San Nicola L’Arena
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Revision as of 18:20, 10 June 2011
San Nicola L'Arena, Sicily, Italy
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San Nicola L'Arena is a small fishing village and tourist resort 18 miles SE of Palermo. Developed around the 16th century castle of St Nicholas and the church of the same name, its purpose-built harbour offers berths for up to 800 vessels on 14 pontoons. It offers a secure alternative to Palermo for cruisers wishing to leave their boats to explore the hinterland of the island.
Charts
- British Admiralty 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito
- Italian chart 916
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
The prevailing wind on the north coast of Sicily during the summer is a NW seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and send a heavy swell down onto the north coast. In winter, the gregale is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island and blow for several days.
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 enclosed by two long moles extending NE from the shore. The castle is a prominent landmark at the root of the southern mole. Entrance to the harbour is from due E. Depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the entrance.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Yachts are berthed on one of 14 pontoons extending from both moles. There are 800 berths in total, of which 80 are supposedly reserved for vessels in transit. Maximum length 25 metres. Visiting yachts berth either on the pontoons extending from the N mole, which are operated by the Club Nautico Marina di S. Nicola, or those extending from the S mole, which are operated by Mare Sud. Depths at the pontoons range from around 2.5 metres at the innermost to 4.0 metres at the outermost. There are laid moorings at all berths. Good shelter. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Club Nautico Marina di S. Nicola, President: Charles Brandaleone, V. Ausonia 110. Telephone: +39 091 8125002; fax +39 091 516577.
Anchorages
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 (15 T). Mobile crane (70 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Divers.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station on the N mole (0830 - 1300 and 1530 - 1900). Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Most provisions can be obtained in the town.
Eateries
Restaurants and trattorias (some seasonal).
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Bins in 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:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 13:36, 12 November 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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