Porto Fossone
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Porto Fossone, Italy
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The tiny but expensive ‘marina’ of Porto Fossone lies 1.5 miles upriver on the Rio Adige, the entrance to which lies on the Adriatic coast of Italy, seven miles N of the entrance to Marina di Albarella and five miles S of the entrance to Chioggia, the southernmost access point to the lagoon of Venice. Depths at the river entrance are 3.0 metres but can be as little as 2.0 metres further upstream at low water springs. The river should only be entered on a rising tide close to high water and in settled conditions. Vessels of over 2.0 metres draft are advised to avoid the ‘marina’ altogether.
Charts
British Admiralty 220, 1483
Italian charts 924, 38, 222
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).
The entrance to the Rio Adige is at 45°9.48′N, 12°20.1′E. Entry should be made close to high water and only in settled conditions. Strong onshore winds make entry impossible. Minimum depths in the entrance are 3.0 metres, but nearer 4.0 metres at high water springs. Proceed with care upriver for 1.5 miles. Porto Fossone lies on the S bank of the river behind a floating wave break pontoon.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Porto Fossone has around 140 berths on a catwalk with mooring posts and on a long pontoon. Depths on the catwalk are only adequate for small motor boats and visiting yachts should berth alongside on the pontoon, where there is space for about five yachts of up to 14 metres. Depths at the pontoon are 2.5 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoon, toilets and showers and a bar but no other services. Daily berthing charge for a typical 13 metre yacht (January 2011): Euros 110.
Contact details: Darsena Associazione Sportiva, Via Foci Adige 3, Rosolina Mare, Rosolina (RO), Italy. Call on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +39 0426 68281; fax: +39 0426 329175; email: [1]; website: [2].
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchoring in the river is not recommended.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Facilities include: fixed crane (40 T); mobile crane (8 T); engine, electrical and` electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station (0700 - 2100). Water and electricity on the pontoon.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Very little without your own transport. Most people come here to go fishing.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Nearest provisions shops in the town of Rosapineta (2 kms).
Eateries
- Bar at the ‘marina’
- Nearest restaurants in the town of Rosapineta (2 kms).
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at the ‘marina’.
Transportation
None.
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
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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:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 12:46, 19 January 2011 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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