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UNFORTUNATELY LOCAL POLITICS'HAVE BROUGHT THINGS TO A TEMPORARY STANDSTILL.
Actually we are about 70& finished with the new dock extensions and
the club house reconstruction. There is a clear need for this expansion
to provide for all the new arrivals.
Feb.
2010. Construction still remains on hold. Cruisers have been
disappointed with the lack of progress and sent a petition(more than
100 signatures) to the local Mayor and the Ministry of Tourism asking
for an explanation. Fortunately most were happy to be here inspite of
their 'site' home surroundings. WE remain confident that work will
restart shortly so that we can provide a service worthy of all those
that visit us. Services will be limited for a time but the
basics remain: secure place to tie up your dinghy, fresh water access,
toilets, garbage disposal as well as limited bar service, and morning
coffee (all included for roughly $20US per week).
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 AB INFLATABLES (aluminium and fibreglass hulls) ARE NOW MANUFACTURED IN BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA Export delivery can be made to qualifying vessels at our marina. www.abinflatables.com e-mail: info@abmarinegroup.com |
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The
Club Naútico is located in one of the best residential
barrios only 10 minutes stroll from the WORLD HERITAGE
SITE CITY CENTER. Take a taxi and it will cost less
than $3.00US. Cartagena remains a safe and secure destination
where cruisers can relax while sightseeing and organizing
work for their craft. Labor rates are very low at the
semi skilled level. Electronics engineers are available
for around $15 per hour.
Work starts on a major rebuild expected to be completed by early 2010
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Boats
are docked med style with the aditional security off
substantial moorings. There are finger piers available
for 12 boats moored on the outer dock. Currently the
max draft is2M 35(7' 8")The bay is patrolled regularly
by the Coast Guard which has reduced theft to the point
that it is very rare indeed. We think that you will
find very few city centers anywhere where the incidence
of theft for boaters is quite this low. The new docks look to be quite an improvement!
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The
Coast Guard deserves the credit and we expect them to
continue their vigilance. The Colombian Coast Guard
operating from Cartagena is competent and ready to assist
. The port is one of Colombia`s biggest and also serves
as the headquardters for the Colombian Atlantic Armada.
Presidential visist to Cartagena are frequent; testimony
to both its history and security.
Three new dock extensions are underway.
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The
people of the coast, 'costeños', are warm and welcoming. They will be
delighted to see new faces. You will find they are quite open at all
social levels so making new and interesting friends outside the
cruising fraternity should become part of your 'Cartagena experience'.
Meanwhile back at the 'ranch' we will soon be back to normal with
cruiser's going about their daily business (this photo was taken 4
years ago)
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Club
Nautico, the cruiser's marina!
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clubnauticocartagena@gmail.com
Lat.
10°24.72´ Log 75°32.49`
GMT
or UTC - 5 hrs
Club
Naútico Marina, 19-50
Avenida Miramar, Manga, Cartagena, Colombia, South America,Tel/
Fax/TEL: 57- 5- 6604863,
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Welcome To our Family Run
Marina, The "Cruisers" Marina.
