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u RepairsOur 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: [email protected] Tel: (+350) 200 76895Workshop Fax: (+350) 200 71780

u ChandleryWe 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, GibraltarTel: (+350) 200 77183 Fax: (+350) 200 42535 E-mail: [email protected]


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. SlomaManaging Editor

Marina Bay at night courtesy of Ocean Village

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EDITOR and PUBLISHERDr 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 permis-sion of the publisher.

Tidal Predictions for Gibraltar are reproduced from Admiralty Tide Tables by permis-sion 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 adver-tised. 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 ap-propriate 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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contentsForeword ........................................................................................................................................4Credits .............................................................................................................................................6Contents ..........................................................................................................................................7Calendars 2011 and 2012 .......................................................................................................... 8-9Communications: International Dialling Codes and Times .................................................10Communications: Spanish Telephone Guide / Inmarsat Dialling ......................................11

Blue Pages ..............................................................................................................13Nautical Information

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

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

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

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

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

Index of Advertisers ............................................................................................114


CALENDAR 2011January February March AprilWk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S1 1 2 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 1 2 32 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 4 5 6 7 8 9 103 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 174 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 13 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 245 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 28 14 28 2930 31 18 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 31 May June July AugustWk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S18 1 23 1 2 3 4 5 27 1 2 3 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 719 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 28 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 33 8 9 10 11 12 13 1420 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 25 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 29 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 34 15 16 17 18 19 20 2121 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 35 22 23 24 25 26 27 2822 23 24 25 26 27 2829 27 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 36 29 30 3123 30 31

September October November DecemberWk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S36 1 2 3 4 40 1 2 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 49 1 2 3 4 37 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 41 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 46 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 50 5 6 7 8 9 10 1138 12 13 1415 16 17 18 42 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 47 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 51 12 13 14 15 16 17 1839 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 43 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 48 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 52 19 20 21 22 23 24 2540 26 27 28 29 30 44 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 49 28 29 30 53 26 27 28 29 30 31


CALENDAR 2012January February March AprilWk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S1 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 2 3 4 14 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 83 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 154 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 225 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 10 27 28 29 14 26 27 28 29 30 31 18 23 24 25 26 27 28 296 30 31 19 30 May June July AugustWk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S19 1 2 3 4 5 6 23 1 2 3 27 1 32 1 2 3 4 520 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 24 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 33 6 7 8 9 10 11 1221 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 29 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 34 13 14 15 16 17 18 1922 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 35 20 21 22 23 24 25 2623 28 29 30 31 27 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 36 27 28 29 30 31 32 30 31 September October November DecemberWk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S Wk M T W T F S S36 1 2 41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 45 1 2 3 4 49 1 237 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 42 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 46 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 50 3 4 5 6 7 8 938 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 43 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 47 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 51 10 11 12 13 14 15 1639 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 44 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 48 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 52 17 18 19 20 21 22 2340 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 45 29 30 31 49 26 27 28 29 30 53 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 54 31

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Communications

International Direct Dialling, World TimesThe 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 direc-tory enquiries in Gibraltar is available by calling 196.

International Access Country Hours ahead of or behind UK time** code code approx: Oct-March March-OctAustralia 00 61 Perth +8 +7 Adelaide +10.5 +8.5 Melbourne, Sydney +11 +9Belgium 00 32 +1 +1Canada 00 1 Montreal -5 -5 Winnipeg -6 -6 Vancouver -8 -8Denmark 00 45 +1 +1Finland 00 358 +2 +2France 00 33 +1 +1Germany 00 49 +1 +1Greece 00 30 +2 +2Hong Kong 00 852 +8 +7India 00 91 +5.5 +4.5Republic of lreland 00 353 0 0Italy 00 39 +1 +1Japan 00 81 +9 +8Luxembourg 00 352 +1 +1Morocco 00* 212 0 0Netherlands 00 31 +1 +1New Zealand 00 64 +13 +11Nigeria 00 234 +1 0Norway 00 47 +1 +1Portugal 00 351 0 0Russia 00 7 St Petersburg, Moscow +3 +3Saudi Arabia 00 966 +3 +2South Africa 00 27 +2 +1Spain 00 34 +1 +1Sweden 00 46 +1 +1UK 00 44 — —USA 00 1 New York, Philadelphia -5 -5 Chicago, Houston -6 -6 Los Angeles, San Francisco -8 -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.


Communications

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 In-marsat terminal is logged-in. SNAC is now usable by all Inmarsat services.

Inmarsat

Rabat 37Settat 23Tanger (Tangiers) 39Tétouan 39

GibraltarCountry Code + 350

Local Enquiries 11811

International Enquiries 11888

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 917559100www.salvamentomaritima.es

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

Madrid 91Malaga 95Melilla 952Murcia 968Navarra 948Orense 988Palencia 979Palma de Mallorca971Pamplona 948Pontevedra 986Salamanca 923Santa Cruz de Tenerife 922Santander 942Segovia 921Seville 95Soria 954Tarragona 977Tenerife 922Turuel 978Toledo 925Torremolinos 952Valencia 96Valladolid 983Vizcaya 94Zamora 980Zaragoza 976

Portugal(including Azores and Madeira Islands)Country Code + 351City codes not required. All points nine digits.

Portugal emergency telephone number 112

MoroccoCountry Code + 212

Morocco emergency telephone number 177Medical & Fire 15

City Codes:Casablanca 22Fes 55Lâayoune 48Marrakech 44Méknès 55Oujda 56

Operator Assist 100

Gibraltar emergency telephone numbers:Fire & Ambulance 190Police 199 or 112

The European number for missing children is 116000

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

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GIBRALTARPosition: 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

HAZARDSWestern 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 consider-ably 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 Atu-nara 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 sea-wards 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 Gi-braltar 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 cus-toms 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 Control1. Upon arrival you are required to supply a list of crew and passengers in triplicate.2. To obtain clearance to go ashore, travel docu-ments e.g. passports and, in some cases, visas are required3. 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 72901Mondays to Thursdays 0930 to 1300 hoursFridays 1530 to 1700 hours.The position in Gibraltar with regard to the Com-mon 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 busi-ness. If by the end of that period work has been found, a business set up and suitable accommo-dation 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 se-curity, 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 con-tact: Employment Service, 77 New Harbours, Job Centre, Tel: 200 42995.

CONSULAR SERVICES see General Index, Pink Pages

IMPORT DUTYYachtsmen wishing to send items out of Gibral-tar 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 sup-pliers 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.

There is a 12% duty on vessels imported into Gibraltar. Temporary importation without pay-ment 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.

MEDICAL SERVICESACCIDENT - EMERGENCYIf there is an ill yachtperson on board who wishes to see a doctor, please contact the Port Health Officer (Dr Joanna Shelley or Dr Mo-hammed 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 dur-ing 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). Appoint-ments 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 Coast-guard Agency Approved Doctor and is au-thorised to perform ENG medicals. She can also perform Norwegian Maritime Directorate medicals. For seafarers without a GP in Gibral-tar, 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 CHEMISTChemists 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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Yacht Registration: GibraltarThere 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 reg-istering 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”

SHIP & YACHT REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES AT THE PORT OF GIBRALTAR

Eligibility for vessels less that 150 tonsAny British National, British overseas citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, can reg-ister their vessel in the Port of Gibraltar under Part One of the Gibraltar Merchant Shipping (Registration) Ordinance 1993, Gibraltar Mer-chant 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 bodyAny individual who wishes to register a ves-sel 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 sign-ing powers.

Step 1 A name approval form must be submitted to us stating the desired name for such a ves-sel. 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 Certifi-cate 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 docu-ment belong to the vendors. If the person signing is signing on behalf of a Company or has a power of attorney to sign this docu-ment 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 recog-nised 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)

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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 Con-ference 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. There-fore 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, in-cluding 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:

£1. Registration of a pleasure yacht 225.00 (regulations 15 & 27)2. Provisional registration (regulations 15 & 21) 175.00 3. Registration following provisional registration 100.00 (regulations 15, 21 & 27)4. Change of name of pleasure yacht (regulation 14) 50.00 5. Annual renewal of Certificate of Registry including filing of Annual 25.00 Statement of Particulars (regulation 30) 6. Extension of provisional registration (regulation 22) 50.00 7. Transfer of registration from or to a registry in a relevant country 225.00 (regulation 32)8. Issue of a Certificate of Deletion (regulation 42) 25.00 9. Issue of a Duplicate Certificate (regulation 48) 25.00 10. Transfer of ownership, including issue of new Certificate 75.00 (regulations 34 - 38)11. Recording of a mortgage or related instrument and/or the 75.00 Discharge thereof (regulations 50, 51 & 52)12. Endorsement of a counterpart of recorded mortgage or 25.00 related instrument (regulation 50(7))

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13. Transfer of mortgage (regulations 58 & 59) 75.0014. Transcript of Register (regulation 3) 25.0015. Inspection of Register including Memorandum of Particulars 10.00 (regulations 3 & 50)16. Registration of change of any registered particulars recorded in 25.00 the Register (including new Certificate) (regulations 5, 8 & 31)17. Registration of Foreign Maritime Entity (Schedule 1) 150.0018. Signal letters when not submitted on first registration 25.00 (regulation 3)19. Restoration of registration (regulation 13(7)) 50.00

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

CUSTOMS’ FORMALITIESSPAINAll 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);

2) neither the owner of the boat nor his spouse may be engaged in profitable activities or render personal services in Spain. If EU nation-als, 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 in-tends 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 Cus-toms 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 con-tactd at Avenida de la Hispanidad, 1, 11207, Algeciras, Cadiz, Spain. Tel: 0034 956 58 02 22 or fax: 0034 956 60 23 25

CUSTOMS’ FORMALITIESPORTUGALAll boats and crew on entering Portuguese waters must report to the Customs’ Authori-ties 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 Im-portation 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’ FORMALITIESMOROCCOAll 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 exten-sion 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 chan-nels. 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.

