Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation Atlantic Spain & Portugal

It has been reported that a yachtsman has been fined for anchoring in the Portinho de Arrábida in the Rio Sado without permission. This supplement is published to alert mariners to this incident and to provide the following advice: It is understood that the Portuguese have a maritime law requiring a vessel to request permission before anchoring in their territorial waters. Either the local Capitania, or the Policia Maritima (outside office hours) should be consulted and they will provide helpful guidance and give permission as appropriate. In the summer months, when popular anchorages are busy with boats, this requirement is normally waived except in sensitive areas. The supplement can be downloaded using a link at https://rccpf.org.uk/pilots/175/Atlantic-Spain---Portugal