Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego Nautical Guide. Руководство для плавания по Патагонии и Огненной Земле

This guide provides detailed information for navigators exploring the coastal waters and navigational routes in the region of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The book covers key areas such as the coasts of Chile and Argentina, including important archipelagos, channels and straits. It contains maps, descriptions of waterways, characteristics of local weather conditions and features of flora and fauna.
The guide also includes information on navigation safety, approaches to the shores, recommendations on the use of navigation tools and warnings when navigating in these difficult waters. Special attention is paid to historical aspects related to regional sea routes, as well as the ecological and cultural significance of these waters. It is an indispensable tool for yachtsmen and travelers planning their itineraries in this remote and unique region.

Table of contents
The significance of this giiide
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Disclaimer
Abbreviations and Data
Other Abbreviations and Symbols used in this guide
Class of Lights and Radio Signals (Direction Finding Station)
General Information
Chapter 1 Preparation of the voyage
The vessel
Sails and Rigging
A good engine
Cockpit covers
Wind vane and Autopilot Radar and GPS - VHF radio
Dinghy
Heating - Moisture and humidity
Clothing
Mooring techniques
Williwaws
Kelp
Fuel
Provisions
Marea Roja (Red Tide) warning Salmon and Oyster farms
Entry papers
Charts and Pilots
Navigation rules: Maritime Buoyage System Patagonian Cruising Net
Chile and Argentina information
Government, population, religion and language Crime
Measures and Weights
Local Time Daylight hours
Currency
Telephone - Internet
Mail
Health
Transport
Knowing Spanish
Chapter 2 History
A brief history of Chile A brief history of Argentina
Insights
Valdivia and Chiloe
Valdivia and Bahfa Corral: the fortresses of Chile
Isla Grande de Chiloe: history, religion and architecture Parque Pumalin: a successful ecological project
Channels of Chilean Patagonia
Laguna San Rafael and Istmo de Ofqui
Faro Raper: an ancient story
Lord Anson’s fleet and the Wager shipwreck
The city of the Caesars
Puerto Eden, or the last of the Alacaluf Indians
Patagonian Icecap: first explorers and scientific theories
Estrecho de Magallanes
Magallanes and the discovery of the Strait In Magallanes’ wake
Estrecho de Magallanes: West to East
The tragedy of Puerto del Hambre
Fuerte Bulnes
Joshua Slocum and the legendary Spray
Punta Arenas between past and future
Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego and adjacent areas
The origin of the name Tierra del Fuego
Padre De Agostini and the conquest of Monte Sarmiento
Wrecked on Rocas Contramaestre Peron
The first contact between whites and Indians: Fitzroy in Wulaia
The sad story of Allen Gardiner
Massacre at Caleta Wulaia
The foundation of the first permanent mission: Ushuaia
The Anglican mission looking for new frontiers
The illusion of the Gold Rush
The Argentine flag flies at Ushuaia
Puerto Williams: the southernmost municipality of the world
Cabo de Homos
The discovery of Estrecho de Le Maire and Cabo de Homos
The new Cabo de Homos route: political and economic implications The first yachts around Cabo de Homos
The Beagle and Romanche expeditions
The Atlantic coast
Isla de los Estados
Peninsula Valdes: a wildlife sanctuary
Chapter 3 Geology and Morphology
Chapter 4 Flora
Chapter 5 Fauna
Chapter 6 The Ancient Inhabitants
Chapter 7 Meteorology and Forecasts