Yacht CharterIf 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.

GIBRALTAR1. There is no VAT payable on yachts pur-chased in Gibraltar.2. Non-resident yacht owners may berth in-definitely in Gibraltar.3. Yachts purchased in Gibraltar by Gibraltar-ians (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

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.

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

Spain1. 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 pur-chased 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

Table of standard VAT Rates (Correct at November 2010)

Gibraltar 0% Belgium 21% Denmark 25% France 19.6% Germany 19% Greece 23%

EU VAT REGULATIONS

Holland 19% UK* 17.5% Ireland 21% Italy 20% Luxembourg 15% Portugal** 21% Spain 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.

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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 ir-respective 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.

PORTUGAL1. The VAT payable on the purchase of a yacht in Portugal is 21%.2. Yachts entering Portuguese ports and be-longing 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 circula-tion 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.

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

0730 GBC 91.3 and 100.5 1458 (206m) Weekdays 0745 BFBS 89.4 and 99.5 Every day 0830 GBC 91.3 and 100.5 1458 (206m) Weekdays 0845 BFBS 89.4 and 99.5 Every day 1230 GBC 91.3 and l00.5 1458(206m) Weekdays 1230 BFBS 89.4,93.5 Everyday 97.8 and 99.5 1755 BFBS 89.4 and 99.5 Weekdays 1830 GBC 91.3 and 100.5 1458 (206m) Weekdays 2030 GBC 91.3 and 100.5 1458 (206m) Weekdays

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 warn-ings.STATISTICAL DATA These are individually tailored to the customers requirements.The Met Office Telephone: 200 53419 / 200 53415, Fax: 200 53589, Email: [email protected]

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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.

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

GIbraltar tIDE tablES 2011

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 2011mean spring and neap curvessprings occur 1 day after New and Full Moon

HEIGHT OF TIDE — LISBON 2011mean spring and neap curvessprings occur 1 day after New and Full Moon

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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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tIDal FlOWSTIDAL 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.

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TIME DIFFERENCES ON GMT

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United Kingdom GMT +1 Gibraltar +1 +2 Spain +1 +2 Portugal GMT +1 Morocco GMT +1 France +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.

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 English AOK 4001 East Atlantic

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1200 7535 Storm Warnings

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Alicante 1203 Spanish 1690 Alboran

Casablanca 0835 - 0855 French CN097/98 5623 25N to 40N

1935-- 1955 CN096/97 11010 East of 30W

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Index of Marinas:Gibraltar’s Marinas.................................62-67

Portugal:Lagos Marina ................................................. 33Port of Portimão*** ....................................... 34Alvor Anchorage ............................................ 35Vilamoura Marina .......................................... 36Vila Real de Santo Antonio ............................ 37Cruising the Portuguese Coast ..........37

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

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

Morocco:Marinasmir .................................................... 56Tangiers ......................................................... 56Ceuta Harbour (Spanish) ............................... 57Marina 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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VeRy APPROxIMATe SeA DISTANCeS FROM GIBRALTAR Lat. Long. Miles Agadir 30˚25.18’N 09˚37.9’W 424 Almeria 36˚50’N 02˚28’W 125 Ayamonte/V. Real* 37˚13’N 07˚22’W 110 Barbate* 36˚11’N 05˚55.7’W 36 Benalmdena* 36˚36’N 04˚31’W 55 Bonanza 30˚25.1B’N 06˚25.35’W 85 Cadiz* 36˚32’N 06˚17’W 80 Casablanca 33˚37.3’N 07˚35.3’W 184 Ceuta* 35˚53’N 05˚18’W 15 D’Jebha 35˚13’N 04˚41’W 65 Duquesa* 36˚21.3’N 95˚14’W 15 El Rompido* 37˚13’N 07˚08’W 73 Estepona* 36˚05’N 05˚09’W 24 Hoceima 35˚14.9’N 03˚56.15’W 88 Jose Banus* 36˚29’N 04˚57’W 42 Malaga 36˚42.58’N 04˚24.9’W 69 Marina Smir* 35˚45.15’N 06˚20.38’W 32 Melilla 35˚17’N 02˚02’W 110 Mohammedia 33˚43’N 07˚23.6’W 173 Motril (Marina del Este)* 36˚44’N 03˚43’W 100 Sancti Petri* 36˚24’N 06˚13.5’W 73 Sotogrande* 36˚1 6.9’N 05˚1 6.5’W 10 Tangier* 35˚47’N 05˚48’W 37 Tarifa* 36˚01’N 05˚37’W 16 Vilamoura* 37˚04’N 08˚07’W 140 Portimao* 37˚07’N 08˚32’W 170 Lagos* 37˚05’N 08˚39’W 180

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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: [email protected] 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).

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NB: All depths shown are in metres. Aerial photographs courtesy of EPPA (Empresa Publica de Puertos de Andalucia)

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PORT of PORTIMÃO (Algarve, Portugal)

Position: 37°07’N 08°32’W

Tel: + 351 282 400 680 Fax: + 351 282 412 222 E-mail: [email protected] 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.

Facilities: Waiting dock, water, electricity 220V, fuel, showers, ice, slipway, hardstanding, repairs and maintenance, crane, travel lift, chandleries, laundry, shops, bank, parking, chemist,

PORTIMÃO MARINA

medical assistance, weather forcasts, telephone, post office, taxis, bars, restau-rants, discoteques, hairdresser, swimming pool, security, waste disposal.

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Alvor Anchorage3 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.

PORTIMãO MARINA

Berthing Fees: (High season: 1st July - 1st September) SPeCIALSSize in Cost in euros (prices correct at time of going to press): Metres day week month 1 year 5 years6-8 x 2.7 23.10 142.70 547.80 2125.80 8694.206-8 x 3.1 24.40 146.60 573.30 2500.90 9732.308-10 x 3.1 25.70 155.70 611.50 3001.10 11,159.708-10 x 3.6 26.20 168.70 668.90 3,251.20 12,209.6010-12 x 3.3 32.50 201.00 802.30 4,251.60 15,571.7010-12 x 4 35.30 218.00 869.00 4,876.80 18,992.8012-15.5 x 4.5 45.00 277.50 1096.50 5,834.30 23,392.1012-15.5 x 5.3 53.40 313.50 1252.00 6,529.50 25,593.7015.5-18 x 4.5 69.40 426.90 1689.90 8,193.80 33,024.2015.5-18 x 5.5 77.40 484.30 1873.30 9,218.10 38,528.2018-21 x 6 85.40 520.30 2079.00 10,498.30 41,280.2021-26 x 6 102.70 633.70 2529.00 11,906.70 45,408.2026-30 x 6.9 124.00 796.40 3181.00 12,802.80 48,160.20

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 9 months6-8 x 2.7 7.00 47.40 188.60 516.90 866.90 1221.006-8 x 3.1 8.40 57.60 210.30 614.60 1020.20 1424.508-10 x 3.1 9.80 62.80 251.00 668.30 1159.90 1628.008-10 x 3.6 11.20 72.50 279.50 796.30 1229.70 1763.6010-12 x 3.3 12.10 78.80 310.50 922.50 1470.20 2206.0010-12 x 4 14.00 89.40 356.80 1033.80 1747.30 3645.4012-15.5 x 4.5 17.70 114.00 434.80 1374.60 2267.70 3164.8012-15.5 x 5.3 20.10 133.00 524.10 1559.00 2580.00 3508.8015.5-18 x 4.5 28.40 189.60 741.00 2207.70 3430.40 4403.2015.5-18 x 5.5 31.10 203.70 794.00 2267.70 3756.50 4953.6018-21 x 6 33.80 223.30 864.10 2551.10 4110.10 5641.6021-26 x 6 36.50 245.50 978.00 2916.80 4677.10 6398.4026-30 x 6.9 46.00 309.20 1163.50 3420.80 5952.60 6880.00

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

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

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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: [email protected]: www.marinadevilamoura.comLocation: 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.

Cruising the Portuguese Coast1 Caminha Anchorage2 Viana do Castelo Marina 3 Povoa de Varzim Marina + Anchorage4 Vila do Conde Anchorage5 Leixoes Marina + Anchorage6 Oporto River - Wall7 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 Anchorage16 Sesimbra Wall+Anchorage17 Setubal Marina18 Sines Marina + Anchorage19 Baleeira Anchorage20 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

VILA REAL de SANTO ANTONIOTel:+351 281 541 571 Fax: 281 511 140VHF Channel 12Caution: 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 ad-vice 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 694E-mail: [email protected]

Location: A new marina, located on the Guadiana River, at the Pi-nillos estuary adjacent to the city, about 3 miles sailing distance from the southern end of the Villa Real de San Antonio dyke.

Punta Umbria Marina

Huelva Yacht ClubPosition: 37°7’N 6°49’WTel/Fax: (959) 24 76 27 VHF: Ch 9 and 16Specifications: 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, work-shops, yacht chandler, yacht club etc.

Position: 37°10’05” N 6°57’17WTel: : 959 52 45 41 Fax: 959 52 45 42Email: [email protected]: Ch. 9Specifications: Depth: 4 to 8m Width at entrance: whole of Odiel River. Berths: 197 (up to 12m), muddy bottom.Facilities: drinking water, weather informa-tion, fire fighting, used oil collection, refuse collection, car rental, taxi, fuel, 24hr survelli-ance, showers, toilets, phone, electricity. See page 58 for tariffs.

