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== Ognina (Porto Ulisse), Sicily, Italy ==
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[[Image:PortoUlisse.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Porto Ulisse at Ognina<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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'''Ognina''' is a natural inlet three miles north of [[Catania]] and 10 miles south of [[Stazzo]]. A breakwater has been built out from the southern shore creating a small harbour that is usually full to bursting at most times of year.  A series of pontoons provides berths for up to 500 vessels. In practice, however, virtually all of these are taken by small power boats and the quay inside the breakwater is similarly occupied by fishing boats.
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'''Ognina''' is a natural inlet three miles north of [[Catania]] and 10 miles south of [[Stazzo]] in [[Sicily]]. A breakwater has been built out from the southern shore creating a small harbour that is usually full to bursting at most times of year.  A series of pontoons provides berths for up to 500 vessels. In practice, however, virtually all of these are taken by small power boats and the quay inside the breakwater is similarly occupied by fishing boats.
==Charts==
==Charts==
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Admiralty chart 1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Colonne; chart 1018 - Approach to Stretto Messina
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: 1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Colonne
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Italian chart 918
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==Weather==
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Prevailing winds in the Straits during the summer are from N or NW.  Southerly winds are more common in the spring and winter.  In unsettled weather, the Straits can be subject to very strong gusts off the land which, combined with the strong currents, can make passage dangerous for smaller yachts.  Currents at Riposto are weaker than in the Straits, although gusts will still be experienced off the high land in NW winds.
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Sources for weather forecasts:
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* There is a continuous (computerized 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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==Radio Nets==
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==Passages==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]].''  
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==Islands==
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None.
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==Communication==
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==Local Weather==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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Prevailing winds on the east coast of Sicily are NE during the summer.  During spring and winter winds are often from SE and W in addition to NE.  Strong SE winds can make several of the harbours along this coast uncomfortable (including Ognina) and even untenable. 
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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==
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==Navigation==
The harbour is difficult to spot even in clear conditions.  A red navigation beacon on the end of the breakwater and the apartment blocks around the harbour are conspicuous once close in.
The harbour is difficult to spot even in clear conditions.  A red navigation beacon on the end of the breakwater and the apartment blocks around the harbour are conspicuous once close in.
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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==Berthing==
Although there are technically 500 berths in the harbour, usually the only place it is possible for a yacht to moor is on the inside of the breakwater.  Often this space is fully occupied with fishing boats.  Porto Ulisse is a harbour where you either squeeze in wherever you can or move on.
Although there are technically 500 berths in the harbour, usually the only place it is possible for a yacht to moor is on the inside of the breakwater.  Often this space is fully occupied with fishing boats.  Porto Ulisse is a harbour where you either squeeze in wherever you can or move on.
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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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* [[Catania]] three miles to the south.  
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Amenities==
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Mobile crane (30T).  Fixed crane (5T).  Limited engine and hull repairs.
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* Water on the pontoons (but probably inaccessible to a yacht)
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* Some water points on the quay
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|Electricity| Electricity on the pontoons (but probably inaccessible to a yacht)
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|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Laundry| None
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|Garbage| Bins around the harbour
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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Fuel station in the harbour.  Water and electricity on the pontoons (but probably inaccessible to a yacht).  Some water points on the quay.
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|Fuel| Fuel station in the harbour
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|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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===Tourism===
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|Repairs| Mobile crane (30T). Fixed crane (5T). Limited engine and hull repairs
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Ognina is a suburb of Catania and a busy residential area, but not really a tourist destination in its own right.
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|Internet|N/A (Not Available).
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|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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==Provisioning==
Limited provisions.
Limited provisions.
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===Eateries===
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==Eating out==
Restaurants around the harbour.  
Restaurants around the harbour.  
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==Transportation==
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Bins around the harbour.
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Ognina is a suburb of [[Catania]] and a busy residential area, but not really a tourist destination in its own right.
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Transportation (local and/or international)
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==References==
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''See [[Italy#References|Italy]]''.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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*  Information based on internet research (please update if you visit) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:44, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
*  Information based on internet research (please update if you visit) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:44, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
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Latest revision as of 07:54, 21 August 2018

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Ognina (Porto Ulisse)
37°31.850'N, 015°06.984'E Chart icon.png
lat=37.53084 | lon=15.1164 | zoom=15 | y
PortoUlisse.jpg
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Porto Ulisse at Ognina

Ognina is a natural inlet three miles north of Catania and 10 miles south of Stazzo in Sicily. A breakwater has been built out from the southern shore creating a small harbour that is usually full to bursting at most times of year. A series of pontoons provides berths for up to 500 vessels. In practice, however, virtually all of these are taken by small power boats and the quay inside the breakwater is similarly occupied by fishing boats.

Charts

Admiralty
1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Colonne
1018 - Approach to Stretto Messina
Italian
918

Weather

Prevailing winds in the Straits during the summer are from N or NW. Southerly winds are more common in the spring and winter. In unsettled weather, the Straits can be subject to very strong gusts off the land which, combined with the strong currents, can make passage dangerous for smaller yachts. Currents at Riposto are weaker than in the Straits, although gusts will still be experienced off the high land in NW winds.

Sources for weather forecasts:

  • 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.

Islands

None.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The harbour is difficult to spot even in clear conditions. A red navigation beacon on the end of the breakwater and the apartment blocks around the harbour are conspicuous once close in.

Berthing

Although there are technically 500 berths in the harbour, usually the only place it is possible for a yacht to moor is on the inside of the breakwater. Often this space is fully occupied with fishing boats. Porto Ulisse is a harbour where you either squeeze in wherever you can or move on.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water
  • Water on the pontoons (but probably inaccessible to a yacht)
  • Some water points on the quay
Electricity Electricity on the pontoons (but probably inaccessible to a yacht)
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry None
Garbage Bins around the harbour
Supplies
Fuel Fuel station in the harbour
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs Mobile crane (30T). Fixed crane (5T). Limited engine and hull repairs
Internet N/A (Not Available).
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Limited provisions.

Eating out

Restaurants around the harbour.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

Ognina is a suburb of Catania and a busy residential area, but not really a tourist destination in its own right.

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

List links external to the wiki such as in Wikepedia.

References

See Italy.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Ognina (Porto Ulisse) and this page's details validated:

  • Information based on internet research (please update if you visit) --Athene of Lymington 13:44, 17 August 2010 (UTC)



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