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Repairs

Our workshops are now at the Southern end of Coaling Island, near Queensway Quay Marina. We can visit your yacht at any of the marinas for most repairs afloat. We specialise in Volvo Penta engines but can service or repair the majority of other makes as well.

We also offer equipment installation, electrical system repairs, shipwright services, GRP repairs, spray painting, slurry blasting, rigging, stainless steel fabrications, machining and all mechanical repairs.

We can haul out craft up to 16m or 30 tons displacement at North Mole and up to 9m or 4 tons at Coaling Island. Bookings are made through the workshop office.

E-mail: yachtrep@gibraltar.gi Workshop Tel: (+350) 200 76895 Workshop Fax: (+350) 200 71780

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Chandlery

We specialise in the sale and installation of Raymarine equipment which is very competitively priced. Also the Chandlery Shop is very widely stocked with electronics, cruising equipment, spares, hardware, engines, generators, paints and materials needed for maintenance, repair and fitting out. Shop staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

The shop’s location is on the ground floor of Marina Court, at the rear of Ocean Village. There is access from the Marina Bay waterfront or via Waterport or Bayside Road.

Sheppard’s Chandlery, M. Sheppard & Co. Ltd. Waterport, Gibraltar Tel: (+350) 200 77183 Yacht Fax:Scene (+350) 42535 • 200 • Sailors’ GuideE-mail: 2011 admin@sheppard.gi

Foreword Marina Bay at night courtesy of Ocean Village

The last decade has seen enormous changes to Gibraltar’s sky-line, and over the last couple of years in particular the marina areas have changed to the point where yachtsmen returning to the Rock may just wonder if they’ve arrived at a different place.

The major works which join Marina Bay with Ocean village (once Sheppard’s Marina) are now well established with increased berthing facilities for all craft right through to super yachts. Queensway Quay, well known for its tranquil surroundings has been anything but quiet on the development front too. The Sails development is now completed and includes berthing for super yachts and complements the Island development which offers shelter to the marina.

Marina Alcaidesa, just on the Spanish side of the border in La Linea, saw work leap ahead this year and is now offering its first berths to the public. As one of the largest leisure marinas in Europe, its presence, rather than being a hindrance to Gibraltar’s harbours, attracts more yachts to the area, which is only beneficial for the whole.

As a traveller, you’ll be reassured to find that excellent health care is available to all through private care in Gibraltar. In this edition we have tried to highlight some of the key benefits to sailors passing through Gibraltar from a health perspective. In fact, you’ll find there’s an incredible range of professional services on the Rock geared to ensuring your stay is both comfortable and productive.

On that note, I would like to wish all my readers the best during their stay in Gibraltar and during their travels in the area. P Dr. D. M. Sloma Managing Editor Yacht Scene • • Sailors’ Guide 2011

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credits EDITOR and PUBLISHER Dr D.M. Sloma, PO Box 555, Gibraltar Tel & Fax: (+350) 200 79385 Yacht Scene (first Published 1983) © Dr D. M. Sloma: ISSN 0256-4734 ISBN 0-948466 09X All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted or used in any form by any means, graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems or otherwise, without prior permission of the publisher.

Tidal Predictions for Gibraltar are reproduced from Admiralty Tide Tables by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office, as also are Tide Tables for Lisbon which are the © copyright, Marinha, Instituto Hidrográfico. Published under authorisation no. 4/96, Institute Hidrográfico, Marinha, Portugal. This publication does not exempt the consultation of the publications of the Instituto Hidrográfico, who declines any responsibility resulting from the utilization of the transcribed tidal information.

YACHT SCENE is intended to cater primarily for the needs of cruising yachtsmen visiting Gibraltar and its adjoining waters. It is hoped its general information may also be of use to all visitors and holidaymakers. The Editor would be grateful if readers would please mention Yacht Scene when calling on those providing services and/or supplies.

CAUTION In no circumstances will the Editor be liable for any error or omission in the guide or for the quality and performance of any goods or services mentioned or advertised. Whilst every effort has been made to see that the information presented is correct at the time of going to press, the Editor is not held responsible for subsequent alterations.

MARINA PLANS These harbour, marina plans and anchorages are guides only. The appropriate nautical charts should be used at all times when approaching, using or leaving.

Information provided in YACHT SCENE is correct at time of going to press (November 2010), but is not intended to be used for pilotage. The publishers will not be liable for any accidents or mishaps arising out of use or misuse of their material.

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Foreword.........................................................................................................................................4 Credits..............................................................................................................................................6 Contents...........................................................................................................................................7 Calendars 2011 and 2012........................................................................................................... 8-9 Communications: International Dialling Codes and Times..................................................10 Communications: Spanish Telephone Guide / Inmarsat Dialling....................................... 11

Blue Pages...............................................................................................................13

Nautical Information Gibraltar Chart..........................................................................................................................13 Gibraltar: approaches, lights, charts, guides & hazards Regulations: Gibraltar, Spain, Portugal & Morocco; EU, VAT................................................14 Weather & Radio Forecasts.......................................................................................................20 Tidal Differences on Gibraltar...................................................................................................21 Tidal Differences on Lisbon.......................................................................................................21 Tide Tables Lisbon 2011 . ..........................................................................................................22 Tide Tables Gibraltar 2011.........................................................................................................25 Tidal Atlas of Gibraltar Strait..............................................................................................28-29 Local Shipping Forecasts, Time Differences in GMT..........................................................................30

Green Pages............................................................................................................31 Marina Plans: marinas on the Algarve, Andalucian, and Moroccan coasts, Canary & Balearics Mini-Guide Smooth Sailing from Gibraltar Along the Costa Del Sol...............................................................48 Gibraltar Marinas.........................................................................................................................62 Marina Bay.....................................................................................................................................62 Ocean Village..................................................................................................................................65 Queensway Quay...........................................................................................................................66

White Pages............................................................................................................69

Going with the flow...................................................................................................................69 Yacht Registration: advantages of Gibraltar.............................................................................72 That Queasy Feeling.................................................................................................................73 Conversions...............................................................................................................................74 Rallies 2011: Blue Water & Gibraltar-Morocco........................................................................76 Save the Cetaceans! ..................................................................................................................78 Health: Keep Healthy At Sea............................................................................................................. 80 Gibraltar: The one stop shop for all sailing needs..............................................................................82 Wining & Dining on the Rock .................................................................................................84 What’s new in yacht registration in Gibraltar? . .....................................................................86 Commonsense Boat Buying.......................................................................................................88 Protect Your Asset.....................................................................................................................90

Pink Pages...............................................................................................................92 Gibraltar General Guide A-Z

Yellow Pages.........................................................................................................103 A-Z Marine Services & Supplies

Index of Advertisers.............................................................................................114 Yacht Scene • • Sailors’ Guide 2011

CALENDAR 2011 January Wk M T W T F S S 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 5 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 31

May Wk M T W T F S S 18 1 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 30 31

February March April Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 1 2 3 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 13 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10 28 14 28 29 30 31 18 25 26 27 28 29 30

June July August Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S 23 1 2 3 4 5 27 1 2 3 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 24 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 28 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 33 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 25 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 29 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 34 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 35 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 36 29 30 31

September Wk M T W T F S S 36 1 2 3 4 37 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 38 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 39 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 40 26 27 28 29 30

October Wk M T W T F S S 40 1 2 41 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 42 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 43 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 44 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

November Wk M T W T F S S 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 46 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 47 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 48 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 49 28 29 30

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December Wk M T W T F S S 49 1 2 3 4 50 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 51 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 52 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 53 26 27 28 29 30 31

CALENDAR 2012 January February Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S 1 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 4 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 5 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 10 27 28 29 6 30 31

May June Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 23 1 2 3 20 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 24 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 28 29 30 31 27 25 26 27 28 29 30

September October Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S 36 1 2 41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 37 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 42 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 38 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 43 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 39 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 44 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 40 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 45 29 30 31

March Wk M T W T F S S 10 1 2 3 4 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 14 26 27 28 29 30 31

April Wk M T W T F S S 14 1 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 19 30

July Wk M T W T F S S 27 1 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 29 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 30 31

August Wk M T W T F S S 32 1 2 3 4 5 33 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 34 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 35 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 36 27 28 29 30 31

November Wk M T W T F S S 45 1 2 3 4 46 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 47 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 48 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 49 26 27 28 29 30

December Wk M T W T F S S 49 1 2 50 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 51 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 52 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 53 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 54 31

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Communications International Direct Dialling, World Times The International Access Code from Gibraltar to all countries is 00. To call from any of the countries listed to any other, dial: (i) the international access code for the country from which you are calling, then (ii) the country code for the country to which you are calling then (iii) the area code — if not known, consult local directory or ask international operator — then (iv) the customer’s number. Note that the area code is often already included in the customer’s number, in which case you should omit any initial ‘0’ (except to Russia). International directory enquiries in Gibraltar is available by calling 196.

International Access Country code code

Hours ahead of or behind UK time** approx: Oct-March March-Oct

Australia 00 61 Perth Adelaide Melbourne, Sydney Belgium 00 32 Canada 00 1 Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver Denmark 00 45 Finland 00 358 France 00 33 Germany 00 49 Greece 00 30 Hong Kong 00 852 India 00 91 Republic of lreland 00 353 Italy 00 39 Japan 00 81 Luxembourg 00 352 Morocco 00* 212 Netherlands 00 31 New Zealand 00 64 Nigeria 00 234 Norway 00 47 Portugal 00 351 Russia 00 7 St Petersburg, Moscow Saudi Arabia 00 966 South Africa 00 27 Spain 00 34 Sweden 00 46 UK 00 44 USA 00 1 New York, Philadelphia Chicago, Houston Los Angeles, San Francisco * **

+8 +10.5 +11 +1

+7 +8.5 +9 +1

-5 -6 -8 +1 +2 +1 +1 +2 +8 +5.5 0 +1 +9 +1 0 +1 +13 +1 +1 0

-5 -6 -8 +1 +2 +1 +1 +2 +7 +4.5 0 +1 +8 +1 0 +1 +11 0 +1 0

+3 +3 +2 +1 +1 —

+3 +2 +1 +1 +1 —

-5 -6 -8

-5 -6 -8

Wait for second dialling tone after access code when calling from these countries.

Allowing for daylight saving time

To call Gibraltar from abroad, including Spain, dial international access code + 350 + subscriber’s number. Gibraltar subscriber numbers are now 8 digits and for numbers in existence previous to this change add 200 before the old 5 digit number.

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Communications Spain

(including Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla) Country Code + 34 Andalucia emergency telephone number 112 Maritime Safety and Rescue Channel 16 VHF nautical wavelength 2.182 Khz medium wave Tel: 900 202 202 or +34 917559100 www.salvamentomaritima.es

City Codes: A Coruña 981 Alava 945 Albacete 967 Alicante 96 Almeria 950 Asturias 985 Avila 920 Badajoz 924 Baleares 971 Barcelona 93 Bilbao 94 Burgos 947 Caceres 927 Cadiz 956 Cantabria 942 Castellon 964 Ceuta 952 Cordoba 957 Cuenca 969 Girona 972 Granada 958 Guadalajara 949 Guipuzcoa 943 Huelva 959 Huesca 974 Igualada 93 Jaen 953 La Rioja 941 Las Palmas 928 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 928 Leon 987 Lerida 973 Lugo 982

Madrid 91 Malaga 95 Melilla 952 Murcia 968 Navarra 948 Orense 988 Palencia 979 Palma de Mallorca971 Pamplona 948 Pontevedra 986 Salamanca 923 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 922 Santander 942 Segovia 921 Seville 95 Soria 954 Tarragona 977 Tenerife 922 Turuel 978 Toledo 925 Torremolinos 952 Valencia 96 Valladolid 983 Vizcaya 94 Zamora 980 Zaragoza 976

Rabat Settat Tanger (Tangiers) Tétouan

Gibraltar

Country Code + 350 Local Enquiries 11811 International Enquiries

Operator Assist

100

Gibraltar emergency telephone numbers: Fire & Ambulance 190 Police 199 or 112 The European number for missing children is 116000

11888

Inmarsat The permanent telephone country code for calling Inmarsat destinations is:[10] 870 SNAC (Single Network Access Code) The 870 number is an automatic locator; you don’t have to know to which satellite the destination Inmarsat terminal is logged-in. SNAC is now usable by all Inmarsat services.

Portugal

(including Azores and Madeira Islands) Country Code + 351 City codes not required.

All points nine digits.

Portugal emergency telephone number 112

Morocco

Country Code + 212 Morocco emergency telephone number 177 Medical & Fire 15 City Codes: Casablanca Fes Lâayoune Marrakech Méknès Oujda

37 23 39 39

22 55 48 44 55 56

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Gibraltar Map — Showing Marina Locations

A: Queensway Quay Marina B: Ocean Village C: Marina Bay Complex

• Nautical Information

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Nautical Information GIBRALTAR Position: Lat 36˚08’N, Long 05°21‘W. Admiralty Chart 1448.

Europa Point (36˚06.7’N 05˚20.6’W): Lighthouse — White round tower, Red band, height 49m, Range W21, R17M, iso W lOs, Oc R lOs Vis 197° - 042°(205°), 067° - 125° (58˚), 042˚ - 067˚ (25˚). Same structure - Heights 44m, Range 1 7M, FR vis 042˚- 067˚ (25˚), Horn 20s.

Lights on radio masts 2.3M North, FR. Gibraltar Aero Light (36˚08.7’N 05˚20.5’W): Height 405m, Range 30M, MO(GB) R 1Os (- - •/-•••).

Port Captain, Port Office, North Mole 200 77254 Port Operations Room/enquiries 200 78134/200 77004

• Nautical Information

HAZARDS Western Beach Anchorage: The area off the northern side of the runway at Western Beach where up to forty yachts used to anchor (weather permitting) has now been considerably decreased by the laying of buoys and pontoons for local use of small boats only.

Tunny Nets: In Spring and Summer, tunny nets may be laid either side of Barbate west of Gibraltar, just east of Europa Point at La Atunara and further east at Punta Chullera. These can be identified by the masts that are placed on the vessel at the seaward end of the nets.

By day, these fly a black flag with the letter ‘A’ and, by night, have two red lights (or red and white lights) on each mast. Yachts must go seawards outside the nets. If they attempt to pass between the outer marks and the shore, they will get caught in the nets which often extend 2 - 3 or more miles outwards and float below the surface where they will foul stern gear.

CHARTS Admiralty: These are available from The Gibraltar Chart Agency Limited, 47 Irish Town, Tel: 200 76293, Fax: 200 77293. Open Mon to Fri 0900 - 1800 hours.

Spanish: These are available from Sheppard’s Chandlery, Ocean Village. (Limited areas only).

Imray: These are available from Albor Ltd, Admirals Walk, Marina Bay. HARBOUR and MARINA GUIDE Gibraltar: pages 62-67; surrounding area 31-61.

CUSTOMS’ FORMALITIES Yachts berthing at Gibraltar must report to customs in the respective marina offices. They are advised to declare all items they wish to bring in duty free. Failure to do so may be penalised.

Yachts may also radio in their arrival to the port and then proceed to their chosen Marina. Each marina will have the relevant forms available for yacht captains to complete.

Immigration Control

1. Upon arrival you are required to supply a list of crew and passengers in triplicate.

2. To obtain clearance to go ashore, travel documents e.g. passports and, in some cases, visas are required 3. Any crew member or passenger intending to reside ashore during the time the vessel is in port, shall report to the Immigration Control Post at Waterport and there give the address of intended stay.

4. Immigration Control should be advised of any guest residing aboard.

5. If any person on board has employment in Gibraltar, it must be reported to the Immigration Office.

6. Crew must NOT BE PAID OFF OR ENROLLED (regardless of nationality) without permission of the Principal Immigration Officer.

7. Before leaving, report to the Immigration Control Post the time and date of departure.

Principal Immigration Office, Waterport Tel: 200 72901 Mondays to Thursdays 0930 to 1300 hours Fridays 1530 to 1700 hours.

The position in Gibraltar with regard to the Common Market is that:1. Gibraltar was included in the EU under Article 22714) of the Treaty of Rome which applies to European territories for whose external relations a member state is responsible; 2. Gibraltar’s position differs from that of the UK in that (a) Gibraltar is excluded from the common tariff arrangements, (b) the common agricultural

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policy (CAP) does not apply to Gibraltar, and (c) the value added tax (VAT) does not apply to Gibraltar.

3. EU nationals are allowed to remain in Gibraltar on a provisional permit for an initial period of 6 months in order to find work or establish a business. If by the end of that period work has been found, a business set up and suitable accommodation found, such nationals would be granted a residential permit, renewable on a yearly basis if the intention is to work in Gibraltar for over a year, or otherwise a permit based on the length of the proposed stay would be granted. Permits may be refused or withdrawn on the grounds of public security, public health or public policy. Persons other than EU national seeking employment require to be in possession of a valid work permit before they are granted temporary residential permits.

4. For details of regulations on employment contact: Employment Service, 77 New Harbours, Job Centre, Tel: 200 42995.

CONSULAR SERVICES see General Index, Pink Pages IMPORT DUTY Yachtsmen wishing to send items out of Gibraltar for repair should take them before despatch to the Customs’ Office (see address below).

There they should be presented for inspection together with a written statement describing the item, the nature of the repair, the name and address of the servicing agents, the return address, the name of the owner and the name of the yacht. Yachtsmen should also advise suppliers returning repaired or replacement items for use on a boat to mark the package clearly “yacht spares in transit to...” giving the name of the vessel and its owner. In this way, import dues and customs’ delays will be avoided.

MEDICAL SERVICES ACCIDENT - EMERGENCY If there is an ill yachtperson on board who wishes to see a doctor, please contact the Port Health Officer (Dr Joanna Shelley or Dr Mohammed Salem, Regal House, Queensway), Tel 200 77777 (office hours) or via the Port Office, Tel 200 77272 who will bleep the duty Port Health Officer. If it is an urgent call during non-office hours, call Gibraltar Port, on Channel 16. State in the message whether it is an accident or illness. Urgency invariably means life saving.

Whenever possible, it is medically better (and cheaper) to come ashore to the Clinic, which is open 0800 to 2000 Mondays to Fridays (please note early closing on Tuesdays at 19.00 and late opening on Wednesdays at 09.00). Appointments are given to all visiting yachtpersons on the same day. If vaccinations etc are required, please state the type and number needed when making the appointment. Patients requiring specialist treatment or hospital admission will be advised accordingly after consultation and there are a number of specialists working out of the Clinic.

Dr Joanna Shelley is the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Approved Doctor and is authorised to perform ENG medicals. She can also perform Norwegian Maritime Directorate medicals. For seafarers without a GP in Gibraltar, she can also perform ML5 medicals.

Fluent English and Spanish is spoken.

For non emergencies, The College Clinic offer a GP service including blood tests, travel clinic, osteopathy, physiotherapy and podology amongst other whilst the Specialist Medical Clinic in the ICC at the beginning of Main Street are the place to visit if you need a specialist consultancy. They also have facilities for minor surgery and both clinics offer a comprehensive travel vaccination service.

DUTY CHEMIST Chemists are open during normal shopping hours, with one duty chemist open 1900 - 2100 hours each evening and 0930 - 1100 hours on Sundays. There is also a chemist in Morrison’s supermarket at Europort.

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• Nautical Information

There is a 12% duty on vessels imported into Gibraltar. Temporary importation without payment of duty is allowed provided the importer is not resident in Gibraltar, that is, his visit does not exceed eighteen months within a period of three years. Whilst in Gibraltar the vessel cannot be given, lent, sold, pledged, hired or otherwise disposed of without permission from Customs. However, the Collector of Customs has discretion to allow yachts to remain in Gibraltar for longer periods without payment of duty. Unaccompanied yachts imported by non-residents may remain in Gibraltar under temporary import regulations provided they are placed under Custom’s seal. Applications

to make use of duty free yachts for charter purposes etc. must be made, in writing, to the Secretary, Collector of Customs, Custom House, Waterport - Tel: 200 78879.

N.B. VAT/IVA does not apply in Gibraltar.

Yacht Registration: Gibraltar There is a good explanatory leaflet, together with a standard scale of charges, available at Companies House, 1st Flr, The Arcade, 30-38 Main Street where the Registration Department (Tel: 200 78343) is located. If contemplating registering a boat, it is advisable to contact the very helpful officials at the Registry to check that the ship’s name is acceptable before proceeding too far with the other formalities. Surveys and issue of the appropriate tonnage certificate and carving note are easily arranged and for the individual in a hurry, the whole process may be completed within two to three days.

Gibraltar registered boats fly the Red Ensign, defaced, and are issued with a “Blue Book”

• Nautical Information

SHIP & YACHT REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES AT THE PORT OF GIBRALTAR Eligibility for vessels less that 150 tons Any British National, British overseas citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, can register their vessel in the Port of Gibraltar under Part One of the Gibraltar Merchant Shipping (Registration) Ordinance 1993, Gibraltar Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Yachts) Regulations 1997. However, many of Gibraltar’s clients are of non-British status, and yet they can still: indirectly register their vessel by the use of a British Corporate Body. The company can be established in England or any other offshore jurisdiction that is subject to the laws of some part of Her Majesty’s Dominions, such as Gibraltar. The “British” company in turn then purchases the vessel, which is then eligible to be registered at the Port of Gibraltar.

Vessel Registration Procedure by an individual/corporate body Any individual who wishes to register a vessel in his own name, can make the application direct to the port. A corporate body requires further documentation, and therefore the

services of the management company should be considered, as they often provide the signing powers.

Step 1 A name approval form must be submitted to us stating the desired name for such a vessel. Should the client have a list of names to choose from, these should be stated in order of preference.

Step 2 1. If the vessel is newly built and has not been registered before in any other port, you must provide us with the original Builder’s Certificate giving the particulars of the vessel.

2. Should the vessel have been sold by someone and therefore having been registered in any other port the following is required: • Original Bill of Sale signed by the vendor(s).

This must be notarised by a Notary Public confirming that the signatures on the document belong to the vendors. If the person signing is signing on behalf of a Company or has a power of attorney to sign this document the notary must state in the capacity in which the person is signing as.

• Copy of current registration document (BLUE BOOK) • In either case, a survey needs to be effected (Tonnage Measurement Survey) by a recognised classification society as listed below (Circular No.41. As soon as such survey is completed the original certificate is to be forwarded to us.

Step 3 1 . Application to the Register for a Corporate Body.

When the vessel is to be owned by a Company the following is required: • Application to Register a Vessel (form GUR/01) • Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation • Declaration of Ownership (form GUR/04) When the vessel is to be owned by an individual the following is required: • Application to Register a Vessel: (form GUR/01) • Declaration of Ownership (form

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GUR/05).

Step 4 Upon receipt of all the above documents we shall: then provide you with the vessel’s Carving and Marking note which shall state the vessel’s Name, Port of Registry, Official Number and Register Tonnage. This form may be signed by the authorised officer once he receives confirmation that the boat has been marked as instructed.

Step 5 As soon as all the above has been dealt with and accepted by us we shall issue the vessel’s Certificate of British Registry (BLUE BOOK).

CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES (Circular No.4) It was mentioned at the 1996 Red Ensign Conference by the Marine Safety Agency that they had been reviewing whether the Classification

Society RINA could be authorised to carry out statutory work.

An agreement signed on the 31st October 1996 authorises RINA to act in this capacity. Therefore RINA now becomes the sixth Classification Society approved by the UK for this purpose.

The list of approved Classification Societies for vessels of more than 13.7 metres in length, including ships over twenty four metres in length which are used for commercial purposes, is now as follows: • American Bureau of Shipping • Bureau Veritas • Det Norske Veritas • Germanischer Lloyd • Lloyd’s Register of Shipping • RINA • Yacht Brokers Designer & Surveyors Association

FEES & CHARGES (Schedule 4) The several fees and charges prescribed in this Schedule shall be charged and be payable in respect of the matters therein prescribed and unless the fees and charges so prescribed and any fees and charges outstanding to the Register shall have been paid the Registrar shall not be required to provide any service under these regulations to a registered agent from whom payment is outstanding or in connection with a ship in respect of which fees, charges or taxes are outstanding. Fees and charges payable and paid shall not be refundable, as at time of going to press these were:

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£ 225.00 175.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 225.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 75.00 25.00

• Nautical Information

1. Registration of a pleasure yacht

(regulations 15 & 27) 2. Provisional registration (regulations 15 & 21) 3. Registration following provisional registration

(regulations 15, 21 & 27) 4. Change of name of pleasure yacht (regulation 14) 5. Annual renewal of Certificate of Registry including filing of Annual

Statement of Particulars (regulation 30) 6. Extension of provisional registration (regulation 22) 7. Transfer of registration from or to a registry in a relevant country

(regulation 32) 8. Issue of a Certificate of Deletion (regulation 42) 9. Issue of a Duplicate Certificate (regulation 48) 10. Transfer of ownership, including issue of new Certificate

(regulations 34 - 38) 11. Recording of a mortgage or related instrument and/or the

Discharge thereof (regulations 50, 51 & 52) 12. Endorsement of a counterpart of recorded mortgage or

related instrument (regulation 50(7))

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

Transfer of mortgage (regulations 58 & 59) Transcript of Register (regulation 3) Inspection of Register including Memorandum of Particulars (regulations 3 & 50) Registration of change of any registered particulars recorded in the Register (including new Certificate) (regulations 5, 8 & 31) Registration of Foreign Maritime Entity (Schedule 1) Signal letters when not submitted on first registration (regulation 3) Restoration of registration (regulation 13(7))

75.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 150.00 25.00 50.00

N.B. For further details it is advisable to contact Yacht Registry, Companies House (Gibraltar) Ltd, 1st Flr, The Arcade, 30-38 Main Street, Tel: 200 78193, Fax: 200 44436.

CUSTOMS’ FORMALITIES SPAIN All boats and crew must report to the Customs on entry. A Customs’ Permit is then granted to foreigners under the following conditions:1) to persons who do not normally live in Spain, that is, who during a calendar year do not spend more than 6 months continuously or fractionally in Spain (this time extends to 8 months for Americans and other residing overseas);

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2) neither the owner of the boat nor his spouse may be engaged in profitable activities or render personal services in Spain. If EU nationals, they may now seek work but if ‘residencia’ is established, the boat will be subject to 13% circulation tax.

In order to monitor the use of foreign boats left in Spanish waters, there is a process known as PRECINTADO. In the past this has been a quite complex system which has now been simplified.

When the owner or person using the boat intends to leave Spain for more than two months, Customs’ Authorities must be informed in writing, giving the name, passport details, make, model and boat registration details and the marina where the yacht is berthed and confirming that you are leaving the boat at the disposicion of the Customs’ Authorities.

The boat will not actually be sealed, but Customs will make spot checks from time to time to ensure the vessel is not in use. On the owner’s return, a form must be handed in or faxed

through with the same details and stating you are now in Spanish territory and that from that date you are taking charge of the vessel.

The Customs’ Authority nearest your port will have set forms for you to use to this end. It would also be convenient to check the procedure with them for any additional changes which may have been made to the legislation.

The Algeciras Customs’ Authority can be contactd at Avenida de la Hispanidad, 1, 11207, Algeciras, Cadiz, Spain. Tel: 0034 956 58 02 22 or fax: 0034 956 60 23 25 CUSTOMS’ FORMALITIES PORTUGAL All boats and crew on entering Portuguese waters must report to the Customs’ Authorities and they will be issued, at the cost of a few Escudos, with a transit book for the boat valid for one year from the date of entry.

Circulation Tax is due on all yachts exceeding a period of 180 days in Portuguese waters every calendar year - counting starting on 1st January or date of arrival. The departure to a foreign country does not exempt the yacht’s owner from paying the tax upon return if in the same calendar year.

No foreign vessel may be kept in Portuguese waters more than one year without leaving the country (to a foreign port) or paying Importation Duties. The Tax value is determined according to the age and gross tonnage of the boat and to the HP of the engine(s).

VAT is generally 16% but higher for luxury items.

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CUSTOMS’ FORMALITIES MOROCCO All boats must report to Customs on entry.

The ship’s papers will be retained by Customs until departure. Photographs may be taken of the boat and crew. Delays in the return of the documents may be experienced.

It is essential that foreign yachtsmen obtain the necessary visas before their visit.

It has proved difficult to find out how long one might be permitted to stay in a Moroccan port.

Generally, foreigners staying in the country for more than three months require an extension of entry permission from the local police department. Boats would become subject to temporary or permanent import duties and application would doubtless have to be made for this through Customs or other trade channels. Any Yachtsman contemplating staying in Morocco for an extended period would be well advised to seek the help of his local Consul in Tangiers or Casablanca.

EU VAT REGULATIONS Table of standard VAT Rates (Correct at November 2010)

Gibraltar Belgium Denmark France Germany Greece

0% 21% 25% 19.6% 19% 23%

Holland UK* Ireland Italy Luxembourg Portugal** Spain

19% 17.5% 21% 20% 15% 21% 18%

NB: Once VAT has been paid on a yacht, it can be berth in any EU country without further VAT increase or decrease. eg, a yacht purchased in Germany at 19% VAT will not be subject to pay any further VAT if berthed in Denmark which levies a 25% rate and vice versa. *VAT in the UK is likely to increase from 17.5% to 20% from 4th January 2011 as part of the new Conservative government’s Emergency Budget. **VAT in Portugal is likely to rise 2% during 2011 as an emergency measure set forth by the government.

port will become subject to the imposition of VAT at the rate applicable to that country: There is presently a review of import duties for Gibraltar so check on % levied.

Gibraltar 1. There is no VAT payable on yachts purchased in Gibraltar.

2. Non-resident yacht owners may berth indefinitely in Gibraltar.

3. Yachts purchased in Gibraltar by Gibraltarians (persons and/or companies) and kept in Gibraltar are subject to 12% import duty.

4. Any yacht purchased in Gibraltar by an EU national and subsequently berthing in any EU

1. The VAT payable on the purchase of a yacht in Spain is 18%. Older yachts which have been in use since before 1985 or small boats where VAT would be a minimal amount will not be taxed when they enter Spanish waters.

2. New boats over 7.5 metres in length purchased in Spain for delivery in another country will not be subject to VAT until they reach the country of their final destination. If the latter is an EU member, then it will levy its own

NB Yachts purchased by Gibraltarian registered companies are not subject to VAT when berthed in EU ports. See end under Exemptions.

Spain

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Yacht Charter If yachts are used in the EU for chartering purposes, VAT payments may be reclaimable under business regulations. For such details, it is necessary to contact a local lawyer who can best explain the VAT regulations pertaining in the country of operation or Eurotax Claims Ltd, 70 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FP, UK. Tel: +44(0)1273748899, Fax: +44(0)1273 735555.

rate of VAT. New boats under 7.5 metres will be liable to the VAT payable in the country of the purchaser. New boats over 7.5 metres in length kept in Spain are subject to a 13% circulation tax.

3. EU yachts on which VAT has been paid irrespective of the rate prevailing in different EU countries will be able to enter Spain free of any further VAT charges on the vessel, provided a valid VAT payment receipt is presented.

Exemptions: 1. Yachts owned by Channel Island companies where the beneficial owner is a CI resident are exempt from VAT. Where the beneficial owner is an EU national; VAT will apply.

2. Vessels flying under the flags of non-EU registrations (except in the case of some Cl

registrations) will not be subject to temporary import duty if kept longer than six months in Spanish waters.

Portugal 1. The VAT payable on the purchase of a yacht in Portugal is 21%.

2. Yachts entering Portuguese ports and belonging to EU nationals must produce a valid VAT payment certificate — if not, they will be required to pay VAT at 21%.

3. All yachts irrespective of VAT payments having been made will be subject to a circulation tax.

4. Yachts belonging to non-EU nationals will be subject to import duty if kept in Portugal for more than 12 months — this is in addition to the circulation tax.

WEATHER FORECASTS The Met Office is located at RAF Gibraltar and is a British Government Agency. The office is staffed by both Gibraltarians and UK-based staff. The MET provides a range of services for its customers.

PREMIUM RATE TELEPHONE LINE SERVICE Sailing Forecast: Tel 8988, Weather Forecast: Tel 8989 (Calls charges at 25p each). 3-day Forecast: Tel 8990 (Calls charged at 50p each).

CONSULTANCY SERVICE Ths service provides direct access to the duty forecaster 0900 hrs to 2200 hrs on a daily basis.

FORECASTS 5 day forcasts for www.metoffice.gov.uk.

WARNING SERVICE Issues strong wind/gales, heavy rainfall and thunderstorm warnings.

STATISTICAL DATA These are individually tailored to the customers requirements.

The Met Office Telephone: 200 53419 / 200 53415, Fax: 200 53589, Email: nimbusgib@ metoffice.gov.uk

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RADIO SAILING FORECASTS Radio Sailing Forecasts for 50 nautical miles radius of Gibraltar. All broadcasts are in English and all times are local times (which correspond to Spanish local times), that is GMT + 1 hour in winter and GMT + 2 hours in summer.

Time

Station

0730 GBC

0745 BFBS

0830 GBC

0845 BFBS

1230 GBC

1230 BFBS

1755 BFBS

1830 GBC

2030 GBC

Freq: VHF (MHz) Freq: MW (KHz)

Day

91.3 and 100.5 1458 (206m) 89.4 and 99.5 91.3 and 100.5 1458 (206m) 89.4 and 99.5 91.3 and l00.5 1458(206m) 89.4,93.5 97.8 and 99.5 89.4 and 99.5 91.3 and 100.5 1458 (206m) 91.3 and 100.5 1458 (206m)

Weekdays Every day Weekdays Every day Weekdays Everyday

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Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays

GIBRALTAR TIDE TABLES 2011 TIDAL PREDICTIONS Gibraltar is a Standard Port but the height of the tide varies in the Gibraltar Strait, which extends on the northern side between Cape Trafalgar and Europa Point and on the southern side between Cape Espartel and Almina Point.

At its narrowest, the Strait is 71/2 miles wide.

North Coast variation: approx 15 minutes either side of High Water.

South Coast variation: approx 45 minutes and 15 minutes after High Water.

HEIGHT OF TIDE — GIBRALTAR 2011

mean spring and neap curves springs occur 1 day after New and Full Moon

N.B. The height of tide is approx. 1.4 metres greater at the western end of the Strait than at Gibraltar.

HEIGHT OF TIDE — LISBON 2011

mean spring and neap curves springs occur 1 day after New and Full Moon

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TIME DIFFERENCES These tables give local tide times (that is, GMT) but in Summer (approx April to October) add one hour for local summer time.

Reproduced from Admiralty Tide Tables by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office

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Reproduced from Admiralty Tide Tables by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office

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TIME DIFFERENCES These tables give local tide times (that is, GMT) but in Summer (approx April to October) add one hour for local summer time.

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TIME DIFFERENCES These tables give local tide times (that is, GMT) but in Summer (approx April to October) add one hour for local summer time.

Reproduced from Admiralty Tide Tables by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office

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Reproduced from Admiralty Tide Tables by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office

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TIME DIFFERENCES These tables give local tide times (that is, GMT + 1 hour) but in Summer (approx April to October) add one hour for local summer time.

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TIME DIFFERENCES These tables give local tide times (that is, GMT + 1 hour) but in Summer (approx April to October) add one hour for local summer time.

Reproduced from Admiralty Tide Tables by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office

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Reproduced from Admiralty Tide Tables by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office

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TIME DIFFERENCES These tables give local tide times (that is, GMT + 1 hour) but in Summer (approx April to October) add one hour for local summer time.

TIDAL FLOWS GIBRALTAR STRAIT The figures against the arrows indicate the rate in knots at Springs based on hours before and after HW Gibraltar. They give approximate combined values of stream and current in calm weather.

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HW

HW+1 hr

HW+2 hrs

HW+3 hrs

HW+4 hrs

HW+5 hrs

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TIDAL FLOWS TIDAL FLOWS for the Strait are difficult to establish with precise accuracy and the maps should be used as approximations. It should be noted that there is a permanent flow outward from the Mediterranean at lower depths, that is, East to West through the Strait. This gives rise to a maximum surface easterly rate of flow of approximately 4.7 knots and a westerly rate of 2 knots.

Under certain conditions of wind and tide, flows can be greater in the centre of the narrowest part of the Strait. Where there are shallows near the coast, there is distortion of the prevailing current and also overfalls. Conditions at these places may be turbulent when the wind is against the tide.

Dry conditions prevalent in and about the Mediterranean appear to have an effect on tidal flow making the outward stream in the centre of the Strait often less heavy than indicated.

HW+6 hrs

HW- 5 hrs

HW- 3 hrs

HW- 2 hrs

HW- 1 hr

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HW- 4 hrs

LOCAL SHIPPING FORECASTS Station

Local Time

Language

Call Sign

Freq

Area

Lisbon

0800

Portuguese

CTV

418

37N to 30N

2000

repeated

CTV 25

5015

20W to Coast

in English

CTV 27

7353

CTV 81

11015

Rota

0001

AOK

4001

0530

5917.5

1200

7535

Storm Warnings

17.30

12230

F/C’s

English

17395

22919

Cadiz

0930

484

1200

Warnings & F/C

1800

Gulf of Cadiz

1203

1230

Alicante

1203

Spanish

EAC

Coasts of Spain

Repeated

Spanish

Casablanca

0835 - 0855

French

1935-- 1955

1690

Alboran

CN097/98

5623

25N to 40N

CN096/97

11010

East of 30W

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East Atlantic

3232

TIME DIFFERENCES ON GMT

Location

Winter

Summer

United Kingdom Gibraltar Spain Portugal Morocco France

GMT +1 +1 GMT GMT +1

+1 +2 +2 +1 +1 +2

N.B. The dates for commencement of Summer Time vary from country to country.

Generally, it commences about mid-April and finishes at the end of October.

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Cruising Planning Guide

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• Barbate Seville • • Tarifa • Alcaidesa • Sotogrande • Duquesa • Estepona • Jose Banus

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N.B. There are traffic separation lanes in the Strait

Index of Marinas: Gibraltar’s Marinas.................................62-67 Portugal: Lagos Marina.................................................. 33 Port of Portimão***........................................ 34 Alvor Anchorage............................................. 35 Vilamoura Marina........................................... 36 Vila Real de Santo Antonio............................. 37 Cruising the Portuguese Coast...........37

Morocco: Marinasmir..................................................... 56 Tangiers.......................................................... 56 Ceuta Harbour (Spanish)................................ 57 Marina Kabila.................................................. 57 * See page 58 for marina tariffs ** See page 53 for marina tariffs *** See page 35 for marina tariffs **** See page 52 for marina tariffs

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Spain: Ayamonte Marina*......................................... 37 Punta Umbria Marina*................................... 37 Huelva Yacht Club.......................................... 37 Isla Cristina*................................................... 38 El Rompido..................................................... 38 Mazagon*....................................................... 39 Sevilla Nautical Club....................................... 39 Gelves Yacht Club.......................................... 39 Chipiona*....................................................... 40 Real Club Nautico Cadiz................................. 40 Rota*.............................................................. 41 Santa Maria Marina........................................ 42 Puerto Sherry.................................................. 42 Sancti Petri*................................................... 43 Puerto America*............................................. 44 Barbate*......................................................... 44

Tarifa............................................................... 45 Alcaidesa........................................................ 45 Sotogrande..................................................... 47 Cruising the Costa del Sol..................48 Estepona Marina............................................ 49 Duquesa Marina............................................. 49 Jose Banus Marina........................................ 50 Puerto de Cabopino....................................... 50 Marina La Bajadilla*....................................... 51 Marbella......................................................... 51 Benalmadena****.......................................... 52 Fuengirola**................................................... 53 Caleta de Velez*............................................. 54 Motril Marina.................................................. 54 Punta de la Mona Marina............................... 54 Yacht Berthing in Almeria............................... 55

Very Approximate Sea Distances From Gibraltar

Lat.

Long.

Miles

Agadir Almeria Ayamonte/V. Real* Barbate* Benalmdena* Bonanza Cadiz* Casablanca Ceuta* D’Jebha Duquesa* El Rompido* Estepona* Hoceima Jose Banus* Malaga Marina Smir* Melilla Mohammedia Motril (Marina del Este)* Sancti Petri* Sotogrande* Tangier* Tarifa* Vilamoura* Portimao* Lagos*

30˚25.18’N 36˚50’N 37˚13’N 36˚11’N 36˚36’N 30˚25.1B’N 36˚32’N 33˚37.3’N 35˚53’N 35˚13’N 36˚21.3’N 37˚13’N 36˚05’N 35˚14.9’N 36˚29’N 36˚42.58’N 35˚45.15’N 35˚17’N 33˚43’N 36˚44’N 36˚24’N 36˚1 6.9’N 35˚47’N 36˚01’N 37˚04’N 37˚07’N 37˚05’N

09˚37.9’W 02˚28’W 07˚22’W 05˚55.7’W 04˚31’W 06˚25.35’W 06˚17’W 07˚35.3’W 05˚18’W 04˚41’W 95˚14’W 07˚08’W 05˚09’W 03˚56.15’W 04˚57’W 04˚24.9’W 06˚20.38’W 02˚02’W 07˚23.6’W 03˚43’W 06˚13.5’W 05˚1 6.5’W 05˚48’W 05˚37’W 08˚07’W 08˚32’W 08˚39’W

424 125 110 36 55 85 80 184 15 65 15 73 24 88 42 69 32 110 173 100 73 10 37 16 140 170 180

* See plan in following section.

Notes:_______________________________________________________________________________

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LAGOS MARINA (Algarve, Portugal)

Position: 37°05’N 08°39’W Tel: 00 351 282 770 210 Fax: 00 351 282 770 219 E-mail: marina@marlagos.pt Website: www.marinadelagos.pt Location: adjacent to lively and historic town of Lagos (originally founded by the Phoenicians, and used by traders and seafarers ever since).

Facilities: 5 Anchor Award. All facilities including travel lift. Marine engineers. Supermarket adjacent, 4-star Suite Hotel (Marina Club). Tel: 00 351 282 790 600 Approach notes: Reception pontoon is on starboard side of the river before the bridge. The bridge is raised on request during office hours (ch. VHF - 09).

Key to Symbols used on Plans Restaurants/Cafes

Boatyard / repairs

Yacht Club

Showers

Toilets

Control Tower

Laundry

Chandlery

Reception

Fuel

Hard Standing

Shops

Information

Light craft

P

Car Parking

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NB: All depths shown are in metres.

Aerial photographs courtesy of EPPA (Empresa Publica de Puertos de Andalucia)

PORT of PORTIMÃO (Algarve, Portugal)

PORTIMÃO MARINA Position: 37°07’N 08°32’W Tel: + 351 282 400 680 Fax: + 351 282 412 222 E-mail: marinaportimao@mail.telepac.pt Website: www.marinadeportimao.com Specifications: Berths: 620 Draught: 3 - 4m Max Length: 30m Location: Marina is located within the port, adjacent to busy tourist resort of Praia da Rocha.

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Facilities: Waiting dock, water, electricity 220V, fuel, showers, ice, slipway, hardstanding, repairs and maintenance, crane, travel lift, chandleries, laundry, shops, bank, parking, chemist, medical assistance, weather forcasts, telephone, post office, taxis, bars, restaurants, discoteques, hairdresser, swimming pool, security, waste disposal.

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Portimão Marina

Prices change April each year. Please check the web site for updated and full price list

Berthing Fees: (High season: 1st July - 1st September) Size in Cost in Euros (prices correct at time of going to press): Metres day week month 6-8 x 2.7 6-8 x 3.1 8-10 x 3.1 8-10 x 3.6 10-12 x 3.3 10-12 x 4 12-15.5 x 4.5 12-15.5 x 5.3 15.5-18 x 4.5 15.5-18 x 5.5 18-21 x 6 21-26 x 6 26-30 x 6.9

23.10 24.40 25.70 26.20 32.50 35.30 45.00 53.40 69.40 77.40 85.40 102.70 124.00

142.70 146.60 155.70 168.70 201.00 218.00 277.50 313.50 426.90 484.30 520.30 633.70 796.40

547.80 573.30 611.50 668.90 802.30 869.00 1096.50 1252.00 1689.90 1873.30 2079.00 2529.00 3181.00

SPECIALS 1 year 2125.80 2500.90 3001.10 3,251.20 4,251.60 4,876.80 5,834.30 6,529.50 8,193.80 9,218.10 10,498.30 11,906.70 12,802.80

Berthing Fees: (Low season: 1st Jan - 1st June & 1 Oct - 31 Dec) Size in Cost in Euros per: Metres day week month 3 months 6 months 6-8 x 2.7 6-8 x 3.1 8-10 x 3.1 8-10 x 3.6 10-12 x 3.3 10-12 x 4 12-15.5 x 4.5 12-15.5 x 5.3 15.5-18 x 4.5 15.5-18 x 5.5 18-21 x 6 21-26 x 6 26-30 x 6.9

7.00 8.40 9.80 11.20 12.10 14.00 17.70 20.10 28.40 31.10 33.80 36.50 46.00

47.40 57.60 62.80 72.50 78.80 89.40 114.00 133.00 189.60 203.70 223.30 245.50 309.20

188.60 210.30 251.00 279.50 310.50 356.80 434.80 524.10 741.00 794.00 864.10 978.00 1163.50

516.90 614.60 668.30 796.30 922.50 1033.80 1374.60 1559.00 2207.70 2267.70 2551.10 2916.80 3420.80

866.90 1020.20 1159.90 1229.70 1470.20 1747.30 2267.70 2580.00 3430.40 3756.50 4110.10 4677.10 5952.60

5 years 8694.20 9732.30 11,159.70 12,209.60 15,571.70 18,992.80 23,392.10 25,593.70 33,024.20 38,528.20 41,280.20 45,408.20 48,160.20

9 months 1221.00 1424.50 1628.00 1763.60 2206.00 3645.40 3164.80 3508.80 4403.20 4953.60 5641.60 6398.40 6880.00

NB: Prices do not include VAT (20%) but do include water and electricity (except 5 and 10 year contracts)

Alvor Anchorage

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3 miles west of Lagos is this pleasant little anchorage near superb beach and pretty fishing village. Only attempt entrance for first time at low water when the dredged 2m channel is defined (the rising tide will make up for any errors!). Keep to west side when passing between the new moles to avoid sand bar on east mole.