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 head-ing 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.)

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Facilities: Information service (port offices), fuel supply (petrol and diesel fuel), weather infor-mation, 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 hardstand-ing, 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.


Position: 37º11’52.5” N 7º19’43”W

Tel: 959 343501 Fax: 959 343 511E-mail: [email protected]

Location: Just 15 km away from the Por-tuguese 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

ISLA CRISTINA (Huelva, Spain)

El Rompido (Huelva, Spain)Position: 37°13’N 07°08’WTel: 959 39 96 14Fax: 959 39 90 82VHF: Ch. 09/16No 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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larger yachts.Facilities: Information (port offices), fuel supply (petrol and diesel fuel), weather information,24-hoursurveillance, 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, mechani-cal 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.


Position: 37°7’58” N 6°50’05”W

Tel: 959 536 251Fax: 959 376237E-mail: [email protected]

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

SEVILLE, Spain

Sevilla Nautical ClubPosition: 37°22’N 5°59’5”WTel: (95) 4454777 Fax: (95) 4284693VHF: Ch 9 and 16.Specifications: Depth: 2-4m. Berths: 52 (up to 30m), mud/sand anchorage.Facilities: 24 hr security, showers, WC, water, elec-tricity, ice, rubbish and used oil withdrawal, ramp, crane, telephones and medical help.

Puerto Gelves (Spain)

Position: 37°20’37”N 6°1’38”W.Tel: (95) 576 12 12 Fax: (95) 576 15 83Specification: 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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waste oil/refuse, fire-fighting, navigational aid, sailing/water sports school.

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.

Position: 36°45’N 06°25.63’W

Tel: 956 373844 Tel/Fax: 956 370037E-mail: [email protected]

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 informa-tion 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

CHIPIONA (Cadiz, Spain)

REAL CLUB NAUTICO (Cadiz, Spain)Position: 36°32’5”N 06°17’W

Tel: 956 213262 Fax: 956 221040 E-mail: [email protected] 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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Position: 36°36’56.4”N 6°20’57.8W

Tel: 956 840069 Fax: 956 813811 E-mail: [email protected]

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, mechani-cal/electrical workshop, collection of waste oil, refuse, fire-fighting service, navigational aid service, municipal sailing school.

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 com-ing from Strait should leave the Bay of Cadiz bifurcation buoy “Ana” to starboard and enter the marina directly on a northerly course.

See page 58 for marina tariffs

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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).

Facitilites: general/weather information, 24hr security, petrol, gas oil, showers, WC, water, elec-tricity, 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


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: [email protected]: 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 fa-cilities, 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

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.

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Position: 36°32’36N 6°16’42W

Tel: 956 202080 E-mail: [email protected]: Ch 09/16

Specifications: Berths: 152 Max draught: 7.5m Max length: 25m. Depth of water (7.5m) makes this marina particularly attrac-tive 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,

PUERTO AMERICA (Cadiz, Spain)

Position: 36°10’50.7”N 5°55’27.1W


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,

BARBATE (Cadiz, Spain)

restaurant, taxis, car rental computerised access to pontoons/car park, light-craft ramp, 10 tn hoist, me-chanical/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.

t o i l e t s /s h o w e r s , 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.

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 com-mercial 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 021660Fax: +34 956 021661Email: [email protected]: www.puertodeportivoal-caidesa.es

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

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

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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 de-livered 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.

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 [email protected]

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SOTOGRANdE (Cadiz, Spain)Position: 36°17’24”N 05°16’W Tel: 956 790000 Fax: 956 790109 E-mail: [email protected]

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).

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Just over on the Spanish side from Gibral-tar, The Alcaidesa Marina in La Linea is cur-rently 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 accom-modation and many types of restaurants. A little way further along the coast you’ll find La Duquesa, a small marina but with a selec-tion 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 be-ing 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 ma-rina 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. Bena-lmadena 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

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

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.

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ESTEPONA MARINA (Malaga, Spain)Position: 36°25’N 05°09’W

Tel: (95) 2801800 Fax: (95) 2802497VHF: Ch 09/16

Location: Five minutes from centre of Estepona — good restau-rants, 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.

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 Du-quesa Golf Course.

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

Facilities: information, te lephone, f i r s t a i d , WC, show-

ers, parking, laundry, electricity, water, ice, post office, weather information, divers, fuel, workshops, dry marina, crane, supplies, restaurants, bars.

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

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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JOSE BANUS MARINA (Malaga, Spain)Position: 36°29’ N 04°57’ W

Tel: (95) 2909800 Fax: (95) 2810899 VHF: Ch 09/16 E-mail: [email protected]

Location: One of first pleas-ure 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.

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

Tel: 95 2831975 Fax: 95 2830237 VHF: Ch. 09/16

Location: 10km from Marbella near beautiful beach. Gener-ally closed as entrance is silted up. Radio in for instructions

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

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

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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MARBELLA MARINA (Malaga, Spain)Position: 36°30’N 04°52’N

Tel: 952 858401 Fax: 952 858426 VHF: Ch. 09/16

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

MARINA LA BAJAdILLA (Malaga, Spain)

Position: 36°30’25.1N 04°52’31.2W

Tel: 952 858 401 Fax: 952 858 426 E-mail: [email protected]

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.


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BENALMAdENA MARINA (Malaga, Spain)Position: 36°36’N 04°31’N

Tel: 95 2577022 Fax: 95 2441344 E-mail: [email protected]: 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

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

Berthing Fees: Size in High Season Low Season Metres /day /day 5 x 2 4.44 3.48 6 x 2.15 5.59 3.66 6 x 2,5 6.95 3.83 8 x 3 8.40 5.24 10 x 3.5 11.74 6.35

High Season: June - October Low Season: November - May

NB: prices per day (IVA not included)

Size in High Season Low Season Metres /day /day 12 x 3.8 14.50 8.07 15 x 4.5 21.49 13.19 18 x 4.8 27.56 17.42 20 x 5.2 32.28 21.45 26 x 5.8 36.99 25.49 30 x 6.5 46.69 32.95

Please check with individual marinas for any price changes

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FUENGIROLA MARINA (Malaga, Spain)

Please check with individual marinas for any price changes

Position: 36°32’ 3” N 04°37’ 8” W Tel: (95) 2468000 Fax: (95) 2469989 VHF: Ch 09/16 Email: [email protected]

Location: The port is located right in the centre of Fuengirola.

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s : 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 mechan-ical 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.

Berthing Fees: Discounts for payment in advance: Size in High Season Low Season Period longer than Discount Metres euros/day euros/day 8 x 3 8.15 4.75 1 month 5% 10 x 3.5 11.13 6.12 6 months 15% 12 x 4 15.32 9.39 1 year 25% 15 x 4.5 22.17 14.01 20 x 5 32.74 21.22

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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Position: 36°44’52.3N 04°04’10.6W

Tel: 95 2511390 Fax: 95 2550526 E-mail: [email protected]: 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

CALETA dE VELEZ (Malaga, Spain)

Motril Marina

Granada, Spain

Punta de la Mona MarinaPosition: 36°44’N 03°03’WTel: 958 600037 Fax: 958 601247VHF: Ch. 09/16Specifications: Berths: 168 Length: 6-20m (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’WTel: 958 640801 Fax: 958 827240VHF: Ch. 09/16Website: www.marinasmediterraneo.comSpecifications: 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 withdraw-al, crane, workshop, shipyard, chandlery, on sea maintenance service.

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.

See page 58 for tariffs

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Yacht Berthing in Almeria, Spain

Almerimar Marina (El Ejido, Spain)Position: 36°41’N 02°46’WTel: 951 497350 Fax: 950 49 73 53VHF: Ch. 09/16Website: http://www.marina-almerimar.com/Email: [email protected]: Length: 6-60m Depth: 2.5-9m. Berths: 1,100Facilities: 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’WTel/Fax: 950 401 417 VHF: Ch. 09/16Specifications: 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.

Almeria Club de Mar (Almeria, Spain)Position: 36°49’N 02°28’WTel: 950 497 535 Fax: 950 621 147VHF: Ch. 09/16Specifications: Berths: 185 Length: 4-10m Depth: 2-8m.Facilities: General/weather information, WC, showers, swimming pool, water, electricity, rub-bish and used oil withdrawal, ice, parking, divers, crane, workshops, ramp, shipyards, chandlery, sailing club, medical aid, fuel.

San Jose Marina (San Jose, Spain)Position: 36°46’n 02°6’W.Tel: 950 38 00 41 Fax: 950 38 02 09VHF: Ch. 09/16Specifications: 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.

Aguadulce Marina (Roquetas de Mar, Spain)Position: 36°49’N 02°33’WTel: 950 341502 Fax: 950 343115Web site: www.puertodeportivoaguadulce.esVHF: Ch. 09/16Specifications: 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, ship-yards, chandlery, sailing club, refuse collection, medical aid, fuel.

Tariffs:Low Season High SeasonLength Price Length Price25 x 6 mts 26.25 €/day 25 x 6 mts 50.20 €/day

20 x 5 mts 17.89 €/day 20 x 5 mts 39.79 €/day

18 x 5 mts 13.90 €/day 18 x 5 mts 33.32 €/day

15 x 4.5 mts 11.40 €/day 15 x 4.5 mts 26.50 €/day

12 x 4 mts 9.80 €/day 12 x 4 mts 19.46 €/day

10 x 3.5 mts 7.70 €/day 10 x 3.5 mts 15.20 €/day

8 x 3 mts 6.10 €//day 8 x 3 mts 11.33 €/day

6 x 2.5 mts 5.00 €/day 6 x 2.5 mts 6.32 €/day

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TANGIERS (Morocco)

MARINASMIR (Tetouan, Morocco)

Position: 35°45’30”N 05°20’50”W

Tel: + 212 (0) 5399 7750-2Fax: + 212 (0) 5399 77265Website: www.portmarinasmir.comVHF: Ch. 9

Specifications: Berths: 454 Depth: 2-4.5m Length: 10-65m(Berths very little used, offer regular discounts, hard stand-ings however, busy).

