fliti
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Vic and Chinita, thank you very much for this wealth of information. Breezer will make good use if it this summer!
Malta
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chinita
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If you are in the mood, take the bus from Mgarr to Gharb and visit the ta' Pinu church. It is the one with all kinds of relics and donations from those who claim to have been healed through the power of prayer. A bit spooky, but interesting.
One if the things we enjoyed was being on Gozo over Christmas. Not a bit of hype, just church bells.
One if the things we enjoyed was being on Gozo over Christmas. Not a bit of hype, just church bells.
SV Kittiwake
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Hi Overstag,
Do you have any details of this person? I'd be keen to chat to them, are they a forum member do you know?
We're planning something similar. There are many anchorages around Malta, and it seems that if you keep an eye on the weather (which I'm sure we all do anyway) then there is always a well sheltered place.
I was watching the webcams around the island in the high winds earlier in the week that brought down the Azure Window - the west side was taking a hammering, while in the bays south of the Grand Harbour, and in Marsaxlokk it seemed really calm.
There's a great resource on the anchorages around Malta here for those interested:
http://www.maritimedirectory.com.mt/cruising.asp
Cheers
SV Kittiwake
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overstag
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No, I see him in Spinola Bay every now and then and I chatted with him on the bus once.
But as you say, there are always places within two hours sailing where you can find shelter. Often much closer.
Even within the Grand Harbour or Marsamxetta creek you can anchor without the authorities bothering you.
But as you say, there are always places within two hours sailing where you can find shelter. Often much closer.
Even within the Grand Harbour or Marsamxetta creek you can anchor without the authorities bothering you.
sailaboutvic
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I think you have problem anchoring in Marsamxett creek , to the right of Manuel island , Sliema water front , its all fouled I wouldn't want to anchor there unless I willing to lose my anchor , all the mooring buoys that any good belong to CM and they might let you stay a few hours but if there any weather they want to put their tour boats on them , the big yellow ones belong to the yacht yard and they will move you off as soon as they see you .
To the Port of Manuel island , where we use to anchor is now taken over by Rolland Marina , at one time you could had gone into pieta and found a spot then , but now there working on the new Marina so there no way now , everywhere else it's very deep and open to the swell , the only possible place may be just off the royal Malta yacht club on the corner there a shollow spot depending on what your draft .
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SV Kittiwake
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Vic,
Thanks for all this info, it's exactly what I've been trying to find out for months! What about anchoring to the south of Valletta, like in Rinella Bay, or off the north side / Valletta Waterfront area?
Cheers
SV Kittiwake
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Thanks for all this info, it's exactly what I've been trying to find out for months! What about anchoring to the south of Valletta, like in Rinella Bay, or off the north side / Valletta Waterfront area?
Cheers
SV Kittiwake
Sailingkittiwake.com
multihullsailor6
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The water between the RMYC and the Roland Marina is very deep ( 15 - 20m ) with a shallow patch. But beware: A number of times I have anchored over the shallow patch ( 10 m ) close to the Waterpolo restaurant and on the last time my anchor burried itself in a sunken wooden fishing vessel down there. I needed a diver to retrieve the anchor!
capnsensible
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I absolutely luuurve Mallta. That's all I can add to this thread. 
Sandyman
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I absolutely luuurve Mallta.
So do I. Twas a sad day when we pulled out. Believe Hampshire was the last ship.
Tks for the info people. Great stuff.
sailaboutvic
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Rinella bay is fine although now and then a ship comes in to unload but no big deal , right at the end of the bay by the sea scout there a wall you maybe able to go side on , but I not tryed it .
Valletta water front , again ships come to unload there , plus you have the Sicily ferry passing and cruises ships , I Think you be pushing your luck there .
capnsensible
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Glamorgan. I was on it...... :ambivalence:
Sandyman
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Motor_Sailor
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I went to another kid's birthday party on HMS Defender. I think his dad was Flag Officer Malta.
We were all under 10 years old, but collectively managed to fire more rounds from every type of weapon on board in day than some people I know fired in their entire 25+ year careers.
I think Defender was off for a major refit shortly afterwards.
We were all under 10 years old, but collectively managed to fire more rounds from every type of weapon on board in day than some people I know fired in their entire 25+ year careers.
I think Defender was off for a major refit shortly afterwards.
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SV Kittiwake
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Yeah, I'd spotted that wall, although it seems buoyed for swimming in the summer, think they disappear out of season?
Cheers again for the info.
Cheers again for the info.
VexedIllologist
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Wasn't the last ship out HMS LONDON on 1 April 1979, with the Admiral embarked?
See: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2195416
capnsensible
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As we left, 1975, HMS St Angelo shut down so I thought that was it?
In more recent times, Isat in the same chair as the one Oliver Reed popped of in The Pub, Valletta.
James Marinero
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Roger, have PM'd you
James Marinero
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Re: Malta - Car Hire
Anyone looking for a cheap banger hire try Louis at Pitty's car rental in Zabbar.
Anyone looking for a cheap banger hire try Louis at Pitty's car rental in Zabbar.
Neil_Y
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