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== Catanzaro, Italy ==
== Catanzaro, Italy ==
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Catanzaro.jpg|350px]]'''Catanzaro beach and ‘marina’''' - ''Click for larger view''
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The small harbour of Catanzaro lies SE of the town of the same name on the Ionian coast of [[Italy]], around 38 miles N from [[Rocella Ionica]] and 35 miles SW of [[Crotone]].  The "marina" consists of an area at the NE end of the town beach enclosed by two curved breakwaters with permanent moorings laid.  Latest reports suggest that the breakwaters have been damaged by storms and the area is currently off limits to navigation while reconstruction is under way.
The small harbour of Catanzaro lies SE of the town of the same name on the Ionian coast of [[Italy]], around 38 miles N from [[Rocella Ionica]] and 35 miles SW of [[Crotone]].  The "marina" consists of an area at the NE end of the town beach enclosed by two curved breakwaters with permanent moorings laid.  Latest reports suggest that the breakwaters have been damaged by storms and the area is currently off limits to navigation while reconstruction is under way.
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==Local Weather==
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During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes.  In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges.  Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella.  With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea.  The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies.  The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions.
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Sources for weather information:
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* 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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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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* British Admiralty 1941
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* Italian charts 919, 25
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: 1941
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
 
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==Local Weather==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.  
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During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes.  In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges.  Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella.  With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea.  The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies.  The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions.
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Sources for weather information:
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* 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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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16.
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
See note above.  Prior to the storm damage, entry to the harbour was from W in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres.  
See note above.  Prior to the storm damage, entry to the harbour was from W in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres.  
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==Berthing options==
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==Berthing Options==
The harbour has depths of 3.0 - 6.0 metres.  Much of the area is occupied with permanent moorings, but there is room for a few yachts to anchor carefully, clear of the moorings.  The bottom is poor holding and it may be better to pick up a mooring if one is free (if and when the harbour re-opens, of course).
The harbour has depths of 3.0 - 6.0 metres.  Much of the area is occupied with permanent moorings, but there is room for a few yachts to anchor carefully, clear of the moorings.  The bottom is poor holding and it may be better to pick up a mooring if one is free (if and when the harbour re-opens, of course).
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
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See above.
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''See [[#Berthing Options|above]]''.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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====Tourism====
Catanzaro is noted for its long sand and shingle beach, but little else.
Catanzaro is noted for its long sand and shingle beach, but little else.
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* Some provisions in the town.
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* Some provisions in the town
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
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* Restaurants along the beach.
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* Restaurants along the beach
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===Internet/WiFi===
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====Internet/WiFi====
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None.
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===Laundry===
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====Laundry====
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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===Garbage Disposal===
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====Garbage Disposal====
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
Transportation (local and/or international)
Transportation (local and/or international)
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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''Also see [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''.
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''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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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 internet research (please update if you visit)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:02, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
* Data compiled from internet research (please update if you visit)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:02, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
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Revision as of 15:56, 24 January 2013

Catanzaro, Italy

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38°49.46′N, 16°37.87′E
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Catanzaro.jpgCatanzaro beach and ‘marina’ - Click for larger view

The small harbour of Catanzaro lies SE of the town of the same name on the Ionian coast of Italy, around 38 miles N from Rocella Ionica and 35 miles SW of Crotone. The "marina" consists of an area at the NE end of the town beach enclosed by two curved breakwaters with permanent moorings laid. Latest reports suggest that the breakwaters have been damaged by storms and the area is currently off limits to navigation while reconstruction is under way.

Local Weather

During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions.

Sources for weather information:

  • 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)

Charts

British Admiralty
1941
Italian
919
25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

See note above. Prior to the storm damage, entry to the harbour was from W in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres.

Berthing Options

The harbour has depths of 3.0 - 6.0 metres. Much of the area is occupied with permanent moorings, but there is room for a few yachts to anchor carefully, clear of the moorings. The bottom is poor holding and it may be better to pick up a mooring if one is free (if and when the harbour re-opens, of course).

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

See above.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

None.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Catanzaro is noted for its long sand and shingle beach, but little else.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Some provisions in the town

Eateries

  • Restaurants along the beach

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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 internet research (please update if you visit)--Athene of Lymington 12:02, 20 December 2010 (UTC)


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