Facilities: chandlery and re-pairs, fuel, broker, restaurants, shops and all facilities.

Position: 35°47’N 05°48’W

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

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.

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

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.

Specifications: Previously pontoon moorings in old Fish-ing Harbour, Ceuta (Sebta in Morocco) now has a beautiful new marina with club house and facilities.

Water, fuel, electrici-ty, showers, ice, good 24 hr security

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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

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Daily Fee 35% disc Anual Fee 30% Disc.

High Season Single PaymentLow Season Quarterly

6 / 2,50 m 6 / 2,50 m 7,38 3,69 1.151,28 1.239,848 / 3,00 m 7 / 2,75 m 9,48 4,74 1.478,88 1.592,64 8 / 3,00 m 11,81 5,91 1.843,14 1.984,9210 / 3,50 m 9 / 3,25 m 14,39 7,20 2.245,62 2.418,36 10 / 3,50 m 17,22 8,61 2.686,32 2.892,9612 / 4,00 m 11 / 3,75 m 20,30 10,15 3.166,80 3.410,40 12 / 4,00 m 23,62 11,81 3.684,72 3.968,1615 / 4,50 m 13 / 4,20 m 26,87 13,44 4.192,50 4.515,00 14 / 4,40 m 30,31 15,16 4.729,14 5.092,92 15 / 4,50 m 33,21 16,61 5.181,54 5.580,1218 / 5,10 m 16 / 4,70 m 37,00 18,50 5.772,00 6.216,00 17 / 4,90 m 40,99 20,50 6.395,22 6.887,16 18 / 5,10 m 45,17 22,59 7.047,30 7.589,4020 / 5,50 m 19 / 5,30 m 49,55 24,78 7.730,58 8.325,24 20 / 5,50 m 54,12 27,06 8.442,72 9.092,1625 / 6,50 m 21 / 5,70 m 58,89 29,45 9.187,62 9.894,36 22 / 5,90 m 63,86 31,93 9.962,16 10.728,48 23 / 6,10 m 69,03 34,52 10.769,46 11.597,88 24 / 6,30 m 74,39 37,20 11.605,62 12.498,36 25 / 6,50 m 79,95 39,98 12.472,98 13.432,4430 / 7,50 m 26 / 6,70 m 85,71 42,86 13.371,54 14.400,12 27 / 6,90 m 91,66 45,83 14.298,96 15.398,88 28 / 7,10 m 97,81 48,91 15.259,14 16.432,92 29 / 7,30 m 104,15 52,08 16.248,18 17.498,04 30 / 7,50 m 110,70 55,35 17.269,20 18.597,6035 / 8,50 m 31 / 7,70 m 117,44 58,72 18.320,64 19.729,92 32 / 7,90 m 124,37 62,19 19.402,50 20.895,00 33 / 8,10 m 131,51 65,76 20.516,34 22.094,52 34 / 8,30 m 138,84 69,42 21.659,04 23.325,12 35 / 8,50 m 146,36 73,18 22.832,16 24.588,48 Extra meter 0,50 0,25 78,00 84,00

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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IN TRANSITGibraltar 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 Span-ish 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 extend approximately between latitudes 27˚37 and 29˚26 North and longitudes 13˚19’ and 18˚10’ West. They com-prise 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

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(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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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

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, pro-vide many pleasant anchorages in the coves (or Callas), which are like mini Norwegian fjords.

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 occa-sions 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 sea is clean and blue and the sparkling white sands are ideal for an evening barbecue after a pleas-ant day’s sail.Many yachtsmen winter in the Balearics and the weather is gener-ally 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. Gener-ally, 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 avail-able in Gibraltar, provides a good guide for the cruising yachtsman. The Spanish tourist pamphlet “Instalaciones Nauticas de las Bal-eares” (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

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

Marina Bay & Ocean VillagePier Office: Tel: (+350) 200 73300 (24 hours) Fax: (+350) 200 42656

Email: [email protected] www.marinabay.gi

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Berthing Fees & Standing Charges

Summer Rates: 1st March - 31st OctoberWinter Rates: 1st November - 38th February

All fees payable in advance

Cat. Length* Daily Rate Summer WinterA Up to 12m £15.00 £8.50B 12m to 15m £22.50 £11.50C 15m to 18m £27.00 £17.00D 18m to 21m £35.00 £21.50E 21m to 30m £2.50/mF over 30m £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

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 disa-bled. 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.

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 Bank-ing facilities. In fact, everything you could possibly need to make your stay a real pleas-ure. From the Marina you can also learn to dive at the dive centre or perhaps take a trip

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.

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.

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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 miss-ing – 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

Ocean Village Marina Takes the Rock to New Heights

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 Brit-

ish Pounds and of course the imposing limestone monolith itself – oh and lots of wealthy people enjoying smaller tax bills. Few would say “state-of-

the-art marinas”. It’s time they visited Ocean Village.

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‘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 Medi-terranean, 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 Ar-mani. 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 inter-ested in cold pints and stocking up in Morrison’s than any fuel pump... Pwww.gibraltarberths.com

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nightclub, trendy boutiques and fully equipped office space. The three blue glass-clad residential plazas soaring up to 17 storeys high have privi-leged 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 comple-ment 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 ac-cess. Waterways have been styled with over 800 metres of ice-blue lighting to create a wonderful evening ambience. 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 Marina, P.O. Box 19, Ragged Staff Wharf Tel: (350) 200 44700 Fax: (350) 200 44699 E-mail: [email protected]

Entrance to Marina

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

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 ex-panded 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.

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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Position: 36 8’lN and 5 21’3”Berths: 200Berthing: floating pontoon Stern-to and bow-toMaximum size: 75 metresElectricity and waterMetered Available on pontoonServices Showers, toilets, restaurants, shops, laundry, marine electronics.Contact detailsTel: +350 200 44700Fax: +350 200 44699 Email: [email protected]: Channel 71

S. M. SERUYA165 Main Street

Specialists

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Going with the flowThe Strait of Gibraltar

For yachts, a dawn departure out of Gibraltar and into the Strait makes the most of the high-water hours that help to ensure an easier pas-sage 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.

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.

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The surface current in the Strait flows east from the Atlantic with a counter-current flowing out from the Mediterranean at greater depth at a speed of 3 knots so although the currents in the Strait are, generally, eastbound the special geography of the area creates currents of dif-ferent intensities and directions and also dif-ferent temperatures and salinity. The ebb-tide is a combination of two streams running in the same direction and sets to the eastward at a rate considerably faster than the floodtide which is caused by the two streams meeting and which runs to the westward. In the Narrows, in the middle of the Strait, the surface-water is affected by tidal influence although not to the same ex-tent as the water inshore. The swirling mix of currents, two-way passage of commer-cial 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 neces-sarily 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

the edge of which heavily-armed fast Moroccan customs-boats patrol. The lighthouse at Europa Point, on the southern tip of Gibraltar, rises some 55 metres over the Strait, its well-known light looming over the waters busy with shipping and, visible from the North African coast 14 miles away, from which the lights of Ceuta shine, provides a welcome beacon for yachtsmen com-ing in out of a storm-tossed night-time voyage of the Strait. P

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Yacht sailing toward the Strait of Gibraltar from Queensway Quay


Sheppard’s Repairs & ChandleryRepair 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: [email protected].

The chandlery shop can be found on the ground floor of Marina Court (behind Ocean Village). Tel: 200 77183 Fax: 200 42535 email: [email protected].

TARIK SHIP AGENTS, SHIP CHANDLERS AND BUNKERING SERVICES LTD

U3 Blk 4 Watergardens, Waterport, PO Box 479, Gibraltar

TEL 200 72836FAX 200 72861

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Yacht sailing toward the Strait of Gibraltar from Queensway Quay


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.

2. All vessels registered in Gibraltar are regis-tered as British flag vessels with documenta-tion being identical to the UK requirements and are required to fly the Red Ensign.

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 be-tween countries falling within the EU’s CCT

The Advantages of Registeringa Yacht in Gibraltar

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Visit www.formaco.gi for further information

3/5 Cloister Ramp, Gibraltar

Tel: 00 350 200 74352 Fax: 00 350 200 40304 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.thebeaconpress.com

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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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

4. Under the laws applicable to yachts reg-istered 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.


(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 com-plicated 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 distribu-tion of swell, but for the reasons given above and the small number of observations in some oceans they should be used with caution.

