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Revision as of 19:46, 6 October 2010
Augusta, Sicily, Italy
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Augusta is a large commercial and naval port 20 miles south of Catania and 12 miles north of Siracusa. 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.
Charts
Admiralty chart 1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Colonne
Italian chart 918
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local 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 (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).
Enter the harbour between the two long breakwaters and head NNW for Cala del Molo or the yard.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Go alongside in Cala del Molo 37°13.3′N, 15°13.02′E 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. Alternataively, head up to the yard 37°14.4′N, 15°12,27′E, where there are two small craft pontoons and an anchorage in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
- To the west of Capo S. Croce
37°14.2′N, 15°13.5′E, 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.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Yard at N end of harbour (details needed)
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel in Cala del Molo. Water at Cala del Molo and the yard.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
None. Go to Catania or Siracusa.
Grocery & Supply Stores
None.
Eateries
None.
Internet/WiFi
No.
Laundry
No.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
No.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at Cala del Molo.
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:
- Information based on internet research (please update if you visit) --Athene of Lymington 16:02, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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