opposite side of the street and close to Customs; there is a 50 peso charge for Health clearance d) police
10) Control of Foreign Yachts
11) Attitude of Officials to Visiting Yachtsmen Though clearance through Health and Customs can sometimes take several days because the officials are not always in their offices, all officials are helpful and courteous. There are lots of forms, but most are completed by the officials; though arrival from the Falklands (Malvinas) presents some procedural problems for the officials, there was no difficulty of antagonism when we cleared in from Stanley
12) Repair/Hauling Facilities There is a 10 ton crane at the Club Nautico which can be booked for brief haul out (1-2 days) It is possible to hire in a 20 ton mobile crane to lift out for somewhat larger yachts(probably no larger than 13-14 tons) for longer periods, by arrangement. There is neither sufficient room or facilities to haul out for lengthy periods ashore, for this it is necessary to go to either Buenos Aires or Piriapolis, Uruguay. Because MdP is a major fishing port there are extensive repair and engineering facilities for large vessels. However, for most yacht paint, epoxy resin, engine parts, etc. it is necessary to go to Buenos Aires, where most things are available, but can be expensive. Importing parts is generally expensive, though cheaper than Brazil. We were told by those who had done so that for some reason re-engining is particularly cheap in Argentina compared to Europe
13) Sailing Directions or Charts
14) Cruising Guide and where Obtainable. Include Phone and/or E-Mail RCC - South Atlantic Circuit, Tom Morgan
15) Port Radio Services
16) Weather Forecasts
17) Yacht Club(S) Yacht Club Argentino Club Nautico, Mar del Plata There are two other yacht clubs but neither has facilities for visitors.
18) Other Facilities:
drinking water On the docks
fuel From petrol stations or ordered in bowsers for large quantities
gas (propane)/gaz From ferraterias
chandlers Several, but orientated to large fishing boats
bank Several. Banco Frances in 12 de Octubre has an ATM which takes foreign cards
shops/market Plenty of local shops, a small market with excellent butcher and good fresh produce, two large supermarkets a long walk away
restaurants/hotels The city is a major resort and so is well supplied
post office/telephones including mobile facilities Phones, use locutorios; Post Office is just off 12 de Octubre one street short of Edison; there is cell phone coverage
internet cafes Lots, mostly at locutorios
best mailing address Yacht Club Argentino, Espigon C, Mar del Plata 7600, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: (054) 0223 480 0242 Email yca@yca.org.ar
showers At YCA
laundry See Luis for collection service; very reasonable prices
transport/air services Buses to most places, 5 hours to Buenos Aires, 20 hours to San Martin de los Andes. Frequent flights from the airport to BA with good international connections The town is quite spread out so it is very useful to have bikes if staying for any extended length of time. medical facilities/hospital Yes, both public emergency and private
19) Recommendations or Warnings If you are in Mar del Plata for any length of time, try to contact Norman Jenkins, an Anglo-Argentinian who is knowledgeable and extremely helpful about all local matters. He is a former Commodore of the Club Nautico and owns the boat Mr Y Oso. He is around the yacht harbour most days.
Malvinas Permit - Sep n2012
Malvinas Permit (Anexo No 1) from Prefectura Naval Argentina
We have just tried to apply for the permit (Anexo No 1) to sail to the Malvinas from the Prefectura in Mar del Plata. It was unsuccessful because we plan first to sail to Puerto Madryn and then Malvinas. The Prefectura will only give the permit from the last port of call in mainland Argentina, i.e. we have to apply for it in Puerto Madryn. As Puerto Madryn is not an all-weather anchorage we requested our application be sent to Buenos Aires from Mar del Plata so it will be ready in 1-2 days when we arrive in Puerto Madryn (it usually takes 7-10 days). The Prefectura in Mar del Plata were very helpful.
Also Anexo No 1 must be completed in a certain way – in particular the way the ports are listed. The country must be listed first, then the port name. For Malvinas it must be listed as:
Argentina, Islas Malvinas, Pto. Argentino.
We did not use an agent and this is not necessary for non-commercial vessels. We simply wrote “no comercial” in the agent box.