QUEASYSea & Swell

THAT QUEASY FEELINGSEA AND SWELLSwell 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 be-ing 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


conversionsMassmetric imperial1 milligram [mg] 0.0154 grain1 gram [g] 1,000 mg 0.0353 oz1 kilogram [kg] 1,000 g 2.2046 lb1 tonne [t] 1,000 kg 0.9842 ton

imperial metric1 ounce [oz] 437.5 grain 28.35 g1 pound [lb] 16 oz 0.4536 kg1 stone 14 lb 6.3503 kg1 hundredweight [cwt] 112 lb 50.802 kg1 long ton (UK) 20 cwt 1.016 t

Lengthmetric imperial1 millimetre [mm] 0.03937 in1 centimetre [cm] 0 mm 0.3937 in1 metre [m] 100 cm 1.0936 yd1 kilometre [km] 1000 m 0.6214 mile

imperial metric1 inch [in] 2.54 cm1 foot [ft] 12 in 0.3048 m1 yard [yd] 3 ft 0.9144 m1 mile 1760 yd 1.6093 km1 int nautical mile 2025.4 yd 1.853 km

volume/Capacitymetric imperial1 cu cm [cm3] 0.0610 in3

1 cu decimetre [dm3] 1,000 cm3 0.0353 ft3

1 cu metre [m3] 1,000 dm3 1.3080 yd3

1 litre [l] 1 dm3 1.76 pt1 hectolitre [hl] 100 l 21.997 gal

imperial metric1 cu inch [in3] 16.387 cm3

1 cu foot [ft3] 1,728 in3 0.0283 m3

1 fluid ounce [fl oz] 28.413 ml1 pint [pt] 20 fl oz 0.5683 l1 gallon [gal] 8 pt 4.5461 l

USA measure UK metric1 fluid ounce 1.0408 floz 29.574 ml1 pint (16 fl oz) 0.8327 pt 0.4731 l1 gallon 0.8327 gal 3.7854 l

Areametric imperial1 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 acres1 sq km [km2] 100 ha 0.3861 mile2

imperial metric1 sq inch [in2] 6.4516 cm2

1 sq foot [ft2] 144 in2 0.0929 m2

1 sq yd [yd2] 9 ft2 0.8361 m2

1 acre 4840 yd2 4046.9 m2

1 sq mile [mile2] 640 acres 2.59 km2

Temperature Conversion TableCelsius (° 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 0 255.3720 32 273.155 41 278.1510 50 283.1515 59 288.1520 68 293.1525 77 298.1530 86 303.1535 95 308.1540 104 313.1545 113 318.1550 122 323.15

Celsius (° C) Fahrenheit (° F) Kelvin (K) 55 131 328.1560 140 333.1565 149 338.1570 158 343.1575 167 348.1580 176 353.1585 185 358.1590 194 363.1595 203 368.15100 212 373.15105 221 378.15110 230 383.15115 239 378.15120 248 393.15140 284 413.15160 320 433.15180 356 453.15200 392 473.15250 482 532.15300 572 573.15350 662 623.15400 752 673.15450 842 723.15500 932 773.15


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 circum-navigation 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

Off around the world with the Blue Water Rally

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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 Mo-rocco 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 giv-ing 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 Tour-ist Board and Lombard Finance are the larg-est 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

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 repre-sents 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 Gibraltar-ian, 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

eventsall 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 re-turns in May 2011 and their fascinating adven-tures 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. Pwww.bluewaterrallies.com

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healthy sailing

Save the Cetaceans!

CIRCE (Conservación Información y Estu-dio Sobre los Cetáceos) of Algeciras recently announced the approval of a €100.000 bud-get in an effort to save the endangered whales and dolphins in the Mediterranean Sea. Their plan is to carry out extensive tests to deter-mine 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 dif-ferent 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 obliga-tory, few ships and boats adhere to the maxi-mum speed limit.

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

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 high-risk collision area.

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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 whale-watching 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 dol-phin or whale, but the best thing to do when spotting one is to shut off the engine and en-joy 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

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HOW TO HELP THE CETACEANS:

Do not get closer than 50 metres from cetaceans Obey the 30 knot speed limitFishermen stay clear and haul in lines if dolphins are approachingDo not throw food or drink in waterDo not intercept the paths of travelling cetaceans

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keep healthy at seahealthy sailing

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 destina-tions. 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. PlanningPlan well in advance so that you have time to buy any necessary requirements such as mos-quito 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.


ResearchFind 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 decisionsAlthough not ideal, it is better to be vaccinated late than not at all. You may not be fully pro-tected 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 dur-ing the consultation and up to date informa-tion 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 in-formation 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 medica-tion 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.

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 Moham-med 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 mes-sage 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). Appoint-ments 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 spe-cialist 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 Coast-guard 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.

Medical ServicesAccident & EmergencyKnowing 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.

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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 ser-vices 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, com-plete 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-quali-fied electro-technical engineers with relevant experience in marine repairs, design and instal-lation, from control and monitoring systems, to power management and boiler control systems.

Gibraltar continues to move on with the times in terms of state-of-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.

Gibraltar:The one stop shop for all sailing needs

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As importantly, you’ll find that teams have un-dergone all the necessary offshore safety courses.From August 2009 the Molinary Ship-repair Di-vision has been managed by Brian Nielsen, who has brought with him a wealth of experience in ship repair, technical management and opera-tion of both commercial tonnage and large yachts. He is ready to carefully discuss owners’ and char-terers’ requirements to ensure that the right ac-tion is taken in the short-est possible turnaround time. Pwww.molinary.com

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simply cooked and with mouth-watering flavours cooked in gastro pub style.Open: from 9am till very late every day of the year.

food & drink

Wining & Dining on the RockGibraltar 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 tran-quil surroundings of Queensway Quay, the every-day bustle of Marina Bay and, during the last year, the stylish setting of Ocean Vil-lage, all offer a range of restaurants and bars

to satisfy just about every taste. We’ve se-lected 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

Waterfront Restaurant, Queensway Quay


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 Wa-terfront 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. Gibral-tar 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, cof-fee 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

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?

What’s new in yacht registration in Gibraltar?

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

offers the cheapest fuel in Europe.Unlike some other British ports, Gibraltar cur-rently places no restrictions on the size or ton-nage 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 re-quired, 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 .If you need to obtain registration documentation quickly, then, provided clear title to the yacht can be shown, the Gibraltar Registrar can issue a Pro-visional Registration, valid for three months while full registration formalities are underway.

VAT AND REGISTRATION AS A SMALL VESSEL IN COMMERCIAL USEGibraltar 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


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 activi-ties within the EU. For example. a yacht under 24m can register as a Small Vessel in Commercial Use. You can also change the status of a yacht currently registered as a private pleasure yacht to one of a Small Vessel in Commercial Use provided it conforms with MCA rules.Once the SVC Certificate is obtained, the yacht’s Registration Certificate is amended accordingly. If it does not generate income, then you are not liable to pay VAT. To obtain the SVC Certificate, new yachts must be surveyed and approved for coding and any necessary modifications must be made prior

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 con-siderably lower than the VAT on the value of the yacht. Arrangement fees and coding survey costs depend upon the size and location of the yacht. For example, on a yacht

valued £750,000, the VAT at 17.5% would be £131,350. Fees, survey and disbursements of e.g. £8,000 plus modification costs of e.g. £15,000, pay-ments total £23,000, making a saving of £108,350 (for the purposes of this example). It is important to remember that this is NOT a paper exercise. Provided all the procedures are carried out correctly, your potential savings can be huge. P

by Jonathan Stagnetto, Form-A-Co

Unlike some other British ports, Gibraltar places no restrictions on the size or tonnage of private

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buying & selling your yacht

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.2) The state of the engine(s).3) The state of the rigging.4) 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 hand-ing 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 inad-equately 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

Commonsense Boat BuyingBuying 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.

Photo provided by Ocean Village


Buying & Selling Your YachtBy John Alcantara, Boat Shed Gibraltar

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 ques-tions about the maintenance regime.Look at the rigging is there any sign of corro-sion or cracking? Are the chain plates securely anchored? When was the standing rigging last renewed?In the case of the sails make sure you know what’s in the sail wardrobe. Examine the fabric. Is the stitching sound? UV radiation damages sail fabric especially the stitching, use your own eyes.I do not value a boat by the marine electronics installed aboard. This can be changed relatively easily. The inexorable price/performance im-provement of marine electronics in recent years and the ability of yachtsmen to buy their kit in tax free locations like Gibraltar lower its impor-tance in any buying decision.

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.So what do you need a surveyor for? A surveyor

needs to be directed to find genuine “mate-rial defects”. A sur-veyor’s report padded out with photographs, telling you what model winches are installed

or stating the obvious copied from the broker’s yacht listing is as useful as a chocolate watch! If you’ve inspected the boat yourself you’ll know all about the safety equipment and all the other kit installed on the vessel. You don’t need a surveyor to tell you there are four out of date fire extinguishers on the boat! A good surveyor will be pleased to receive guidance to delve more deeply in those areas where your own inspection raised concerns. This makes his life more interesting and gets you immersed in 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 ac-quire 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. PFind us at www.boatshedgibraltar.com.

A good surveyor will be pleased to receive guidance to delve more deeply in those areas where your own inspection raised concerns


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 infor-mation 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 disap-pointed with a potential claim. A word of caution to all clients, if a company questions and queries

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.

VALUATIONCertain 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

Protect Your Asset

by Richard Felipe of Ibex Insurance

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.

insurance

TIPS ON CHOOSING THE INSURANCE THAT SUITS YOU

1 If you are of the sailing fraternity and have contracted club racing cover, ensure you have 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.

4 When covering for personal property read about value limits and declare any item that has a superior value.

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

5 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.


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 sud-denly sinks outside the harbour walls during a fishing trip. The depth is 300 metres. No com-pany 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.

READ YOUR POLICYLastly, 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

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);

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.

For the trailer (if necessary):Most of the above applies for the trailer also.

by Richard Felipe of Ibex Insurance

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

By IBEX Insurance

Gibraltar General A-Z

AACCIDENT 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 TOURISMSince 1969 Gibraltar has been self-governing although Foreign Affairs and Defence are still un-der 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 Eng-lish although Spanish is spoken. UK public holidays are observed. Tourist information centres:Duke of Kent House 200 45000The Gibraltar Airport 200 47227The 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 77334See 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 build-ings 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 inter-national 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.

