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Alassio is a small resort on the Ligurian coast of [[Italy]] five miles N of [[Andora]] and 30 miles SW of [[Savona]]. It’s natural amenities have attacted numerous celebrities over the years, many of whose signatures are preserved on tiles in the town’s famous Muretto di Alassio, including Louis Armstrong, Teddy Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra. Another famous visitor, the English composer Edward Elgar, wrote a concert-overture ''In the South (Alassio)'' while staying here in 1903-4. Just over a mile NE of the town is a purpose-built marina with around 400 berths, including transit berths. For details, see link below. The marina also has a small boatyard. | Alassio is a small resort on the Ligurian coast of [[Italy]] five miles N of [[Andora]] and 30 miles SW of [[Savona]]. It’s natural amenities have attacted numerous celebrities over the years, many of whose signatures are preserved on tiles in the town’s famous Muretto di Alassio, including Louis Armstrong, Teddy Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra. Another famous visitor, the English composer Edward Elgar, wrote a concert-overture ''In the South (Alassio)'' while staying here in 1903-4. Just over a mile NE of the town is a purpose-built marina with around 400 berths, including transit berths. For details, see link below. The marina also has a small boatyard. | ||
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E. In winter, the ''tramontana'', a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the ''libecchio'' is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas. | The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E. In winter, the ''tramontana'', a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the ''libecchio'' is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas. | ||
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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 | + | * 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 | + | * 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 La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) | + | * Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) |
| - | == | + | ==Charts== |
| - | + | ; British Admiralty | |
| + | : 1998 - Nice to Livorno, including Gulf of Genoa. | ||
| + | ; Italian | ||
| + | : 909 | ||
| + | : 2 | ||
| - | == | + | ==Radio Nets== |
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| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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| - | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ==Approach and Navigation== |
| + | See [[Alassio Marina]] for details''. | ||
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| + | ==Berthing options== | ||
| + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
* [[Alassio Marina]] | * [[Alassio Marina]] | ||
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| - | ==Anchorages== | + | ===Anchorages=== |
It is possible to anchor off N of the harbour, but only in settled weather (and certainly not with any winds from N). | It is possible to anchor off N of the harbour, but only in settled weather (and certainly not with any winds from N). | ||
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| + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
| + | * Gallinara island lies just over one mile offshore from the marina at Alassio. The island is privately owned. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
| - | + | In [[Alassio Marina]]. | |
====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| - | + | In [[Alassio Marina]]. | |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
| - | + | In [[Alassio Marina]]. | |
| - | == | + | ==Things to do Ashore== |
| - | ===Tourism=== | + | ====Tourism==== |
The old town is very attractive, particularly the narrow streets between the old centre and the beachfront. The renowned Muretto di Alassio is well worth a visit as a living memento of Alassio’s other distinguished visitors (yachtsmen are, of course, naturally among that number). | The old town is very attractive, particularly the narrow streets between the old centre and the beachfront. The renowned Muretto di Alassio is well worth a visit as a living memento of Alassio’s other distinguished visitors (yachtsmen are, of course, naturally among that number). | ||
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[[Image:Muretto.jpg|345px|thumb|right| The famous Muretto di Alassio<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Muretto.jpg|345px|thumb|right| The famous Muretto di Alassio<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| - | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
* Numerous provisions shops in the town (about a mile from the marina) | * Numerous provisions shops in the town (about a mile from the marina) | ||
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| - | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
* Restaurant on the slopes above the marina. Numerous others in the town. | * Restaurant on the slopes above the marina. Numerous others in the town. | ||
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| - | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
| - | + | In [[Alassio Marina]] | |
| - | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
| - | + | In [[Alassio Marina]]. | |
| - | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
*Rental outlets in the town. | *Rental outlets in the town. | ||
| - | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
| - | + | In [[Alassio Marina]]. | |
| - | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | Publications | + | ''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. |
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| + | ==Personal Notes== | ||
| + | Personal experiences? | ||
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| - | == | + | ====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'': | ||
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:21, 23 November 2010 (UTC) | * Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:21, 23 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Alassio, Italy
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Alassio is a small resort on the Ligurian coast of Italy five miles N of Andora and 30 miles SW of Savona. It’s natural amenities have attacted numerous celebrities over the years, many of whose signatures are preserved on tiles in the town’s famous Muretto di Alassio, including Louis Armstrong, Teddy Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra. Another famous visitor, the English composer Edward Elgar, wrote a concert-overture In the South (Alassio) while staying here in 1903-4. Just over a mile NE of the town is a purpose-built marina with around 400 berths, including transit berths. For details, see link below. The marina also has a small boatyard.
Local Weather
The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E. In winter, the tramontana, a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the libecchio is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas.
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 La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia)
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1998 - Nice to Livorno, including Gulf of Genoa.
- Italian
- 909
- 2
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
See Alassio Marina for details.
Berthing options
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor off N of the harbour, but only in settled weather (and certainly not with any winds from N).
Offshore Islands and Groups
- Gallinara island lies just over one mile offshore from the marina at Alassio. The island is privately owned.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
In Alassio Marina.
Repairs/Yards
In Alassio Marina.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
In Alassio Marina.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The old town is very attractive, particularly the narrow streets between the old centre and the beachfront. The renowned Muretto di Alassio is well worth a visit as a living memento of Alassio’s other distinguished visitors (yachtsmen are, of course, naturally among that number).
Click for larger view
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Numerous provisions shops in the town (about a mile from the marina)
Eateries
- Restaurant on the slopes above the marina. Numerous others in the town.
Internet/WiFi
Laundry
In Alassio Marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Rental outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
In Alassio Marina.
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
See Italy.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 13:21, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
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