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The Kingdom of Norway is one of the Scandinavian Countries going back into history a very long time, it's got a reputation through the famous Viking explorers who sailed to the [[Shetland Isles]], [[Faroe Islands]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]] and N. America (Vinland). <br />
Though the world might look at Scandinavia as a number of very similar countries the Norwegians are very proud of their present independence (upon the Dissolution of the Union with [[Sweden]] in 1905), after having spent literally hundreds of years in unions, first with [[Denmark]] and later Sweden. There are about 4.5 million Norwegians who share presently not only what might be described as the best scenery in the world (the Kiwi's might stand a chance here, all others are definitely out) and an enormous oil and gas reserve in the North Sea, the proceeds of which are invested by the State in a national reserve fund to be able to cope when the oil has run out. It has close ties with the EU without actually being a member.<br />
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There are heavy investments still being made in the infrastructure but the fact remains that the few bigger cities count for most of the population and the remainder is rather sparsely populated. Norway consists of mainland Norway, the archipelago of [[Svalbard]] ([[Spitsbergen]]), [[Bear Island]] between those latter two, [[Jan Mayen]], north of Iceland and [[Bouvet]](in the Southern Ocean and thus beyond the scope of this article).<br />
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Round the turn into the 20th century in many Norwegian towns cooperating entrepreneurs bought older sailing ships, these partnerships forming the foundation of numerous shipping lines, tanker operators and tramp operators. These international contacts mean that Norway has developed a very international and down to earth outlook on the rest of the world and -as rumor has it - the main reason that only a non-coastal-minority conforms to the tall blond blue eyed Viking image.<br />
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The country has two main flavours of Norwegian, Bokmal an Ny-Norsk, the latter a product of a lot of research into the history of the language spoken in Norway and basically a reconstructed language based on this research. The whole thing as a reaction to the fact that many people in Norway thought the official language (Bokmal) as used by the authorities was far too close to Danish and did not befit a proudly independent country. It is up to the local county authorities to decide which flavour is to be used, next to the local dialect to complicate matters further.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
Norway issues its own very elaborate full size chart series covering the whole coast. There are special yachting editions of sequential coastal sections (presently from the S to Halfway up the country) which take up less space but are sometimes a little confusing if you need a more complete picture. All towns on the coast have at least one bookseller that's an agent for the Norwegian Charts, they will stock the latest charts of surrounding areas. If you sail to Norway a good strategy is to obtain a coastal chart of the general area (300 series) where you want to make your landfall plus some of the more detailed series (nrs 1 into the 100 plus series) and just buy the most up to date charts when coming ashore.<br />
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==Weather==<br />
The Norwegian Meteorological Office is the source and very elaborate on the local climate.<br />
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Lots of water, snow, ice and rain but there are frequent and ofen long spells of amazingly good weather (in T shirts N of the Polar Circle has been experienced..)<br />
Most of he Fjords do not freeze up in winter because of the Gulf stream influence. There is a lot of permanent ice cap on the mountains. In summer the nights are short or non existent, a very special experience<br />
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===Weather links===<br />
* [http://www.met.no/en Norwegian Weather Service] Both on the climate and forecasting (offshore,coastal ice conditions) the relevant pages are available in Norwegian and English.<br />
* Navtex on 518 kHz several times every day with spesial iceberg warnings. [http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner List over Navtex transmitions] <br />
* While coasting the VHF coastal stations (yes they still have coastal radio and very extensively) are issuing weatherforcast (in English during summer months and Norwegian only the rest of the year) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request, and you can get phone calls over the working channels.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
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==Islands==<br />
Norway administers a few off-shore islands. These are:<br />
* '''Spitsbergen (Svalbard)'''. Spitzbergen or Svalbard is a group of Arctic islands which have been mandated to Norway by the United Nations. The Norwegian presence is concentrated to the university (the world's northernmost) town of Longyearbyn whilst Russia maintains a presence at the coal mining town of Barrentsberg. A metreological reporting station is located on the Hopen Island in the eastern part of the group. If anchoring off the island beware of kelp beds and be advised of the rocky nature of the sea bed.<br />
* '''Bear Island'''. Norwegian territory in the Barents Sea. A metreological station is located on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Jan Mayen'''. A small island north of Iceland, also Norwegian territory. A metreological station is established on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Bouvet Island'''. An unpopulated Antarctic Island without safe natural harbours or anchorages<br />
