If berthing in the Club Nautico marina, be aware that wave action and local weather (occasional violent squalls) can make conditions unpleasant at times.
This is a harbour with a lot of speedboats, water taxis and activity.
Wakes are constant during daylight hours. In order to guard against the
swell, be sure to have very stretchy dock lines and make sure that your
spreaders are not matched up to the boats beside you.The Club Nautico Marina has been under renovation for quite some
time, however latest reports are that it is almost finished, with a new
club house, showers and bathrooms. Completion of the restaurant and bar
is imminent.
The Club is busy, but spaces do come available for transient yachts.
Many cruisers however choose to anchor off and use the marina's
facilities including the dinghy dock, rubbish disposal and WiFi. The
Club make a small charge for this.
It is also worth emailing Club de Pesca de Cartagena as they
sometimes have slips available for transients. Barnacles can be a
problem for boats left for a period of time.
Club Nautico
19-50 Avenida Miramar Manga
, Cartagena Colombia
Tel:(57-5) 660-4863
Fax:(57-5) 660-4863
50 berths
Club de Pesca de Cartagena
Isla Manga
Tel:(57-5) 660-5578
Fax:(57-5) 660-5576
Floating slips, some transient berths. Water, electricity, fuel dock,
showers, phones, WiFi, laundry service, restaurant. 30 ton boat lift.
Located in a fort built in 1749. Private yacht club. Premium location.
Very secure. Provisions near by.