Catanzaro
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Catanzaro, Italy
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The small harbour of Catanzaro lies SE of the town of Catenzaro 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.
Charts
- British Admiralty 1941
- Italian charts 919, 25
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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).
See note above. Prior to the storm damage, entry to the harbour was from W in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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).
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
See above.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Tourism and 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
Publications, Guides, etc.
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)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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