Ventotene

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-	Island description, etc.	+	The island of Ventotene, one of the so-called Pontine Islands, lies off the west coast of Italy about 21 miles SE of Ponza and 18 miles west of Ischia.  The remains of an extinct volcano, the island was known as Pandateria during the Roman era and was a popular spot for the Roman emperors to exile (and, frequently, murder) errant female members of their extended families.  The Romans carved a harbour, now known as the Porto Vecchio, out of the volcanic tufa.  The harbour is supplemented today by a new harbour just north, known as Porto Nuovo or Cala Bassano.  The old harbour is shallow and only suitable for smaller yachts; a pontoon has been installed in the new harbour with space for around 20 yachts on laid moorings.
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-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+
	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	British Admiralty chart 1911 - I. del Giglio to I. d’Ischia
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-	:Chart Number	+	Italian chart 914
	==Radio Nets==		==Radio Nets==
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	==Weather==		==Weather==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	Prevailing winds are from W or NW, in which conditions shelter is reasonably good in both of the island’s harbours.  However, strong northerly winds cause a surge in the new harbour which could be dangerous if near gale force.  In spite of its east-facing entrance, the old harbour is also dangerous in very strong conditions.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	Sources for weather forecasts:
-	*	+	* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
		+	* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16.
		+	* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
	==Approach and Navigation==		==Approach and Navigation==
-	Details?	+	Both harbours lie at the NE end of the island.  There are no dangers in the approaches.  However, there are shallow rocks in the entrance to the old harbour which reduce the depth in places to only 1.6 metres.  With local knowledge, vessels of up to 1.8 metres can enter.
	==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)==		==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	Harbourmaster in old harbour.  No customs on the island.
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	==Ports and Popular Stops==		==Ports and Popular Stops==
	===Ports===		===Ports===
-	*	+	* '''Porto Nuovo''' is the larger of Ventotene’s two harbours and lies just north of the old Roman harbour of Porto Vecchio, protected by a long breakwater.  The entrance is oriented NNW.  Depths at the entrance are 8.0 - 10.0 metres and inside the harbour range from 2.0 to 5.0 metres at the quay.  Maximum length 40 metres.  Yachts either moor bow or stern-to the eastern quay (clear of the ferry berth) or, if there is space, on the new pontoon on the west side, where there is room for around 20 yachts on laid moorings.  Water and electricity on the quay and the pontoon.
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-	*	+	* '''Porto Vecchio''' is the old Roman rock-cut harbour.  The entrance is oriented east and is very narrow (only 30 metres wide) and shallow (1.6 metres) and bordered by rocky ledges to either side.  It is only suitable for smaller yachts up to 12 metres.  Inside the harbour, depths range from 2.0 to 3.0 metres.  However, both the east and west quays have underwater rocks reducing depths at the quays in places to only 0.5 metres.  Yachts moor bows-to to the quays wherever there is space.  Water and electricity points on the quays.
		+	[[Image:VentotenePontoon.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The pontoon in the new harbour<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	* In settled weather, it is possible to anchor in the bay to the south of the Port Vecchio.  Depths are 8.0 - 12.0 metres.  Hoding is reasonable in sand and rock.
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	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==		==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
-	''See each Port''	+	None.
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	==Yacht Services and Repairs==		==Yacht Services and Repairs==
-	''Also see each Port''	+	Very limited.
	====Marine Stores====		====Marine Stores====
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	None.
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-	''See each Port''	+
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	====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====		====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====
-	''See each Port''	+	Very limited.  There is a slipway and mobile crane in the new harbour.
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	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
-	''See each Port''	+	Fuel on the quay in the new harbour.  Water and electricity points in both harbours.  Water is delivered by ship, so is scarce in the summer months.
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-	; Electricity	+
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	==Offshore Islands==		==Offshore Islands==
-	List Islands	+	* Santo Stefano (one mile due east) is a former prison island.  There are no suitable anchorages.
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	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==		==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
	===Tourism===		===Tourism===
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	The old Roman harbour is an impressive piece of ancient engineering and is well worth a visit (assuming you don’t take your life in your hands by berthing there).  The village is also quiet picturesque, with pastel-coloured fishermen’s houses, seemingly built into the solid rock, climbing up from the port.  There are also remains of Roman villas and aqueducts dotted around the island.
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	===Grocery & Supply Stores===		===Grocery & Supply Stores===
-	''See each Port''	+	Reasonable provisions in the village.
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	===Eateries===		===Eateries===
-	''See each Port''	+	Restaurants and pizzerias in the village.
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	===Internet/WiFi===		===Internet/WiFi===
-	''See each Port''	+	None.
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-	Available?	+
	===Laundry===		===Laundry===
-	''See each Port''	+	None.
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	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===		===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
-	''See each Port''	+	None.
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	===Garbage Disposal===		===Garbage Disposal===
-	''See each Port''	+	Bins at both harbours.
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	===Transportation===		===Transportation===
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	Ferry and hydrofoil services to Anzio and Formia.  Ferries to Ischia (summer only).
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	==Routes/Passages To/From==		==Routes/Passages To/From==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
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	==References & Publications==		==References & Publications==
	Publications, Guides, etc.		Publications, Guides, etc.
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	==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==		==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':		''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
-	*	+	* July 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
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Contents 1 Ventotene (Italy) 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration) 7 Ports and Popular Stops 7.1 Ports 7.2 Anchorages 8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 9 Yacht Services and Repairs 9.1 Marine Stores 9.2 Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards 9.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 10 Offshore Islands 11 Tourism and Things to do Ashore 11.1 Tourism 11.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 11.3 Eateries 11.4 Internet/WiFi 11.5 Laundry 11.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 11.7 Garbage Disposal 11.8 Transportation 12 Routes/Passages To/From 13 Cruiser's Friends 14 Forum Discussions 15 External Links 16 References & Publications 17 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 18 Personal Notes 19 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Ventotene (Italy)

