Cirò Marina
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Ciro Marina is a new basin constructed for pleasure yachts and fishing vessels at the town of Ciro on the western side of the Golfo di Taranto, 20 miles N of Crotone and two miles S of Punta Alice. It is a useful port of call for smaller yachts (up to 15 metres) sailing into or out of the gulf rather than sailing straight across it.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 187 Punta Stilo to Brindisi
- Italian charts
- 119
- 25 Da Punta Stilo a Punta Staletti
Weather
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE sea breezes. 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 Roccella 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. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto lo sea breezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon.
Sources for weather information:
- 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.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
There are no hazards in the approach to Ciro Marina. The long breakwater extending along the line of the beach is visible on the approach. It is reported that part of the main breakwater has been damaged in winter storms, but is currently under repair (December 2010). Entry to the harbour is from due N, avoiding the ballasting around the end of the entrance piers. Yachts normally berth alongside in the innermost (southernmost) basin, where there are two pontoons and associated quays.
Berthing
The harbour can accommodate up to 340 vessels up to a maximum length of 15 metres. The northern harbour is used by fishing boats. Transit yachts normally berth alongside on the eastern quay opposite the pontoons which operates as a marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Ciro Marina
It is operated by Lega Navale. Depths in the basin are from 3.0 - 5.0 metres. Shelter is excellent. Showers and toilets reported available. Electricity only available in the summer months.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (0962) 31 766; Fax: +39 (0962) 379 007; VHF channel XX
- Address: Lungomare S. Pugliese, 88811, Cirò Marina (KR), Italy
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | Some water points on the quay |
| Electricity | In Ciro Marina (only available in the summer months) |
| Toilets | In Ciro Marina (reported) |
| Showers | In Ciro Marina (reported) |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins on the quay |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station on SE quay in the inner basin |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None. |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Hard standing. Slipway. Mobile crane.Basic engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Divers. |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | Rental outlets in the town |
Provisioning
Good provisions in the town of Ciro.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants in the town of Ciro.
Transportation
- Railway station with trains to most destinations.
- Local and international flights from Crotone airport.
- E90 road connects to Taranto and Reggio di Calabria
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
- Cirò Marina at the Wikipedia
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Cirò Marina and this page's details validated:
- Data compiled form web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 16:33, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
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