Cavo
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Cavo, Italy
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Cavo is a small harbour situated on the east side of the peninsula of Capo Vita, some eight miles east of Portoferraio. The harbour is relatively shallow, with depths of only 2.5 metres in the approach and 2.0 - 3.0 metres inside. The harbour has a total of 130 berths on pontoons for yachts up to 12 metres. The berths are operated by the Circolo Nautico Cavo yacht club. A few berths are reserved for yachts in transit.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
- Italian
- 193
Weather
The harbour is sheltered from most directions, but strong NE winds can send in an uncomfortable swell.
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)
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
- Topi Island (no anchorages)
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Cavo is about one mile south of the headland of Capo Vita. The village behind is easily identified on the approach from north. The harbour is entered from NNE between the two rough breakwaters to the west of the ferry berth.
Berthing
Call on Circolo Nautico Cavo VHF channel 09 or telephone: +39 (0)5659 49634; fax +39 (0)565949986; e-mail: [email protected]. A few berths are reserved for yachts in transit, which are limited to a stay of five days maximum. Security in the harbour is good (24 hour video surveillance).
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor off to the north of Cavo in settled weather, although some swell is usually present. Anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres on sand.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Limited repairs, mainly engine and some electrical/electronic. Crane (15T) can be arranged via the club.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The village is in a very pleasant setting and has a modest tourist trade, largely attracted by its long sandy beach stretching to the north of the harbour.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Limited provisions from the village.
Eateries
Restuarants in the village.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
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
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Also see Italy.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Cavo and this page's details validated:
- Information based on web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 11:31, 5 August 2010 (UTC)
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