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VILAMOURA MARINA (Algarve, Portugal)

Position: 37°04’38 N 08°07’31W Tel: + 351 289 310 560 Fax: 289 310 580 E-mail: marinavilamoura@lusort.com Website: www.marinadevilamoura.com Location: The main town of Vilamoura has been contructed over past 25 years (marina inaugurated in 1974). Exceptional sports facilities in area include golf courses, riding, squash, tennis and shooting.

Specifications: Depth: 2 - 4m. Berths: 1,000 on floating pontoons.

Facilities: boatyard, fuel jetty, shops, yacht club, restaurant, chandler, toilets/showers, self-service laundry, supermarket, water taxi.

1 Caminha Anchorage 2 Viana do Castelo Marina 3 Povoa de Varzim Marina + Anchorage 4 Vila do Conde Anchorage 5 Leixoes Marina + Anchorage 6 Oporto River - Wall 7 Aveiro Anchorage 8 Figueira da Foz Marina 9 Nazare Marina 10 São Martinho do Porto Anchorage 11 Berlenga Island Anchorage 12 Peniche Marina + Anchorage 13 Cascais Marina + Anchorage 14 Lisbon Marina(s) 15 Seixal Anchorage 16 Sesimbra Wall+Anchorage 17 Setubal Marina 18 Sines Marina + Anchorage 19 Baleeira Anchorage 20 Lagos (p. 31) Marina 21 Alvôr (p. 33) Anchorage 22 Portimão (p. 32) Marina + Anchorage 23 Vilamoura (p. 34) Marina (large) 24 Culatra Island Anchorage 25 Olhão Anchorage (poor) 26 Tavira Anchorage 27 Vila Real de S. Antonio Marina

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VILA REAL de SANTO ANTONIO

Tel:+351 281 541 571 Fax: 281 511 140 VHF Channel 12 Caution: West shore of the Guadiana river, marina affected by river current and tides, and should be entered with caution near slack tide.

Location: Close to the centre of town, with many shops and restaurants. River Guadiana is navigable for 20 miles to Pomaro. Road bridge (23 metre clearance). River is deep mid-channel and outside of bends. Local advice needed to proceed beyond Alcoutim. Free berthing available.

Specifications: Berths: 340 Facilities: include a yacht club and restaurant.

Water and electricity, fuel.

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AYAMONTE MARINA (Huelva, Spain) Position: 37°13’00N 7°25’00W Tel/Fax: 959 321 694 E-mail: ayamonted@eppa.es Location: A new marina, located on the Guadiana River, at the Pinillos estuary adjacent to the city, about 3 miles sailing distance from the southern end of the Villa Real de San Antonio dyke.

Specifications: Berths: 174 Max Draught: 3m Max Length: 25m Facilities: Information (marina administration office), fuelling (*), weather information, 24hour security service, close-circuit television, crew service, restroom/shower facilities, credit cards, taxi service, computerized access to pontoons and parking. Small craft ramp, used oil disposal service, garbage collection at every pontoon head, fire-fighting service, sailing assistance service. Marina club house. Additional services and facilities available in town.

Approach notes: The navigation channel is situated near the Villa Real de San Antonio dyke heading NNW. To reach it, you have to cross the delta of the Guadiana River (be well aware of tidal times in the area — falling tides cause breakers — and you should be updated on the location of shoals along the access channel, where maximum depth during low tide is 2.5 m.)

Punta Umbria Marina

Huelva Yacht Club Position: 37°7’N 6°49’W Tel/Fax: (959) 24 76 27 VHF: Ch 9 and 16 Specifications: Depth: 5 to 9m.

Width at entrance: whole of Odiel River.

Berths: 400, muddy bottom.

Facilities: info, weather forcasts, showers, WC, water, electricity, ice rubbish and used oil withdrawal, parking, ramp, crane, workshops, yacht chandler, yacht club etc.

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Position: 37°10’05” N 6°57’17W Tel: : 959 52 45 41 Fax: 959 52 45 42 Email: puntaumbria@eppa.es VHF: Ch. 9 Specifications: Depth: 4 to 8m Width at entrance: whole of Odiel River.

Berths: 197 (up to 12m), muddy bottom.

Facilities: drinking water, weather information, fire fighting, used oil collection, refuse collection, car rental, taxi, fuel, 24hr survelliance, showers, toilets, phone, electricity.

See page 58 for tariffs.

See page 58 for tariffs.

ISLA CRISTINA (Huelva, Spain) Position: 37º11’52.5” N 7º19’43”W Tel: 959 343501 Fax: 959 343 511 E-mail: islacristinad@eppa.es Location: Just 15 km away from the Portuguese border by road, the town of 19,000 inhabitants surrounds the marina on the north, west and south sides. Isla Cristina Marina is situated, on the left bank of the river Carreras, one and a half miles from the head of the western breakwater.

Specifications: Berths: 204 Moorings on floating pontoons. Max Draught: 2m Max Length: 20m Facilities: Information service (port offices), fuel supply (petrol and diesel fuel), weather information, 24-hour surveillance, CCTV, crew service, public telephone, toilet and shower facilities, bar-restaurant (1), sale of ice, shops, taxis, car rental, credit cards, computer-controlled access to gated pontoons and car parks. Light-craft ramp, 32 tn travel-lift, outdoor and covered hardstanding, mechanical and electrical workshop, collection of waste oil, refuse collection at bridgeheads, fire-fighting service, navigational aid service. Shopping centre. 12km of beaches. Awarded Blue Flag from 1997.

Approach Notes: Fluvial fishing port and marina in independent inner harbour. Tidal range 3.4 m and currents reach a speed of up to 2 knots. For marina access, call Harbour Master on Marine Band channel 9.

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El Rompido (Huelva, Spain) Position: 37°13’N 07°08’W Tel: 959 39 96 14 Fax: 959 39 90 82 VHF: Ch. 09/16 No moorings. 3-8m deep.

Harbour entrance: 50m deep.

Facilities: general info, parking, fuel nearby, showers, WC, water, electricity, ice, rubbish,/used oil withdrawal, ramp, crane, workshops, chandlery, sailing club.

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MAZAGON (Huelva, Spain) Position: 37°7’58” N 6°50’05”W Tel: 959 536 251 Fax: 959 376237 E-mail: mazagon@eppa.es Location: 1.4 miles north of the head of Juan Carlos 1 breakwater. Mazagon town is a major holiday resort. Donana National Park easily reached by road.

Specifications: Berths: 497 Max Draught: 4m.

Max Length: 30m. Tidal range of 3.7 metres. Specially designed pontoon for larger yachts.

Facilities: Information (port offices), fuel supply (petrol and diesel fuel), weather information,24hoursurveillance, CCTV, crew service, public telephone, toilet and shower facilities, bar-restaurant, sale of ice, shops, taxis, car rental, credit cards, launderette, computer-controlled access to gated pontoons and car park.

Light-craft ramp, 32 tn travel-lift, hardstanding, mechanical and electrical workshop, collection of waste oil, refuse collection at bridgeheads, fire-fighting service, navigational aid service. Sailing/water sports school, nautical club.

Awarded Blue Flag in 1997.

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Seville, Spain

Puerto Gelves (Spain)

Sevilla Nautical Club

Position: 37°20’37”N 6°1’38”W. Tel: (95) 576 12 12 Fax: (95) 576 15 83 Specification: Depth: 3 to 5m. Berths: 156.

Facilities: Petrol, diesel, weather info, 24 hr security, tel/ fax, toilets, showers, bar, ice, car rental, taxis, light craft ramp, travel lift, dry dock, red cross, mechanic workshop, oil & rubbish collection, fire prevention, electricity, laundry, land storage, parking, post service.

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Position: 37°22’N 5°59’5”W Tel: (95) 4454777 Fax: (95) 4284693 VHF: Ch 9 and 16.

Specifications: Depth: 2-4m.

Berths: 52 (up to 30m), mud/ sand anchorage.

Facilities: 24 hr security, showers, WC, water, electricity, ice, rubbish and used oil withdrawal, ramp, crane, telephones and medical help.

CHIPIONA (Cadiz, Spain) Position: 36°45’N 06°25.63’W Tel: 956 373844 Tel/Fax: 956 370037 E-mail: chipiona@eppa.es Specifications: Berths: 355 Max draught: 35m Max length: 30m Location: Ideal port of call for those intending to sail to Seville, which is 54 miles upstream, and for those making for the open sea.

Facilities: fuel, general/weather information 24-hour security, CCTV, crew service, telephone, toilets/showers, restaurant, ice, shops, credit cards, taxis, car rental, laundry, computerised access to pontoons/car parks, light-craft ramp, 50 tn travel-lift, hardstanding, mechanical/electrical workshop, collection of waste oil/refuse, fire-fighting, navigational aid, sailing/water sports school.

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Approach Notes: Coming from the Strait, leave the Salmedina buoy to starboard, and then take a 67º course to the transit between buoyed number 1 of the buoyed Puerto de Seville fairway (“El Perro”), and the green light of Chipiona Port.

From here head straight for the marina, which is 2.5 miles from Salmedina. Those coming from the west should turn inland at the “Picacho” buoy, and then head for the marina entrance. Access is very much determined by the tidal currents and swell of the third and fourth quadrants. The marina has a tidal range of 3.4 metres and provides pontoons for mooring.

REAL CLUB NAUTICO (Cadiz, Spain) Position: 36°32’5”N 06°17’W Tel: 956 213262 Fax: 956 221040 E-mail: RCNCadiz@nfocadiz.com VHF: Ch. 09/16 Specifications: Berths: 170 Max draught: 3.5m Max length: 15m Facilities: general/weather info, 24hr security, fuel, showers/WC, water, electricity, ice, used oil/rubbish withdrawal, ramp, crane, divers, chandlery, swimming pool, telephone etc.

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ROTA (Cadiz, Spain)

Position: 36°36’56.4”N 6°20’57.8W Tel: 956 840069 Fax: 956 813811 E-mail: rota@eppa.es Location: at the northernmost end of the Bay of Cadiz, sheltered by La Morena point, Rota is a major holiday resort. The military naval base is one mile east and military port 0.25 mile north.

Specifications: Berths: 496 Max draught: 4.5m Max length: 32m. Tidal range 3.6m. Pontoon moorings.

Facilities: fuel (petrol/diesel) on floating berth, weather/general info, 24hr security, cctv, crew service, telephone, toilets, showers, restaurant, ice, credit cards, taxis, car rental, computerised access to pontoons and car park (*). Light-craft ramp, 32 tn travel-lift, hardstanding, mechanical/electrical workshop, collection of waste oil, refuse, fire-fighting service, navigational aid service, municipal sailing school.

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Approach Notes: from north or west, leave the “El Quemado” buoy to port, sail about 3 miles east, then bear north for one mile. Craft coming from Strait should leave the Bay of Cadiz bifurcation buoy “Ana” to starboard and enter the marina directly on a northerly course.

El PUerto de Santa Maria & PUERTO SHERRY (Cadiz, Spain)

Puerto Sherry: Position: 36°35’N 06°15’W Tel: 956 870103 Fax: 956 873902 VHF: Ch. 09/16 Location: 25km from Jerez Airport.

Specifications: Berths: 753 (4 - 50m length) sandy anchorage. 100% rental. Entrance width: 100m Depth: 4.5m (inside harbour 2-4m).

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Facitilites: general/weather information, 24hr security, petrol, gas oil, showers, WC, water, electricity, ice, telephone, workshops, ship yards, divers, rubbish and used oil withdrawal, ramp, crane, hotel, restaurants, cafes, swimming pool.

EL PUERTO DE Santa MariA: Position: 36°35’N 06°14’W Tel: 956 852527 Fax: 956 874400 E-mail: rcnpuerto@ono.com VHF: Ch. 09/16 Specifications: Berths: 175, mud anchorage, mooring bouys in river. Max draught: 6m Max length: 13m Facilities: general/weather info, showers, WC, water, electricity, telephone, ice, divers, workshops, yacht chandlery, swimming pool, ship yards, used oil and rubbish withdrawal, ramp, crane.

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SANCTI PETRI (Cadiz, Spain) Position: 36°23’46.1N 06°12’28.6W Tel/Fax: 956 496169 E-mail: sanctipetri@eppa.es VHF: Ch. 08/16 Location: 30km from Jerez Airport Specifications: Berths: 88 Max draught: 5m Max length: 12m Facilities: Information (port offices), weather information, public telephone, 24-hour surveillance, CCTV, toilet facilities, car rental, computer-controlled access to gated pontoons and car parks

(*). Slipway, 3 tn hoist, hardstanding, navigational aid service. Nautical Club.

Approach Notes: This section of the coast features rocky and sandy shoals and a high degree of Approach notes: This section of the coast features rocky and sandy shoals and a high degree of coastal activity. Only attempt a landward approach with updated information on the state of the shoals, which can block the way to the channel for craft sailing from the north (around Boquerón Point) and east. There is an elongated rocky formation (2300 m long and identifiable by remains of fortifications) west of the channel outlet, which is exposed during spring tides. The northern end (Punta de Arrecife) is 340m from the coast and the southern end, the Sancti-Pétri islet, 750m from

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the coast. Due to this rock formation, there are two channels to enter the marina, but only the southernmost one is buoyed. Vessels should establish radio contact on channel 9. In the channel and in Sancti-Petri Marina itself there is a tidal range of 3.6 metres, which generates currents of up to 1.5 knots. Craft may either drop anchor or use pontoon facilities.

PUERTO AMERICA (Cadiz, Spain) Position: 36°32’36N 6°16’42W Tel: 956 202080 E-mail: puertoamerica@eppa.es VHF: Ch 09/16 Specifications: Berths: 152 Max draught: 7.5m Max length: 25m. Depth of water (7.5m) makes this marina particularly attractive for larger yachts. Mooring at pontoons.

Tidal range 3.6 metres.

Facilities: fuel (petrol/diesel), general/ weather info, 24-hr security, cctv, crew service, telephone, toilets/showers, ice,

restaurant, taxis, car rental computerised access to pontoons/car park, light-craft ramp, 10 tn hoist, mechanical/electrical workshop, collection waste oil/refuse, fire-fighting, navigational aid, hardstanding, sailing and water sports school.

Approach notes: entering or leaving the marina, follow bouyed channel of Bay of Cadiz port.

See page 58 for Puerto America and Barbate tariffs.

BARBATE (Cadiz, Spain)

Position: 36°10’50.7”N 5°55’27.1W Tel: 956 431907 Fax: 956 431918 E-mail: barbated@eppa.es VHF: Ch. 09/16

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Specifications: Berths: 256 Max draught: 3m Max length: 30m. Pontoons for mooring. Tidal range 3.3m.

Facilities: fuel (petrol/diesel), general/weather info, 24-hr security, cctv, crew service, phone, toilets/ showers, restaurant,

ice, credit cards, taxis/car rental, computerised access to pontoons/car parks. Light-craft ramp, 32 tn travel-lift, hardstanding, mechanical/electrical workshop, collection waste oil/refuse, fire-fighting, navigational aid service, sailing school. Nautical Club.

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TARIFA (Cadiz, Spain) Position: outer mid-entry 36°04’N 05°36.22’W Location: famed for its beaches and windsurfing, Tarifa itself is a historic town well worth a visit. This is a busy commercial and military harbour, and great care should be taken when mooring here.

You will be expected to fight for space with fishing vessels along the wall, or in pens which may contain hazards.

Facilities: no water or electricity, but there is a water tap and fuel. Restaurant and supermarket near by, plus all the facilities of the town.

MARINA AlcaIdesa (La Linea, Cadiz, Spain) Position: 36°09’31’’N / 05°22’03’’W Tel: + 34 956 021660 Fax: +34 956 021661 Email: info@puertodeportivoalcaidesa.es Website: www.puertodeportivoalcaidesa.es

Facilities: shipyard, dry dock for up to 200 yachts, repairs, chandlers, parking, communal services, fuel supply, Wi-Fi, TV and telephone services to all berths

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Specifications: Berths: 800 Depth: 3-5m Length: 8-50m

MARINA AlcaIdesa (La Linea, Cadiz, Spain) continued ...

It has a privileged location as it’s 5 minutes walking from Gibraltar airport and 1 hour by car from international airports as Malaga and Jerez. The marina – located in a prime setting just a few metres from the centre of La Linea, on the Algeciras Bay – will include a large commercial and restaurant area, thus ensuring an attractive and lively atmosphere for the marina.

For parking spaces, berth sales and rentals at very competitive prices, from 8 to 50 meters, please visit: www.marinaalcaidesa.com, or email info@puertodeportivoalcaidesa.es

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Located in the Bay of Algeciras, next to the Rock of Gibraltar and in front of the Congress Center of La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz), construction of the Marina Alcaidesa is well under way and berths are expected to be delivered from March 2010.

When the development is complete the marina will have a land surface area of 134,255 m2 and a sheltered water sheet of 139,760 m2 which will accommodate 624 berths for crafts ranging from 8 to 50 metres in length, and with capacity for approximately 200 crafts of various sizes in the dry dock.

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SOTOGRANDE (Cadiz, Spain) Position: 36°17’24”N 05°16’W Tel: 956 790000 Fax: 956 790109 E-mail: puertosotogrande@puertosotogrande.com Location: famed for quality local golf courses and other excellent sporting facilities including tennis, polo and horseriding.

Specifications: Berths: 1323 to date Max draught: 4m (excess following consultation) Max length: 80m (Marina now three times original size).

Facilities: Water bus to take visitors around, water, electricity, mechanical services, maintenance, shops, restaurants, broker, showers, WC, rubbish and used oil withdrawal, 24hr security, fuel, travel lift, land storage, hotel.

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Smooth Sailing from Gibraltar Along the Costa Del Sol A visitor’s guide to the marinas along the Costa del Sol

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The marinas are strategically placed along the Costa del Sol, granting visitors easy access to the main highway, towns and golf-courses along the coast.

Just over on the Spanish side from Gibraltar, The Alcaidesa Marina in La Linea is currently under construction and is set to be one of the largest in the area. Berths are expected to be available during March 2010.

The next closest marina on the east side of Gibraltar, in Spain and within easy reach, is Sotogrande, famous for its polo and golf facilities as well as for yachts, hotel accommodation and many types of restaurants. A little way further along the coast you’ll find La Duquesa, a small marina but with a selection of restaurants and bars, and Estepona, a large town with a marina with a range of international restaurants and pubs.

20 kms along the coast is the marina Jose Banus known locally as Puerto Banus, the home to some of the largest motor vessels in the Med and famous for its night-life being just a few kilometres from the centre of

the internationally renowned resort-town of Marbella. In the heart of Marbella itself is La Bajadilla, suitable for craft up to 16m length and Marina Marbella, for vessels up to 20m. Some 10 km further east is Puerto de Cabopino, a small but welcoming marina with excellent beach and restaurants, but not recommended for vessels more than 14m length.

Some 30 kms further along the coast is Fuengirola, a well-developed holiday town, with the large marina located along side the town-centre, close to the fishing port. Benalmadena is a little way further and is also a well-known tourist destination in easy reach of all tourism facilities.

After the port in the city of Malaga and reaching the end of the Costa del Sol is the marina at Caleta de Velez, the only marina at the eastern end of the Coast. P

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DUQUESA (Malaga, Spain)

Position: 36°21’30”N 05°14’W Tel: 95 2890100 Fax: 95 2890101 Location: in the centre of the Costa del Sol 10mins from Estepona and adjacent to Duquesa Golf Course.

Specifications: Berths: 328 Draught: 1.6 to 4m Length: 8 to 20m.

Facilities: information, t e lephone, first aid, WC, showers, parking, laundry, electricity, water, ice, post office, weather information, divers, fuel, workshops, dry marina, crane, supplies, restaurants, bars.

ESTEPONA MARINA (Malaga, Spain) Position: 36°25’N 05°09’W Tel: (95) 2801800 Fax: (95) 2802497 VHF: Ch 09/16 Location: Five minutes from centre of Estepona — good restaurants, bars and shops.

Specifications: Berths: 443 from 8 to 35m (50% for rent) Harbour entrance: width: 80m depth: 5m Interior: 1.5 to 4m, rocky bottom.

NB: Estepona and Duquesa Marinas are now under the same management. If a year’s moorings is bought at Duquesa or Estepona, full use can be made of facilities and berths at either marina.

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Facilities: 24 hour security, information (general/meteorological), WC, showers, water, electricity, parking, first aid, wifi access, customs, ice, divers, cranes, dry dock, workshops, supplies.

Jose Banus MARINA (Malaga, Spain) Position: 36°29’ N 04°57’ W Tel: (95) 2909800 Fax: (95) 2810899 VHF: Ch 09/16 E-mail: torrecontrol@puertobanus.com Location: One of first pleasure craft harbours in the Med (inaugurated in 1970), “Puerto Banus” is famed for celebrities and international restaurants and boutiques.

Hotels, apartments, casino and golf nearby. Short trip to Malaga airport. Very lively in the summer months.

Specifications: Berths: 915 Max length: 50m Max draught: 7.5m.

Facilities: water, electricity, mechanical & general repair services, refueling, hoist, telephone/tv connections, medical facilities, boutiques/supermarket, restaurants/bars, broker, hair salons.

Puerto de Cabopino (Malaga, Spain) Position: 36°29’N 04°44’06W

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Tel: 95 2831975 Fax: 95 2830237 VHF: Ch. 09/16 Location: 10km from Marbella near beautiful beach. Generally closed as entrance is silted up. Radio in for instructions in emergency entry.

Specifications: Berths: 169 Max length: 14m Max draught: 1-1.5m.

Sandy anchorage. Not recommended for larger vessels.

Facilities: fuel, info, parking, first aid, WC, water, electricity, workshops, divers, cranes, supplies.

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Marina La Bajadilla (Malaga, Spain)

Position: 36°30’25.1N 04°52’31.2W Tel: 952 858 401 Fax: 952 858 426 E-mail: marbellad@eppa.es New marina in the heart of Marbella, adjacent to large beach. 266 berths suitable for craft 6-16m length. Berths rented on a yearly basis. Facilities include security, cctv, toilets, showers and card controlled access to pontoons.

See page 58 for tariffs.

MARBELLA MARINA (Malaga, Spain) Position: 36°30’N 04°52’N Tel: 952 858401 Fax: 952 858426 VHF: Ch. 09/16

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Specifications: Berths: 378 Draught 4-15m Length: 6-20m Facilities: weather information, passport control, customs, WC, showers, water, electricity, telephone, ice, sailing club, fuel, divers, dry marina, cranes, workshops, supplies.

BENALMADENA MARINA (Malaga, Spain) Position: 36°36’N 04°31’N Tel: 95 2577022 Fax: 95 2441344 E-mail: info@puertobenalmadena.org Website: www.puertobenalmadena.org Location: pleasant marina located a short distance from casino, hotels and leisure & sports facilities including golf.

