Pesaro

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Pesaro, Italy

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	43°55.48′N, 12°54.45′E
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Harbour of Pesaro from NNW - Click for larger view

The port of Pesaro lies on the Adriatic coast of Italy on the E bank of the Foglia river, around seven miles NW of the port of Fano and eight miles SE of the harbour of Cattolica. The port, like many along this coast, consists of a canalized river basin and an additional basin forming a shallow porto turistico at its mouth. Extensive shallows along the coast and limited depths in the entrance mean that Pesaro is only suitable for shoal draft yachts and in settled weather. Depths in the entrance are 3.5 - 4.5 metres and in the porto turistico 1.5 - 4.0 metres. Entry should not be attempted in strong onshore winds.

Charts

British Admiralty

220

Italian

923

36

214

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

During the summer months the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal seabreezes. In spring and autumn, northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the northern Adriatic, where the much-feared “bora” is caused by high pressure over the mountains to the NE coupled with low pressure over southern Italy. Fortunately, the fiercest “bora” is normally to be expected in the winter months. Thunderstorms are occasionally experienced in spring and especially autumn and can be accompanied by violent winds of gale force and above. Luckily they are rarely long-lasting. In the southern Adriatic, the “scirocco”, a S/SE wind blowing up from North Africa which can last for several days, is more common. Unlike the “bora”, which can arrive without warning, a “scirocco” tends to build in strength over 24-48 hours, sometimes reaching gale force (especially in winter).

Sources for weather information:

• 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 covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)

Approach and Navigation

The entrance to Pesaro consists of a narrow channel between a long breakwater, orientated E/W, which protects the porto turistico and a shorter breakwater extending N from the shore on the eastern side of the entrance channel. Minimum depths in the entrance are 3.5 metres. Entry is from NNE and is difficult and potentially dangerous with strong onshore winds. There are extensive shifting shoals on either side of the entrance and great care is needed in the approach, which should be on a course of 135 degrees to avoid the worst of the shoals.

Note: along this stretch of the Adriatic coast tidal ranges can exceed 1.0 metre at springs, so judging the tides right can make a significant difference to safe access in most of the shallower harbours.

Berthing Options

There are berths for smaller yachts in the porto turistico, which is accessed via a narrow entrance immediately W of the entrance to the canal. It may be necessary to use your anchor here to go stern or bows-to the quay. Depths here are less than 2.0 metres in places, especially on the S side. Larger yachts will have to seek a berth alongside in the canal, wherever there is space, or on one of the pontoons in the commercial harbour. Depths here are 3.5 - 4.0 metres. Most berths here are managed by the Italian Lega Navale, the Club Assonautica and the Club Nautico. Water and electricity at some of the pontoon berths.

Note: there are plans (January 2011) to develop a marina N of the present harbour (see illustration) but there are no details currently available of when work is likely to start.

Small craft moorings in the canal
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Planned marina of Pesaro
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Italian Lega Navale, the Club Assonautica and the Club Nautico.

Anchorages

No anchoring is permitted in the harbour.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Slipway. Fixed crane at the Club Nautico. Some basic engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Divers.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the inner basin of the commercial port. Water and electricity on some of the pontoons.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The old town of Pesaro contains several attractions, including a 15th century castle, the Rocca Costanza, a 15th century ducal palace and a 16th century Villa Imperiale with frescoes by several famous artists.

The 16th century Villa Imperiale
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The Rocca Costanza, Pesar
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Grocery & Supply Stores

• Numerous provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

• Numerous restaurants in the town.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Rental outlets in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Some bins around the harbour.

Transportation

• Buses to most local destinations from the town
• Railway station with connections to most destinations
• Airports at Ancona (65 kms) and Rimini (35 km)

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

See Italy.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 12:33, 14 January 2011 (UTC)

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