Valdivia - Docking
The main marina of Yacht Club Valdivia in the town can get very busy and may not have room, so it is best to contact them in advance. It is worth noting however that this marina is on a lee shore and larger boats – more than 10 meters (35 ft) are moored outside on a hammerhead, subject to waves and wind.
The Yacht Club has a second marina further away in Estancilla which might be a better alternative for larger yachts or those with more than two meters draft. There is a frequent bus service from Estancilla to town and takes 10 minutes. Both marinas have WiFi.
There is a new marina on the north side of the Angachilla River – The Roaring Forties Marina – which has a new 60 metre dock.
Another option for docking is Puerto Montt, some 150NM further south.
Last updated: April 2020
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NEW MARINA IN VALDIVIA
Position: 39° 52′ 31´´ S, 073° 14′ 40´´ W
Camino Las Mulatas # 2185, Km 7, Angachilla, Valdivia, Chile
Tel: +56 9 7875 4319
VHF Channel 16
Email: roaring.forties@hotmail.com
http://www.roaringfortiesmarina.com
Brand new good quality and well sheltered dock (length 60m) in fresh water (deph 6m), with drinkable water, electricity (220Volts), WIFI and 24/7 security, also with toilets, hot showers, laundry services, including swimming pool and barbecue. As an optional, lodge facilities with comfortable rooms. All this surrounded by a gorgeous nature, located only 10 minutes driving from the city downtown area.
Update May 2015 by SY Anna Caroline:
Alwoplast is indeed an excellent boatyard. They are very busy with new boats and have little or no time for cruisers. The sail loft is no longer there. http://www.Sailschile.cl is a good alternative. They are based in Santiago, but the pickup and delivery of sails are easily arranged. Spanish speaking only.
Club de Yates is doubling the Estancilla docks now. We find that this location is better for boats larger than 35 feet and/or with more than 2 mtr. draught. The marina in Valdivia itself is nice but on a lee shore. Larger boats are moored outside on a hammerhead, subject to waves and wind.
The bus service from Estancilla to the town is very frequent: about every 5-10 minutes a bus passes. The trip is only 8-10 minutes, contrary to what is indicated above. Both locations of Club de Yates have wifi. If Alwoplast cannot help with repairs: they are happy to give information. There are local suppliers also.