Ognina (Porto Ulisse)
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Ognina (Porto Ulisse), Sicily, Italy
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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.
Charts
Admiralty chart 1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Colonne; chart 1018 - Approach to Stretto Messina
Italian chart 918
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
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.
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).
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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- Catania three miles to the south.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Mobile crane (30T). Fixed crane (5T). Limited engine and hull repairs.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station in the harbour. Water and electricity on the pontoons (but probably inaccessible to a yacht). Some water points on the quay.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Ognina is a suburb of Catania and a busy residential area, but not really a tourist destination in its own right.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Limited provisions.
Eateries
Restaurants around the harbour.
Internet/WiFi
No.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the harbour.
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:
- Information based on internet research (please update if you visit) --Athene of Lymington 13:44, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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