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{{Warning}}'''Be aware of the possible presence of polar bears on all the above mentioned islands with the exception of Bouvet (no polar bears in the Antarctic)'''<br />
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==Communication==<br />
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* VHF is little used in harbours. Ask locals in marinas about guest berths. Navigational aids and information is given by the coastal radio stations. Cll them on there working channel or on channel 16. ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). <br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
Be aware there are a lot of overhead high tension cables (luftspenn) plus an ever increasing amount of fixed bridges and that for route planning in this respect you need adequate up to date info (which is available on the 100 series charts).<br />
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=== There are a lot of books with pilotage information. === <br />
* The best is without doubt the 'Norske Los' issued by he Norwegian Hydrographic Service also available through the local booksellers, or free download PDF files [https://www.kartverket.no/en/maps--nautical-charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/ The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions]. This is meant both for commercial ships and yachts carries charts and pictures with a wealth of information it comes in coastwise volumes but unfortunately is only in Norwegian, with an extensive glossary though.<br />
* Norway Oslo to North Cape and Svalbard is an exelent pilot book by [https://www.imray.com/Publications/Imray+Pilots/Pilots+and+Cruising+Guides/IB0166-1/ Judy Lomax from Imray]. They have sailed the whole Norwegian coast up and down and documented a lot of extra information.<br />
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Remember there is a lot of Norway, there is an enormous coastline with a lot of submerged rocks , small outlying islands etc. Do not skimp on your info as especially in the N of the country help might be hours away if needed !<br />
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As far as the anti collision regulations come, Norway has it's own inshore rules. Basically if it is or looks commercial it has the right of way so behave clearly an keep your eyes open and hurtigbater (speed feries) can and do appear out of narrow channels with 25-30 knots. There is a lot of inshore coastal traffic. AIS is a very handy thing especially in bad visibility. At narrow passages they would send a warning on channel 16 when arriving.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
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==Customs and Immigration==<br />
===Customs===<br />
* VAT (at 25%) will be refunded on goods taken out of Norway on a non Norwegian yacht, though you better ask for it beforehand if you want work done or need equipment to see if your chosen supplier is familiar with the procedure.<br />
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===Immigration===<br />
For ships larger than 24 metres there are established procedures. By Norwegian Law non-military vessels from all flags can pass throuh the inland waterways when proceeding on a voyage. For smaller yachts it appears that you just present yourself to available police upon landing in the country. This sounds pretty slack compared to a number of other countries but be aware that here a relatively very few foreign yachts in the country a any time, that there are a lot of local boats/ferries while a number of Kystvakt (Coastguard) patrolvessels are on constant beat. The country is very well surveillanced by modern means. Norwegians love their own privacy though and will respect yours unless they have reason to believe differently.<br />
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If you want he latest regulations, go to the [http://www.toll.no Official Website]<br />
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===Health & Security===<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
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* Spitsbergen:<br />
** {{dest| Longyearbyen |e|d}}<br />
** {{dest| Ny Alesund|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Alesund|e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Bergen |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Fredrikstad |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Haugesund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Kristiansand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Lillesand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Moss |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Oslo |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Tonsberg |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Trondheim |e|d}}<br />
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; South Coast (Swedish Border to Flekkefjord)<br />
Relatively densely populated with numerous towns and villages at relatively short distances with good facilities.<br />
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JF's 2023 compiled list of Berthing and Anchorages/Moorings from the South (Mandal) up the west coast to Stavanger. (See references abbreviations below)<br />
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* {{dest| Mandal |e|m|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Åvik |m|d}}, (Ref.:NCG p.146) - no real guest space for a cruising vessel (JF, 2023)<br />
* {{dest| Korshamn |m|d}}, (Ref.:NCG p.143)<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |e|m|d}}, (Ref.:CA, NCG p.142)<br />
* {{dest| Haugestranda |m|d}}, (Ref.:NCG p.142)<br />
* {{dest| Listahamn/Listahavn |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA, NCG p.142)<br />