Specifications: Berths: 1014 Draught: 2-6m

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Facilities: fuel, boatyard/repairs, hoist, ramps, sailing club, hotel.

Berthing Fees: Please check with individual marinas for any price changes Size in Metres 5 x 2 6 x 2.15 6 x 2,5 8 x 3 10 x 3.5

High Season /day 4.44 5.59 6.95 8.40 11.74

Low Season /day 3.48 3.66 3.83 5.24 6.35

Size in Metres 12 x 3.8 15 x 4.5 18 x 4.8 20 x 5.2 26 x 5.8 30 x 6.5

High Season /day 14.50 21.49 27.56 32.28 36.99 46.69

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Low Season /day 8.07 13.19 17.42 21.45 25.49 32.95

FUENGIROLA MARINA (Malaga, Spain) Position: 36°32’ 3” N 04°37’ 8” W Tel: (95) 2468000 Fax: (95) 2469989 VHF: Ch 09/16 Email: puertofuengirola@hotmail.com Location: The port is located right in the centre of Fuengirola.

Specifications: Berths: 226 (50% for visitors) Depth: 9m at the mouth of the port and 3.5 at quays (Very full, call up before entry).

Facilities: water, electricity (220V, 380V), 3 showers, ice across from Club Nautico, restaurants, bars, slipway with mechanical and general repairs, sailmaking, GRP, crane, hoist, broker, welders, painting, maintenance, electronics, supermarket, laundry (chemist, mail, banks, taxi and hotels 50m away). Connections with Malaga and airport by train and bus every 30 mins.

Useful numbers: Taxi: (95) 2471000. Medical emergencies: (95) 2472929.

Please check with individual marinas for any price changes

Berthing Fees: Size in High Season Low Season Metres Euros/day Euros/day 8 x 3 8.15 4.75 10 x 3.5 11.13 6.12 12 x 4 15.32 9.39 15 x 4.5 22.17 14.01 20 x 5 32.74 21.22

Discounts for payment in advance: Period longer than Discount 1 month 6 months 1 year

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Yearly prices including the discount for payments in advance and VAT: 8x3: 2,052.63. 10x3.5: 2,745.41. 12x4: 3,931.07. 15x4.5: 5,753.55. 20x5: 8,582.53 .

NB: all prices include water and electricity supply, but exclude 18% VAT except where stated

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CALETA DE VELEZ (Malaga, Spain) Position: 36°44’52.3N 04°04’10.6W Tel: 95 2511390 Fax: 95 2550526 E-mail: caleta@eppa.es VHF: Ch. 10 Locations: Only port facility for pleasure craft in Eastern Costa del Sol. Specifications: Berths: 227 Depth: 4m Max Length: 25m (100% rental). Craft moored by the head to dolphins. Max tidal range 0.5m.

Facilities: Information service (port offices), fuel supply (petrol and diesel fuel), weather

information, 24-hour,surveillance, CCTV, crew service, public telephone, toilet and shower facilities, bar, sale of ice credit cards, taxis, car rental, computer-controlled access to gated pontoons and car parks. 45 tn travel-lift, outdoor and covered hardstanding, mechanical and electrical workshop, collection of waste oil, refuse collection at bridgeheads, fire-fighting service, navigational aid service. Sailing and water sports school.

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Granada, Spain Motril Marina

Punta de la Mona Marina

Position: 36°44’N 03°03’W Tel: 958 600037 Fax: 958 601247 VHF: Ch. 09/16 Specifications: Berths: 168 Length: 620m (30% for rent) Facilities: general/weather information, parking, fuel nearby, showers/WC, water, electricity, ice, customs, swimming pool, ramp, shipyard, divers, workshops, crane, sailing club, medical assistance, telephone, post office, chandlery.

Position: 36°44’N 03°43’W Tel: 958 640801 Fax: 958 827240 VHF: Ch. 09/16 Website: www.marinasmediterraneo.com Specifications: Berths: 227 Length: 8-30m (25% for rent) Depth: 3.7 to 7m.

Rocky anchorage.

Facilities: general/weather info, parking, fuel, 24hr security, showers/WC, water, electricity, ice, used oil/rubbish withdrawal, crane, workshop, shipyard, chandlery, on sea maintenance service.

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Yacht Berthing in Almeria, Spain

San Jose Marina (San Jose, Spain) Position: 36°46’n 02°6’W. Tel: 950 38 00 41 Fax: 950 38 02 09 VHF: Ch. 09/16 Specifications: Berths: 243 Length: 5-12m Depth: 1.8-6.5m.

Facilities: General/weather information, WC, showers, water, electricity, ice, used oil and rubbish withdrawal, parking, divers, crane, workshops, ramp, shipyards, chandlery, sailing club, medical aid.

Almerimar Marina (El Ejido, Spain) Position: 36°41’N 02°46’W Tel: 951 497350 Fax: 950 49 73 53 VHF: Ch. 09/16 Website: http://www.marina-almerimar.com/ Email: info@marina-almerimar.com Specifications: Length: 6-60m Depth: 2.5-9m.

Berths: 1,100 Facilities: General/weather info, WC, showers, swimming pool, water, electricity, ice, parking, crane, workshops, shipyards, chandlery, sailing club, medical aid, fuel, 60 + 100 tn travel lift Adra Marina (Adra, Spain) Position: 36°45’N 03°01’W Tel/Fax: 950 401 417 VHF: Ch. 09/16 Specifications: Berths: 120 Length: 5-12m Depth: 2-5m.

Facilities: WC, showers, water, electricity, ice, parking, crane, workshops, shipyards, chandlery, sailing club, medical aid, fuel. 150 tonne travel hoist, 5 tonne crane.

Note: Winds from east make entry difficult.

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17.89 €/day

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18 x 5 mts

13.90 €/day

12 x 4 mts

9.80 €/day

8 x 3 mts

6.10 €//day

15 x 4.5 mts 11.40 €/day

10 x 3.5 mts 7.70 €/day 6 x 2.5 mts

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50.20 €/day 39.79 €/day

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33.32 €/day

12 x 4 mts

19.46 €/day

8 x 3 mts

11.33 €/day

15 x 4.5 mts 10 x 3.5 mts 6 x 2.5 mts

26.50 €/day

15.20 €/day 6.32 €/day

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Almeria Club de Mar (Almeria, Spain) Position: 36°49’N 02°28’W Tel: 950 497 535 Fax: 950 621 147 VHF: Ch. 09/16 Specifications: Berths: 185 Length: 4-10m Depth: 2-8m.

Facilities: General/weather information, WC, showers, swimming pool, water, electricity, rubbish and used oil withdrawal, ice, parking, divers, crane, workshops, ramp, shipyards, chandlery, sailing club, medical aid, fuel.

Aguadulce Marina (Roquetas de Mar, Spain) Position: 36°49’N 02°33’W Tel: 950 341502 Fax: 950 343115 Web site: www.puertodeportivoaguadulce.es VHF: Ch. 09/16 Specifications: Berths: 764 Length: 5-25m Depth: 2.5-7.5m.

Facilities: General/weather information, WC, showers, swimming pool, water, electricity, ice, parking, divers, crane, workshops, ramp, shipyards, chandlery, sailing club, refuse collection, medical aid, fuel.

MARINASMIR (Tetouan, Morocco) Position: 35°45’30”N

05°20’50”W Tel: + 212 (0) 5399 7750-2 Fax: + 212 (0) 5399 77265 Website: www.portmarinasmir. com VHF: Ch. 9 Specifications: Berths: 454 Depth: 2-4.5m Length: 10-65m (Berths very little used, offer regular discounts, hard standings however, busy).

Facilities: chandlery and repairs, fuel, broker, restaurants, shops and all facilities.

TANGIERS (Morocco) Position: 35°47’N 05°48’W

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Tel: (212) 39 93 85 75 Fax: (212) 39 93 89 09 Location: Set in the bustling town of Tangiers this is a busy commercial port with berths in front of Yacht Club. Conveniently situated near the ville nouvelle and next to the medina, visitors are within walking distance of the town center. As the port also functions as a ferry port, it is always busy with tourists and visitors.

Better reception during the day than entry at night.

Specifications: Depth: 1-3m

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Ceuta Harbour Morocco (Spanish) Position: 35°53.8’N 05°18.5’W Tel/Fax: (956) 51 37 53 VHF: Channel 9 Specifications: Previously pontoon moorings in old Fishing Harbour, Ceuta (Sebta in Morocco) now has a beautiful new marina with club house and facilities.

Water, fuel, electricity, showers, ice, good 24 hr security

MARINA KABILA (Morocco) Position: 35°43’0.3N 5°20’0,08W Tel/Fax: + 212 39 977 566 VHF ch: 9 Specifications: Berths: 150.

Tidal range: 0.5m.

Location: Quiet all year round this marina is hardly used except during August. Bars are open in adjoining tourist complex during summer months.

Approach notes: From Strait head for left slope of Jebel Zem Zem. You will see Marina Smir, 2 miles south first. Kabila is first identified by its white control tower (visible only when close). Do not enter during strong easterly winds.

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Facilities: Hoist to 15tns, water/ electricity at berths, fuel, shop, gas, mail.

Marina Tariffs*

Marinas: Ayamonte, Isla Cristina, Punta Umbría, Mazagón, Chipiona, Rota, Puerto América, Sancti Petri, Barbate, Marina La Bajadilla, Caleta de Vélez.

Berthing Fees in Euros Max. Size Type of Berth 6 / 2,50 m 8 / 3,00 m

10 / 3,50 m

12 / 4,00 m

15 / 4,50 m

18 / 5,10 m

20 / 5,50 m

25 / 6,50 m

30 / 7,50 m

35 / 8,50 m

Max. Size Craft

Daily Fee High Season

Low Season

6 / 2,50 m 7 / 2,75 m 8 / 3,00 m 9 / 3,25 m 10 / 3,50 m 11 / 3,75 m 12 / 4,00 m 13 / 4,20 m 14 / 4,40 m 15 / 4,50 m 16 / 4,70 m 17 / 4,90 m 18 / 5,10 m 19 / 5,30 m 20 / 5,50 m 21 / 5,70 m 22 / 5,90 m 23 / 6,10 m 24 / 6,30 m 25 / 6,50 m 26 / 6,70 m 27 / 6,90 m 28 / 7,10 m 29 / 7,30 m 30 / 7,50 m 31 / 7,70 m 32 / 7,90 m 33 / 8,10 m 34 / 8,30 m 35 / 8,50 m Extra meter

7,38 9,48 11,81 14,39 17,22 20,30 23,62 26,87 30,31 33,21 37,00 40,99 45,17 49,55 54,12 58,89 63,86 69,03 74,39 79,95 85,71 91,66 97,81 104,15 110,70 117,44 124,37 131,51 138,84 146,36 0,50

3,69 4,74 5,91 7,20 8,61 10,15 11,81 13,44 15,16 16,61 18,50 20,50 22,59 24,78 27,06 29,45 31,93 34,52 37,20 39,98 42,86 45,83 48,91 52,08 55,35 58,72 62,19 65,76 69,42 73,18 0,25

35% disc

Anual Fee

Single Payment 1.151,28 1.478,88 1.843,14 2.245,62 2.686,32 3.166,80 3.684,72 4.192,50 4.729,14 5.181,54 5.772,00 6.395,22 7.047,30 7.730,58 8.442,72 9.187,62 9.962,16 10.769,46 11.605,62 12.472,98 13.371,54 14.298,96 15.259,14 16.248,18 17.269,20 18.320,64 19.402,50 20.516,34 21.659,04 22.832,16 78,00

30% Disc.

Quarterly 1.239,84 1.592,64 1.984,92 2.418,36 2.892,96 3.410,40 3.968,16 4.515,00 5.092,92 5.580,12 6.216,00 6.887,16 7.589,40 8.325,24 9.092,16 9.894,36 10.728,48 11.597,88 12.498,36 13.432,44 14.400,12 15.398,88 16.432,92 17.498,04 18.597,60 19.729,92 20.895,00 22.094,52 23.325,12 24.588,48 84,00

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Berth allotment shall be made according to the craft’s maximum measurements which are calculated, for length as well as beam, by maximum distance in the direction of the axes (longitudinal & obliquely). The fee to be applied will depend firstly on the type of berth used, and secondly on the vessel size. Multi-hulled craft can either choose to occupy the corresponding berth according to their beam, or alternatively the one corresponding to its length: the latter case shall increase the fee by 50%.

Discounts for long-stay: For stays of 30 days or over: 10% off the daily fee. For stays of 90 days or over: 15% off the daily fee. One year contract users: advantages: 50% discount on corresponding fee for duration of stay in other marinas of the network. 10% discount on hoist services and special dry dock terms. Free use of launching slipway at the contract origin marina.

Wintering: Those craft contracting a berth for over 6 consecutive months with the exception of July and/or August, shall be eligible for a 30% discount off the daily fee applicable depending on the season. Non accumulative to other discounts.

Note: The fees are expressed in Euros and do not include VAT(16%). To be eligible for any discounts payment upfront is compulsory. High season: June to September inclusive. Low season: The remaining months of the year.

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The Canary & BALEARIC Islands IN TRANSIT Gibraltar is strategically placed between two groups of Spanish islands, the Canaries to the west in the Atlantic and the Balearics to the east in the Mediterranean. Each group provides its own unique set of conditions for the cruising yachtsman.

The Canaries are used as a stopping place be-

fore commencing an Atlantic crossing and the Balearics as a way-point to Greece and Turkey.

It is possible to stock up for both journeys in Gibraltar and both British Admiralty and Spanish charts are available on the Rock to aid the navigator. For those who have never been to either group, here are a few brief details about them and the charts needed.

The Canary Islands

Admiralty Chart Guide

(height 3716 metres) on the island of Tenerife and this is visible from some 90 miles. As a navigational landmark, it is invaluable. There are, however, magnetic disturbances about the Canary Islands and the indications on charts may not show the actual variations.

There are many ports but the main ones are El Puerto de Ia Luz at Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz at Palma and Santa Cruz at Tenerife. The ports of Gran Canaria and Tenerife have extensive

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The Canary Islands extend approximately between latitudes 27˚37 and 29˚26 North and longitudes 13˚19’ and 18˚10’ West. They comprise seven main islands, viz Fuerteventura, Gomera, Gran Canaria, Hierro, Lanzarote, La Palma and Tenerife, and also smaller landfalls of Aleganza, Graciosa, Lobos, Montana Clara and Roque del Este. All are mountainous and most of them have snow covered peaks.

The most conspicuous is the Teide mountain

commercial shipping activities with cargo and passenger vessels coming and going.

Several channels lie between the islands and are mainly marked on charts. There are calm areas in the lee of the islands (usually to the south of them) roughly up to 30 miles from La Palma, 25 miles from Gran Canana and 15 miles from Tenerife, but beyond these distances the main air flows rejoin. Even in the calm areas where there is no or just a light wind, there are sudden gusts when the sea becomes very

rough. Between La Gomera and Tenerife the sea may be quite turbulent during a so called ‘calm’. Most currents run south over almost all of the archipelago and it is dangerous when sailing northwards to get in among the islands not only because of the strong winds which occur but also because of the currents, which run heavily.

Generally, whilst winds blow from NE to NW and currents flow to the south in and about the archipelago, these directions may be changed by the configurations of the islands and the channels themselves. Adiabatic winds, that is sudden gusts coming down from high altitudes due to the mountainous terrain, require care to be taken. Often there is no warning of these except for speeding ripples along the water surface. The gusts may be so strong on occasions as to capsize or dismast yachts.

Owing to the great depths everywhere, yachts have to anchor in open bays of the islands close inshore. It is advisable to wait for an off-shore wind before sailing out of them.

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The Balearic Islands The Balearic Islands extend approximately between latitudes 38˚58’ and 39˚52’ north and longitudes O1˚17’ and 04˚18’ east and are some fifty miles off the Spanish mainland at Valencia.

They comprise a group of four large islands, viz Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera in descending order of size, and two smaller islands of §a Cabrera (south of Mallorca) and Espalmador (between Ibiza and Formentera).

There are many ports. Palma de Mallorca, And raitx and Soller are three principal ones out of twenty or more on the largest island of Mallorca. On Menorca are Mahon, Fornells and Ciudadela; on Ibiza is Nuevo Ibiza; and Puserto Cala Sabina is on Formentera. The smaller islands cannot be reached by tourists and have no ports. Their shores, however, provide many pleasant anchorages in the coves (or Callas), which are like mini Norwegian fjords.

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The sea is clean and blue and the sparkling white sands are ideal for an evening barbecue after a pleasant day’s sail.

Many yachtsmen winter in the Balearics and the weather is generally mild apart from an occasional Tramontana, which accompanies the north to northwest wind and is known by its French name of the Mistral. This type of storm arrives without waming, there being little change in barometric pressure. The easterly wind or Levante can also blow strongly but the main wind is the southwest to west Vendevale, which is at its most frequent during the spring and autumn. The southerly wind, called the Sirocco, may also bring storms.

Whilst there is no tidal rise and fall to contend with, there are movements in the water. Generally, there is an east going current flowing along the mainland coast of Spain of 1 to 2 knots, but

around the Balearics there is a southeast to east current of about 1 knot.

The Spanish yachting chart, D800, now available in Gibraltar, provides a good guide for the cruising yachtsman. The Spanish tourist pamphlet “Instalaciones Nauticas de las Baleares” (free from the tourist office in La Linea) lists all the ports and marinas and gives their positions and the facilities available.

Balearic Islands Admiralty Chart Guide

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GIBRALTAR MARINAS Marina Bay & Ocean Village VHF Channel 71

Pier Office: Tel: (+350) 200 73300 (24 hours) Fax: (+350) 200 42656 Email: pieroffice@marinabay.gi www.marinabay.gi

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Postal Address: Marina Bay, Ocean Village Investments Limited, PO Box 80, Gibraltar.

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GIBRALTAR MARINAS Berthing Fees & Standing Charges Summer Rates: 1st March - 31st October Winter Rates: 1st November - 38th February All fees payable in advance Cat. Length*

A Up to 12m B 12m to 15m C 15m to 18m D 18m to 21m E 21m to 30m F over 30m

Daily Rate Summer Winter £15.00 £8.50 £22.50 £11.50 £27.00 £17.00 £35.00 £21.50 £2.50/m £3.50/m £4.50/m

Total length including extensions, eg: davits, bowsprit, to the nearest whole metre Multihull:

Surcharge of 50% on corresponding

length fee.

Cash Discounts:

Annual 20% discount available

Electricity:

£1 min charge / 15p/Kwh

Water:

£1 min charge / 1p/litre

Electric Plugs:

32A - £10, 63A - £35, 63A(3Ph) - £40

Marina Bay: Gateway to the Med With a draft of 4.5 metres and over 200 berths, Marina Bay can accommodate most any vessel up to super yachts. Friendly help and advice is always available from the centrally located pier office, which has all the modern services for the yachtsman.

Each berth has a new total facility point from which easy access is provided for fresh water, power supply and telephone. New shower and toilet facilities are nearby at the pier office building including toilet for the disabled. Wireless Internet Access is provided by YachtConnect Ltd. and prepaid cards can be purchased from the restaurant Biancas.

You will find the Marina itself is a buzzing commercial centre, an integral part of the community, as popular with the locals as it is with visiting yachtsmen. into the Bay of Gibraltar to see the dolphins.

Marina Bay was acquired by Ocean Village Investments Limited in 2006, and 2007 saw the beginning of an exciting development plan to improve the marina and integrate with the neighbouring prestigious leisure complex of Ocean Village, which has now been succesfully accomplished.

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Just a short stroll away in the marina you have an unrivalled choice: international cuisine; a well-stocked chandlery; Duty Free Goods; a superb mini-market; health and dental clinic; and most importantly, Offshore Private Banking facilities. In fact, everything you could possibly need to make your stay a real pleasure. From the Marina you can also learn to dive at the dive centre or perhaps take a trip

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Ocean Village Marina Takes the Rock to New Heights

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In an imaginary survey addressed to those unfamiliar with Gibraltar, when asked what they expect to find there the list would undoubtedly include – mad monkeys, M&S, British military, red telephone boxes, Great British Pounds and of course the imposing limestone monolith itself – oh and lots of wealthy people enjoying smaller tax bills. Few would say “state-ofthe-art marinas”. It’s time they visited Ocean Village.

Gibraltar is in fact a dream for boating fanatics.

Perfectly located where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, Africa touches Europe, not only does the Rock have Cat 1 Red Ensign Group status but also what every yachtsman hankers after – low-cost fuel – around 40% cheaper than neighbouring Spain thanks to its duty-free status.

There had however always been one thing missing – a marina worthy of the world’s mega-rich in their mega-yachts. Ocean Village stepped in to right this wrong.

Not so long ago this stretch of seafront, just across the border and in view of Gibraltar’s

quirky runway, was a brownfield site. A derelict contaminated former marina littered with wrecked boats, oil canisters and other detritus. Ocean Village purchased this, and the adjacent Marina Bay, and several years and 450 million pounds later completely transformed the spot into the only integrated retail, leisure and residential development in Gibraltar. The magnitude of what has been achieved is not to be underestimated.

Pay a visit to Ocean Village today and you’ll find a contemporary waterfront resort fringed with all kinds of dining establishments, bars, a

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GIBRALTAR MARINAS GIBRALTAR MARINAS nightclub, trendy boutiques and fully equipped office space. The three blue glass-clad residential plazas soaring up to 17 storeys high have privileged use of a health club and seven swimming pools set in landscaped gardens. Gibraltar’s skyline has been changed forever, bringing it into the 21st century and delivering much-needed lifestyle centre for existing residents, newcomers to the Rock and those visiting from across the border in Spain and beyond.

Ocean Village is also home to Gibraltar’s only casino which was an experimental first for the owners - Gala Coral. Unique in their portfolio in that it houses a casino, bingo club and sports betting zone under one roof, the facility managed to exceed its five-year business plan in terms of attendance, income and profit within the first few months of opening. The most eager of gamers have to be encouraged to leave at 5am (yes, am) closing time.

With the dry land infrastructure in place, Ocean Village then turned its attention to the water and the process of delivering the berths and services that the elite yachting world demanded.

Gibraltar’s marinas are constantly busy, turning away upwards of 100 boats a day in peak season, so Ocean Village embarked on an ambitious ‘Premier Berth’ expansion programme boosting the number of berths from 225 to 323 to complement the existing 209 next door in Marina Bay. These Premier Berths, which opened in May 2010, range between 12m and 35m in length and have 24-hour security with gated coded entry to the pontoons as well as a whole host of other services such as wi-fi and satellite TV access. Waterways have been styled with over 800 metres of ice-blue lighting to create a wonderful evening ambience.

‘Ocean Village Privilege Card’ offering crews concessions in certain stores, eateries, the health club and more.

