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==Portoscuso, Sardinia==
==Portoscuso, Sardinia==
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Portoscuso is a small town situated at the SW end of [[Sardinia]], about 50 miles west of [[Cagliari] and five miles NE of the small island of San Pietro with its harbour of [[Carloforte]].  It dates from the late 16th century, when static fishing nets were established around the SW tip of Sardinia to trap the migrating tuna.  The town itself holds little to excite the yachting visitor, but the small port does have excellent berthing facilities on pontoons with water and electricity.
Portoscuso is a small town situated at the SW end of [[Sardinia]], about 50 miles west of [[Cagliari] and five miles NE of the small island of San Pietro with its harbour of [[Carloforte]].  It dates from the late 16th century, when static fishing nets were established around the SW tip of Sardinia to trap the migrating tuna.  The town itself holds little to excite the yachting visitor, but the small port does have excellent berthing facilities on pontoons with water and electricity.
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''See [[Sardinia]]''.
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''See [[Sardinia#Charts|Sardinia]]''.
==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Italy#Climate_.26_Weather|Italy]]''.
==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
Entry is safe in all conditions, although a heavy surf builds up with sustained NW winds.  Beware of the tuna net which is often in place around Cape Altana NW of Portoscuso and the rocky shoals around Ghingetta lighthouse about a mile west of the harbour entrance.
Entry is safe in all conditions, although a heavy surf builds up with sustained NW winds.  Beware of the tuna net which is often in place around Cape Altana NW of Portoscuso and the rocky shoals around Ghingetta lighthouse about a mile west of the harbour entrance.
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The harbour is managed by a private concessionaire, Saromar Gestioni.  Call on channel 9 or telephone the port on +34 (0)781 507248.   
The harbour is managed by a private concessionaire, Saromar Gestioni.  Call on channel 9 or telephone the port on +34 (0)781 507248.   
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* Isola di San Pietro - 5 miles
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Currently the harbour offers a total of 385 berths on pontoons with depths from 3.0 to 4.5 metres.  Yachts of up to 25.o metres can be accommodated.  Water and electricity at most berths.  Small boat slipway (3T) and crane.   
Currently the harbour offers a total of 385 berths on pontoons with depths from 3.0 to 4.5 metres.  Yachts of up to 25.o metres can be accommodated.  Water and electricity at most berths.  Small boat slipway (3T) and crane.   
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===Anchorages===
Anchoring in the harbour is forbidden. The nearest safe anchorages in the prevailing northerly winds are on the south side of San Pietro island (about 12 miles).
Anchoring in the harbour is forbidden. The nearest safe anchorages in the prevailing northerly winds are on the south side of San Pietro island (about 12 miles).
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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* Isola di San Pietro - 5 miles
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* Isola di Sant'Antioco - 7 miles
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Water and electricity on the pontoons.  Fuel can be delivered by tanker from station 500m from harbour.
Water and electricity on the pontoons.  Fuel can be delivered by tanker from station 500m from harbour.
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The town is quiet and unassuming, but there is little to hold the traveller.  A so-called Spanish Tower on the promontory above the town dates from the 16th Spanish occupation, when it was installed to protect the tuna nets.  Around the town are several relics of its tuna fishing heyday, including the fortified space of Su Pranu which was formerly a centre of the fishing industry.
The town is quiet and unassuming, but there is little to hold the traveller.  A so-called Spanish Tower on the promontory above the town dates from the 16th Spanish occupation, when it was installed to protect the tuna nets.  Around the town are several relics of its tuna fishing heyday, including the fortified space of Su Pranu which was formerly a centre of the fishing industry.
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* Some provisions shops in the town.
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Some provisions shops in the town.
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* A couple of restaurants in the town.
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* A couple of restaurants in the town
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Bins near the harbour.
Bins near the harbour.
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Transportation (local and/or international)
Transportation (local and/or international)
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
==External Links==
Links to relevant websites.
Links to relevant websites.
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==References & Publications==
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''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.
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==Personal Notes==
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* We arrived here in the dark after a passage of 94 miles and received a very friendly welcome from the harbourmaster and the marina nightwatchman.  There was plenty of space at the time (May) and we were moored up in what was virtually a private dock at half the price of most of the other harbours we had visited in Sardinia -  ''s/y Athene of Lymington''.
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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'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
* May 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 17:58, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
* May 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 17:58, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
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Portoscuso, Sardinia

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Portoscuso is a small town situated at the SW end of Sardinia, about 50 miles west of [[Cagliari] and five miles NE of the small island of San Pietro with its harbour of Carloforte. It dates from the late 16th century, when static fishing nets were established around the SW tip of Sardinia to trap the migrating tuna. The town itself holds little to excite the yachting visitor, but the small port does have excellent berthing facilities on pontoons with water and electricity.

Charts

See Sardinia.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Italy.

Approach and Navigation

Entry is safe in all conditions, although a heavy surf builds up with sustained NW winds. Beware of the tuna net which is often in place around Cape Altana NW of Portoscuso and the rocky shoals around Ghingetta lighthouse about a mile west of the harbour entrance.

Berthing Options

The harbour is managed by a private concessionaire, Saromar Gestioni. Call on channel 9 or telephone the port on +34 (0)781 507248.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Currently the harbour offers a total of 385 berths on pontoons with depths from 3.0 to 4.5 metres. Yachts of up to 25.o metres can be accommodated. Water and electricity at most berths. Small boat slipway (3T) and crane.

Anchorages

Anchoring in the harbour is forbidden. The nearest safe anchorages in the prevailing northerly winds are on the south side of San Pietro island (about 12 miles).

Offshore Islands and Groups

  • Isola di San Pietro - 5 miles
  • Isola di Sant'Antioco - 7 miles

Yacht Repairs and Services

Some engine and electrical repairs, but limited.

Marine Stores

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

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Water and electricity on the pontoons. Fuel can be delivered by tanker from station 500m from harbour.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town is quiet and unassuming, but there is little to hold the traveller. A so-called Spanish Tower on the promontory above the town dates from the 16th Spanish occupation, when it was installed to protect the tuna nets. Around the town are several relics of its tuna fishing heyday, including the fortified space of Su Pranu which was formerly a centre of the fishing industry.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Some provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

  • A couple of restaurants in the town

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Bins near 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

See Italy.

Personal Notes

  • We arrived here in the dark after a passage of 94 miles and received a very friendly welcome from the harbourmaster and the marina nightwatchman. There was plenty of space at the time (May) and we were moored up in what was virtually a private dock at half the price of most of the other harbours we had visited in Sardinia - s/y Athene of Lymington.

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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