Barcelona coastal hop to Port Ginesta
Day Skipper · Catalan coast (home waters)
A short daylight passage south-west past the commercial port and airport approach to Port Ginesta.
Training data only — not for navigation. Use official charts, tide tables and almanacs.
Distance
14.7 nm
Time @ 5 kn
2h 56m
ETA
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Waypoints and legs
| # | Name | Lat | Lon | Leg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | start | ||||
| 2 | 2.3 nm · 195°T | ||||
| 3 | 4.6 nm · 224°T | ||||
| 4 | 7.8 nm · 260°T |
Tidal gates & timing
- Negligible tide; plan around the afternoon sea breeze (garbí) building from the south-west.
Hazards
- Large ship movements at the Port of Barcelona south entrance
- Shallows off the Llobregat delta
- Low-flying aircraft — not a hazard but a distraction
Pilotage
- Call Barcelona Port Control on VHF before crossing the entrance
- Port Ginesta: enter between the breakwater heads, watch for silting
Ports of refuge
- Port Vell / Port Olímpic
- Port Ginesta
Suggested departure
- Early morning before the sea breeze fills in
Checklist
- Forecast and outlook checked
- Crew briefed, watch plan set
- Boat, engine, fuel and water checked
- Safety kit and VHF/DSC tested
- Passage plan left ashore