Spend any length of time in Ocean Village and you’ll be treated to a beauty parade of some of the world’s finest megayachts. Gibraltar is the most important ship refuelling point in the Mediterranean, knocking Athens into the number two spot, and the reason is obvious. If your tanks cost tens of thousands to fill you may as well do it in a tax-free environment. Over recent months Ocean Village has hosted 70m Reverie, 63.4m Polar Star, 82m Sarafsa, 71m Skat and 49.9m Mariu which was commissioned for Giorgio Armani. But it’s not all about the fuel. In August, 21m Phoenicia (a traditionally built replica of a 600BC Phoenician cargo ship) dropped by, BBC film crew in tow, whilst recreating the epic first circumnavigation of Africa. Using only the wind to propel her voyage the crew was more interested in cold pints and stocking up in Morrison’s than any fuel pump... P www.gibraltarberths.com

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Demand has been strong for the new berths and, at the time of writing, only a handful of 25m berths were available. Similarly the 18m and 15m offering was diminishing daily. The best availability is on the 12m berths which compare favourably on price with competing marinas in Gibraltar and across the border in Spain. In fact daily rates for Ocean Village’s new berths start from as little as £10.00 per day for up to 12m and a 20% discount is available for annual bookings when paid in advance in full.

Occupiers of Premier Berths will also receive an

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Queensway Quay

The Island

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Entrance to Marina 80 degrees compass from South Mole

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Enjoying Queensway Quay

Queensway Quay Marina is part of a modern waterside development located within the main harbour area of Gibraltar.

The marina has 185 fully serviced berths and can accommodate up to eight 30 metre vessels and two 40 metre vessels. In the near future Queensway Quay will have a 75 metre berth dependent on draught. All pontoons are accessed through a coded security gate.

Services include showers and toilets, fresh water, electricity, cable TV and wireless internet connections.

To make your stay more accomodating, visitors can also enjoy launderette services, restaurants, bars, shops sporting facilities, tourist attractions and a marine electronics company. P

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Nestled in the heart of Gibraltar, Queensway Quay is conveniently located near restaurants, shops and bars- all with a British Flair. The city centre is within walking distance where visitors can enjoy a stroll down Main Street and tax-free shopping.

Formerly known as a pit stop in and out of the Mediterranean Sea, Queensway Quay now offers long-term berthing in their newly expanded marina. Nineteen luxury apartments stand at the backdrop of the marina, each with their own 20 metre berth. This area, called The Island, affords one of the highest protection for yachts in the area.

Position: 36 8’lN and 5 21’3” Berths: 200 Berthing: floating pontoon

Stern-to and bow-to Maximum size: 75 metres Electricity and water Metered Available on pontoon Services Showers, toilets,

restaurants, shops,

laundry,

marine electronics.

Contact details Tel: +350 200 44700 Fax: +350 200 44699 Email: qqmarina@gibraltar.gi VHF: Channel 71

S. M. SERUYA 165 Main Street Specialists

• Perfume • Cosmetics • Havanas Closed Tel: (350) 200 78806 Saturdays Fax: (350) 200 76615 Email: smseruya@gibtelecom.net

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The Strait of Gibraltar

Going with the flow The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the world’s great sea-lanes, a passage connecting the Atlantic and the Mediterranean through which a quarter of the world’s shipping travels, some 300 vessels daily. Here, two continents nearly touch; here, a sea and an ocean meet. Year after year, migrating birds in their millions converge on this place, seeking the shortest passage between Europe and Africa.

For yachts, a dawn departure out of Gibraltar and into the Strait makes the most of the highwater hours that help to ensure an easier passage westwards along the 58 kms out into the Atlantic, passing by Tangier on the Moroccan coast, ready for the turn south to the Canaries or to continue westerly along to Portugal and Madeira and beyond, across the Atlantic. The Strait’s western limits are Cape Trafalgar, Spain and Cape Spartel, Morocco; its eastern limits are Gibraltar and Point Almina, just east of Ceuta.

It is only 14 kms wide at its narrowest point

off Point Marroquí, widening to 43 km at the western entrance.

The Strait has a notorious reputation for adverse wind and current for those going westwards out of the Mediterranean. The dominant current there is strong enough to propel a sailboat back into the Med and over the centuries boats trying to leave have been obliged to wait many days before being able to make the passage; many of the 400 or so wrecks in the area testify to what happened to the vessels which ventured out and got caught in the ferocious contrary high winds.

Photo provided by Ocean Village

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The Strait of Gibraltar The surface current in the Strait flows east from the edge of which heavily-armed fast Moroccan the Atlantic with a counter-current flowing out customs-boats patrol. The lighthouse at Europa from the Mediterranean at greater depth at a Point, on the southern tip of Gibraltar, rises some speed of 3 knots so although the currents in 55 metres over the Strait, its well-known light the Strait are, generally, eastbound the special looming over the waters busy with shipping geography of the area creates currents of difand, visible from the North African coast 14 ferent intensities and directions and also difmiles away, from which the lights of Ceuta shine, ferent temperatures and salinity. The ebb-tide provides a welcome beacon for yachtsmen comis a combination of two streams running in the ing in out of a storm-tossed night-time voyage same direction and sets to the eastward at a rate of the Strait. P considerably faster than the floodtide which is caused by the two streams meeting and Yacht sailing toward the Strait of which runs to the westward.

Gibraltar from Queensway Quay In the Narrows, in the middle of the Strait, the surface-water is affected by tidal influence although not to the same extent as the water inshore.

The swirling mix of currents, two-way passage of commercial ships in the tanker lanes, changes in wind directions and, especially in the summer months, the dense fog makes for complex sailing. When crossing the Strait a yacht needs not only to be aware of the rules governing the tanker lanes heading both east and west but may also have to deal with high winds of 30 - 35 knots at the same time – keeping a sharp look-out, a constant watch on the radar, and, at night, understanding the significance of the tankers’ navigation lights will all help towards a safe, but not necessarily uneventful, crossing.

Gibraltar’s waters extend to a limit of three nautical miles around Gibraltar but with the limit restricted to two nautical miles on the west side. Further along the Strait Spanish waters extend to 12 nautical miles at

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Sheppard’s Repairs & Chandlery Repair services available from Sheppard’s are mechanical, electrical, shipwright, GRP, farrow blasting, spray painting, rigging, machining and welding. At their Coaling Island workshop premises, they have a crane for mast work, engine removals and hauling out of small boats up to about 5 tons. Hauling out for larger yachts (up to 30 tons) is done at the North Mole. Tel: 200 76895 Fax: 200 71780 email: yachtrep@ gibraltar.gi.

The chandlery shop can be found on the ground floor of Marina Court (behind Ocean Village). Tel: 200 77183 Fax: 200 42535 email: retail@sheppard.gi.

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TEL 200 72836 FAX 200 72861 E-mail: yachts@tarik.gi TELEX 2343 TRATAR GK

The Advantages of Registering a Yacht in Gibraltar

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1. Gibraltar’s situation at the gateway to the Mediterranean, its British Flag Registry and the facilities provided by all three of its marinas means that it is ideally placed to service all registration, mooring, repair and maintenance needs associated with the yachting world.

area and other EU territories such as Gibraltar.

For the reasons described above, if you register your yacht in Gibraltar you pay: • No VAT in Gibraltar • No Import Duty (if your vessel is not based in Gibraltar) • No tax on the sale of your vessel

2. All vessels registered in Gibraltar are registered as British flag vessels with documentation being identical to the UK requirements and are required to fly the Red Ensign.

4. Under the laws applicable to yachts registered in Gibraltar in the name of limited companies it is: • Not necessary for shareholders or company directors to be nationals or residents of Gibraltar • Not necessary for the vessel to be surveyed annually • Not necessary for the skipper to hold any form of mariner’s certificate in the case of pleasure yachts under 80 GRT.

3. Gibraltar’s status within the EU is that it is a full EU member except that it is exempted from levying VAT as it does not form part of the EU’s Common Customs Tariff area. For this reason, it is important to differentiate between countries falling within the EU’s CCT

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Stockists of Computer Cartridges, Specialist Papers and Labels, Waterproof Markers, Laminators and Laminating Pouches and the widest selection of general stationery and office supplies on the Rock.

If you wish to place an order contact us before calling in at Gibraltar. The order can be processed and prepared ready for collection or delivery when you arrive on the Rock.

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Sea & Swell

THAT QUEASY FEELING

SEA AND SWELL Swell is the name given to waves generated by the wind blowing locally. The area in which swells are formed is known as the generating area.

The following terminology is generally used to describe the height of SEA Waves:

Height in metres*

Calm-glassy 0

Calm-rippled 8-0.1

Smooth wavelets 0.1-0.5

Slight 0.5-1.25

Moderate 1.25-2.5

Rough 2.5-4

Very rough 4-6

High 6-9

Very high 9-14

Phenomenal Over 14 * The average wave height as obtained from the large well-formed waves of the wave-system being observed.

The height of sea waves depends on how long the wind has been blowing, on fetch, on currents and on the wind strength. The table gives a guide to probable wave heights in the open sea, remote from land, when the wind has been blowing for sometime.

When sea or wind waves leave the generating area they become swell. In other words, swell results from waves which have been generated at a distance. Swell is also the name given to the waves in the generating area when the wind has ceased to blow.

The following terminology is generally used to describe the length and height of swell. (a) For length of SWELL waves:

Length in metres

Short 0-100

Average 100-200

Long over 200

(b) For heights of SWELL waves:

Height in Metres

Low 0-2

Moderate 2-4

Heavy over 4 The manner in which swell decays is highly complicated but broadly speaking, swell decreases in height and increases in length as it travels away from the generating area. For example, a short moderate swell could become an average low swell after a distance of about 500 miles.

The measurement of swell is no easy task. Two or even three swells from different generating areas, are often present and these may be partially obscured by the sea waves also present. For this reason a confused swell is often reported. Some climatic atlases give world wide monthly distribution of swell, but for the reasons given above and the small number of observations in some oceans they should be used with caution.

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conversions Mass metric 1 milligram [mg] 1 gram [g] 1,000 mg 1 kilogram [kg] 1,000 g 1 tonne [t] 1,000 kg

imperial 0.0154 grain 0.0353 oz 2.2046 lb 0.9842 ton

imperial metric 1 ounce [oz] 437.5 grain 28.35 g 1 pound [lb] 16 oz 0.4536 kg 1 stone 14 lb 6.3503 kg 1 hundredweight [cwt] 112 lb 50.802 kg 1 long ton (UK) 20 cwt 1.016 t Length metric 1 millimetre [mm] 1 centimetre [cm] 0 mm 1 metre [m] 100 cm 1 kilometre [km] 1000 m

imperial 0.03937 in 0.3937 in 1.0936 yd 0.6214 mile

imperial 1 inch [in] 1 foot [ft] 12 in 1 yard [yd] 3 ft 1 mile 1760 yd 1 int nautical mile 2025.4 yd

metric 2.54 cm 0.3048 m 0.9144 m 1.6093 km 1.853 km

Volume/Capacity metric 1 cu cm [cm3]

imperial 0.0610 in3

Temperature Conversion Table Celsius (° C) Fahrenheit (° F) Kelvin (K) -273.15 -459.67 0 -200 -328 73.15 -180 -292 93.15 -160 -256 113.15 -140 -220 133.15 -120 -184 153.15 -100 -148 173.15 -80 -112 193.15 -60 -76 213.15 -40 -40 233.15 -20 -4 253.15 -17.77 0 255.372 0 32 273.15 5 41 278.15 10 50 283.15 15 59 288.15 20 68 293.15 25 77 298.15 30 86 303.15 35 95 308.15 40 104 313.15 45 113 318.15 50 122 323.15

1 cu decimetre [dm3] 1,000 cm3 1 cu metre [m3] 1,000 dm3 1 litre [l] 1 dm3 1 hectolitre [hl] 100 l

0.0353 ft3 1.3080 yd3 1.76 pt 21.997 gal

imperial 1 cu inch [in3] 1 cu foot [ft3] 1,728 in3 1 fluid ounce [fl oz] 1 pint [pt] 20 fl oz 1 gallon [gal] 8 pt

metric 16.387 cm3 0.0283 m3 28.413 ml 0.5683 l 4.5461 l

USA measure 1 fluid ounce 1 pint (16 fl oz) 1 gallon

UK metric 1.0408 floz 29.574 ml 0.8327 pt 0.4731 l 0.8327 gal 3.7854 l

Area metric imperial 1 sq cm [cm2] 100 mm2 0.1550 in2 1 sq m [m2] 10,000 cm2 1.1960 yd2 1 hectare [ha] 10,000 m2 2.4711 acres 1 sq km [km2] 100 ha 0.3861 mile2 imperial 1 sq inch [in2] 1 sq foot [ft2] 144 in2 1 sq yd [yd2] 9 ft2 1 acre 4840 yd2 1 sq mile [mile2] 640 acres

Celsius (° C) 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 140 160 180 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

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Fahrenheit (° F) 131 140 149 158 167 176 185 194 203 212 221 230 239 248 284 320 356 392 482 572 662 752 842 932

metric 6.4516 cm2 0.0929 m2 0.8361 m2 4046.9 m2 2.59 km2

Kelvin (K) 328.15 333.15 338.15 343.15 348.15 353.15 358.15 363.15 368.15 373.15 378.15 383.15 378.15 393.15 413.15 433.15 453.15 473.15 532.15 573.15 623.15 673.15 723.15 773.15

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events

Off around the world with the Blue Water Rally Circumnavigation is task that every sailor aspires to conquer. The Blue Water Rally is the perfect opportunity for you to fulfill your dream of circumnavigating at a leisurely pace. The rally is accompanied at sea throughout the entire voyage, ensuring a stress-free adventure around the globe.

Every 2 years a fleet of intrepid sailors leaves Gibraltar for the ultimate dream – a circumnavigation of the globe. In yachts as small as 35 ft and as large as 65 ft, they will sail through the most beautiful cruising areas of the world – including the Galapagos Islands, the South Pacific, Australia and south-east Asia. The yachts are manned by families and friends and small children are often aboard. There was even one couple whose baby was born halfway round!

The event is the Blue Water Round the World Cruising Rally, which has used Gibraltar as its launch point for the last 15 years. “We have found our welcome at Gibraltar at all levels to be unequalled anywhere around the world”, said one of the organisers. “Marina Bay and

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events all the facilities ashore are ideal for preparing our crews and their yachts for their voyage of a lifetime!”

The fleet that left Gibraltar in October 2009 returns in May 2011 and their fascinating adventures can be followed on the Rally website, The next fleet of Blue Water Rally yachts will start to gather in Marina Bay in September and will set off around the world from Europa Point in October. P www.bluewaterrallies.com

Gibraltar-Morocco Rallies

The Gibraltar - Morocco rally is the biggest yacht rally in the western Mediterranean.

This event has grown in popularity every year. 42 yachts entered last year. This represents some 170 people, almost half of whom are from outside of Gibraltar. Only 9 yachts participated in the first event.

It is open to both sailing yachts and power boats. Boats come from as far as Barbate to the west, and Benalmadena to the east.

Individual participants have come from as far away as Australia, South Africa, Britain, Germany and the Caribbean, just to take part in this rally.

There have been American, Australian, Belgian, Canadian, German, Irish, Italian, Maltese, New Zealand, Norwegian, South African, Spanish and Swiss registered yachts taking part, as well as British and Gibraltarian, in past events.

The event starts with a skippers/crew briefing in Marina Bay on the Thursday evening before the start. This gives old friends a chance to meet, and new friendships to be made.

There is a massed start of all boats at 1.00 pm on Friday afternoon. The start line is off the north mole cruise liner terminal and in the past the navy warships, HMS Scimitar or

HMS Sabre have acted as the start boat. The sight of so many boats jockeying for position is always exciting.

The boats then head to Marina Smir in Morocco where they will stay for the next three nights. The festivities begin immediately the first few boats have arrived. Moroccan belly dancers also provide entertainment.

Saturday night is the highlight of the event with a barbeque and music. The prize giving takes place at the same time. Over 40 trophies and prizes are awarded for many different things e.g. the first boat into Marina Smir, the oldest and youngest skippers, the smallest boat, best ship’s cocktail, and many more including the booby prize - the last boat into Marina Smir!

Trophies and prizes have always been generously sponsored by local Gibraltar businesses who see the value of this event to Gibraltar. Ocean Village, The Gibraltar Tourist Board and Lombard Finance are the largest sponsors. Several local business owners (and sponsors) enter their own yachts.

There is a growing international interest and the rally has become known as ‘The world’s most sociable yacht rally’.

The next rally (the 11th) will take place over the last weekend in June 2011. P

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healthy life sailing marine

Save the Cetaceans!

The Strait of Gibraltar is a whale-watchers paradise, but due to fast moving ships and ferries, the waters have become a dangerous home for these cetaceans. With Morocco, Spain and Gibraltar in close proximity, there is a lot of water traffic through the Strait, making it highrisk collision area.

CIRCE (Conservación Información y Estudio Sobre los Cetáceos) of Algeciras recently announced the approval of a €100.000 budget in an effort to save the endangered whales and dolphins in the Mediterranean Sea. Their plan is to carry out extensive tests to determine the preferred routes of the whales and dolphins and advise ships and boats to steer clear of these particular zones.

The majority of the project involves tagging the whales with satellite markers in an effort track their exact routes and the zones where they need the most protection. Scientists from Estación Biológica de Doñana tag the

dorsal fin with a chip which allows them to track the route of the cetacean for six months.

They have found that each species has a different route and some stay in the Strait for a long period while others are just passing by.

The biggest cause of injury for the cetaceans are collisions with boats and ferries travelling at a fast pace. The Ministry of Public Works has established a recommended speed limit of 30 knots. However, since it is not obligatory, few ships and boats adhere to the maximum speed limit.

Fishing lines are one of the main causes of the many cuts and lacerations found on the

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marine life fins of dolphins. Chances are you’ve seen the repercussions of the fishing hook run-ins if you’ve ever been on a dolphin or whalewatching tour in the Strait.

In order to keep these marvellous creatures safe in the sea, we need to take precautionary measures at all times, especially where there’s a high-volume of ships and boats. It may be your first instinct to speed up after the dolphin or whale, but the best thing to do when spotting one is to shut off the engine and enjoy the experience. Please help the biologists, scientists and volunteers by respecting the guidelines and supporting this worthy cause.

For up-to-date information, call them on +34 954 466700 or visit their web site at www. circe.biz.P

HOW TO HELP THE CETACEANS: 1 Do not get closer than 50 metres from cetaceans 2 Obey the 30 knot speed limit

3 Fishermen stay clear and haul in lines if dolphins are approaching

4 Do not throw food or drink in water 5 Do not intercept the paths of travelling cetaceans

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5°20’ 36°10’

a) 36°00, 6’N 5°28,8’W b) 35°55,2’N 5°27,0’W c) 35°51,6’N 5°38,4’W d) 35°57,0’N 5°40,2’W

a d

36°00’

b c These coordinates mark the zone with the most cetaceans.

Please use caution while travelling through this area.

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healthy sailing

keep healthy at sea

With Gibraltar as a base for cruising, the world opens up with a host of exotic destinations and exciting adventures close to hand. With these opportunities to explore comes a responsibility to consider your health and protect yourself as much as possible.

There are a host of diseases that do not occur within our usual environment that we may encounter when we travel to exotic destinations. Wherever possible we would suggest forward planning and adequate research into the area that you intend to visit. Some destinations are also politically unstable so you need to keep up to date with information on that country.

Planning Plan well in advance so that you have time to buy any necessary requirements such as mosquito nets, insect repellents, special clothing or medication.

You may need a course of vaccines given over a period of time or the vaccine you require may need to be ordered especially so you should try to allow at least 6 weeks before departure. Some countries require a ‘Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate’ and you may not be allowed into the country without one. You can only get this vaccine at designated centres and yellow fever vaccines given at non-authorised centres are not valid as per WHO regulations.

Make sure you have good travel insurance.

We recommend ALC International Health Travel (www.alcatravel.eu) and you can obtain a quote or arrange your insurance via their website.

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Research Find out as much information about your destination(s) as you can, such as local laws and customs. The agent you booked your holiday with should be able to help with some information or search the internet. Two very good sites are the Foreign & Commonwealth Office www.fco.gov.uk/travel and Fit for Travel www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk.

Last minute decisions Although not ideal, it is better to be vaccinated late than not at all. You may not be fully protected at the outset of your voyage, but your immunity levels should increase as the days go by. Get what cover you can!

The College Clinic Travel & Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre will try to make it easy for you. You can call in advance to make an appointment for a ‘travel consultation’, and any concerns you have can be discussed during the consultation and up to date information provided on all your travel destinations.

Vaccinations can be given and they can also dispense antimalarial drugs, if required.

Whenever possible they will try to satisfy all your travel needs in the one visit. All the information regarding your vaccines is kept on record and accessible if you should need it at a later date. You will be issued with a vaccine booklet detailing the vaccines you have had.

We have a recall system to remind you when a booster for a vaccine is due whether it is 6 months or several years.

Some people prefer to risk travelling without the necessary vaccines or antimalarial medication but this really is not to be recommended.

It is not cost-effective because treatment for the preventable diseases can be expensive and hazardous even if you do not consider the cost to your health and holiday experience.

If the forecast is ‘rain’ most sensible people would take an umbrella! P You can find out more about College Clinic on their website: www.collegeclinic.gi or call them on 00350 200 77777 if you wish to make an appointment.

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Medical Services Accident & Emergency

Knowing there is professional medical close at hand is a real comfort for sailors as they’re coming in to port.

The facilities in Gibraltar to handle accidents and emergency situations are exceptional.

If there is an ill yachtperson on board who wishes to see a doctor, please contact the Port Health Officer (Dr Joanna Shelley or Dr Mohammed Salem, Regal House, Queensway), Tel 200 77777 (office hours) or via the Port Office, Tel 200 77272 who will bleep the duty Port Health Officer.

If it is an urgent call during non-office hours, call Gibraltar Port, on Channel 16. State in the message whether it is an accident or illness. Urgency invariably means life saving.

Whenever possible, it is medically better (and cheaper) to come ashore to the Clinic, which is open 0800 to 2000 Mondays to Fridays (please note early closing on Tuesdays at 19.00 and late opening on Wednesdays at 09.00). Appointments are given to all visiting yachtpersons on the same day. If vaccinations etc are required, please state the type and number needed when making the appointment. Patients requiring specialist treatment or hospital admission will be advised accordingly after consultation and there are a number of specialists working out of the Clinic.

Dr Joanna Shelley is the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Approved Doctor and is authorised to perform ENG medicals. She can also perform Norwegian Maritime Directorate medicals. For seafarers without a GP in Gibraltar, she can also perform ML5 medicals.

Fluent English and Spanish is spoken.

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services

Gibraltar: The one stop shop for all sailing needs Gibraltar continues to move on with the times in terms of stateof-the-art ship services - and naturally so, thanks to a strategic geographical location and the advanced range of professional maritime services that the Rock provides.

Vessels and all related services are supplied to the shipping community by companies such as James Molinary Limited, established since 1870.

Molinary provides ships, along with a fleet of service supply vessels, operating as far away as Melilla to deliver maintenance teams onboard passing ships. At Molinary, tests, calibrations, certifications, surveys, damage reporting services and full management of scheduled and emergency repairs are all supplied by qualified in-house engineers.

Riding squads can also be supplied, comprising cosmetic maintenance and repair teams, complete with a reputation for top professionalism.

All team members will, of course, be expected to hold STCW95 certificates and have undertaken tanker familiarisation courses.

