Ustica

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	==Ustica==		==Ustica==
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	===Background===		===Background===
-	Historic details, etc.	+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ustica Ustica] [38° 42.5' N 13° 11.8' E] is a small island, of about 1400 inhabitants, in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeolian_Islands Aeolian Island Archipelago] and is situated some 60 nM north of [[Palermo]] in [[Sicily]]. It is a low key and charming island mostly dedicated to underwater tourists who are taken in organized groups to its numerous underwater grottos.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	[http://www.ustica.org/about.htm Ustica] has been populated since about 1500 BC by τηε [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenicians]. In ancient Greece, the Island was named Osteodes (Οστεώδης - ossuary) in memory of the thousands of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthaginian Carthaginian] mutineers left there to die of hunger in the 4th century BC. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Romans] renamed the island Ustica, Latin for burnt, because of its black rocks. More recently during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascist fascist period], Ustica was used as place for exile for the political opponents of the dictator [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benito_Mussolini Mussolini].
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		+	There is considerable diving activity from Ustica.
	===Charts===		===Charts===
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	* BA 1976 Cappo di Bonifati to Capo San Víto
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		+	* NIMA 53180 Napoli to Palermo including Isole Eolie
		+	* NIMA 53181 Plans in the Tyrrhenian Sea
		+	* NIMA 52180 Strait of Sicily-Northern Reaches
	===Radio Nets===		===Radio Nets===
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	===Approach and Navigation===		===Approach and Navigation===
-	Details?	+	The approaches to Ustica are straightforward without any dangers.
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	===Ports and Popular Stops===		===Ports and Popular Stops===
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-	*	+	|valign="top"|There is only one anchorage, the small main harbor.
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-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+	It is supposed to be crowded during the summer but during my two visits, both in October, I had room enough to moor side-to. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:22, 14 July 2008 (MDT)
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-	===Anchorages===	+
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+
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	===Routes/Passages To/From===		===Routes/Passages To/From===
	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.		Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
		+	|[[Image:Italy_Ustica_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Ustica Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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	===Tourism & things to do ashore===		===Tourism & things to do ashore===
-	List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.	+	[[Image:Italy_Ustica2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|In The Town of Ustica<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	The village, up the hill, is small and picturesque. It is a delight to wander in its narrow streets.
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		+	Taking nice long hikes in the island is also great fun.
	===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===		===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
-	*	+	* Fuel - There is a fuel station at the SE entrance of the harbor. There is very tight maneuvering room. The station is attended every day from 0700 to 1900
		+	* Water - Near the fuel station
		+	* Electricity - N/A
	===Laundry===		===Laundry===
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	===Grocery Stores===		===Grocery Stores===
-	*	+	* Some limited shopping in the village, about 10 minutes on foot up the hill from the harbor
-	*	+	* There is a good bakery in the village
		+	* ''Camping Gaz'' is not available
	===Eateries===		===Eateries===
-	*	+	* Good restaurants in the village
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	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===		===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
-	*	+	* There is one agency in the village
	===Marine Stores & Facilities===		===Marine Stores & Facilities===
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	None.
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	===Repairs===		===Repairs===
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	===Transportation===		===Transportation===
-	Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.	+	There are daily ferries to the mainland.
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	===References & Publications===		===References & Publications===
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	See [[Italy#References_&_Publications| Italy]].
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	===Cruiser's Friends===		===Cruiser's Friends===
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	===External Links===		===External Links===
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ustica Ustica] (Wikipedia)
-	*	+	* [http://www.ustica.org/about.htm Ustica]
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	===Personal Notes===		===Personal Notes===
	Personal experiences?		Personal experiences?
		+	* October 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:22, 14 July 2008 (MDT)
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Revision as of 20:22, 14 July 2008

Contents 1 Ustica 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Ports and Popular Stops 1.6 Routes/Passages To/From 1.7 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.8 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.9 Laundry 1.10 Grocery Stores 1.11 Eateries 1.12 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.13 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.14 Repairs 1.15 Transportation 1.16 References & Publications 1.17 Cruiser's Friends 1.18 Forum Discussions 1.19 External Links 1.20 Personal Notes

Ustica

Background

Ustica [38° 42.5' N 13° 11.8' E] is a small island, of about 1400 inhabitants, in the Aeolian Island Archipelago and is situated some 60 nM north of Palermo in Sicily. It is a low key and charming island mostly dedicated to underwater tourists who are taken in organized groups to its numerous underwater grottos.

Ustica has been populated since about 1500 BC by τηε Phoenicians. In ancient Greece, the Island was named Osteodes (Οστεώδης - ossuary) in memory of the thousands of Carthaginian mutineers left there to die of hunger in the 4th century BC. The Romans renamed the island Ustica, Latin for burnt, because of its black rocks. More recently during the fascist period, Ustica was used as place for exile for the political opponents of the dictator Mussolini.

There is considerable diving activity from Ustica.

Charts

• BA 1976 Cappo di Bonifati to Capo San Víto
• NIMA 53180 Napoli to Palermo including Isole Eolie
• NIMA 53181 Plans in the Tyrrhenian Sea
• NIMA 52180 Strait of Sicily-Northern Reaches

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to Ustica are straightforward without any dangers.

Ports and Popular Stops

There is only one anchorage, the small main harbor. It is supposed to be crowded during the summer but during my two visits, both in October, I had room enough to moor side-to. --Istioploos 14:22, 14 July 2008 (MDT) Routes/Passages To/From Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Chart of Ustica Harbor Click for larger view

Tourism & things to do ashore

The village, up the hill, is small and picturesque. It is a delight to wander in its narrow streets.

Taking nice long hikes in the island is also great fun.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

• Fuel - There is a fuel station at the SE entrance of the harbor. There is very tight maneuvering room. The station is attended every day from 0700 to 1900
• Water - Near the fuel station
• Electricity - N/A

Laundry

Grocery Stores

• Some limited shopping in the village, about 10 minutes on foot up the hill from the harbor
• There is a good bakery in the village
• Camping Gaz is not available

Eateries

• Good restaurants in the village

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• There is one agency in the village

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A

Transportation

There are daily ferries to the mainland.

References & Publications

See Italy.

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

• Ustica (Wikipedia)
• Ustica

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

• October 2004 --Istioploos 14:22, 14 July 2008 (MDT)

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