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==Riccione, Italy==
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Riccione is a tiny and shallow harbour situated at the mouth of the River Melo on the Adriatic coast of Italy, five miles NW of the port of [[Cattolica]] and seven miles SE of  the harbour of [[Rimini]].  The harbour consists of two small basins and a quayed canal accessed by a very shallow entrance channel.  The limited depths in the entrance mean that the harbour is only suitable for motor boats and shoal draft yachts and entry should only be attempted in settled weather.  Depths in the entrance are under 2.0 metres and in the basin itself from 1.5 - 2.5 metres.  The entrance is impassable in strong onshore winds.
Riccione is a tiny and shallow harbour situated at the mouth of the River Melo on the Adriatic coast of Italy, five miles NW of the port of [[Cattolica]] and seven miles SE of  the harbour of [[Rimini]].  The harbour consists of two small basins and a quayed canal accessed by a very shallow entrance channel.  The limited depths in the entrance mean that the harbour is only suitable for motor boats and shoal draft yachts and entry should only be attempted in settled weather.  Depths in the entrance are under 2.0 metres and in the basin itself from 1.5 - 2.5 metres.  The entrance is impassable in strong onshore winds.
    
    
==Charts==
==Charts==
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
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* There is a continuous (computerised 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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* 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 covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)
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* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia).
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
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'''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.
'''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.
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==Berthing options==
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==Berthing Options==
The main yacht basin, the Darsena Ponente or west basin (to starboard on entry), has around 50 berths for yachts up to 12 metres (although draft is the more significant factor) around its quays.  Depths at the quays range from 1.5 - 2.5 metres.  There are supposedly 4/5 berths for yachts in transit.  There are a few water and electricity points on the quays.
The main yacht basin, the Darsena Ponente or west basin (to starboard on entry), has around 50 berths for yachts up to 12 metres (although draft is the more significant factor) around its quays.  Depths at the quays range from 1.5 - 2.5 metres.  There are supposedly 4/5 berths for yachts in transit.  There are a few water and electricity points on the quays.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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* None.
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==Anchorages==
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===Anchorages===
No anchoring is permitted in the harbour.   
No anchoring is permitted in the harbour.   
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Fuel station on the W side of the channel (0800 - 2000).  Some water and electricity points on the quays.
Fuel station on the W side of the channel (0800 - 2000).  Some water and electricity points on the quays.
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==Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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* Basic provisions shops in the town
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* Basic provisions shops in the town
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* Bars and restaurants in the town.
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* Bars and restaurants in the town
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===Internet/WiFi===
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None.
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===Laundry===
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====Laundry====
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None.
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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Bins around the basin.
Bins around the basin.
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* Buses to most local destinations.
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* Buses to most local destinations
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* Railway station with connections to most destinations.
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* Railway station with connections to most destinations
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* Close to airport at Rimini (3 kms).
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* Close to airport at [[Rimini]] (3 km)
==Routes/Passages To/From==
==Routes/Passages To/From==
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
==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==
==References & Publications==
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''See [[Italy#References & Publications|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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* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:04, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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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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* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:04, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
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Riccione, Italy

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Riccione is a tiny and shallow harbour situated at the mouth of the River Melo on the Adriatic coast of Italy, five miles NW of the port of Cattolica and seven miles SE of the harbour of Rimini. The harbour consists of two small basins and a quayed canal accessed by a very shallow entrance channel. The limited depths in the entrance mean that the harbour is only suitable for motor boats and shoal draft yachts and entry should only be attempted in settled weather. Depths in the entrance are under 2.0 metres and in the basin itself from 1.5 - 2.5 metres. The entrance is impassable in strong onshore winds.

Charts

British Admiralty
220
Italian
923
37
215

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

Entry to Riccione is via a narrow channel between two short breakwaters extending NE from the shore. The channel is buoyed from half a mile off. Depths at the end of the buoyed channel are 2.5 metres, shoaling rapidly to 2.0 metres. Depths in the entrance are reported as under 2.0 metres and may be even less following winter storms. Needless to say, entry should only be attempted by shoal draft vessels and in settled weather, paying close attention to the depthsounder. The harbour authorities recommend avoiding Riccione if your draft exceeds 1.5 metres.

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

The main yacht basin, the Darsena Ponente or west basin (to starboard on entry), has around 50 berths for yachts up to 12 metres (although draft is the more significant factor) around its quays. Depths at the quays range from 1.5 - 2.5 metres. There are supposedly 4/5 berths for yachts in transit. There are a few water and electricity points on the quays.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • None.

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. Limited hard standing. Fixed crane (12 T). Mobile crane (30 T). Basic engine, electrical and electronic repairs. .

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on the W side of the channel (0800 - 2000). Some water and electricity points on the quays.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Basic provisions shops in the town

Eateries

  • Bars and restaurants in the town

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Bins around the basin.

Transportation

  • Buses to most local destinations
  • Railway station with connections to most destinations
  • Close to airport at Rimini (3 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 14:04, 15 January 2011 (UTC)


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