John said on the 06/04/12 - "Wintered here (2011/2012) lifted out in the boatyard and left the boat unoccupied. The yard is very good, lots of help available. The lift out and cradling facilities are very good and the price is very reasonable. Marina staff are excellent with several English speakers. There is no water/electricity in the usual sense, electricity is available from a workshop and is discontinued at night. Water is from a shared hose. There are several liveaboards."

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General - Marina Povoa de Varzim lies on the W coast of Portugal. There is good protection within the harbour although the entrance may be rough if there is heavy swell.

Position - 41º 42' N 8º 46' W

Tides;

Reference port - Lisbon

Mean time differences - HW: -10 minutes ±10; LW: +15 minutes ±5

Heights in metres -

	MHWS	MHWN	MLWN	MLWS
	3.5	2.7	1.4	0.5

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Approach & Entrance;

From the south - The coast has off lying hazards and yachts are advised to keep outside the 20m line. In the close approach a distinctive white apartment block can be seen, this lies a short distance N of the harbour. The harbour control tower, looking similar to those found at airports is prominent.

From the north - The coast has off lying dangers and should be given 2 miles clearance. In the close approach a distinctive white apartment block can be seen, this lies a short distance N of the harbour. The harbour control tower, looking similar to those found at airports is prominent. Round the breakwater leaving it at least 50m to port, more to avoid the breaking waters if needed.

To enter - Approach on a course between N - NE towards the spur extending fro the N breakwater. Leave the S breakwater to starboard and likewise to the line of green buoys.

Berths - On finger pontoons. Secure to the short hammerhead close to the marina office and ask.

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VHF Ch - 62

Maximum Length - 18m