If you are planning to come to our destination by sea in
your private
sailboat or yacht, read this basic help...
Basic advise
for
Captains...
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo |
| Longitude: 101.33 West (Meridian) |
| Latitude: 17.38 North (Parallel) |
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You are required by law to notify the Capitanía
de Puertos (Harbor Authority and Police) your arrival in our destination. You can
reach them on Channel 16 VHF-Marine Band. Their phone number is 52+755+554-2190, if you
want to check in advance.
If ours is your first port-of-call in Mexico, it is necessary for the crew to disembark
with required documentation and to go to the Immigration Offices for clearance. If you
need orientation or assistance, the Capitanía de Puertos
will be glad to help you.
| ANCHORING IN IXTAPA... |
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We have the Marina
Ixtapa, a private complex with full services and space for large and small yachts
and sailboats. For space availability and service information, please call
52+755+553-2180.
Their base frequency is on Channel 16 VHF-Marine Band and they offer bilingual assistance. |
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| ANCHORING IN ZIHUATANEJO... |
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During high season, Zihuatanejo
usually gets a large share of sailboats and yachts that requires anchoring within the bay (it is a lot cheaper than in a marine too). |
Because our bay is very small (only 1.8 miles wide), please
get the advise from the harbor authority on what position you will be authorized to
anchor.
| Remember that we are visited by luxury cruisers and they need ample space to
maneuver their large ships. |
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Be aware that Capitanía de Puertos
makes several daily rounds (random inspections) to check for possible waste dumping
by the anchored boats within Zihuatanejo's bay area. It is illegal to do so!!!
| If you require to dump waste (bathroom system or other),
please do so in open sea, far enough so the prevailing currents won't bring it into the
bay. Avoid throwing non-biodegradable trash in sea and please, DO NOT throw any
type of trash within our bay. |
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Our laws state a minimum distance of 3 nautical miles off-shore for
disposals. Failure to do so may earn you a very stiff fine!
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Please, help us keep our
bay pollution FREE as much as possible! We really appreciate your
cooperation and we thank you in advance for it. |
To check offshore weather conditions and data
for navigation purposes, click below...
Offshore
Weather Data by www.coolwx.com
If you require some type of
repair, please check the "Sport Fishing" option in the index
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