Reykjavík YachtClub - Brokey

A guide for visiting sailing boats in Reykjavík

Introduction

Welcome to Reykjavík. We hope you will enjoy your stay here at the marina of the Reykjavik Sailing Club, Brokey.  The Sailing Club provides berths for visiting boats, including electricity, water, shower, toilets, and washing machine.  The main visitor space consists of two 40m floating pontoons, for boats of various lengths.  

The clubhouse is open from 10:00-12:00 *

About the Club

Web: www.brokey.is

Email: brokey@brokey.is

Harbor Master: +354 895 1551

Harbour Fees

400 ISK per meter per day.

Keys

Visitors get keys to access the gate, shower/toilet and laundry room.  When you leave, please return the keys in the mailbox upstairs.  Please contact us the day before you leave.

Clubhouse

Visitors are allowed to use the clubhouse facilities during opening hours.

• Please do not leave any items unattended, 

• Refrigerator and its content belong to the yacht club and should not be used.

• The doors should always be locked.

Shower and Toilet

A shower and toilets are available in the clubhouse for no extra charge.

Washing machine and dryer

Washing machine and dryer are located in the shower room.  There is no extra charge for use of the washing machine or dryer, but users need to supply their own detergent. Please be aware of not loading the washing machine with more load than it can handle. If the washing machine displays an error, please unplug the machine, wait several seconds and plug it back in.

Water

Water is available free of charge from the floating pontoons.

Electricity

Electric outlets (230V) are on the floating pontoons.  Charge is 1600 krónur per day.

Gas

Propane gas tanks are available at petrol stations. Butane is not available and it is not possible to refill gas tanks in Iceland.

Fuel

Oil pumps are located on the north side of Reykjavík harbour (see map).  The pumps do not accept normal credit cards. To get diesel, please book an appointment with our harbour manager between 16:00 - 18:00 on the day before fuelling. Price is 350 ISK per liter.

Internet Access

Wi-Fi is available and the router is located in the clubhouse (limited range to floating pontoons). Password can be found written on the wall inside. Wifi in the clubhouse is free of charge.

Mobile 3G/4G internet is widely available in Iceland and reaches ca 20-30 nm from land. Prepaid SIM cards can be bought at supermarkets (at Síminn, Nova or Vodafone).

Waste 

• Garbage container is on the south side of the clubhouse.  No extra charge.

• A disposal tank for waste oil is on the north side of the harbour where the fuel pumps are.  It is marked: “Úrgangs olía”.  Please do not leave waste oil with us.  

• Plastic waste and cans/bottles have marked bins inside the clubhouse.

• Old 12V batteries, paint and chemicals should be taken to the SORPA Recycle Center.

Weather Forecast

The Icelandic Met Office ( http://en.vedur.is ) provides weather forecast for Iceland and Icelandic waters.

• North Atlantic Forecast: http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/atlantic/

• Wave and Tide prediction: http://www.vegagerdin.is/vs/ArealKort.aspx?la=en 

The Danish Met Institute ( http://www.dmi.dk ) provides info on sea ice in Greenland.

• Greenland Ice Charts: http://ocean.dmi.dk/arctic/icecharts.uk.php

• Greenland Satelite Images: http://ocean.dmi.dk/arctic/modis.uk.php

Coast Guard

All ships (including pleasure boats) approaching Iceland should report to the Icelandic Coast Guard more than 24 hours before arrival.  It is highly recommended to send email before departure with the following information:  Vessel name, vessel type, MMSI nr, call sign, nationality, length over all, colour of hull, sail nr, number of people on board, last port, estimated date and time of arrival, port of arrival and information about every crew member (name, nationality, passport number, date of birth, place of birth).

VHF: channel 16 | Tel: +354 5511030 | Email: sar@lhg.is

Customs

On arrival to Iceland you must clear customs before leaving the boat.  If they do not come soon to the boat you can call the Reykjavik Officer on watch:  +354 898 8493 

If Reykjavik is your last port in Iceland, you should call the above number two hours before departure.  Information on various issues when travelling to Iceland can be found on the customs webpage: http://www.customs.is

Border Control

Officers from the police border control might come to your boat after arrival but in most cases passport check is done by the customs officers.  To avoid frequent visits, please hang the yellow form (obtained from customs) in a window or a visible place onboard.

Here is more detailed information on Icelandic border regulations:

http://www.innanrikisraduneyti.is/raduneyti/starfssvid/utlendingamal/upplysingar/nr/860

Boat service and spare parts

Ísfell - www.isfell.is - Ropes, gear

Viking - https://www.viking-life.com/contact/branches/iceland/ - Rescue equipment

Vélasalan - www.velasalan.is - Engines, telecom, parts, pumps, navigation equipment

Marás - www.maras.is - Engines, equipment

Brimrún - www.brimrun.is - Navigation equipment

Sónar - www.sonar.is - Communications, electronic navigation equipment

Friðrik A Jónsson - www.faj.is/ - Navigation equipment

Beita Voot - https://www.voot.is/ - Ropes and other sailing equipment

… and many more.  

You can look up various companies in the telephone book: https://en.ja.is/