BBANKING and CURRENCYUK and Gibraltar notes and coins are legal tender. Traders will also accept Euros although the ex-change 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 im-portant 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.

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.

BEACHES and SWIMMING At present, the beaches most accessible to the pub-lic 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.

BETTING SHOPSRock 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 migra-tion 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, Fish-eries and Food, Animal Health Division, Hookrise South, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey KG6 7N5, Tel: 013376611, or The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natu-ral History Society, Tel: 200 72639.

BOAT TRIPSDaily 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 STATIONERSAlbor Ltd Nautical books and pilotsMarina Bay Tel: 200 73283

Beacon PressStationers1 Fountain Ramp Tel: 200 74352

Midtown Books11 Bell LaneTel/Fax:200 76707

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300 Main St. Tel: 200 71894

Ross and Co Ltd Stationers 68-70 Governor’s Street. Tel: 200 73785

Sacarello96 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

of consular offices where further information may be obtained.

BROADCASTING SERVICESFor 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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CCABLE CAR 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.

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 00392Niza Cars, Gibraltar Airport 200 77926

CASINO Gala Casino, Ocean Village Tel: 200 76666The gaming rooms, bars and restaurant provide for a complete evening of entertainment.

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

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.

CEREMONY OF THE KEYS A spectacular periodic military ceremony at Case-mates 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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CHURCHES and PLACES OF WORSHIP There are 14 churches including two cathedrals, 4 syna-gogues, 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, Cathe-dral 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

CITIZEN’S ADVICE BUREAUCitizen’s Advice Bureau is situated at 10 Governor’s Lane Tel: 200 40006 Fax: 200 40281 email: [email protected]. Open 9.30am - 4pm Monday - Friday. Ad-vice 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 oc-curs 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 SERVICESBelgium - P Imossi 47 Irish Town Tel: 200 78353 Fax: 200 77838Email: pimossi@smith/imossi.gi

Denmark - J A Gaggero Cloister Building, Market LaneTel: 200 79478 Fax: 200 71608

FrancePO Box 135, 209/204 Main StreetTel: 200 78830 Fax: 200 75867

Greece - James L. Imossi 47 Irish Town Tel: 200 73500

Iceland - Anne LundinPO Box 561-PMB 6-187 Tel: 54342000 Fax: 200 46857Email [email protected]

Israel - D BenaimMarine 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 Andlaw3 Parliament Lane Tel: 200 75688

NetherlandsPO Box 100, Suite 731-4 EuroportTel: 200 73462 Fax: 200 41448

Norway PO Box 928 Tel: 200 48352 Fax: 200 48347

Poland - A Lombard35 Governor’s Parade Tel: 200 74593

Sweden - J P GaggeroCloister Building, Irish TownTel: 200 72663 Fax: 200 76189

Thailand4th Floor Leon Hse, Secretary’s Lane Tel: 200 46315

United States Naval Liaison OfficerThe Tower, HM Naval Base Tel: 5-5720

DDENTIST see Yellow pages

DOCTORS see under Medical Care, Blue pages

DOLPHIN EXCURSIONS The Dolphin Safari and Dol-phin Adventure leave from Marina Bay and the Nimo leaves from Queensway Quay. Days and times are depend-ent 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.

EEDUCATION Gibraltar has a primary, middle and senior com-prehensive 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.

EUROPA POINT The lighthouse, completed in 1841, is at the most southerly point of the Rock. It is the only one out-side 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.

FFERRY SERVICESAll sea ferry services to Morocco leave from Wa-terport, details from any travel agent.

FINANCE CENTRE Gibraltar is an offshore Finance Centre of interna-tional 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 newsa-gents. For mail order copies apply to “The Gibraltar Yearbook, P.O. Box 555, Gibraltar”.

FIRE SERVICE Gibraltar has its own very efficient fire brigade

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

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 “Fish-ing 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

GGALLERIES 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 find-ings, 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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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 Case-mates 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.

HHISTORY Gibraltar has been populated since Neolithic times and has been host to Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Moors, French, Italians, Portuguese, Indians, Mo-roccans and Spanish. It has been a British Posses-sion 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.

HOLIDAYS, PUBLICGibraltar & United KingdomNew Year’s Day Monday 3rd January

(in lieu of Saturday 1st January)Commonwealth Day * Monday 14 MarchGood Friday Friday 22 AprilEaster Monday 25 AprilRoyal Wedding Friday 29 AprilMay Day Monday 2 MaySpring Bank Holiday Monday 30 MayQueen’s Birthday * Monday 13 JuneLate Summer Bank Holiday Monday 29 AugustGibraltar National Day * Monday 12 September

(in lieu of Saturday 10 September)Christmas Day Monday 26 December

(in lieu of Sunday 25 December)Boxing Day Tuesday 27 December

(in lieu of Monday 26 December)*Gibraltar Only

SpainFixed: New Year’s Day 1 JanuaryEpiphany 6 JanuarySt Joseph’s Day 19 MarchLabour Day 1 MaySt John 24 JuneSt James 25 JulyAssumption Day 15 AugustNational Day 12 OctoberAll Saints 1 NovemberImmaculate Conception 8 DecemberChristmas 25 December

Moveable:Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Corpus Christi

HOTELSBristol Hotel, Cathedral Square Tel: 200 76800 Fax: 200 77613 Email: [email protected]: www.gibraltar.gi/bristolhotel

Caleta Hotel, Catalan BayTel: 200 76501 Fax: 200 71050Email: [email protected]: www.caletahotel.com

Cannon Hotel, 9 Cannon Lane Tel: 200 51711 Fax: 200 51789E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.cannonhotel.gi

Eliott Hotel, Governor’s ParadeTel: 200 70500 Fax: 200 70243E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ocallghnhotels.com

Queen’s Hotel, 1 Boyd Street Tel: 200 74000 Fax: 200 40030E-mail: [email protected]: www.queenshotel.gi

Rock Hotel, Europa Road Tel: 200 73000 Fax: 200 73513E-Mail: [email protected]: www.rockhotelgibraltar.com

HOSTELSEmile Youth Hostel, Line Wall Road. Tel/Fax: 200 51106 Mobile: 57686000E-Mail: [email protected]

LLAW and ORDER Gibraltar has its own Courts and its laws and system largely follow that of the UK, except that Barristers

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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 Cas-tle, only long term serious offenders being sent to UK prisons. Police Station - New Mole House Tel: 200 72500, Sub Station - Irish Town

LIBRARYJohn Mackintosh Public Library, 308 Main Street Tel: 200 77418 & 200 75669 Open weekdays 10.30am-12.30pm, 4pm -7pm.

The Garrison LibraryResearch 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.

MMAGAZINEThe Gibraltar Magazine is a free monthly colour magazine est. 1996. Finance edition in November, home supplement each month and quarterly Week-ender guide on short breaks from the Rock. Online at www.TheGibraltarMagazine.com. Tel/Fax: 200 77748 E-mail: [email protected].

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.

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 HomageThe 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.

MEDICAL SERVICES see under nautical blue pages.

MUSEUM Bomb House Lane, Tel: 200 74289Open 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 ex-hibits 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.

NNATIONAL DAY10th September. Celebration of Gibraltarian iden-tity (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 AGENTSImperial 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 Eng-lish 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 reflect-ing a variety of political views. British newspapers arrive daily between 10.00 and 12.00 hours and may be purchased at local newsagents.

NATURE RESERVEAdmission 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 His-tory & Heritage Park can also be reached by cable car (leaves Grand Parade 9.30am-5.15pm Monday

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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 Ornitho-logical and Natural History Society’s Information Centre at Jews Gate.

PPETSAll cats and dogs, belonging to and accompany-ing 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.

PORTGibraltar 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 77254Port 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 RATESLocal Letters (Std)every 50 grammes 10peach additional 50g 5pLocal Letters (1st)up to 50g 30peach additional 50g 10pLocal Postcardseach 10p

Surface Mail (All countries)Letters Weight not over: 20 grammes 30p50 grammes 50p100 grammes 70p250 grammes £1 .75500 grammes £3.501000 grammes £4.502000 grammes £8.00 Postcards 30p

Small PacketsWeight not over:100 grammes 50p250 grammes £1 .00500 grammes £2.001000 grammes £3.502000 grammes £7.00

CompensationRegistered Packet (up to) £59.00

Postcardseach 42p

Literature for the BlindFree up to 7Kg

Economy (Surface)Weight Fullnot over: Rate20 grammes 30p50 grammes 50p 100 grammes 70p 250 grammes £1.75500 grammes £3.50l000 grammes £4.502000 grammes £8.00

Uninsured ParcelNot over 5Kg £26.00Not over 10Kg £37.00Not over 15Kg £48.00Not over 20Kg £59.00

Miscellaneous ServicesCertificate of Posting 35pRegistration £2.00

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Express £2.00Advice of Delivery (Registered Insured Packets)At time of Posting basic letter rate for regionAfter Posting n/a

Enquiry FeeLoss or Non Delivery £1.00

Airmail Letters PostcardsUK

up to 20g 42p 42peach extra 10g 17p

Europe & Morocco up to 20g 44p 44p each extra 10g 17p Rest of the world

up to 10g 51p 51peach extra 10g 22p

N.B. Rates are subject to UK and EU changes. Rates were correct at November 2010.

RRAIL TRAVEL Spanish and world wide rail tickets are now obtain-able 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 - tel-ephone ahead to reserve a table. See page 82.