You can rely on Gibraltar to provide well-qualified electro-technical engineers with relevant experience in marine repairs, design and installation, from control and monitoring systems, to power management and boiler control systems.

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services As importantly, you’ll find that teams have undergone all the necessary offshore safety courses.

From August 2009 the Molinary Ship-repair Division has been managed

by Brian Nielsen, who has brought with him a wealth of experience in ship repair, technical management and operation of both commercial tonnage and large yachts.

He is ready to carefully discuss owners’ and charterers’ requirements to ensure that the right action is taken in the shortest possible turnaround time. P www.molinary.com

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food & drink

flavours

y of the

Waterfront Restaurant, Queensway Quay

Wining & Dining on the Rock Gibraltar is well known for its wide variety of bars and restaurants, and visitors to the Rock will find themselves with an incredible choice of venues in which to eat and meet.

There are many establishments in the town area, as well as the marinas — from the tranquil surroundings of Queensway Quay, the every-day bustle of Marina Bay and, during the last year, the stylish setting of Ocean Village, all offer a range of restaurants and bars

to satisfy just about every taste. We’ve selected three of the best from around town.

In the relaxed setting of Queensway Quay, you’ll find that possibly Gibraltar’s oldest established Indian restaurant, The Maharaja, has opened its marina-side restaurant to

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food & drink complement their establishment on Tuckey’s Lane in the centre of town. With a faithful clientele who appreciate their traditional Indian style, the restaurant provides personal service from friendly waiters, and you can always call in advance to order a take-away if you wish.

Also in Queensway Quay you’ll find the extremely popular Waterfront restaurant.

Established for over 15 years now, the Waterfront is the meeting point for both yachts people and locals in the Marina due to its high quality service and perfect position at the entrance to the marina. The relaxed international restaurant has always been renowned for good food, and with the recent arrival of a new chef, the dishes are more creative than ever. Their menu is designed around fresh produce so look out for their seasonal dishes with a definitive personal touch. Whether you’re meeting for a quiet coffee with friends or looking for a midday or evening meal, the Waterfront is definitely

a good option and although they have lots of space it’s always advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

But just because you’re on a yacht doesn’t mean you need to stay in the marinas. Gibraltar has many nooks and crannies to explore and a wander through Casemates Square (which itself has a wide variety of bars and restaurants) you can head for the pubs along Main Street or head down Irish Town which runs parallel to Main Street.

Irish Town has a small, but possibly more select range of establishments to choose from. The long established Sacarello Coffee Shop started life as a merchants’ warehouse, supplying coffee beans to Gibraltar. Today its aroma of fresh ground coffee is well known with the locals and is the established meeting place in town for a quick business lunch, coffee or snack. Sacarello’s home-made quiches and salad bar are favourites. Sacarello is extremely busy, so you really need to book in advance at lunchtimes. P

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registration

What’s new in yacht registration in Gibraltar?

offers the cheapest fuel in Europe.

Unlike some other British ports, Gibraltar currently places no restrictions on the size or tonnage of private pleasure yachts for registration in Gibraltar.

The registration procedure for pleasure yachts of under 24m is quite straightforward: your yacht’s proposed names are submitted to the Registry and, if available, they are usually cleared and reserved on the same day. The yacht must have a tonnage measurement survey carried out by a recognised classification society. Alternatively, if the yacht is physically in or near Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Port Surveyor will carry it out. Gibraltar registered yachts do not require annual surveys.

Gibraltar is British, and a yacht registered here still enjoys the advantages of British yacht registration.

It flies the British red ensign, defaced with the Gibraltar insignia, the Castle and Keys. With this, goes the international recognition, prestige and protection afforded to the British flag.

If you register your yacht in a company name, you can gain confidentiality of ownership, if required, as well as a means to avoid Estate Duty or Inheritance Taxes. The company can be a Gibraltar company or an EU or EEA territory corporate body. If confidentiality is not an issue, then your yacht may be registered in Gibraltar in the name of any individual with British, EU or EEA Territory citizenship. Either way, a Gibraltar representative agent/person must be appointed to attend to your yacht’s annual registration renewal .

We’ve all read about Gibraltar as the Gateway to the Mediterranean and the other Pillar of Hercules, but what are the real advantages of the Rock for yachtsmen?

Firstly, you can buy goods for your yacht VAT free. Simply ship them to Gibraltar where they will not attract import duty, provided they are purchased for a yacht in transit. Gibraltar also

If you need to obtain registration documentation quickly, then, provided clear title to the yacht can be shown, the Gibraltar Registrar can issue a Provisional Registration, valid for three months while full registration formalities are underway.

VAT AND REGISTRATION AS A SMALL VESSEL IN COMMERCIAL USE Gibraltar is VAT free but there are no miracles to save you from paying VAT elsewhere, even if you are registered in Gibraltar. The truth is, regardless of ownership or flag, if your yacht is for use in EU waters and the beneficial user is an EU resident, then it is liable to pay VAT. If the beneficial user is not an EU resident, then VAT-free temporary importation is available. If the yacht you are buying or selling is already VAT paid, in order to preserve its VAT paid status, the sale of the yacht

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by Jonathan Stagnetto, Form-A-Co

must take place within the EU.

However, that said, you could also register your yacht as a Small Vessel in Commercial Use.

Commercial vessels and charter yachts are exempt from paying VAT, though they must pay VAT on any income derived from their commercial activities within the EU.

to completion. Second hand yachts must also undergo a similar survey. Your application is then submitted to the appropriate authority and renewed annually.

There are currently moves underway to apply SVC status to yachts of over 24m.

Depending on the value of your yacht, any costs

for modifications are conFor example. a yacht under 24m can register as a Small Unlike some other British ports, siderably lower than the VAT on the value of the Vessel in Commercial Use. Gibraltar places no restrictions yacht. Arrangement fees You can also change the status of a yacht currently on the size or tonnage of private and coding survey costs depend upon the size and registered as a private pleasure yachts location of the yacht. pleasure yacht to one of For example, on a yacht a Small Vessel in Commercial Use provided it valued £750,000, the VAT at 17.5% would be conforms with MCA rules. £131,350. Fees, survey and disbursements of e.g.

Once the SVC Certificate is obtained, the yacht’s £8,000 plus modification costs of e.g. £15,000, payRegistration Certificate is amended accordingly. ments total £23,000, making a saving of £108,350 If it does not generate income, then you are not (for the purposes of this example). liable to pay VAT. It is important to remember that this is NOT a To obtain the SVC Certificate, new yachts must paper exercise. Provided all the procedures are be surveyed and approved for coding and any carried out correctly, your potential savings can necessary modifications must be made prior be huge. P

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buying & selling your yacht

Photo provided by Ocean Village

Commonsense Boat Buying

Buying a yacht is generally a big financial commitment for most people. Ensuring that you sell or buy successfully requires a little effort on your part.

Let’s start with the physical yacht itself. There are four really important things that you need to ensure as part of a purchase or sale: 1)

Integrity of the hull and deck.

3)

The state of the rigging.

2) 4)

The state of the engine(s).

The state of the sails.

Many buyers abdicate responsibility for these four key points and engage a surveyor to give them a condition report. If you really want to extract value from a survey then the surveyor needs to be directed and that means doing a thorough initial inspection yourself before handing over to a professional surveyor.

The hull is what keeps the boat afloat! There seems to be an almost obsessive concern about osmosis on the part of many buyers when a much more likely cause of sinking are inadequately maintained sea cocks. How many buyers lift up the cabin sole and check that all the sea cocks operate correctly and that the hoses are not perished? Too few in my opinion! Ask the vendor to tell you when was the last time the boat was out of the water, what hull maintenance was carried out in the last two years, why? Ask the vendor to tell you if the yacht has ever been grounded or involved in an accident.

You do not need to go out on a sea trial to know that an engine is sound. Run it, look at it, listen

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By John& Alcantara, ShedYacht Gibraltar Buying SellingBoat Your

to it, look at the exhaust fumes put it into gear against secure berthing lines and let it run up to operating temperature. Ask impertinent questions about the maintenance regime.

Finally examine the safety gear and make a list of what is in date and what needs to be replaced.

Do all of this BEFORE making an offer and before you engage in survey costs.

Look at the rigging is there any sign of corroSo what do you need a surveyor for? A surveyor sion or cracking? Are needs to be directed to the chain plates securely A good surveyor will be pleased find genuine “mateanchored? When was to receive guidance to delve more rial defects”. A surthe standing rigging last veyor’s report padded deeply in those areas where your out with photographs, renewed?

In the case of the sails own inspection raised concerns telling you what model make sure you know winches are installed what’s in the sail wardrobe. Examine the fabric. or stating the obvious copied from the broker’s yacht listing is as useful as a chocolate watch!

Is the stitching sound? UV radiation damages If you’ve inspected the boat yourself you’ll sail fabric especially the stitching, use your own know all about the safety equipment and all eyes. the other kit installed on the vessel. You don’t I do not value a boat by the marine electronics need a surveyor to tell you there are four out installed aboard. This can be changed relatively of date fire extinguishers on the boat! A good easily. The inexorable price/performance imsurveyor will be pleased to receive guidance to provement of marine electronics in recent years delve more deeply in those areas where your and the ability of yachtsmen to buy their kit in own inspection raised concerns. This makes his tax free locations like Gibraltar lower its imporlife more interesting and gets you immersed in tance in any buying decision. what will soon become your own boat. If your chosen surveyor insists on doing things that would not add further insight beyond what your own inspection has revealed say so and if he insists remember you are the customer and you have choices.

Then there is documentation to consider. A good broker will ensure that there is clear title to the vessel. If the vessel has been sold within the previous five years you will want the vendor to produce the previous Bill of Sale because the yacht registry will require it. What is the VAT status of the vessel? Can the vendor produce documentary evidence of payment of VAT? Does the vessel meet the EU RCD (Recreational Craft Directive)? Look for a CE certificate or a plaque stating CE compliance somewhere in the cockpit.

If you find this daunting you shouldn’t, it’s all commonsense. Boatshed Gibraltar is there to help guide you through the whole transaction and beyond making sure not only that you acquire a sound yacht but that you have a berth, insurance and a professional skipper (if you need one) to introduce you to handling your new vessel. P Find us at www.boatshedgibraltar.com.

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insurance

Protect Your Asset You’ve invested a lot in your boat, so it would be silly not to take precautionary measures. Keep reading to ensure you are getting the best, most effective insurance possible for your boat.

From the very start, it is always best to select an insurer that specialises in Marine with dedicated and experienced staff. A good operation will always make a point of communicating this to potential clients. You must remember price is always key only and “until” you have a claim.

The more astute and experienced boat owner will wish to select the insurer that understands boat ownership and has a reputation for claims handling and settlement.

VALUATION Certain key questions have to be asked, especially in this day and age considering today’s uncertain economic climate. The first and perhaps currently the most debated, is how you should go about valuing your asset. This is a tricky question

especially if you have a mortgage on the back of your vessel. The last scenario you would want to experience is to suffer a total loss and then realise that because market values have dropped you are in a negative equity position with the bank.

To produce the valuation of a vessel is normally down to the owner, open market information on the internet or surveyors where necessary. At this point the owner will communicate a value to the insurer. All insurers will verify this information supplied in the application form in order to avoid the pitfalls of over or under-insuring.

Once again, the quality insurers will advise in this regard in order to avoid clients being disappointed with a potential claim. A word of caution to all clients, if a company questions and queries

TIPS ON CHOOSING THE INSURANCE THAT SUITS YOU If you are of the sailing fraternity and have contracted club racing cover, ensure you have

1 declared the value of your rig.

2 Ensure you have the 3rd party cover that is required in the country you are visiting.

3 Ensure your policy has not lapsed when travelling as you risk not being allowed entry. covering for personal property read about value limits and declare any item that has a superior value.

4 When If this is the case, does you current insurer cover this? Up to what amount per article are you covered for?

5

Ensure that you declare : ● Significant works to your vessel. ● Change of marina-berth. ● Activities you may wish to pursue with your vessel, e.g. water skiing, and hence ensure you have the appropriate endorsement.

When you have undertaken a survey, ensure all recommendations are actioned urgently to avoid null and void claims as a result of the boat’s condition.

6 Be truthful in all declarations as forensic evidence has advanced in leaps and bounds.

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by Richard Felipe of Ibex Insurance

By IBEX Insurance

it’s because they care. It is always more tempting to go for the better price and the least questions posed but, if so, you run the risk of potential difficulties when making a claim.

In addition to thoroughness and care it’s always a benefit to go for “agreed value” when selecting your cover. e.g. take the case of your €50,000 Rodman you purchased 5 years ago which suddenly sinks outside the harbour walls during a fishing trip. The depth is 300 metres. No company will salvage for that value at that depth.

A discussion ensues with insurers as to the age, condition and value of the vessel and unless a recent survey/valuation has been commissioned there could be conflicting views on the vessel’s worth as it cannot be seen. If you are contracted under the “agreed value” premise there is no discussion.

you then read the detail of any area of concern regarding a particular risk. A small launch or a superyacht is a luxury in accordance to your means and therefore it is well worth taking some care in the selection of the insurance company you choose, not just consider the price you pay upfront. The quality of the service is crucial, and you will be grateful of it if you ever need to make a claim. P

READ YOUR POLICY Lastly, it is essential that you read your policy document to fully understand the policy you are taking out. If you find this a little difficult to digest, your ‘Key Facts’ guide will provide a summary of your cover, it is also advised

Negligence – an example of this would be if the vessel berthed next to yours has not been tied up correctly, becomes loose and damages your vessel including malicious acts of third parties freezing & rodents.

COMMON AREAS OF MARINE COVER For the vessel:

Physical loss or damage caused by all kinds of accidents (should include accidents such as fire, explosion, collision, stranding, grounding and heavy weather, sinking and flooding); Theft of the entire vessel or parts of it, such as the tender or the outboard motor (if you have these);

For the trailer (if necessary):

Most of the above applies for the trailer also.

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Reproduced with kind permission of Queensway Quay

Gibraltar General A-Z

Central Gibraltar Map

• Gibraltar General Guide

A ACCIDENT and EMERGENCY Fire & Ambulance - Tel: 112 Police - Tel: 199. There are no charges for emergency or operator (100) calls. EC Emergency Tel: 112. Mobile phones when in Spain/Europe Tel: 112.

ADMINISTRATION and TOURISM Since 1969 Gibraltar has been self-governing although Foreign Affairs and Defence are still under British control. There is a House of Assembly with members being elected every four years.

The present Chief Minister is The Hon P Caruana.

Whilst Gibraltar is within the Common Market (EU) via its links with the United Kingdom, there is no VAT levied here, goods being subject however to approximately 12% import duty. The population is approximately 26,000. The official language is English although Spanish is spoken. UK public holidays are observed. Tourist information centres: Duke of Kent House 200 45000 The Gibraltar Airport 200 47227 The Piazza 200 74982

ANIMALS There are no large wild animals on the Rock except for the monkeys (Barbary Macaques). These may be seen at the “Apes’ Den” about the slopes near the cable car middle station. They are playful, but may bite if annoyed. For complete information, see the Tourist Office pamphlet “Gibraltar — the Barbary Apes”. Yachtsmen are allowed to bring their pets ashore but must produce a certificate of Rabies Vaccination effected not more than a year previous, and not less than 28 days. For animals in need of veterinary treatment, contact:- RSPCA, 33A Rosia Road Tel: 200 77334 See under ‘Pets’ For import into the U.K. see ‘Birds.’

ARCHITECTURE Although Gibraltar was occupied by the Moors for several centuries there are few remaining buildings to remind us of them apart from the Tower of Homage, parts of a Mosque which is now the site of the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned and the Moorish Baths at the Museum. Most of the notable

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buildings date from after the Great Siege of 1779 and there are good examples of early Georgian architecture, notably the Garrison Library. Later styles are represented in the Convent, which is the Governor’s residence. The latter is built on the site of a 16th century Franciscan Monastery of which the old colonnade still remains. It was all rebuilt later in 19th century Gothic. Gibraltar has always been a fortress and its military bastions, gates and fortifications are immediately visible, together with relics of gun emplacements and cannon. For details of Gibraltar’s architecture, visitors are advised to visit the museum and to consult the guide book to Gibraltar published by and available at the Gibraltar Book Shop. There are also Tourist Office pamphlets which identify many of the architectural sites.

ARTS Gibraltar has a flourishing set of artists, whose work is often exhibited at the John Mackintosh Hall, the Gallery, Casemates or at the Arts Centre at Prince Edward’s Road, open from 1700 to 2100 hours weekdays only. There are musicians of international stature and a number of bands and local drama groups. A Performing Arts Festival is held each spring. The standard of the Rock’s artists in all fields is high and if one is lucky enough to be here when an exhibition or performance is being staged, it will be well worth seeing.

B BANKING and CURRENCY

BARS There are numerous bars of different types and sizes, some serving food and most serving snacks.

Many are open all day and licensing hours are not the same as in England. In summer, some bars will open until the early hours of the morning.

BETTING SHOPS Rock Turf Accountants Ltd, Tuckey’s Lane & 11 Casemates Square.

Tel: 200 76865 British Horse and Greyhound Racing BIRDS Over 200 species have been recorded on and around the Rock, which is on one of the great migration routes. For full details, consult the Tourist Office pamphlet “Bird Watching in Gibraltar”. Yachtsmen wishing to take birds or animals into the U.K. should get in touch with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Animal Health Division, Hookrise South, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey KG6 7N5, Tel: 013376611, or The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society, Tel: 200 72639.

BOAT TRIPS Daily boat trips aboard Dolphin Adventure. Have a day out and visit the dolphins - they sail daily from Marina Bay. Tel: 200 50650.

BOOK SHOPS, NEWSAGENTS and STATIONERS Albor Ltd Nautical books and pilots Marina Bay Tel: 200 73283 Beacon Press Stationers 1 Fountain Ramp Tel: 200 74352 Midtown Books 11 Bell Lane Tel/Fax: 200 76707 Gibraltar Book Shop General/nautical/pilots

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UK and Gibraltar notes and coins are legal tender.

Traders will also accept Euros although the exchange rate may be unfavourable. There is a series of Gibraltar Crowns which can be purchased from some of the souvenir shops in Main Street and sets of current coinage are available from the main Post Office. Banks are generally open Monday to Friday from 0900 to 1530 hours. Some Bureaux de Change are open longer hours and on Saturdays.

All banks are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Banks and Exchange Services are to be found along Main Street. Gibraltar is an important off-shore banking centre (see under Finance Centre) and as such enjoys certain tax advantages.

The many international banks to be found here are always pleased to advise visitors on their finances and investments.

BEACHES and SWIMMING At present, the beaches most accessible to the public are on the Mediterranean side of the Rock, that is, Eastern Beach, Catalan Bay and Sandy Bay. On the west side, one can only bathe at Camp Bay and Little Bay. There is a notice board outside the Police Station in Irish Town which gives a daily indication of which beaches are safe to use. Most hotels have their own pools, the Rock Hotel and Elliott Hotel have swimming clubs which non-residents may join. The Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association pool is open to the public between certain hours.

Tel: 200 72869 for information.

300 Main St. Tel: 200 71894

of consular offices where further information may be obtained.

Ross and Co Ltd Stationers 68-70 Governor’s Street. Tel: 200 73785 Sacarello 96 Main Street. Tel: 200 78723 BORDER Visitors may cross both ways between Gibraltar and Spain on production of a valid Passport. Visas are required for entry to Spain for certain Nationals and it is up to the individual to find out the current regulations. If in difficulty, please refer to the list

BROADCASTING SERVICES For nautical forecasts, see Blue pages.

Radio Gibraltar: Medium wave band, 1458KHz (206 metres); VHF91.30 92.60 100.50MHz. Daily 06.45-24.00 hrs, English and Spanish GBC-TV: Ch. E6 (Horizontally Polarised). Ch. E12 (Vertically Polarised). Daily 19.00-24.00 hrs, English.

Programme details are published in local papers; a free weekly programme sheet is available from Broadcasting House, and from the Tourist Office.

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C CABLE CAR

CAR HIRE/SELF DRIVE see also Travel Agents An international licence is not necessary but a full driving licence must be held. Cars may be hired for use in Spain and Green Card Insurance is advisable.

Avis, Gibraltar Airport 560 00392 Niza Cars, Gibraltar Airport 200 77926 CASINO Gala Casino, Ocean Village Tel: 200 76666 The gaming rooms, bars and restaurant provide for a complete evening of entertainment.

CAVES St Michael’s Cave is one of the most easily accessible and beautiful in the world. It is a must for

CEREMONY OF THE KEYS A spectacular periodic military ceremony at Casemates Square commemorating the Great Siege.

For dates/times, ask at the Tourist Office. Tel: 200 74982.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE CONVENT This takes place several times during the year and is worth watching; especially for those who like military bands. For dates and times, ask at the Tourist Office, Casemates, Tel 200 74982.

CHEMISTS see Yellow pages

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A ride up the Rock by cable car is the way to travel for the less energetic. Cars leave every ten minutes from the Lower Station at the entry to Alameda Botanical Garden, daily (except Sundays) from 0900-1750.

those visiting the Rock and is open every day of the week from 1000 to 1730 hours in winter and 1000 to 1830 hours in the summer, there being a charge for entry. There are twice daily shows of Son et Lumiere at 1100 and 1600 hours. There are lower levels to the Cave and an underground lake but access to these requires a guide and visits have to be specially arranged; for those who like exploring and do not suffer from claustrophobia, Tel: Mr Walker, 200 55829 or 200 40561.

CHURCHES and PLACES OF WORSHIP There are 14 churches including two cathedrals, 4 synagogues, mosques and a Hindu temple. The Tourist Office has a complete list together with times of services. Every Wednesday, there is a £1 guided tour of the churches starting from the Tourist Office at the Piazza (booked in advance). Some Sunday church service times are: Anglican: The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Cathedral Square. Sunday services: 8am, 10.30am Methodist: Wesley Methodist Church, Main Street. Sunday worship 11am (family), 7pm Presbyterian: St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Governor’s Parade. Sunday worship: 6pm R.C.: Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned, Main St. Sunday Mass: 9am, 10.30am, noon, 7.15pm CHIROPODY see Yellow pages

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CITIZEN’S ADVICE BUREAU Citizen’s Advice Bureau is situated at 10 Governor’s Lane Tel: 200 40006 Fax: 200 40281 email: info@ cab.gi. Open 9.30am - 4pm Monday - Friday. Advice and information is free, confidential, impartial and independent. No appointment necessary.

CLIMATE The temperature only drops below 60° for a few days in the winter and in the summer is in the 80s or above. When an easterly wind (Levanter) blows there can be mist over the summit and western side of the Rock whilst the rest is clear. Rain occurs in November and February but rarely at other times in the year. Generally it is cooler than the Costa del Sol because of the air currents set up by the configuration of the Rock. This makes the climate easy to live with for the North European visitor, who may feel uncomfortable in the extreme Mediterranean heat.

