San Vito lo Capo

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-	Description, etc.	+	San Vito lo Capo is a small resort town and harbour on the NW coast of Sicily, some 21 miles NE of Trapani and 18 miles NW of Castellamare del Golfo. Nestling at the foot of the huge Monte Cofano, its beach is one of the finest on the island.  The town is best known for its couscous festival during the third week of September, when chefs from eight countries compete to produce the most engaging example of this famous North African dish.  The small 'marina' here is a handy port of call for yachts cruising along the north coast of Sicily or on passage to or from Sardinia.
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	British Admiralty 2122 - Bizerte to Capo San Marco
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-	:Chart No	+	Italian chart 916
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	==Radio Nets==		==Radio Nets==
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	==Local Weather==		==Local Weather==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	The prevailing wind on the north coast of Sicily during the summer is a NW seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5.  While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and send a heavy swell down onto the north coast.  In such conditions, Capo San Vito is a fearsome place to round, especially to windward.  In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island and blow for several days.
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-	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.
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		+	• Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
	==Approach and Navigation==		==Approach and Navigation==
-	Details?	+	The tall lighthouse on Capo San Vito is visible from several miles off.  The headland on which it stands should be given a clearance of at least a mile, especially if approaching from the direction of Trapani.  There are shoals extending ¾ mile N of the cape.  In strong winds a very confused sea is raised around the cape, which could be dangerous to a small yacht.  Once clear of the cape, the breakwaters of San Vito are conspicuous from 2-3 miles off.  The harbour is entered from SE between the long northern and shorter southern breakwaters.  The better water is towards the northern breakwater.
	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==		==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	Try calling on VHF channel 09 or 16 for berthing instructions on entering the harbour.  Alternatively, mill around until you are hailed.  Visiting yachts are berthed wherever there is space on one of the five privately operated pontoons.  Laid moorings, water and electricity at all berths.  Total of 400 berths in depths of 2.0 - 6.0 metres.  Maximum length 40 metres.  Toilets and showers.
	==Offshore Islands and Groups==		==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==		==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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	==Anchorages==		==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	In settled weather, anchor in the bay SE of the harbour in 4.0 - 5.0 metres.  Holding is good in sand.
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	==Yacht Repairs and Services==		==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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-	*	+	Slipway.  Some engine and electrical repairs.  Divers.
	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
-	; Fuel	+	Fuel station on the northern breakwater with depths of 3.0 metres alongside open 0800 - 2000).  Water and electricity at all pontoon berths.
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	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==		==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
	===Tourism===		===Tourism===
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	San Vito’s most spectacular asset is its mile-long golden sand beach, which attracts hordes of Italian tourists in July and August.  At its northern end, Monte Cofano offers some challenging rock-climbing for experienced climbers.  To the south is the Rieserva naturalle dello zingaro, the first natural reserve to be established in Sicily, which extends nearly seven kilometers along the unspoilt coastline of the Gulf of Castellammare.  The town itself is not unattractive, with its slightly Moorish feel enhanced by the numerous palm trees.  The main street has an impressive Norman church built like a fortress.  San Vito is also a useful base for hiring transport to visit the wonderful Doric temples at Selinunte and Segesta.
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		+	Image:SanVitoMarina.jpg|Harbour of San Vito
		+	Image:SanVitoBeach.jpg|San Vito beach
		+	Image:SanVitoChurch.jpg|Norman church, San Vito
		+	Image:SanVitoStreet.jpg|SanVito street scene
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	===Grocery & Supply Stores===		===Grocery & Supply Stores===
-	*	+	Reasonable shopping for provisions in the town.
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	===Eateries===		===Eateries===
-	*	+	Several good restaurants along the main street.  Cous cous is a speciality here.
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	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===		===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
-	*	+	Rental outlets in the town.
	===Garbage Disposal===		===Garbage Disposal===
-	?	+	Bins around the harbour.
	===Transportation===		===Transportation===
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	==References & Publications==		==References & Publications==
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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'':
-	*	+	* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:55, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
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	==Personal Notes==		==Personal Notes==

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Contents 1 San Vito lo Capo, Sicily, Italy 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Local Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) 7 Offshore Islands and Groups 8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 9 Anchorages 10 Yacht Repairs and Services 10.1 Marine Stores 10.2 Repairs/Yards 10.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 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

San Vito lo Capo, Sicily, Italy

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	38°10.77′N, 12°44.28′E
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	[ Local chartlet]

San Vito lo Capo is a small resort town and harbour on the NW coast of Sicily, some 21 miles NE of Trapani and 18 miles NW of Castellamare del Golfo. Nestling at the foot of the huge Monte Cofano, its beach is one of the finest on the island. The town is best known for its couscous festival during the third week of September, when chefs from eight countries compete to produce the most engaging example of this famous North African dish. The small 'marina' here is a handy port of call for yachts cruising along the north coast of Sicily or on passage to or from Sardinia.

Charts

British Admiralty 2122 - Bizerte to Capo San Marco

Italian chart 916

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

The prevailing wind on the north coast of Sicily during the summer is a NW seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and send a heavy swell down onto the north coast. In such conditions, Capo San Vito is a fearsome place to round, especially to windward. In winter, the gregale is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island and blow for several days.

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

The tall lighthouse on Capo San Vito is visible from several miles off. The headland on which it stands should be given a clearance of at least a mile, especially if approaching from the direction of Trapani. There are shoals extending ¾ mile N of the cape. In strong winds a very confused sea is raised around the cape, which could be dangerous to a small yacht. Once clear of the cape, the breakwaters of San Vito are conspicuous from 2-3 miles off. The harbour is entered from SE between the long northern and shorter southern breakwaters. The better water is towards the northern breakwater.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Try calling on VHF channel 09 or 16 for berthing instructions on entering the harbour. Alternatively, mill around until you are hailed. Visiting yachts are berthed wherever there is space on one of the five privately operated pontoons. Laid moorings, water and electricity at all berths. Total of 400 berths in depths of 2.0 - 6.0 metres. Maximum length 40 metres. Toilets and showers.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

In settled weather, anchor in the bay SE of the harbour in 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Holding is good in sand.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Slipway. Some engine and electrical repairs. Divers.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on the northern breakwater with depths of 3.0 metres alongside open 0800 - 2000). Water and electricity at all pontoon berths.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

San Vito’s most spectacular asset is its mile-long golden sand beach, which attracts hordes of Italian tourists in July and August. At its northern end, Monte Cofano offers some challenging rock-climbing for experienced climbers. To the south is the Rieserva naturalle dello zingaro, the first natural reserve to be established in Sicily, which extends nearly seven kilometers along the unspoilt coastline of the Gulf of Castellammare. The town itself is not unattractive, with its slightly Moorish feel enhanced by the numerous palm trees. The main street has an impressive Norman church built like a fortress. San Vito is also a useful base for hiring transport to visit the wonderful Doric temples at Selinunte and Segesta.

Gallery

Harbour of San Vito

San Vito beach

Norman church, San Vito

SanVito street scene

Grocery & Supply Stores

Reasonable shopping for provisions in the town.

Eateries

Several good restaurants along the main street. Cous cous is a speciality here.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Rental outlets in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins around the harbour.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

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 discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

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:

• May 2004 --Athene of Lymington 16:55, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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