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| + | | lat= 37.1822| lon=15.21424 | ||
| + | | name= Augusta | ||
| + | | portofentry= | ||
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| image= AugustaSicily.jpg | | image= AugustaSicily.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Typical visiting vessel in Augusta | | imagetext= Typical visiting vessel in Augusta | ||
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| - | Augusta is a large commercial and naval port 20 miles south of [[Catania]] and 12 miles north of [[Siracusa]] in [[Sicily]]. It is not really suitable for yachts to berth and should only be entered in an emergency. Once inside the harbour breakwaters, shelter is good although there is a considerable chop in the harbour with strong southerlies in view of the fetch of over four miles. A yard at the northern end of the harbour has pontoons with laid moorings and there is a small basin, Cala del Molo, on the east side 2.5 miles north of the entrance which can be entered in an emergency. | + | Augusta is a large commercial and naval port 20 miles south of [[Catania]] and 12 miles north of [[Siracusa]] in [[Sicily]]. It is not really suitable for yachts to berth and should only be entered in an emergency. Once inside the harbour breakwaters, the shelter is good although there is a considerable chop in the harbour with strong southerlies in view of the fetch of over four miles. A yard at the northern end of the harbour has pontoons with laid moorings and there is a small basin, Cala del Molo, on the east side 2.5 miles north of the entrance which can be entered in an emergency. |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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Prevailing winds on the east coast of Sicily are NE during the summer. During spring and winter winds are often from SE and W in addition to NE. Strong SE winds can make some of the harbours along this coast uncomfortable and even untenable. In such circumstances, Augusta may be used as a port of refuge, although it is preferable to head for Catania or Siracusa. | Prevailing winds on the east coast of Sicily are NE during the summer. During spring and winter winds are often from SE and W in addition to NE. Strong SE winds can make some of the harbours along this coast uncomfortable and even untenable. In such circumstances, Augusta may be used as a port of refuge, although it is preferable to head for Catania or Siracusa. | ||
Sources for weather forecasts: | Sources for weather forecasts: | ||
| - | * There is a continuous ( | + | * There is a continuous (computerized 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 Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily) | * Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily) | ||
| - | == | + | ==Passages== |
| + | ''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]].'' | ||
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| + | ==Islands== | ||
| + | None. | ||
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| + | ==Communication== | ||
| + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Navigation== | ||
Enter the harbour between the two long breakwaters and head NNW for Cala del Molo or the yard. | Enter the harbour between the two long breakwaters and head NNW for Cala del Molo or the yard. | ||
| - | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing== |
| - | + | {{poi | lat= 37.23277| lon=15.21606 | |
| + | | type= harbour | ||
| + | | name= Cala del Molo | ||
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| + | | url = | ||
| + | | zoom= 16 | ||
| + | | portofentry= | ||
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| + | | text= Go alongside in Cala del Molo wherever there is space. The pilot and coastguard vessels moor in here, so you may need to be ready with a good excuse if you enter. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| - | + | {{poi | lat= 37.24424| lon=15.20676 | |
| + | | type= harbour | ||
| + | | name= Yard | ||
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| + | | zoom= 17 | ||
| + | | portofentry= | ||
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| + | | text= Alternatively, head up to the yard, where there are two small craft pontoons and an anchorage in 5.0 - 8.0 metres. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
| - | + | ==Anchorages== | |
| - | + | {{poi | lat= 37.23716|lon=15.23072 | |
| + | | type= anchorage | ||
| + | | name=Capo S. Croce | ||
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| + | | zoom= 14 | ||
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| + | | text= To the west of Capo S. Croce, outside and due north of the harbour. Shelter is adequate in prevailing NE winds but poor in southerlies. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres in sand and mud. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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| - | + | |header|Facilities | |
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| - | + | |Water| Water at Cala del Molo and the yard | |
| - | + | |Electricity| N/A (Not Available). | |
| + | |Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Laundry| N/A | ||
| + | |Garbage| Bins at Cala del Molo | ||
| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | Fuel in Cala del Molo | + | |Fuel| Fuel in Cala del Molo |
| + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Chandlers| None. | ||
| - | + | |header|Services | |
| - | + | |Repairs| Yard at N end of harbour (details needed) | |
| - | + | |Internet| N/A | |
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
None. | None. | ||
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None. | None. | ||
| - | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
| - | + | {{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}} | |
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| - | == | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | + | None. Go to [[Catania]] or [[Siracusa]]. | |
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| - | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Forums== |
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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* {{wikipedia|Augusta,_Sicily}} | * {{wikipedia|Augusta,_Sicily}} | ||
| + | * {{Wikivoyage|Augusta (Italy)}} | ||
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | ''See [[Italy#References | + | ''See [[Italy#References|Italy]]''. |
| - | {{Comments | + | {{Comments}} |
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{{Verified by}} | {{Verified by}} | ||
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* Information based on internet research (please update if you visit) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:02, 18 August 2010 (UTC) | * Information based on internet research (please update if you visit) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:02, 18 August 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 21 August 2018
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 Typical visiting vessel in Augusta |
Augusta is a large commercial and naval port 20 miles south of Catania and 12 miles north of Siracusa in Sicily. It is not really suitable for yachts to berth and should only be entered in an emergency. Once inside the harbour breakwaters, the shelter is good although there is a considerable chop in the harbour with strong southerlies in view of the fetch of over four miles. A yard at the northern end of the harbour has pontoons with laid moorings and there is a small basin, Cala del Molo, on the east side 2.5 miles north of the entrance which can be entered in an emergency.
Charts
- Admiralty
- 1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Colonne
- Italian
- 918
Weather
Prevailing winds on the east coast of Sicily are NE during the summer. During spring and winter winds are often from SE and W in addition to NE. Strong SE winds can make some of the harbours along this coast uncomfortable and even untenable. In such circumstances, Augusta may be used as a port of refuge, although it is preferable to head for Catania or Siracusa.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- There is a continuous (computerized 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)
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Islands
None.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Enter the harbour between the two long breakwaters and head NNW for Cala del Molo or the yard.
Berthing
Cala del Molo
Go alongside in Cala del Molo wherever there is space. The pilot and coastguard vessels moor in here, so you may need to be ready with a good excuse if you enter.
Yard
Alternatively, head up to the yard, where there are two small craft pontoons and an anchorage in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Capo S. Croce
To the west of Capo S. Croce, outside and due north of the harbour. Shelter is adequate in prevailing NE winds but poor in southerlies. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres in sand and mud.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | Water at Cala del Molo and the yard |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available). |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Bins at Cala del Molo |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel in Cala del Molo |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None. |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Yard at N end of harbour (details needed) |
| Internet | N/A |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
None.
Eating out
None.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
None. Go to Catania or Siracusa.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Augusta and this page's details validated:
- Information based on internet research (please update if you visit) --Athene of Lymington 16:02, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
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