CONSULAR SERVICES Belgium - P Imossi 47 Irish Town Tel: 200 78353 Fax: 200 77838 Email: pimossi@smith/imossi.gi Denmark - J A Gaggero Cloister Building, Market Lane Tel: 200 79478 Fax: 200 71608 France PO Box 135, 209/204 Main Street Tel: 200 78830 Fax: 200 75867

Greece - James L. Imossi 47 Irish Town Tel: 200 73500 Iceland - Anne Lundin PO Box 561-PMB 6-187 Tel: 54342000 Fax: 200 46857 Email anne.lundin@danish-alteriors.com Israel - D Benaim Marine View, Glacis Road Tel: 200 77735 Fax: 200 74301 Italy - Patrick H Canessa PO Box 437 3/1 Irish Place Tel: 200 47096 Fax: 200 45591 Latvia - L G Andlaw 3 Parliament Lane Tel: 200 75688 Netherlands PO Box 100, Suite 731-4 Europort Tel: 200 73462 Fax: 200 41448 Norway PO Box 928 Tel: 200 48352 Fax: 200 48347 Poland - A Lombard 35 Governor’s Parade Tel: 200 74593 Sweden - J P Gaggero Cloister Building, Irish Town Tel: 200 72663 Fax: 200 76189 Thailand 4th Floor Leon Hse, Secretary’s Lane Tel: 200 46315 United States Naval Liaison Officer The Tower, HM Naval Base Tel: 5-5720

D DENTIST

see Yellow pages DOCTORS see under Medical Care, Blue pages DOLPHIN EXCURSIONS The Dolphin Safari and Dolphin Adventure leave from Marina Bay and the Nimo leaves from Queensway Quay. Days and times are dependent upon weather. Trips last approximately 2.5 hours and include a sea

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tour of the Rock and a commentary on its history as well as visiting the school of dolphins which inhabit the Strait. Refreshments available on board.

E EDUCATION Gibraltar has a primary, middle and senior comprehensive school system and a Further Education College, other forms of higher education requiring travel to the UK. HM Forces have their own lower school. For those wintering in Gibraltar, there are evening classes available in a variety of subjects.

Information may be obtained from the Education Office, 40 Town Range. Tel: 200 78638 ESTATE and PROPERTY ACQUISITION Residential and commercial property is available for purchase or rental. Estate agents here also deal with property along the Costa del Sol. It is wise to consult a local lawyer when purchasing as there are various formalities and taxes which have to be dealt with. In general, however, it takes less time to complete transactions than in the UK. Information on buying property in Gibraltar and Spain can be found in the 2011 “Financial Services Yearbook” along with a complete index of Estate Agents and Lawyers.

F FERRY SERVICES All sea ferry services to Morocco leave from Waterport, details from any travel agent.

FINANCE CENTRE Gibraltar is an offshore Finance Centre of international stature. For full information on corporate and taxation advantages and lists of professional firms, advice and financial services, consult “The Gibraltar Yearbook”, on sale locally at bookshops and newsagents. For mail order copies apply to “The Gibraltar Yearbook, P.O. Box 555, Gibraltar”.

FIRE SERVICE Gibraltar has its own very efficient fire brigade

FISHING A variety of fish may be caught in the waters around Gibraltar either from the shore or by boat.

For details, see the Tourist Office Pamphlet “Fishing in Gibraltar”.

Boat hire: Hire Boats for Fishing and Trips - contact E.F.S.A. Tel: 200 72585.

FLOWERS About 600 species of wild flowers are to be found on the Rock, some of these being unique to the area. For a complete guide, see the Tourist Office pamphlet “Walks and Flowers” which gives details of routes; blossoming times and sites. Visitors are asked not to pick or destroy wild plants.

Bouquets: Interflora services exist from Gibraltar: Gibralflora Garden Ctr, Waterport Tel: 200 75536

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GALLERIES They were commenced during the Great Siege in 1782 and tunnelling in the Rock has Continued on and off ever since. The Upper Galleries which have been extensively refurbished recently are open to the public daily from 1000 to 1900 hours in summer and 1000 to 1730 in Winter.

GARDENS The Alameda Botanical Gardens, Tel: 200 72639, open to the public free of charge, contain many kinds of cultivated plants and an open air theatre.

They are being refurbished and turned into a Kew Gardens style Botanical Gardens.

The Convent Gardens of the Governor’s Residence are not normally open to the public. However, there are occasional “Open Days” and these should be taken advantage of as an opportunity to see both the Convent Building and the interesting plants and rare species of trees.

GEOLOGY The composition of the Rock is unique to this part of the coast. The very latest survey and research findings, which are about to be published, put forward the theory that the Rock rolled here from the region of Corsica many millions of years ago and that it landed upside down. This would account for many

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EUROPA POINT The lighthouse, completed in 1841, is at the most southerly point of the Rock. It is the only one outside the UK maintained by Trinity House. Standing 49 metres above high water level, its loom can be seen at a distance of 27 kilometres. The Church of Our Lady of Europa, situated here, is the site of pilgrimages. The Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque was inaugurated on the 8th of July 1997, and is used regularly by Muslims of Gibraltar for offering prayer and is also the most southerly mosque in Europe.

with modern equipment and UK style training. In spite of the border closure, it has been called in emergency to fight fires in La Linea and Algeciras.

The Fire Station is at 8 Grand Parade. Tel: 200 79507 and 200 79532

of its unique geological features, one of the most odd being that the softer rocks, such as limestone and chalk, are the exposed ones and the granites are at the base. Because of this, the Rock is subject to greater erosion than otherwise expected.

GLASS MAKING Takes place at the Gibraltar Crystal Factory in Casemates Square. Unique pieces may be made to order or bought from the shop 200 50136 GOLF Gibraltar is not big enough for a full sized golf course, but there are many fine courses within a half hour drive across the frontier travelling east towards Marbella. Contact MedGoIf at the Star Bar, Parliament Lane, Tel: 200 75924.

GUNS Gibraltar was and still is a fortress and a garrison town. Many of the older gun emplacements may be visited. For detailed information, consult “The Guns and Towers of Gibraltar” by George Palao, Which is available from the Gibraltar Book Shop.

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Gibraltar has been populated since Neolithic times and has been host to Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Moors, French, Italians, Portuguese, Indians, Moroccans and Spanish. It has been a British Possession since 1713 but now enjoys a large measure of self-government. A visit to the Museum and a walk along the route advised in the Tourist Office pamphlet “A Walk with History” will provide an indication of things to see and buildings to visit.

Recommended books are “Medieval Gibraltar” by J.J. Alcantara and “A Short History of Gibraltar”

by H. Chichon.

Spain Fixed: New Year’s Day Epiphany St Joseph’s Day Labour Day St John St James Assumption Day National Day All Saints Immaculate Conception Christmas

1 January 6 January 19 March 1 May 24 June 25 July 15 August 12 October 1 November 8 December 25 December

Moveable: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Corpus Christi HOTELS Bristol Hotel, Cathedral Square Tel: 200 76800 Fax: 200 77613 Email: bristhtl@gibraltar.gi Website: www.gibraltar.gi/bristolhotel Caleta Hotel, Catalan Bay Tel: 200 76501 Fax: 200 71050 Email: reservations@caletahotel.gi Website: www.caletahotel.com Cannon Hotel, 9 Cannon Lane Tel: 200 51711 Fax: 200 51789 E-Mail: cannon@gibraltar.gi Website: www.cannonhotel.gi Eliott Hotel, Governor’s Parade Tel: 200 70500 Fax: 200 70243 E-Mail: eliott@ocallaghanhotels.com Website: www.ocallghnhotels.com Queen’s Hotel, 1 Boyd Street Tel: 200 74000 Fax: 200 40030 E-mail: queenshotel@gibtelecom.net Website: www.queenshotel.gi

HOLIDAYS, PUBLIC Gibraltar & United Kingdom New Year’s Day Monday 3rd January Rock Hotel, Europa Road (in lieu of Saturday 1st January) Tel: 200 73000 Fax: 200 73513 Commonwealth Day * Monday 14 March E-Mail: rockhotel@gibtelecom.net Good Friday Friday 22 April Website: www.rockhotelgibraltar.com Easter Monday 25 April Royal Wedding Friday 29 April HOSTELS May Day Monday 2 May Emile Youth Hostel, Line Wall Road.

Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30 May Tel/Fax: 200 51106 Mobile: 57686000 Queen’s Birthday * Monday 13 June E-Mail: emilehostel@yahoo.co.uk Late Summer Bank Holiday Monday 29 August Gibraltar National Day * Monday 12 September (in lieu of Saturday 10 September) Christmas Day Monday 26 December LAW and ORDER (in lieu of Sunday 25 December) Gibraltar has its own Courts and its laws and system Boxing Day Tuesday 27 December largely follow that of the UK, except that Barristers (in lieu of Monday 26 December) *Gibraltar Only Yacht Scene • 98 • Sailors’ Guide 2011

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are also allowed to practice as Solicitors. The Royal Gibraltar Police wear British style uniforms and do not carry guns. Convicted criminals generally serve their term in the prison housed in the Moorish Castle, only long term serious offenders being sent to UK prisons. Police Station - New Mole House Tel: 200 72500, Sub Station - Irish Town LIBRARY John Mackintosh Public Library, 308 Main Street Tel: 200 77418 & 200 75669 Open weekdays 10.30am-12.30pm, 4pm -7pm.

The Garrison Library Research library - open to all.

Open weekdays 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm.

LOTTERY There is a lottery run by the Gibraltar Government, the draw taking place every other Monday at 1130 hours at the Piazza. The top prize is £100,000 and the cost of a whole ticket is £10, but each ticket may be purchased in separate tenths at £1 each.

The results are given in local newspapers and on the radio and TV. Twice yearly, in July and at Christmas, there is a £250,000 lottery, whole tickets costing £20.

M MAGAZINE The Gibraltar Magazine is a free monthly colour magazine est. 1996. Finance edition in November, home supplement each month and quarterly Weekender guide on short breaks from the Rock. Online at www.TheGibraltarMagazine.com. Tel/Fax: 200 77748 E-mail: info@thegibraltarmagazine.com.

MARRIAGE Foreign nationals may marry in Gibraltar within 24 hours provided they purchase a special Governor’s Licence, cost £35. Applications should be made to the Office of the Deputy Governor, 6 Convent Place. Tel: 200 45440 MOORISH CASTLE - Tower of Homage The Square Tower rebuilt in the 14th century comprises most of what remains of a large castle built much earlier. When Admiral Rooke captured the Rock in 1704, he hoisted the Union Flag on the Tower where it has flown ever since.

MUSEUM Bomb House Lane, Tel: 200 74289 Open weekdays 1000 to 1800 hours, Saturdays 1000 to 1300 hours. There is an entrance fee. Built over a 14th century Moorish Bath, the Museum contains a 30ft scale model of the Rock. The exhibits generally are now arranged in time settings and sequences, and provide for an interesting visit.

Gifts and pictures are available at the museum shop and there is a cafeteria specialising in local cuisine.

A further museum is to be opened at Casemates Square near the site of the recently excavated remains of a Moorish Atarazana (galley house and slipway). Special exhibitions take place in the exhibition hall in Casemates.

N NATIONAL DAY 10th September. Celebration of Gibraltarian identity (all businesses are closed except bars and restaurants). Everyone wears national colours (red and white), rock concert the evening before, fireworks, fancy dress parade etc. In the week leading up to the day there is a fair, exhibitions and special events.

NEWS AGENTS Imperial Newsagency, 291 Main Street Tel: 200 78823 Fax: 200 78823 Sacarellos, 96 Main Street Tel: 200 78723 or 200 77994 NEWSPAPERS The Gibraltar Chronicle is the second oldest English language newspaper in the world. It has run continuously since 1801 and had the scoop of first reporting the death of Nelson in 1805. There are also several other local weekly newspapers reflecting a variety of political views. British newspapers arrive daily between 10.00 and 12.00 hours and may be purchased at local newsagents.

NATURE RESERVE Admission 9.30am to 7pm (tickets include entrance to sites within the Park - St. Michael’s Cave, Monkey’s Den, Great Siege Tunnels, Military Heritage Centre, ‘A City Under Siege’ Exhibition and Moorish Castle). (Facilities closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.) Private vehicles may be restricted at certain times and it is advisable to take a Rock Tour by taxi/mini bus. The Natural History & Heritage Park can also be reached by cable car (leaves Grand Parade 9.30am-5.15pm Monday

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MARKETS There is a daily food market in the Market Hall beside Fish Market Lane and Casemates Gates.

Open 09.00-14.00, Monday - Saturday.

MEDICAL SERVICES see under nautical blue pages.

to Sunday. Last cable down: 5.45pm). The flora and fauna on the Upper Rock are considered to be of great conservational value. It’s a perfect place for birdwatchers, as migratory species use Gibraltar as the shortest crossing between Europe and Africa, but botanists will also be interested to see over 600 species of flowering plants, including some unique to Gibraltar. Watch out for colourful lizards, the non-venemous Horseshoe Whipsnake, butterflies and pipistrelle bats. Info on the Rock’s flora and fauna is found at the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society’s Information Centre at Jews Gate.

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All cats and dogs, belonging to and accompanying residents of AEU Member States, can enter Gibraltar provided that they are in good health and covered by a valid certificate of rabies vaccination.

In the case of primary rabies vaccination, this must be administered not less than 28 days prior to the dog or cat arriving in Gibraltar. Cats and dogs on board yachts visiting Gibraltar are not permitted to come ashore unless they are properly vaccinated against rabies, as stated above, and the owner can prove that the cat or dog has not visited any country outside the EU during the preceding six months.

Hotels have their own regulations regarding pets.

PORT Gibraltar Commercial Port lies at the entrance to the Mediterranean in position Lat 36˚08’N, Long 05°21 ‘W. It has always served as a bunkering and victualling centre for ships. It is a port of call for cruise liners. Yachts are not allowed to berth inside the port except at Queensway Quay Marina. For details of Gibraltar’s commercial port activities consult the Maritime Services Yearbook available at Sacarellos and the Gibraltar Bookshop at £15 or by mail order at £25 from PO Box 555, Gibraltar.

Tel/Fax: 350 200 79385.

Captain of the Port, Port Office, North Mole. Tel: 200 77254 Port Ops/enquiries Tel: 200 78134/ 200 77004 POSTAL SERVICES The Post Office, in Main Street, opens Mondays to Thursdays 0900 to 1300 and 1400 to 1700 hours, on Fridays 0900 to 1300 and 1500 to 1800 hours and on Saturdays from 1000 to 1300. It is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Gibraltar is famous for its beautiful stamps and there is a Philatelic Department at the Post Office where past issues, gift packs and first day covers may be purchased.

Postal Rates Local Letters (Std) every 50 grammes each additional 50g Local Letters (1st) up to 50g each additional 50g Local Postcards each

10p 5p 30p 10p 10p

Surface Mail (All countries) Letters Weight not over: 20 grammes

50 grammes 100 grammes 250 grammes 500 grammes 1000 grammes 2000 grammes Postcards

30p 50p 70p £1 .75 £3.50 £4.50 £8.00 30p

Small Packets Weight not over: 100 grammes

250 grammes 500 grammes 1000 grammes 2000 grammes

50p £1 .00 £2.00 £3.50 £7.00

Compensation Registered Packet (up to)

£59.00

Postcards each

42p

Literature for the Blind Free up to 7Kg Economy (Surface) Weight not over: 20 grammes 50 grammes 100 grammes 250 grammes 500 grammes l000 grammes 2000 grammes

Full Rate 30p 50p 70p £1.75 £3.50 £4.50 £8.00

Uninsured Parcel Not over 5Kg Not over 10Kg Not over 15Kg Not over 20Kg Miscellaneous Services Certificate of Posting Registration

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£26.00 £37.00 £48.00 £59.00 35p £2.00

Express £2.00 Advice of Delivery (Registered Insured Packets) At time of Posting basic letter rate for region After Posting n/a Enquiry Fee Loss or Non Delivery

£1.00

Airmail

Letters Postcards UK up to 20g 42p 42p each extra 10g 17p Europe & Morocco

up to 20g 44p 44p

each extra 10g 17p Rest of the world up to 10g 51p 51p each extra 10g 22p N.B. Rates are subject to UK and EU changes. Rates were correct at November 2010.

R RAIL TRAVEL Spanish and world wide rail tickets are now obtainable from some travel agencies in Gibraltar.

RESTAURANTS These abound in great variety, they are mainly small and offer good value. It is advisable to book in advance Friday and Saturday night, and Sunday lunch. Restaurants can also be fully booked for lunches on weekdays between 1pm and 2pm - telephone ahead to reserve a table. See page 82.

S SHOP OPENING HOURS Mondays to Fridays 0930 to 1300 and 1500 to 1900 hours. Saturdays 0930 to 1300 (but, however, some shops are closed all day). The times may vary with individual establishments. All shops are generally closed on Sundays and Public Holidays, except for Morrisons at Europort which is open 7 days a week. For goods and gifts of every kind, visitors should walk along Main Street and also explore the turnings off, as well as Irish Town.

SIGHT-SEEING - area around Gibraltar La Linea Tourist Office

Castellar de la Frontera Tourist Office Informacion Turistica Ayuntamiento Tel: 956693001 11350 Castellar de la Frontera Website: www.castellardelafra.com Email: castellarcg@infonegocio corn San Roque Tourist Office Plz. de Andalucia s/n, 11360, San Roque Tel: 956 694005 Fax: 956 780177 Email: turismosanroque@hotmail.com Website: www.turismosanroque.com San Roque Information Points Puerto Sotogrande, 11311 San Roque Governor’s Palace, Plaza de la Iglesia, 11360 San Roque Tel: 956 694005 Ojaranso Los Alcornocales Natural Park Information Avda. Chamizo de Ia Rubia Tel: 956 628013 www.ojaranzoeresmas.com E mail: ojaranzo@mundomail.net Jimena de la Frontera Tourist Office Iglesia de la Misericordia, 11330 Jimena de la Fra. Tel: 956 640569 E mail: aytoturismo@terra.es www.campodegibratar.com/aytojimena Gibraltar Tourist Office Duke of Kent House, Cathedral Square, Gibraltar Tel: +350 200 74950 www.gibraltar.gi Los Barrios Tourist Office Parque de Betty Molesworth, 11370 Los Barrios Tel: 956 622370 Algeciras Tourist Office Junta de Andalucia, Juan de la Cierva s/n, 11201 Algeciras Tel: 956 600911 www.ayto-algeciras.es Tarifa Tourist Office Paseo de la Alameda s/n, 11380 Tarifa Tel: 956 680993 www.elestrechocom/arte-sur Huerta Grande Information Point Parque Natural de Los Alcornocales CN. 340 - Km 96, Pelayo (a 15km de Tarifa) Tel: 956 679161 www.huertagrande.com E-Mail: huertagrande@arrakis.es

SPORTS STADIUM Victoria Sports Centre, Winston Churchill Avenue Tel: 200 78409. This is used for all sports, particularly athletic events and football matches. The stadium has squash/tennis/paddle tennis courts and a climbing wall. Booking in advance is advised.

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ROCK TOURS Rock tours to the frontier, beaches, Europa Point lighthouse, Rosia Bay, St Michael’s Cave, apes and Upper Galleries. All travel agents either run or will book tickets for Rock Tours by coach or boat.

Local taxis also provide private conducted tours Tel: 200 70052.

Avda. Principe de Asturias s/n 11300 La Linea de la Concepcion Tel: 956 171998 www.ayto-lalinea.com

Gib Sun Club, 32 City Mill Lane. Tel: 200 70954

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Globe Travel, 144 Main Street. Tel: 200 75501/2 Holyland Travel, 21 Bell Lane. Tel: 200 75965

Gibraltar Taxi Association Tel: 200 70027 Rock Tours Tel: 200 70052 TELEPHONE SERVICE There is International Direct Dialling for all countries. Details and codes are on display at telephone boxes located in the marinas, post office and other public places. Gibraltar phone cards are available and sought after by phone card collectors.

TENNIS & PADDLE TENNIS There are tennis courts available to the public at Alameda Gardens - Sandpits Lawn Tennis Club Tel: 200 77035 and at the Victoria Stadium.

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THEATRE and DRAMA The only purpose-built theatre is Ince’s Hall at the top of Main Street (south). Theatrical performances also take place at the John Mackintosh Hall, which is part of the Public Library Complex, and at the Open Air Theatre, Alameda Gardens. There is a great theatrical tradition and about half a dozen amateur societies produce a variety of plays, musical and light opera to a very high standard. The Tourist Office and local broadcasting stations carry details of all performances and they are well worth seeing.

TRAFALGAR CEMETERY Situated at the south end of Main Street, is the site of an annual ceremony commemorating the death of Nelson. His body was brought ashore at Rosia Bay after the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, before being shipped to London in a cask of spirit.

The cemetery in Gibraltar contains the graves of others brought ashore from the battle, as well as from other naval engagements.

TRANSLATORS and INTERPRETERS The Communications Centre, Imossi House, 1-5 Irish Town Tel: 200 42467 Fax: 200 42465 Email:travelco@travelco.gi TRAVEL AGENTS/TOUR OPERATORS Alpha Travel, 209 Main Street. Tel: 200 79281 Bland Travel, Cloister Building,Market Lane Tel: 200 76174 Excursions: 200 79068 Calypso Travel & Cruise Club, Cloister Building, Market Ln. Tel: 200 77221 Elite Travel, 14 Paliament Lane.

Tel: 200 49401

Parodytur, 17-21 Cannon Lane. Tel: 200 76070 Sterling Travel Ltd, 18/20 John Mackintosh Sq. Tel: 200 71787 Travel Xcel, 98 Irish Town. Tel: 200 43569

W WALKS The upper part of the Rock provides many beautiful walks with views across the Bay to Spain, across the Strait to Africa and into the Mediterranean itself.

Use the cable car to avoid a long upward walk, or take a taxi to Jews Gate and then walk up Mediterranean Steps. Tourist Office pamphlets provide a guide to some pleasant routes. There is a charge to enter the Upper Rock nature reserve.

WAR MEMORIALS There are two of these in Line Wall Road, one erected by the people of Gibraltar to honour their dead in two world wars and the other erected similarly by the Americans. There is also a British memorial at the ‘sundial’ roundabout in Winston Churchill Ave. In the cemetery was also buried the Polish General Sikorski and the crew of his plane which crashed in waters nearby, some say as a result of sabotage.

WATER Gibraltar is unique in having a dual water system, that is, salt water for use in WCs and fresh water for other domestic purposes. The Rock itself can only supply one-tenth of the fresh water needed, the rest having to be distilled. Water is therefore an expensive commodity and should be used with care.

WHAT’S ON IN GIBRALTAR These are weekly and monthly information sheets listing local activities and events issued free of charge at the Tourist Office. Ask also for lists of local clubs covering bridge, ballroom dancing, photography, philately, sports, etc., where visitors will be welcomed. Gibraltar’s monthly magazine, The Gibraltar Magazine (www. thegibraltarmagazine.com), also carries details of local events, as does the Gibraltar Chronicle.

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Acid: Marine & Industrial Services Unit 12a Queensway Quay.

Mobile: 56310000 Fax: 200 45102

AIR BOTTLE REFILLS Avo Electrical & Mechanical Ltd, 18 Rosia Road.