Below is a sample of a partially completed Anexo No 1 for departing from Puerto Madryn. I have not written anything in the boxes which are obvious. Note they also wanted a date of departure from last port of call in mainland Argentina.
For sailing from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn, the Prefectura require Anexo No 2 (i.e. not sailing to Malvinas) to be completed and signed. This is done at the Prefectura when getting the exit document on the day before leaving.
To download Annexo 1 and/or Annexo 2 and the relevant Decree please visit www.prefecturanaval.gov.ar
and click "Ingresar" in the upper right hand corner.
Click ORDENANZAS, then TOMO 2: "RÉGIMEN ADMINISTRATIVO DEL BUQUE"and
scroll down to the year 2010, it is the first regulation of the year 2010:
2010 1 Autorización para el tránsito de buques y artefactos navales de
conformidad con el decreto nº 256/2010.
Suzanne Hills
SV Whanake
See Attachment for example of permit
Ushuaia
1) Information Submitted by Ben Pester + Alan J Taylor
2) Date 1997 & 2003
3) Harbour or Area Covered Include Lat & Long
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego – Argentina 54°49’S 68°19’W
4) Suitability and Attraction for Yachts
Not geared for yachts but can accommodate them. Ushuaia large town 40,000 population all normal facilities, good for restocking and minor repairs. Suitable for crew change.
5) Marinas, Berthing or Anchorage
No Marina. 150 meter dock to raft alongside, good depth from about 50 meters out. Used by sailing charter boats Rugged fenders required. Adjacent anchorage. Exposed with uncertain holding.
6) Entry Ports Ushuaia is a port of Entry for Argentina.
7) Formal Requirements for Yachts Entering/Departing:
a) from/to same country Clearance from Prefectura Naval Argentina and Customs clearance required.
b) from/to abroad As above and last port clearance from port of departure.
c) visa requirements Nil for UK citizens
8) Location/Existence of:
a) harbour master Capitan de Puerto in Commercial Harbour on Pier.
b) customs/immigration Prefectura Naval for Immigration. Clearance from Customs on main pier.
c) health authorities Check with Prefectura
d) police Do not seem too assertive
9) Control of Foreign Yachts - Prefectura Naval Argentina
10) Attitude of Officials to Visiting Yachtsmen
No personal experience of Ushuaia but in general, officers, although bureaucracy bound, are friendly and helpful.
11) Repair/Hauling Facilities
Minor repairs at Naval base. Slipway haulage can be arranged.
12) Sailing Directions or Charts
Admiralty South America Pilot Volume II. Admiralty Charts 544, 1373.
Good quality Chilean charts are available from chart stockists but expensive.
13) Cruising Guide and where
Obtainable. Include Phone and/or E-Mail
RCC Pilotage Foundation Pilot on Chile from chart stockists or RCC
14) Port Radio Services
VHf Ch 16, but check Admiralty list ot radio signals Vol 6
16) Yacht Club(S) - Club Nautico -
17) Other Facilities:
drinking water -Hose on main jetty
fuel - Cans or at commercial harbour alongside large dock.
gas (propane)/gaz - chandlers
bank - Several in Town
shops/market - Supermarkets and Reasonable Shopping
restaurants/hotels - Several good standard hotels and restaurants. Recommend Hostal Malvinas, hotelmalvinas@arnet.com.ar
post office/telephones including mobile facilities - Available
internet cafes - Plenty in High St
best mailing address - Post Restante at GPO
showers - At Club Nautico
laundry - Laundrette in Town
transport/air services - Hire cars and Taxis. National airline daily to Buenos Aires. Light aircraft to Puerto Willaims.
medical facilities/hospital - Hospital in Town.
18) Recommendations or Warnings
Harbour is subject to strong winds, exposed on South and East to wide expanse of Beagle Channel. Prevailing SW winds make life uncomfortable in the yacht basin.
19) Other Information – please include here general impressions, opinions, comments or any other matter which might be of use to those visiting.
Not an attractive town, but interesting. Be prepared for rugged climatic conditions. Patience is neede in coping with inefficient all pervading bureaucracy. It does not pay to lose one’s cool. The steaks are great. It is worth a climb up to the snowline behind the town for the scenery, also a vist to the National Park.