L'Île-Rousse

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-	==Ile Rousse, Corsica==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|France|Corsica}}
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-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')	+	| lat= 42.63944|lon=8.93795| zoom= 15
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-	Description, etc.	+	The settlement and harbour of Ile Rousse are situated on the N coast of the island of [[Corsica]], 10 miles E of the harbour of [[Calvi]].  Founded in 1758 by the Corsican leader Pasquale Paoli during the long campaign to overthrow the Genoese occupation of the island, it consist of a series of breakwaters linking a short archipelago extending N from the coast to form a peninsula offering excellent shelter from the prevailing NW winds. Part of the harbour has been converted into a small marina, the '''Port de Plaisance Ile Rousse''', with 250 berths for yachts up to 25 metres in depths of up to 4.0 metres.
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	{{GreenText|Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.}}
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		+	==Weather==
		+	''See [[Corsica#Weather|Corsica]]''.
-	==Radio Nets==	+	==Passages==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	* [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]
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-	==Local Weather==	+	==Islands==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	None.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Communication==
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-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	Details?	+
-	==Check-in facilities==	+	==Navigation==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	The peninsula of Ile Rousse is easily identified from distance by the prominent Genoese watchtower that sits proudly on its summit.  There are no obvious hazards in the approach, although the rocky islets at the end of the peninsula should be given a wide berth if approaching from W.  Note that a shoal patch extends off the headland that encloses the S end of the bay in which the harbour sits.  The harbour is used by large ferries plying between Corsica and the ports of Nice, Toulon and Marseille and care should be taken on the approach.
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	==Entrance==
-	List Islands	+	[[Ile Rousse]] is a port of entry/exit to [[France]].
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	{{GreenText|Submit details about facilities for checking in -  location of immigration & customs, etc.}}
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-	*	+	==Berthing==
-	*	+	Visiting yachts have the option of berthing in the marina, the '''Port de Plaisance Ile Rousse''', or anchoring off in the bay, clear of the numerous moorings.  Call the marina on VHF channel 09.
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		+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
		+	The '''[http://mairie-ilerousse.com/la-capitainerie/ Port de Plaisance Ile Rousse]''' has berths for 250 yachts in its harbour of up to 12.0 metres length and maximum draft of  4.0 metres.  Larger yachts can moor using their anchors on the outside of the harbour breakwater, but only if the weather is settled.  Facilities include water and electricity, toilets and showers, wifi, café/bar, fuel station, fixed crane, slipway and limited hard standing.
	==Anchorages==		==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	It is possible to anchor off in the bay SE of the harbour, avoiding the numerous moorings laid there.  Anchor in 6.0 - 8.0 metres.  The  holding is good in sand and mud.
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	==Yacht Repairs and Services==		==Yacht Repairs and Services==
	====Marine Stores====		====Marine Stores====
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	Very little.
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	====Repairs/Yards====		====Repairs/Yards====
-	*	+	Limited repairs only.
	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
-	; Fuel	+	Fuel station in the harbour.  Water and electricity at most berths.
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-	; Water	+
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-	; Electricity	+
-	: electricity notes	+
-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	==Things to do Ashore==
-	===Tourism===	+	====Tourism====
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	Ile Rousse is a pleasant town, filled with pastel-coloured 18th and 19th century houses.  Its narrow streets are crammed with tourists during the summer and they are well catered for with a large selection of bars, restaurants and boutiques.  The shady main square is a delightful place to chill out and watch the world go by.  On either side of the town are some superb beaches, framed by the famous red rocks from which the settlement takes its name.
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-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	====Grocery & Supply Stores====
-	*	+	Several provisions shops in the town.
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-	===Eateries===	+	====Eateries====
-	*	+	Numerous café/bars and restaurants in the town.
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-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	====Internet/WiFi====
-	Available?	+	In the marina.
-	===Laundry===	+	====Laundry====
-	*	+	Laundrette in the town.
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-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
-	*	+	Rental outlets in the town
-	===Garbage Disposal===	+	====Garbage Disposal====
-	?	+	Bins at the marina.
-	===Transportation===	+	====Transportation====
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	* Ferries to [[Nice]], [[Toulon]] and [[Marseille]]
-	*	+	* Trains to [[Calvi]]
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-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+
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-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-	==External Links==	+	==Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{wikipedia}}
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-	==References & Publications==	+	==References==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	''See [[France#References|France]]''.
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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'':	+
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-	==Personal Notes==	+	{{Comments}}
	Personal experiences?		Personal experiences?
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		+	* June 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]
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Latest revision as of 14:55, 21 August 2018

The settlement and harbour of Ile Rousse are situated on the N coast of the island of Corsica, 10 miles E of the harbour of Calvi. Founded in 1758 by the Corsican leader Pasquale Paoli during the long campaign to overthrow the Genoese occupation of the island, it consist of a series of breakwaters linking a short archipelago extending N from the coast to form a peninsula offering excellent shelter from the prevailing NW winds. Part of the harbour has been converted into a small marina, the Port de Plaisance Ile Rousse, with 250 berths for yachts up to 25 metres in depths of up to 4.0 metres.

Charts

Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.

Source

Chart Number - Chart Name

Chart Number - Chart Name

Source

Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

See Corsica.

Passages

• Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages

Islands

None.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The peninsula of Ile Rousse is easily identified from distance by the prominent Genoese watchtower that sits proudly on its summit. There are no obvious hazards in the approach, although the rocky islets at the end of the peninsula should be given a wide berth if approaching from W. Note that a shoal patch extends off the headland that encloses the S end of the bay in which the harbour sits. The harbour is used by large ferries plying between Corsica and the ports of Nice, Toulon and Marseille and care should be taken on the approach.

Entrance

Ile Rousse is a port of entry/exit to France.

Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing

Visiting yachts have the option of berthing in the marina, the Port de Plaisance Ile Rousse, or anchoring off in the bay, clear of the numerous moorings. Call the marina on VHF channel 09.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The Port de Plaisance Ile Rousse has berths for 250 yachts in its harbour of up to 12.0 metres length and maximum draft of 4.0 metres. Larger yachts can moor using their anchors on the outside of the harbour breakwater, but only if the weather is settled. Facilities include water and electricity, toilets and showers, wifi, café/bar, fuel station, fixed crane, slipway and limited hard standing.

Anchorages

It is possible to anchor off in the bay SE of the harbour, avoiding the numerous moorings laid there. Anchor in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Very little.

Repairs/Yards

Limited repairs only.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the harbour. Water and electricity at most berths.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Ile Rousse is a pleasant town, filled with pastel-coloured 18th and 19th century houses. Its narrow streets are crammed with tourists during the summer and they are well catered for with a large selection of bars, restaurants and boutiques. The shady main square is a delightful place to chill out and watch the world go by. On either side of the town are some superb beaches, framed by the famous red rocks from which the settlement takes its name.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Several provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

Numerous café/bars and restaurants in the town.

Internet/WiFi

In the marina.

Laundry

Laundrette in the town.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Rental outlets in the town

Garbage Disposal

Bins at the marina.

Transportation

• Ferries to Nice, Toulon and Marseille
• Trains to Calvi

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

• L'Île-Rousse at the Wikipedia

References

See France.

Comments

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Verified by

Date of member's last visit to L'Île-Rousse and this page's details validated:

• June 2003 --Athene of Lymington

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