Tel: 200 41356 AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION Coldaire Engineering Ltd, Unit 28, Harbours Deck, The New Harbours Tel: 200 79732 Fax: 200 40418 R & J Refrigeration, Europa Business Centre Tel: 200 73036/ 200 42603 Rock Cool 4 Cotchfoe House Shackleton Road Tel: 200 50386 Fax: 200 50188 AIR SERVICES There are direct flights to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, London Luton and Madrid.

Distilled Water: (take container) Saccone & Speed Ltd, 35 Devil’s Tower Road.

Tel: 200 74600 Fax: 200 77031 Testing: BP Garage, Waterport.

Tel: 200 78573 Fax: 200 44159 BINOCULARS Omni, 13 Main Street.

Tel: 200 74377 BOAT HIRE see also Yacht Charter M H Bland & Co Ltd, Cloister Building, Market Lane Tel: 200 79478

Gibraltar Airport, Enquiries and Flight Times

Tel: 200 73026

British Airways (Heathrow/Gatwick) Air Cargo North Front

Tel: 200 79300 Tel: 200 41632

Easy Jet (UK Luton)

BOOK SHOPS, NEWSAGENTS and STATIONERS see Pink pages

Tel: 200 47477

Monarch (Manchester/Gatwick)

Tel: 200 41169

BROKERS, YACHT Sheppards Ocean Village Tel/Fax: 200 51191 Email: yachtsales@sheppard.gi

Marine Maintenance, 7 The Square, Marina Bay. Tel: 200 78954 Fax: 200 74754

Boatshed Gibraltar Tel: 200 78885 Email: boats@boatshedgibraltar.com www.boatshedgibraltar.com

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BUNKERING Tarik Ship Agents, Ship Chandlers & Bunkering Services Ltd., U3 Blk 4 Watergardens Waterport, PO Box 479.

BATTERIES see under CHANDLERY

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AWNINGS MF Balloqui & Sons Ltd 39-41 City Mill Lane Tel: 200 78105 E-mail: mfb&sons@gibtelecom.net

Tel: 200 72836 Fax: 200 72861 E-mail: yachts@tarik.com

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CARPENTERS and JOINERS see under TIMBER, HARDBOARDS and YACHT REPAIRS Sheppard & Co Ltd, Waterport Tel: 200 75148 Fax: 200 42535 Email: admin@sheppard.gi Tarik Ship Agents, Ship Chandlers and Bunkering Services Ltd U3 Blk 4 Watergardens Tel: 200 72836 Fax: 200 72861 E-mail: yachts@tarik.gi Telex: 2343 TRATAR GK

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Spanish: Sheppard & Co Ltd Waterport Tel: 200 77183 Fax: 200 42535 CHEMISTS Open shop hours plus there is one on emergency duty between 1900 and 2100 hours Mondays to Saturdays, 0930 to 1100 Sundays.

Nearly all chemists are located in Main Street area and each has a notice in their windows indicating the emergency chemist on duty, as does the local newspaper, the Police Station in Irish Town and the hotels. There is a chemist in Morrison’s supermarket at Europort.

CHIROPRACTICE Chiropractic Health Clinic, Suite F5c, 1st Floor ICC, Casemates Tel: 200 44226

Computers & Repairs Newton Systems Ltd Macintosh & PC services 75 Irish Town Tel: 200 41312

CURTAINS & ALTERATIONS Denville Designs Engineer Lane.

Tel: 200 44012 CUSTOMS CLEARANCE Gib Cargo Unit 3, North Mole Industrial Park Tel: 200 7227 Fax:200 72277 Email: enquiries@gibcargo.com Redwood (Int) Ltd, Unit 1 Air Transit Shed, Gibraltar Airport Tel: 200 45588 Express delivery/customs clearance of spares CUSTOMS’ FORMALITIES see Blue pages

CHARTS - ADMIRALTY see Blue pages

COMPASS ADJUSTERS George Undery, Unit 31, New Harbours Tel: (24 hrs) 200 73107

The PC Clinic 17 Convent Place Tel: 200 49991 Fax: 200 49992

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DEGREASERS and DETERGENTS BP (Gibraltar) Ltd, Service Station, Waterport Tel: 200 78573 BP Yacht Station, Waterport Tel: 200 78331 CEPSA, No.4 Jetty, North Mole Tel: 200 46910 Fax: 200 46920 Shell Yacht Terminal, Waterport (opposite Marina Bay) Tel: 200 48232 Fax: 200 48227 DENTISTS Charles Linares Dental Clinic Neptune House, Marina Bay Tel: 200 78887 DIESEL (and Gas and Oil) BP Yacht Station, Waterport Tel: 200 72261 hrs Mon-Sat 0900 to 1900 CEPSA, No. 4 Jetty, North Mole Tel: 200 46910 Fax: 200 46920 Shell Yacht Terminal,

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Waterport (opposite Marina Bay) Tel: 200 48232 Fax: 200 48227 Diesel sales are to boats only, containers not being filled. Fuel is obtainable outside hours by arrangement. Quantities of fuel for larger yachts may be obtained at special rates and owners are advised to enquire about details.

DIY Tools, Paints, Hardware etc see also CHANDLERY, PIPES and JOINTS BIA Ltd 46-48 Irish Town Tel: 200 75188 Fax: 200 72653 Hire-U-Shop Ltd, (Tool Hire) Unit 17, Water Gardens, Tel: 200 73017

Gibraltar is outside the customs union.

For yachtsmen, the amount of duty free goods for consumption aboard, allowed out of Gibraltar, depends on the duration of the voyage and the number of people aboard. Prices of duty free wines, spirits, perfumes, cigarettes etc, are the same whichever stockist one contacts.

At weekends/Bank Holidays, orders must be placed before 1130 hours to ensure authorisation/inspection by Customs — duty free goods cannot be purchased over the counter, they must be delivered to the yacht.

Albor Ltd, 5 Admiral’s Walk, Marina Bay Tel: 200 73283 Anglo Hispano Ltd, Sandpits Vault Tel: 200 78467

Dry Docks Cammell Laird Gibraltar (not yachts) PO Box 858 Tel: 200 40354/59400 Fax: 200 44404 E-mail: mail@lairds.gi

Limits applying to travellers entering the EU from third countries, with some minor modifications are:• 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 50g of smoking tobacco • 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of intermediate drinks or sparkling wines, 2 litres of still wine • 50g of perfume, 20 ml of toilet water • € 90 worth of other tax-free goods.

S M Seruya Ltd, 165 Main Street Tel: 200 78806 Stagnetto Ltd, 41 Main Street Tel: 200 78666 Stagnetto Bros, 188 Main Street Tel: 200 77239 Tarik Ship Agents, Ship Chandlers & Bunkering Services Ltd., U3 Blk 4 Watergardens, Waterport, PO Box 479 Tel: 200 72836 Fax: 200 72861 E-mail: yachts @tarik.com

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS inc TV & Radio J. Balban, 42 Crutchett’s Ramp.

Tel: 200 40232 Workshop: 200 44542 Hammonds Ltd, TV & Radio Watergardens Tel: 200 75594 Khubchand & Co Ltd, JVC Products 55/57 Main Street Tel: 200 78382

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DUTY FREE and DUTY PAID GOODS Goods crossing the EU ’s internal frontiers are free from controls, and this includes goods carried by tourists. Controls and formalities on passenger baggage on flights and sea crossings within the EU have been abolished, but safety checks are still provided for. The duty-free fuel allowance for commercial passenger vehicles has been replaced by the exemption for fuel in conventional fuel-tanks from the excise duty of the country of destination. Frontier checks on road vehicles and vessels on inland waterways have been abolished. Since 1993, private individuals have been able to buy most goods in another Member State with tax and duty paid, and not pay any extra VAT or excise duty on their return home. New motor vehicles, aeroplanes, boats and motorbikes are taxable in the destination country.

Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar)Ltd, 35 Devil’s Tower Road Tel: 200 76400

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A. A. Sheriff 51 Engineers Lane Tel: 200 78065 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS/EQUIPMENT (see also NAVIGATIONAL AIDS) ElectroMed, Unit 7 Ragged Staff, Queensway Quay Tel: 200 72051 Sandvik Marine Electronics, Unit 2B, Ellesmere House, 29 City Mill Lane Tel: 200 79003 Fax: 200 46419 ITMS Ltd Suite 934, Europort Tel: 200 48862 Fax: 200 48862 J Balban, 42 Cruchetts Ramp Tel: 200 40232 Fax: 200 52673 ENGRAVING - PLATES, PLAQUES The Glass House, 82, Irish Town Tel: 200 73741 Sign Talk, 17/C Chatham Counterguard, 1st Floor.

Tel: 200 42630

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GAS Camping Gaz: Available from Chandleries.

GASOIL see under DIESEL GENERATORS see under CHANDLERY Gifts GLASS and GLASS CUTTING ClAP, 104-106 Irish Town Tel: 200 75220

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Health Checks College Clinic Ground Floor Regal House, Queensway Tel: 200 77777 Fax: 200 72791 E-mail enquiries@collegeclinic.gi Specialist Medical Group Unirt F7, ICC Building, First Floor Tel: 200 49999 Fax: 200 68999

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IMMIGRATION CONTROL: YACHTS see Blue pages

FERRY SERVICES see Pink pages FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT see also CHANDLERY Chubb Fire, Unit 58, New Harbours Tel: 200 78423 Fax: 200 77192 FUEL see under DIESEL Funeral Services Codali Funeral Services 15A Northview Terrace, Devils Tower Road Tel: 200 75747 Fax: 200 74116 E-mail: codali@services.gib.gi

Immunisation College Clinic Ground Floor Regal House, Queensway Tel: 200 77777 Fax: 200 72791 E-mail enquiries@collegeclinic.gi Specialist Medical Group Unirt F7, ICC Building, First Floor Tel: 200 49999 Fax: 200 68999 IMPORT DUTY: YACHTS see Blue pages INFLATABLES see under LIFERAFTS INSURANCE: YACHTS Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd Regal House 3, Queensway

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Tel: 200 79520 Fax: 200 70942 E-mail: enquiries@argus.gi Europa Marine Consultants Ltd, 23/24 Watergardens 6 Tel: 200 79013 Fax: 200 70101 Eurolinx 21 & 22 Victoria House, 26 Main Street Tel: 200 40240 Fax: 200 40241 Ibex Suite 1C, Centre Plaza, Horse Barrack Lane Tel: 200 44628 Fax: 200 44629 INTERPRETERS MRW Business Centre, PO Box 561, 20 Engineer’s Lane Tel: 200 76216 Fax: 200 76229

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Lawyers Hassans 57/63 Line Wall Road Tel: 200 79000 Fax: 200 71966 E-mail: info@hassans.gi www.gibraltarlaw.com Isolas Portland House, Glacis Road Tel: 200 78363 Fax: 200 78990 E-mail: info@isolas.gi www.gibraltarlawyers.com LIFERAFTS and INFLATABLES see also CHANDLERS George Undery Unit 31, Harbour’s Deck, The New Harbours Tel: 200 40402 - 24hr Ansafone: 200 73107 LUBRICATING OILS BP (Gibraltar) Ltd, Service Station, Waterport Tel: 200 78573

JEWELLERY Silver Shop 9/13 Horse Barrack Lane & 222 Main Street Tel: 200 76646 Jewel Box, 148 Main Street.

Tel: 200 72501 Fax: 200 42960 & Queensway Quay Tel: 200 51183 E-mail: jewelbox@gibtelecom.net

Shell Yacht Terminal, Waterport (opposite Marina Bay) Tel: 200 48232 Fax: 200 48227

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MAIL COLLECTION & FORWARDING MRW Business Centre, PO Box 561, Imossi House, Irish Town Tel: 200 76216 Fax: 200 76229

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KEY-CUTTING see under SHOE REPAIR

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MARINAS (see Green Pages for details) Yachts are required to use one or other of the marinas. They are not generally allowed to berth in the port or to anchor anywhere except with permission of the Port Authority (Tel: 200 77254) located in the offices on the North Mole. In summer there is an anchorage off Western Beach.

Queensway Quay Launderette Queensway Quay Marina Tel: 200 45594

Ocean Village / Marina Bay — All facilities.

Pier office: Tel: 200 73300 Fax: 200 42656 VHF, call on Channel 71 Stern to moorings against fixed pontoons.

Over 200 berths. No yacht hoist or repairs.

LAUNDERETTE Seabreeze Launderette Marina Bay Tel: 200 47559 Mobile: 54023397

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S. M. Seruya, 165 Main Street Tel: 200 78806

CEPSA, No.4 Jetty, North Mole Tel: 200 46910 Fax: 200 46920

Queensway Quay -All facilities.

Tel: 200 44700 Fax: 200 44699 VHF, call on Channel 71 Stern to moorings on floating pontoons.

200 berths. No yacht hoist or repairs.

Fuel diesel delivered to quayside.

MARINE ENGINES and ENGINEERS see also YACHT REPAIRS Marine Maintenance Ltd, Perkins Marine Engines 7 The Square, Marina Bay Tel: 200 73147 Fax: 200 74754 John M Piris & Son, Unit 61, Harbour Deck, New Harbours Tel: 200 73147 H Sheppard & Co Ltd, Ocean Village Tel: 200 77183 Fax: 200 42535 MASTS and SPARS see under RIGGING, MASTS and SPARS MARINE CONSULTANCY and MANAGEMENT see also YACHT REGISTRATION

• Marine, Services & Supplies

Europa Marine Consultants Ltd, 23/24 Watergardens 6 Tel: 200 79013 Fax: 200 70101 MARINE SURVEY Agile Marine Ltd, Suite 23, Portland House, Glacis Rd Tel: 5600 0545 E. cThomas@agilemarine.com MESSAGE TAKING see under MAIL COLLECTION

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see under DIESEL OPTICIANS Gache & Co Ltd 266 Main Street Tel: 200 75757

OUTBOARD MOTORS H Sheppard & Co Waterport & Coaling Island Tel: 200 77183/ 200 78148 Fax: 200 42535

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PAINTING CONTRACTORS see also YACHT REPAIRS Calybre Ltd, Waterport Tel: 200 75869 PAINTS and COATINGS (Marine) see under CHANDLERY PARAFFIN and PETROL Available from BP Garage, Waterport —take your own containers and Shell Yacht Terminal, Waterport (opposite Marina Bay) Tel: 200 48232 Fax: 200 48227.

PHOTOGRAPHY DEVELOPING and PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS There are many shops along Main Street selling cameras and photographic equipment.

PIPES and JOINTS see also under DIY Atlas Builders’ Merchants, 19 Governor’s Street Tel: 200 78816 Tel: 200 71896 CIAP, 104 - 106 Irish Town Tel: 200 75220

NAVIGATIONAL AIDS & EQUIPMENT see CHANDLERY & ELECTRONICS

O OILS

Passano, Optometrist, 38 Main Street Tel: 200 76544 Fax: 200 76541

PROVISIONS James Molinary (provisions, deck/engine stores), 4 North Mole Industrial Estate Tel: 200 78881 VHF CH71 Ana Base E-mail: jamesmol@gibraltar.gi Ramsons (open 7 days a week) Watergardens Tel: 200 71550 Casemates Square Tel: 200 75721 B Sacarello Ltd (Coffee),

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57 Irish Town/Tuckey’s Lane Tel: 200 70625

Email: cathy@trafalgarsailing.co.uk www.trafalgarsailing.co.uk

Morrisons Supermarket (open 7 days a week) Europort Tel: 200 41114

SECRETARIAL and OFFICE SERVICES MRW Business Centre, Imossi House, Irish Town Tel: 200 76216 Fax: 200 76229

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RADAR and RADIO, MARINE see under ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS and NAVIGATIONAL AIDS & EQUIPMENT RADIO and TV REPAIR Hammonds Ltd, Watergardens Block 5, Units 9 & 10 Tel: 200 75594 Fax: 200 75744 REMOVALS and Freight Gib Cargo Unit 3, North Mole Industrial Park Tel: 200 7227 Fax:200 72277 Email: enquiries@gibcargo.com Express delivery/ customs clearance of spares RIGGING, MASTS and SPARS H Sheppard & Co Ltd, Ocean Village & Coaling Island Tel: 200 77183/ 200 75148

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All Abroad Sailing Academy, Tel: 200 50202 Email: info@sailing.gi Web: www.sailing.gi Gtec Maritime Training, 7 The Square, Marina Bay Tel: 200 51675 Email: info@gtec.gi Web: www.gtec.gi Trafalgar Sailing, Marina Bay

SIGNWRITING and LETTERING Calybre Ltd, Waterport Tel: 200 75148/ 200 77183 Sign Talk 17C Chatham Counterguard, 1st Floor Tel/Fax: 200 42630 Stationery Beacon Press 5 Cloister Ramp Tel: 200 74352 Fax: 200 40304 E-mail: sales@beaconpress.gi SURVEYORS, MARINE L J Bushnell & Partners (Gibraltar) Ltd, Tel: 200 47834 Fax: 200 72215 Helm Marine Ltd, North Mole Tel: 200 70163 Fax: 200 42839 International Shipping Consultants Ltd, PO Box 690, 120 Main Street Tel: 200 70597 Fax: 200 79771 Int’l Pager: (350) 200 49942 John M. Piris MIIMS 33 Main Street Suite 4 Tel: 200 73171 Fax: 200 44370

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Tattoos Ritual Tattoo 7 College Lane Tel: 200 72227 TIMBER, WOODWORK and JOINERY see also YACHT REPAIRS Charles Gaggero (Builders’ Merchants) Ltd, 18 Halifax Road, North Front Tel: 200 78367 Fax: 200 74670 Yacht Scene • 109 • Sailors’ Guide 2011

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SAILING SCHOOLS Alfer Sea School Suite 5 International Hse, Bell Lane PO Box 178 Tel: 200 79604 Fax: 200 75141 Out of hours: + 34 629681803 / 629692431

SHOE REPAIRS and KEY CUTTING While-U-Wait Repairs, The Arcade, Main Street

TOWAGE Marine Maintenance Ltd, 7 The Square, Marina Bay Tel: 200 78954 Fax: 200 74754 TV and VIDEO see ELECTRICAL and ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS

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Upholstery MF Balloqui & Sons Ltd G13 Europa Business Centre Tel: 200 78105 Fax: 200 42510 E-mail: mfb&sons@gibtelecom.net

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WATCH REPAIRS Watch & Clock Repair Centre, 1st Floor, Int’l Commercial Ctr, Casemates

• Marine, Services & Supplies

WATER SPORTS see also SAILING SCHOOLS

Marine Maintenance Ltd, 7 The Square, Marina Bay Tel: 200 78954 Fax: 200 74754 WIRE SERVICES Gibtelcom, John Mackintosh Square Tel: 200 78311 open Mon-Fri 0900 to 1300 and 1415 to 1715 hours

iCom Business Centre, 20 Engineer’s Lane Tel: 200 76216 Fax: 200 76229

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YACHT BROKERAGE and REGISTRATION and SALES see also MARINE CONSULTANCY Boatshed Gibraltar 3 South Pavilion Road Telephone 200 78885 Email: boats@boatshedgibraltar.com www.boatshedgibraltar.com

For diving and sub-aqua activities no special permits are required, although diving is not allowed in or around the port area. Novices and strangers to local waters should not dive unless accompanied by a qualified instructor.

ECS International Ltd, Ground Floor, Neptune House, Marina Bay Tel: 200 76513 Fax: 200 79523

Dive Charters, 4 Admiral’s Walk, Marina Bay Tel: 200 45649 Fax: 200 45649

Europa Marine Consultants Ltd, PO Box 629 23/24 Watergardens Tel: 200 79013 Fax: 200 70101

Dive Hire - S.M. Henshaw & Co, Sheppard’s Marina Tel: 200 73616 Fax: 200 73616 E-mail: divehire1st@gibtelecom.net Rock Marine, 7 The Square, Marina Bay Tel: 200 73147 Fax: 200 74754 Sport & Leisure Ltd G7 ICC, Casemates & Queensway Quay Tel: 200 74326/ 200 52774 Fax: 200 75332 WEATHER INFORMATION see Blue pages WELDING see also YACHT REPAIRS

Fiduciary Marine Services Ltd, PO Box 475, Portland House, Glacis Road Tel: 200 76651 Fax: 200 42599 Form-a-co Suites 41/42 Victoria House, 26 Main Street.

Tel: 200 79959 Fax: 200 79894 E-mail: formaco@gibraltar.gi Gibland Corporate Services Ltd, 206 Main Street Tel: 200 44200 Fax: 200 42601 Registerayacht.com Sovereign Trust (Gibraltar) Ltd

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Mansion House, 143 Main Street Tel: 200 76173 Fax: 200 51871

United Services Sailing Club Tel: 200 53330

Sheppards M Waterport Tel: 200 75148 Fax: 200 42535

YACHT REPAIRS Sheppard & Co Ltd, Ocean Village & Coaling Island Tel: 200 77183/ 200 75148 Fax: 200 42535 Yacht hoist to 40 tonnes, extensive chandlery and services

For Registration Regulations see Blue pages YACHT CLUBS Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club, Queensway and Europa Sailing Club Tel: 200 78897

Tarik Ship Agents, Ship Chandlers & Bunkering Services Ltd., U3 Blk 4 Watergardens, Waterport, PO Box 479.

Tel: 200 72836 Fax: 200 72861 E-mail: yachts @tarik.com

Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club 2 Queensway, Gibraltar +350 200 78897 www.rgyc.com a summer course specifically designed for children to learn about the sport of sailing while having fun.

The RGYC plays an active role among Gibraltar’s society, hosting many events throughout the year. One of the most recognised events is the Gibraltar Regatta Weekend, which will take place from Saturday 24th July – Sunday 25th July. This two-day event is held in the Bay of Gibraltar where people can observe the boat races.

To get involved with sailing courses, participate in upcoming events or for more information about the RGYC , visit their web site at www.rgyc.gi.

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The Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Europe and is still going strong today. Though old minute books and records are long lost, it is a known fact that the Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club was founded in 1829 by officers of the regiments then stationed in the garrison.

The sailing school was launched in May 2001 and in 2004, the RGYC became a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognised teaching centre. The sailing school is run by volunteers and is open to everyone.

Sailing lessons take place between March and November and are run during the majority of the year. The RGYC also offers

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 2011 Balloqui & Sons Ltd...........................................85

IT Management & Services...............................11

Beacon Press, The...............................................72

James Molinary Marine Engineering..............83

BIA........................................................................71

John M Piris & Sons..........................................72

Boatshed Gibraltar...............................................9

Marine Safety (Gibraltar) Ltd.............................8

Cepsa Gib..............................................................2

Maritime Services Year Book..........................112

College Clinic......................................................80

Ocean Village............................................ 115, 116

Financial Services Year Book..........................112

∫S. M. Seruya.......................................................68

Form-a-Co...........................................................87

Sacarello Coffee Co............................................84

Gibraltar Chart Agency.....................................12

Saccone & Speed.............................................5, 75

Gibraltar Magazine, The..................................114

Sheppards..............................................................3

Hire-U-Shop........................................................85

Tarik Ship Agents...............................................71

Ibex Insurance.....................................................91

Waterfront restaurant........................................68

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