Current Situation in Gibraltar?

[Halcyon Yachts]

Can anyone in Gibraltar help with some advice and an update on the situation?

We have a yacht on delivery from the UK to Greece (currently passing Lisbon). Are there likely to be any issues at the moment in Gib? I assume all the problems and delays are with the land boarder, but thought it be sensible to check for local knowledge before they call in for the usual refuel and shop in Morrison's!

Many thanks,

Pete

 

[SamanthaTabs]

If I were you I'd ask someone whose there, cap'n sensible or VO5 should be able to help

Our youngest lives in La Linea but works in Gib, according to her the only hassle is car queues.

 

[tri39]

There is no tension in the Spanish ports near Gib. There seems no reason why a yacht cannot visit Gib.
But it's not essential anyway!

 

[chuckr]

we are in la linea and no issues at all -- but if you want to drive over bring a lunch or better yet lunch and dinner as you will be a while -- walking over no issue

chuck patty and svsoulmates
in la linea

 

[PlanB]

There appears to be no problem with boats entering Gib.

 

[GrahamM376]

We had no political problems with Gib or anywhere in SW Spain.

However, there are major works in Marina Bay which restricts space and boats are often turned away because they and Queensway Quay are full so, book in advance. LaLinea marina had space when we were there a couple of weeks ago.

This problem has just got worse as the police yesterday cleared all boats off the LaLinea outer anchorage.

 

[rivonia]

Friends of ours have just checked into Queensway Quay. They are very happy there and enjoying spending UK Pounds instead of Euroes. Stocking up at Morriisons.

Peter

 

[SteveSarabande]

La Linea is no good for Morrisons. The Ocean Village side of Marina Bay was pretty busy when I was there a few weeks ago. They are doing building works for a floating hotel.

 

[Halcyon Yachts]

Thank you all - your comments have been passed on to the Skipper.

I think they may just stop for fuel and then push on towards Greece; only 1400 miles to go!

Pete

 

[capnsensible]

Hiya Pete,

No problems berthing in Gib. Will need to call ahead though for a berth in Marina Bay.

Insider knowledge tells me that several new berths will be available on pier 4 after sunday.

For a quick pit stop, the two fuel docks are great for some of the cheapest fuel around now duty has been scrapped, around 80p a litre. Worth the stop and no need to clear in.

CS

 

[stiknstring]

Hiya Pete,

No problems berthing in Gib. Will need to call ahead though for a berth in Marina Bay.

Insider knowledge tells me that several new berths will be available on pier 4 after sunday.

For a quick pit stop, the two fuel docks are great for some of the cheapest fuel around now duty has been scrapped, around 80p a litre. Worth the stop and no need to clear in.

CS

and 72p litre if you take more than 100 litres......