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	40°48.07′N, 13°26′E
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	[ Local chartlet]

The island of Ventotene, one of the so-called Pontine Islands, lies off the west coast of Italy about 21 miles SE of Ponza and 18 miles west of Ischia. The remains of an extinct volcano, the island was known as Pandateria during the Roman era and was a popular spot for the Roman emperors to exile (and, frequently, murder) errant female members of their extended families. The Romans carved a harbour, now known as the Porto Vecchio, out of the volcanic tufa. The harbour is supplemented today by a new harbour just north, known as Porto Nuovo or Cala Bassano. The old harbour is shallow and only suitable for smaller yachts; a pontoon has been installed in the new harbour with space for around 20 yachts on laid moorings.

Charts

British Admiralty chart 1911 - I. del Giglio to I. d’Ischia

Italian chart 914

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Weather

Prevailing winds are from W or NW, in which conditions shelter is reasonably good in both of the island’s harbours. However, strong northerly winds cause a surge in the new harbour which could be dangerous if near gale force. In spite of its east-facing entrance, the old harbour is also dangerous in very strong conditions.

Sources for weather forecasts:

• There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
• The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16.
• Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).

Approach and Navigation

Both harbours lie at the NE end of the island. There are no dangers in the approaches. However, there are shallow rocks in the entrance to the old harbour which reduce the depth in places to only 1.6 metres. With local knowledge, vessels of up to 1.8 metres can enter.

Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)

Harbourmaster in old harbour. No customs on the island.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

• Porto Nuovo is the larger of Ventotene’s two harbours and lies just north of the old Roman harbour of Porto Vecchio, protected by a long breakwater. The entrance is oriented NNW. Depths at the entrance are 8.0 - 10.0 metres and inside the harbour range from 2.0 to 5.0 metres at the quay. Maximum length 40 metres. Yachts either moor bow or stern-to the eastern quay (clear of the ferry berth) or, if there is space, on the new pontoon on the west side, where there is room for around 20 yachts on laid moorings. Water and electricity on the quay and the pontoon.

• Porto Vecchio is the old Roman rock-cut harbour. The entrance is oriented east and is very narrow (only 30 metres wide) and shallow (1.6 metres) and bordered by rocky ledges to either side. It is only suitable for smaller yachts up to 12 metres. Inside the harbour, depths range from 2.0 to 3.0 metres. However, both the east and west quays have underwater rocks reducing depths at the quays in places to only 0.5 metres. Yachts moor bows-to to the quays wherever there is space. Water and electricity points on the quays.

Anchorages

• In settled weather, it is possible to anchor in the bay to the south of the Port Vecchio. Depths are 8.0 - 12.0 metres. Hoding is reasonable in sand and rock.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Very limited.

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

Very limited. There is a slipway and mobile crane in the new harbour.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel on the quay in the new harbour. Water and electricity points in both harbours. Water is delivered by ship, so is scarce in the summer months.

Offshore Islands

• Santo Stefano (one mile due east) is a former prison island. There are no suitable anchorages.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The old Roman harbour is an impressive piece of ancient engineering and is well worth a visit (assuming you don’t take your life in your hands by berthing there). The village is also quiet picturesque, with pastel-coloured fishermen’s houses, seemingly built into the solid rock, climbing up from the port. There are also remains of Roman villas and aqueducts dotted around the island.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Reasonable provisions in the village.

Eateries

Restaurants and pizzerias in the village.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

Bins at both harbours.

Transportation

Ferry and hydrofoil services to Anzio and Formia. Ferries to Ischia (summer only).

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to forum discussion threads

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• July 2003 --Athene of Lymington 13:13, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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