Diesel at La Coruna

[alan8376]

Having just past thru La Coruna in the last 10 days, I thought I might pass on that the fuel bay is closed and has been so for a few weeks awaiting repairs! We had enough on board so did not need to go to Sada. Personally, I found the facilities at Coruna poor. If you are planning to fuel up? Go to Sada in the first place!

 

[BlueSkyNick]

Thanks for that, great timing as I plan to be there next week. Is Sada OK for leaving the boat for a while?

 

[alan8376]

Sorry, Can't give advice on Sada, as we did not call in there! We did meet a motor vessel in Camaret enroute from Gibraltar, who had warned us of the problem and had berthd in Sada. I might add Coruna has NO decent Chandlers at all!!
Apparently Sada has?

 

[TigaWave]

Camarinas has always been a far better place to re fuel, friendly club, easy pontoon access and no swell.

 

[wagenaar]

I don't think there is a problem leaving the boat for a while in Sada. BTW, Sada is in the Ria de Betanzos and on the N-side of that Ria is situated Ares, where there is also a marina, which is cheaper than Sada.
I don't agree that there is no decent chandler in Coruna, maybe you did not look in the proper places. I often buy things at Pombo on Linares Rivas and am very satisfied with them. One of the girls there speaks very good english. There are a number of chandlers in Sada and there is also a big supermarket, Carefour, just outside of the marina, going towards the village.
In Ares the yard, Hercules, sells chandler stuff and is in general willing to order for you as well. I am very satisfied with them and find their prices reasonable. There is no fuel available in the marina in Ares.

 

[alan8376]

This is where we berthed.
N 43 22' 7.5"
W 8 23' 49"

As this is in the middle of Corruna? Not sure, even with help of Marina pers, why we found no Chandlers?

 

[wagenaar]

Coruña has one chandler, near the marina, which does not have a lot of things, but there are a lot of "effectos navales", shops that sell to the fishermen. Most of these are on or near Linares Rivas, which is the continuation of the street along the marina, going south. I guess it is about ten muntes walking from the marina in town, the Darsena. On the same street is a "tornillaria", which is a shop, where they sell screws, bolts, nuts etc. Prices there are just a fraction of what one pays in chandlers. Remember, that stainless steel is normally cheap in Spain, although it may be difficult to get 316, 304 is no problem.

 

[BlueSkyNick]

Thanks wagenaar, this is all useful stuff - I am hoping to be there around this time next week.

on a seperate point, is there any websites which show ACTUAL wind conditions in your area, or better still anywhere else in Spain and Portugal ?

I can study the forecasts until the cows come home, but none of them will give me what it happening at the time.

 

[HenryB]

Nick,
This site has reports of actual conditions, all over the world. Use the map to select Europe, then the country, then the location.

http://www.wunderground.com/

Regards,

 

[BlueSkyNick]

thanks Henry, that definitely helps.

There are so many sites in the UK, and the NOAA stuff is excellent for more oceanic locations but their coverage is limited to either US or UK buoys, nothing for Spain/Portugal.

 

[TigaWave]

What like this...
Current Weather Conditions
La Coruna / Alvedro, Spain
(LECO) 43-18N 008-23W 103M
Conditions at

2007.05.31 1100 UTC
Wind from the W (270 degrees) at 16 MPH (14 KT) gusting to 29 MPH (25 KT) (direction variable)
Visibility greater than 7 mile(s)
Sky conditions mostly cloudy
Weather Light rain
Temperature 62 F (17 C)
Dew Point 50 F (10 C)
Relative Humidity 63%
Pressure (altimeter) 29.97 in. Hg (1015 hPa)
24 Hour Summary

Time
EDT (UTC) Temperature
F (C) Dew Point
F (C) Pressure
Inches (hPa) Wind
MPH Weather
Latest 7 AM (11) May 31 62 (17) 50 (10) 29.97 (1015) W 16 light rain
6 AM (10) May 31 59 (15) 51 (11) 29.97 (1015) WNW 10 light rain
5 AM (9) May 31 60 (16) 50 (10) 29.94 (1014) WNW 14 light rain
4 AM (8) May 31 59 (15) 48 (9) 29.94 (1014) W 9
3 AM (7) May 31 59 (15) 48 (9) 29.91 (1013) W 14
2 AM (6) May 31 57 (14) 48 (9) 29.91 (1013) WSW 12
1 AM (5) May 31 55 (13) 48 (9) 29.88 (1012) SW 6 light rain
Midnight (4) May 31 55 (13) 48 (9) 29.88 (1012) WSW 8
11 PM (3) May 30 55 (13) 48 (9) 29.88 (1012) WSW 8
10 PM (2) No Data
9 PM (1) No Data
8 PM (0) No Data
7 PM (23) No Data
6 PM (22) May 30 55 (13) 51 (11) 29.94 (1014) SW 5 light rain
5 PM (21) May 30 57 (14) 50 (10) 29.94 (1014) SSW 10 light drizzle
4 PM (20) May 30 59 (15) 48 (9) 29.94 (1014) SSW 13
3 PM (19) May 30 59 (15) 46 (8) 29.94 (1014) SW 12
2 PM (18) May 30 62 (17) 46 (8) 29.94 (1014) SW 15
1 PM (17) May 30 62 (17) 46 (8) 29.94 (1014) SW 14
Noon (16) May 30 66 (19) 41 (5) 29.94 (1014) W 16
11 AM (15) May 30 64 (18) 44 (7) 29.94 (1014) W 15
10 AM (14) May 30 66 (19) 50 (10) 29.94 (1014) WSW 14
9 AM (13) May 30 66 (19) 48 (9) 29.94 (1014) WSW 14
Oldest 8 AM (12) May 30 66 (19) 44 (7) 29.94 (1014) W 12
Time
EDT (UTC) Temperature
F(C) Dew Point
F(C) Pressure
Inches(hPa) Wind
(MPH) Weather

from here http://worldbuddy.com/buddy.cgi/TBPB

 

[BlueSkyNick]

yeah - go on, spill the beans, where did that come from?

 

[FAITIRA]

We spent the winter 05-06 in the Darsena and really enjoyed it, Marina in Pombo was a great help as were the rest there, the staff at the Darsena the same, we used all the places you mention. We had a lot of work done there, new windows, covers, upholstry, new mattress (visco elastic), hatches reglazed, radar fitted, everything we wanted could be found. We are heading back that way, slowly, in a week and could well end up in Coruna again for next winter, a great town. We may see each other along the way I hope. Bill.

 

[wagenaar]

try this http://www.inm.es/web/infmet/predi/metmar/indpuer1.html
It is in spanish. Click on the area and then select viento (=wind) or oleaje (=waves). Hope it gives some information.

 

[jimbaerselman]

[ QUOTE ]
I found the facilities at Coruna poor

[/ QUOTE ]
Whilst I agree that the fuelling facilities at A Coruna are a PITA for larger vessels (when they're working!) I'm very surprised at your general criticism of the facilities. There are several good chandlers at the western-most part of the harbour, and almost the whole range of yacht support facilities are available - though difficult to find.

Probably the best way to track down any services you need is to ask at the club house next to the old fuelling point. There's usually someone around who can speak enough English. Sailmakers, stainless fabrication, refrigeration, diesel engineers - all are available and very good value. Though I did have difficulty finding a B & G knowledgeable person, so that ended up as DIY with phone help from UK.

As for the town, it's a delightful place . . .