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.

SSHOP 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 GibraltarLa Linea Tourist Office

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

Castellar de la Frontera Tourist OfficeInformacion Turistica AyuntamientoTel: 95669300111350 Castellar de la FronteraWebsite: www.castellardelafra.comEmail: castellarcg@infonegocio corn

San Roque Tourist OfficePlz. de Andalucia s/n, 11360, San RoqueTel: 956 694005 Fax: 956 780177Email: [email protected]: www.turismosanroque.com

San Roque Information PointsPuerto Sotogrande, 11311 San RoqueGovernor’s Palace, Plaza de la Iglesia, 11360 San Roque Tel: 956 694005

Ojaranso Los Alcornocales Natural Park InformationAvda. Chamizo de Ia RubiaTel: 956 628013 www.ojaranzoeresmas.comE mail: [email protected]

Jimena de la Frontera Tourist OfficeIglesia de la Misericordia, 11330 Jimena de la Fra.Tel: 956 640569 E mail: [email protected]/aytojimena

Gibraltar Tourist OfficeDuke of Kent House, Cathedral Square, Gibraltar Tel: +350 200 74950 www.gibraltar.gi

Los Barrios Tourist Office Parque de Betty Molesworth, 11370 Los BarriosTel: 956 622370

Algeciras Tourist OfficeJunta de Andalucia, Juan de la Cierva s/n, 11201 Algeciras Tel: 956 600911 www.ayto-algeciras.es

Tarifa Tourist OfficePaseo de la Alameda s/n, 11380 Tarifa Tel: 956 680993www.elestrechocom/arte-sur

Huerta Grande Information PointParque Natural de Los AlcornocalesCN. 340 - Km 96, Pelayo (a 15km de Tarifa)Tel: 956 679161 www.huertagrande.comE-Mail: [email protected] SPORTS STADIUM Victoria Sports Centre, Winston Churchill Avenue Tel: 200 78409. This is used for all sports, par-ticularly 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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TTAXISGibraltar Taxi Association Tel: 200 70027 Rock Tours Tel: 200 70052

TELEPHONE SERVICE There is International Direct Dialling for all coun-tries. 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 TENNISThere are tennis courts available to the public at Alameda Gardens - Sandpits Lawn Tennis Club Tel: 200 77035 and at the Victoria Stadium.

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 Of-fice 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 INTERPRETERSThe Communications Centre, Imossi House, 1-5 Irish Town Tel: 200 42467 Fax: 200 42465 Email:[email protected]

TRAVEL AGENTS/TOUR OPERATORSAlpha 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 77221Elite Travel, 14 Paliament Lane.Tel: 200 49401

Exchange Travel Ltd, 241 Main St.Tel: 200 76151

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

Globe Travel, 144 Main Street. Tel: 200 75501/2

Holyland Travel, 21 Bell Lane. Tel: 200 75965

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

WWALKS 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 Mediter-ranean 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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AAIR BOTTLE REFILLS Avo Electrical & Mechanical Ltd, 18 Rosia Road. Tel: 200 41356

AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATIONColdaire Engineering Ltd, Unit 28, Harbours Deck, The New HarboursTel: 200 79732 Fax: 200 40418

R & J Refrigeration, Europa Business Centre Tel: 200 73036/ 200 42603

Rock Cool4 Cotchfoe House Shackleton RoadTel: 200 50386 Fax: 200 50188

AIR SERVICESThere are direct flights to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, London Luton and Madrid.

Gibraltar Airport, Enquiries and Flight Times Tel: 200 73026

British Airways(Heathrow/Gatwick) Tel: 200 79300Air Cargo North Front Tel: 200 41632

Easy Jet(UK Luton) Tel: 200 47477 Monarch(Manchester/Gatwick) Tel: 200 41169

AWNINGSMF Balloqui & Sons Ltd39-41 City Mill Lane Tel: 200 78105 E-mail: mfb&[email protected]

B BATTERIES see under CHANDLERY

Acid:Marine & Industrial ServicesUnit 12a Queensway Quay.Mobile: 56310000 Fax: 200 45102

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

BINOCULARSOmni, 13 Main Street. Tel: 200 74377

BOAT HIRE see also YACHt CHARtER

M H Bland & Co Ltd, Cloister Building, Market Lane Tel: 200 79478

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

BOOK SHOPS, NEWSAGENTS and STATIONERS see Pink pages

BROKERS, YACHTSheppardsOcean Village Tel/Fax: 200 51191Email: [email protected]

Boatshed GibraltarTel: 200 78885Email: [email protected]

BUNKERINGTarik Ship Agents, Ship Chandlers & Bunkering Services Ltd., U3 Blk 4 WatergardensWaterport, PO Box 479.

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CCARPENTERS and JOINERSsee under tIMBER, HARDBOARDS and YACHt REPAIRSSheppard & Co Ltd, Waterport Tel: 200 75148 Fax: 200 42535Email: [email protected]

Tarik Ship Agents, Ship Chandlers and Bun-kering Services LtdU3 Blk 4 Watergardens Tel: 200 72836 Fax: 200 72861 E-mail: [email protected] Telex: 2343 TRATAR GK

CHARTS - ADMIRALTY see Blue pages

Spanish: Sheppard & Co LtdWaterportTel: 200 77183 Fax: 200 42535

CHEMISTSOpen shop hours plus there is one on emer-gency 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.

CHIROPRACTICEChiropractic Health Clinic, Suite F5c, 1st Floor ICC, CasematesTel: 200 44226

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

COMPUTERS & REPAIRSNewton Systems LtdMacintosh & PC services75 Irish TownTel: 200 41312

The PC Clinic17 Convent PlaceTel: 200 49991 Fax: 200 49992

CURTAINS & ALTERATIONSDenville DesignsEngineer Lane.Tel: 200 44012

CUSTOMS CLEARANCEGib CargoUnit 3, North Mole Industrial ParkTel: 200 7227 Fax:200 72277 Email: [email protected]

Redwood (Int) Ltd, Unit 1 Air Transit Shed, Gibraltar Airport Tel: 200 45588Express delivery/customs clearance of spares

CUSTOMS’ FORMALITIES see Blue pages

D DEGREASERS and DETERGENTSBP (Gibraltar) Ltd,Service Station, Waterport Tel: 200 78573

BP Yacht Station, WaterportTel: 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

DENTISTSCharles Linares Dental ClinicNeptune House, Marina BayTel: 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 46920Shell 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 Ltd46-48 Irish Town Tel: 200 75188 Fax: 200 72653

Hire-U-Shop Ltd, (Tool Hire)Unit 17, Water Gardens, Tel: 200 73017

DRY DOCKSCammell Laird Gibraltar (not yachts)PO Box 858 Tel: 200 40354/59400Fax: 200 44404 E-mail: [email protected]

DUTY FREE and DUTY PAID GOODSGoods 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 indi-viduals 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, aero-planes, boats and motorbikes are taxable in the destination country.

Limits applying to travellers entering the EU from third countries, with some minor modi-fications 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.

Gibraltar is outside the customs union.For yachtsmen, the amount of duty free goods for consumption aboard, allowed out of Gibral-tar, 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 authorisa-tion/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

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

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

Stagnetto Ltd, 41 Main Street Tel: 200 78666

Stagnetto Bros, 188 Main StreetTel: 200 77239

Tarik Ship Agents, Ship Chandlers & Bunkering Services Ltd., U3 Blk 4 Watergardens, Waterport, PO Box 479Tel: 200 72836 Fax: 200 72861 E-mail: yachts @tarik.com

EELECTRICAL ENGINEERS inc TV & RadioJ. Balban, 42 Crutchett’s Ramp.Tel: 200 40232 Workshop: 200 44542

Hammonds Ltd, TV & Radio Watergardens Tel: 200 75594

Khubchand & Co Ltd, JVC Products55/57 Main Street Tel: 200 78382

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A. A. Sheriff51 Engineers LaneTel: 200 78065

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS/EQUIPMENT (see also NAVIGAtIONAL AIDS)

ElectroMed, Unit 7 Ragged Staff, Queensway QuayTel: 200 72051

Sandvik Marine Electronics, Unit 2B, Ellesmere House, 29 City Mill LaneTel: 200 79003 Fax: 200 46419

ITMS LtdSuite 934, EuroportTel: 200 48862 Fax: 200 48862

J Balban, 42 Cruchetts RampTel: 200 40232 Fax: 200 52673

ENGRAVING - PLATES, PLAQUESThe Glass House, 82, Irish Town Tel: 200 73741

Sign Talk, 17/C Chatham Counterguard, 1st Floor. Tel: 200 42630

FFERRY SERVICES see Pink pages

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTsee also CHANDLERY

Chubb Fire, Unit 58, New Harbours Tel: 200 78423 Fax: 200 77192

FUELsee under DIESEL

FUNERAL SERVICESCodali Funeral Services 15A Northview Terrace, Devils Tower RoadTel: 200 75747Fax: 200 74116 E-mail: [email protected]

GGASCamping Gaz: Available from Chandleries.

