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==Sistiana, Italy==
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The natural harbour of Sistiana is situated three miles ESE of the port of [[Monfalcone]] and six miles NW of the small harbour of [[Grignano]] on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]].  Lying two kilometers by road from the town of Sistiana on the hill above, the harbour has a total of 600 berths for smaller yachts of up to 10 metres in depths of 3.0 - 4.5 metres.
The natural harbour of Sistiana is situated three miles ESE of the port of [[Monfalcone]] and six miles NW of the small harbour of [[Grignano]] on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]].  Lying two kilometers by road from the town of Sistiana on the hill above, the harbour has a total of 600 berths for smaller yachts of up to 10 metres in depths of 3.0 - 4.5 metres.
    
    
==Charts==
==Charts==
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British Admiralty 204, 1471
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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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Sources for weather information:  
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* There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
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* There is a continuous (computerized 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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==Berthing options==
==Berthing options==
Inside the harbour yachts berth on a series of ten long pontoons extending out from the quays along the E side of the harbour.  The pontoons are managed by four different yacht clubs and a visiting yacht may find a berth here if a member is away.  The pontoons have laid moorings tailed to buoys.  Otherwise, yachts in transit moor to the quay immediately E of the slipway, where there are some laid moorings tailed to buoys.  Depths here are 3.0 - 3.5 metres.  Maximum length of yacht accommodated is reported as 10 metres (update needed).
Inside the harbour yachts berth on a series of ten long pontoons extending out from the quays along the E side of the harbour.  The pontoons are managed by four different yacht clubs and a visiting yacht may find a berth here if a member is away.  The pontoons have laid moorings tailed to buoys.  Otherwise, yachts in transit moor to the quay immediately E of the slipway, where there are some laid moorings tailed to buoys.  Depths here are 3.0 - 3.5 metres.  Maximum length of yacht accommodated is reported as 10 metres (update needed).
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[[Image:SistianaSetting.jpg|345px|thumb|right| The attractive setting of Sistiana Harbour <br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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[[Image:SistianaMoorings.jpg|345px|thumb|right| Yacht moorings in Sistiana Harbour <br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
 
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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[[Image:SistianaSetting.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The attractive setting of Sistiana Harbour<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:SistianaMoorings.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Yacht moorings in Sistiana Harbour<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
Several yacht clubs.
Several yacht clubs.
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===Anchorages===
It is possible to anchor with care on the W side of the harbour in depths of 3.0 - 3.5 metres.  The holding, however, is poor in sand and anchoring should not be attempted in unsettled weather.  However, according to information from Coastguard and local Police anchoring within the breakwaters is strictly prohibited, so perhaps this should only be contemplated in an emergency!
It is possible to anchor with care on the W side of the harbour in depths of 3.0 - 3.5 metres.  The holding, however, is poor in sand and anchoring should not be attempted in unsettled weather.  However, according to information from Coastguard and local Police anchoring within the breakwaters is strictly prohibited, so perhaps this should only be contemplated in an emergency!
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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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No fuel station.  Water hose on the quay.  No electricity.
No fuel station.  Water hose on the quay.  No electricity.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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====Tourism====
There is little of tourism interest in Sistiana, although the area itself is quite green and attractive.
There is little of tourism interest in Sistiana, although the area itself is quite green and attractive.
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
There are provisions shops in the town of Sistiana, two kilometres up the hill.
There are provisions shops in the town of Sistiana, two kilometres up the hill.
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A couple of bar/restaurants by the harbour.  More choice in the town.
A couple of bar/restaurants by the harbour.  More choice in the town.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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None.
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===Laundry===
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====Laundry====
None.
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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None.
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===Garbage Disposal===
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====Garbage Disposal====
Bins around the harbour.
Bins around the harbour.
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* Buses into [[Trieste]].
* Buses into [[Trieste]].
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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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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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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'':
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:51, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:51, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
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Revision as of 20:49, 26 January 2013

Sistiana, Italy

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The natural harbour of Sistiana is situated three miles ESE of the port of Monfalcone and six miles NW of the small harbour of Grignano on the Adriatic coast of Italy. Lying two kilometers by road from the town of Sistiana on the hill above, the harbour has a total of 600 berths for smaller yachts of up to 10 metres in depths of 3.0 - 4.5 metres.

Charts

British Admiralty
204
1471
Italian
924
39

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 (computerized 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 conspicuous castle of Duino on a headland around a mile W of the harbour is a good landmark in the approach to Sistiana. The harbour is protected by two breakwater enclosing the half-moon shaped natural bay. Give the ends of the breakwaters a clearance of at least 15 metres on entry. Depths in the harbour range from 2.0 metres inshore to 6.0 metres in the centre. Shelter is good in most conditions, although strong southerlies send in a potentially dangerous swell.

Berthing options

Inside the harbour yachts berth on a series of ten long pontoons extending out from the quays along the E side of the harbour. The pontoons are managed by four different yacht clubs and a visiting yacht may find a berth here if a member is away. The pontoons have laid moorings tailed to buoys. Otherwise, yachts in transit moor to the quay immediately E of the slipway, where there are some laid moorings tailed to buoys. Depths here are 3.0 - 3.5 metres. Maximum length of yacht accommodated is reported as 10 metres (update needed).

The attractive setting of Sistiana Harbour
Click for larger view
Yacht moorings in Sistiana Harbour
Click for larger view

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Several yacht clubs.

Anchorages

It is possible to anchor with care on the W side of the harbour in depths of 3.0 - 3.5 metres. The holding, however, is poor in sand and anchoring should not be attempted in unsettled weather. However, according to information from Coastguard and local Police anchoring within the breakwaters is strictly prohibited, so perhaps this should only be contemplated in an emergency!

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. Mobile crane (10 T). Some hard standing.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel station. Water hose on the quay. No electricity.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There is little of tourism interest in Sistiana, although the area itself is quite green and attractive.

Grocery & Supply Stores

There are provisions shops in the town of Sistiana, two kilometres up the hill.

Eateries

A couple of bar/restaurants by the harbour. More choice in the town.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

Bins around the harbour.

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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 17:51, 2 February 2011 (UTC)


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