For boats
Last 200 meters of approach
is shallow (less then 1.5m on low water) sail safe and slow along a breakwater of new basin. I
suggest to wait on high water. Depths in the marina about 2.3m (low water).
Marina is occupied by local boats (most of
motors). There are just few places for visitors (usually western pier – inside
or outside). A new basin is in progress, but not ready yet, and berthing there
is possible but danger.
Moor in
main basin, bow or stern to wooden pier. Other side use a small yellow buoy
with pick-up line. Marina
stuff are helpful, but don’t speak English.
There are strong
onshore breeze which is typical of afternoon conditions.
Electricity
(230V and 110V) and water on quays.
There is a
petrol station inside marina, open 0800-1800 weekdays, 0900-1300 Saturday,
closed on Sunday
Marina office is open 0800-1800 weekdays,
0900-1300 Saturday, closed on Sunday. Stuff is very helpful and friendly, but
don’t speak English. We use google translator on marinas computer. Check in in
marina office ASAP, take yacht document and passports.
Small
slipway (up to 12 tonnes).
Yachts with
deeper draught may have to anchor off marina and come in by dinghy.
Repairs,
laundry, gas available – ask in marina office.
The Marina is well secure.
Formalities:
Vitoria is official port of entry. Ask in
the marina office (located just after a rotary gate on the right) for a
document with addresses of Immigration, Customs and Harbour Office. Take a
taxi, cost about 10USD per leg.
For crews
WC and
showers near the swimming pool, 18m
swimming pool and second small and shallow for children
Restaurant
and bar inside the marina.
Medium size
supermarket 200 meters
from marina (when you pass a gate turn left and follow the main road).
No FiWi
inside the marina, but there is public free WiFi on the square ahead of marina
gates.
Be careful
of violence and crime. Even during the day local bad boys robbery valuable
things (phones, computers, golden rings etc.).
Vitoria is modern large city located on
islands and main land. Surroundings is a rich and modern part of the city. Many
bars and locals restaurants are located in 10 minutes of walking from the
marina.
Fees
About 28BRL
(8USD) per person.