GASOIL see under DIESEL

GENERATORS see under CHANDLERY

GIFTSGLASS and GLASS CUTTINGClAP, 104-106 Irish TownTel: 200 75220

HHEALTH CHECKSCollege ClinicGround Floor Regal House, Queensway Tel: 200 77777 Fax: 200 72791 E-mail [email protected]

Specialist Medical GroupUnirt F7, ICC Building, First Floor Tel: 200 49999 Fax: 200 68999

IIMMIGRATION CONTROL: YACHTS see Blue pages

IMMUNISATIONCollege ClinicGround Floor Regal House, Queensway Tel: 200 77777 Fax: 200 72791 E-mail [email protected] Specialist Medical GroupUnirt F7, ICC Building, First Floor Tel: 200 49999 Fax: 200 68999

IMPORT DUTY: YACHTS see Blue pages

INFLATABLES see under LIFERAFtS

INSURANCE: YACHTSArgus Insurance Company (Europe) LtdRegal House 3, Queensway


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Europa Marine Consultants Ltd, 23/24 Watergardens 6 Tel: 200 79013 Fax: 200 70101

Eurolinx21 & 22 Victoria House, 26 Main StreetTel: 200 40240 Fax: 200 40241 IbexSuite 1C, Centre Plaza, Horse Barrack LaneTel: 200 44628 Fax: 200 44629

INTERPRETERSMRW Business Centre, PO Box 561, 20 Engineer’s LaneTel: 200 76216 Fax: 200 76229

JJEWELLERYSilver Shop9/13 Horse Barrack Lane &222 Main StreetTel: 200 76646

Jewel Box, 148 Main Street. Tel: 200 72501 Fax: 200 42960& Queensway Quay Tel: 200 51183 E-mail: [email protected]

S. M. Seruya, 165 Main StreetTel: 200 78806

KKEY-CUTTINGsee under SHOE REPAIR

LLAUNDERETTESeabreeze LaunderetteMarina BayTel: 200 47559 Mobile: 54023397

Queensway Quay LaunderetteQueensway Quay MarinaTel: 200 45594

LAWYERSHassans57/63 Line Wall RoadTel: 200 79000 Fax: 200 71966E-mail: [email protected] IsolasPortland House, Glacis RoadTel: 200 78363 Fax: 200 78990E-mail: [email protected]

LIFERAFTS and INFLATABLES see also CHANDLERS

George Undery Unit 31, Harbour’s Deck, The New Harbours Tel: 200 40402 - 24hr Ansafone: 200 73107

LUBRICATING OILSBP (Gibraltar) Ltd, Service Station, Waterport Tel: 200 78573

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

MMAIL COLLECTION & FORWARDINGMRW Business Centre, PO Box 561, Imossi House, Irish TownTel: 200 76216 Fax: 200 76229

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 sum-mer there is an anchorage off Western Beach.

Ocean Village / Marina Bay — All facilities. Pier office: Tel: 200 73300 Fax: 200 42656VHF, call on Channel 71Stern to moorings against fixed pontoons.Over 200 berths. No yacht hoist or repairs.

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Queensway Quay -All facilities. Tel: 200 44700 Fax: 200 44699VHF, call on Channel 71Stern to moorings on floating pontoons.200 berths. No yacht hoist or repairs.Fuel diesel delivered to quayside.

MARINE ENGINES and ENGINEERSsee also YACHt REPAIRS

Marine Maintenance Ltd, Perkins Marine Engines7 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 VillageTel: 200 77183 Fax: 200 42535

MASTS and SPARS see under RIGGING, MAStS and SPARS

MARINE CONSULTANCY and MANAGEMENT see also YACHt REGIStRAtION

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. [email protected]

MESSAGE TAKING see under MAIL COLLECtION

NNAVIGATIONAL AIDS & EQUIPMENT see CHANDLERY & ELECtRONICS

OOILSsee under DIESELOPTICIANSGache & Co Ltd266 Main StreetTel: 200 75757

Passano, Optometrist, 38 Main StreetTel: 200 76544 Fax: 200 76541

OUTBOARD MOTORSH Sheppard & Co Waterport & Coaling IslandTel: 200 77183/ 200 78148 Fax: 200 42535

PPAINTING CONTRACTORSsee also YACHt REPAIRS

Calybre Ltd, Waterport Tel: 200 75869

PAINTS and COATINGS (Marine) see under CHANDLERY

PARAFFIN and PETROLAvailable 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 PHOTOGRAPHSThere 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

PROVISIONSJames Molinary (provisions, deck/engine stores),4 North Mole Industrial Estate Tel: 200 78881 VHF CH71 Ana Base E-mail: [email protected]

Ramsons (open 7 days a week)Watergardens Tel: 200 71550Casemates Square Tel: 200 75721 B Sacarello Ltd (Coffee),


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

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

RRADAR and RADIO, MARINE see under ELECtRICAL ENGINEERS and NAVIGAtIONAL AIDS & EQUIPMENt

RADIO and TV REPAIRHammonds Ltd, Watergardens Block 5, Units 9 & 10Tel: 200 75594 Fax: 200 75744

REMOVALS and FREIGHTGib CargoUnit 3, North Mole Industrial ParkTel: 200 7227 Fax:200 72277 Email: [email protected] delivery/customs clearance of spares

RIGGING, MASTS and SPARSH Sheppard & Co Ltd, Ocean Village & Coaling IslandTel: 200 77183/ 200 75148

SSAILING SCHOOLSAlfer Sea SchoolSuite 5 International Hse, Bell Lane PO Box 178Tel: 200 79604 Fax: 200 75141Out of hours: + 34 629681803 / 629692431

All Abroad Sailing Academy, Tel: 200 50202 Email: [email protected]: www.sailing.gi

Gtec Maritime Training, 7 The Square, Marina Bay Tel: 200 51675Email: [email protected]: www.gtec.gi

Trafalgar Sailing, Marina Bay


SECRETARIAL and OFFICE SERVICESMRW Business Centre, Imossi House, Irish TownTel: 200 76216 Fax: 200 76229

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

SIGNWRITING and LETTERINGCalybre Ltd, Waterport Tel: 200 75148/ 200 77183

Sign Talk 17C Chatham Counterguard, 1st FloorTel/Fax: 200 42630

STATIONERYBeacon Press5 Cloister Ramp Tel: 200 74352 Fax: 200 40304 E-mail: [email protected]

SURVEYORS, MARINEL J Bushnell & Partners (Gibraltar) Ltd, Tel: 200 47834 Fax: 200 72215Helm Marine Ltd, North MoleTel: 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 MIIMS33 Main Street Suite 4 Tel: 200 73171 Fax: 200 44370

TTATTOOSRitual Tattoo7 College Lane Tel: 200 72227

TIMBER, WOODWORK and JOINERY see also YACHT REPAIRSCharles Gaggero (Builders’ Merchants) Ltd,18 Halifax Road, North Front Tel: 200 78367 Fax: 200 74670

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TOWAGEMarine Maintenance Ltd, 7 The Square, Marina Bay Tel: 200 78954 Fax: 200 74754

TV and VIDEO see ELECtRICAL and ELECtRONIC ENGINEERS

UUPHOLSTERYMF Balloqui & Sons LtdG13 Europa Business CentreTel: 200 78105 Fax: 200 42510 E-mail: mfb&[email protected]

WWATCH REPAIRSWatch & Clock Repair Centre, 1st Floor, Int’l Commercial Ctr, Casemates

WATER SPORTSsee also SAILING SCHOOLS

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

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

Dive Hire - S.M. Henshaw & Co, Sheppard’s MarinaTel: 200 73616 Fax: 200 73616E-mail: [email protected]

Rock Marine, 7 The Square, Marina BayTel: 200 73147 Fax: 200 74754

Sport & Leisure LtdG7 ICC, Casemates & Queensway QuayTel: 200 74326/ 200 52774 Fax: 200 75332

WEATHER INFORMATION see Blue pages

WELDING see also YACHt REPAIRS

Marine Maintenance Ltd, 7 The Square, Marina BayTel: 200 78954 Fax: 200 74754

WIRE SERVICESGibtelcom, John Mackintosh SquareTel: 200 78311 open Mon-Fri 0900 to 1300 and 1415 to 1715 hours iCom Business Centre, 20 Engineer’s LaneTel: 200 76216 Fax: 200 76229

YYACHT BROKERAGE and REGISTRATION and SALESsee also MARINE CONSULTANCY

Boatshed Gibraltar3 South Pavilion RoadTelephone 200 78885Email: [email protected]

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

Europa Marine Consultants Ltd, PO Box 62923/24 Watergardens Tel: 200 79013 Fax: 200 70101

Fiduciary Marine Services Ltd, PO Box 475, Portland House, Glacis RoadTel: 200 76651 Fax: 200 42599

Form-a-coSuites 41/42 Victoria House, 26 Main Street. Tel: 200 79959 Fax: 200 79894 E-mail: [email protected]

Gibland Corporate Services Ltd, 206 Main Street Tel: 200 44200 Fax: 200 42601

Registerayacht.comSovereign Trust (Gibraltar) Ltd


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Mansion House, 143 Main StreetTel: 200 76173 Fax: 200 51871

Sheppards MWaterport Tel: 200 75148 Fax: 200 42535

For Registration Regulations see Blue pages

YACHT CLUBSRoyal Gibraltar Yacht Club,Queensway and Europa Sailing Club Tel: 200 78897

United Services Sailing Club Tel: 200 53330

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

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

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

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 recog-nised events is the Gibraltar Regatta Week-end, 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.

Royal GibraltarYacht Club

2 Queensway, Gibraltar+350 200 78897www.rgyc.com


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INDEX OF ADvERTISERS 2011

Balloqui & Sons Ltd ..........................................85

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

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

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

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

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

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

Form-a-Co ..........................................................87

Gibraltar Chart Agency ....................................12

Gibraltar Magazine, The..................................114

Hire-U-Shop .......................................................85

Ibex Insurance ....................................................91

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sacarello Coffee Co ...........................................84

Saccone & Speed ............................................5, 75

Sheppards .............................................................3

Tarik Ship Agents ..............................................71

Waterfront restaurant .......................................68

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