* {{dest| Kjerkehavn |m|d}}, (Ref.:NCG p.142)<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA, NCG p.140)<br />
* {{dest| Sirevå/Sirevåg |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA, NCG p.140)<br />
* {{dest| Tananger |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA, NCG P.140)<br />
* {{dest| Uskjo Island |a|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
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* [[Egersund]], a well sheltered harbour with good facilities, bunkering and a railway connection to [[Stavanger]], be sure to have a proper chart if you are unfamiliair especially at night (this applies to the country as a whole really).<br />
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Between [[Egersund]] and Tananger there are no really useful sheltered harbours in S to SW winds<br />
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; On the Sly West coast and upwards'<br />
Coming from ports to the S while aiming for the West Coast, the village of Tananger (a Western suburb) of [[Stavanger]] is highly recommended it has refuelling facilities (at tax free -avgifts fri- tariff) at the Hummern Hotel, there are shops in town and it's very close to [[Stavanger]] Inernational Airport.<br />
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Further North you'll find places like [[Haugesund]] and [[Bergen]] with as a recommended winter stopover place I would like to recommend the Norheimsund Gjestehamn in the Hardangerfjord (abt 70 km E of [[Bergen]]) which has excellent shower and laundry facilities full shopping and banking, good shorepower adequate shops and is on the bus route to [[Bergen]], It is also Home to the Hardanger Fartoyvernsenter museum shipyard. Winter mooring 15 Kr /feet/month in 2008. [http://www.trebaat.no Webcams and info]<br />
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On the way up the Hardanger Fjord you can see the waterfall at the mouth of the Mauranger Fjord.<br />
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North of [[Bergen]] population density decreases rapidly so does the size of towns and villages and the number of harbours; though Floro, [[Alesund]], [[Trondheim]], Bodo, Narvik, Tromso and Hammerfest are places with all facilities.<br />
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A good winterstop place is Levanger on the Trondheim Fjord. Levanger also has a slip ( operated by Persoy) that will take heavier and larger yachts (which have far less beam than the average fishing boat. If your boat is to heavy for a boatlift hat's the place to go, though there are many fishing boat slips they won't allways be able to accomodate a yacht for the reason mentioned earlier.<br />
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Lofoten and Vesteralen are very beautiful and so is the glacier at Svartisen<br />
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Be aware hat there are few trains in this country but both bus air transport is very frequent and covers most larger towns. ALl coastal towns are linked by hurtigbater (express boats 30 knots) which are a major part of he transport infrastructure.<br />
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GSM phone coverage is very extensive on the coast.<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/norway.html Norway Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/07/norwegian-sailing-permit-bad-news/ Norwegian Sailing Permit—Bad News, Inge Hoem, Senior Advisor UDI (Norwegian Department of Immigration), July 2010]<br />
* [http://udiregelverk.no/sitecore/content/Home/Rettskilder/Sentrale%20lover%20og%20forskrifter/Utlendingsforskriften/Vedlegg%2016,-d-,%20Godkjente%20grenseovergangssteder.aspx Appendix 16 Approved border crossing points Jan 2010 Nowary Official Site Listing Ports of Entry]<br />
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==References==<br />
'''Websites that List Available Guides & Books'''<br />
* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/passage-planning Passage Planning] Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides. <br />
* Imray produce many Cruising Guides for Many areas of the world, [http://www.imray.com/catresults.cfm?pubcatid=27&pubcat_parent_id=6]<br />
* Conference of Yacht Cruising Clubs (UK), [http://www.cycc.org.uk/sail_dir/saildir1.html Sailing Directions published by CYCC members]<br />
* Ocean Cruising Club, [http://cic.oceancruisingclub.org/ Cruising Areas] This website contains information for a large number of cruing areas including brief information about each area and a list of guide books as well as a Google map of the locations in the reports.<br />
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'''Books, Guides, etc'''<br />
* John Armitage & Mark Brackenbury, '''Norwegian Cruising Guide''', Adlard Coles Nautical, ISBN 0-7136-4115-0 , Secongd Edition 1996 (as '''NCG''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Ray Glaiser & Roger Saunders, '''Cruising in Norway''' , Cruising Association (CA), UK [http://www.cruising-association.com ], ISBN - , Last Update 2004 (as '''CA''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Judy Lomax, RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/publications/europe-a-mediterranean/norway '''Norway'''], ISBN 978 184623 284 8, Last Update 2010 (as '''RCC''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Phyllis Nickel and John Harries [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/buy.htm Norwegian Cruising Guide 2010] Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd, ISBN 978-9769520431. eBook (downloadable) & printed.<br />
* Jon Amtrup [http://www.explorenorth.no/ Sail to Svalbard], ISBN 978-82-92284-58-2, eBook (downloadable) & printed, Last Update 2011<br />
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]<br />
* Author, Title, Publisher [http://www.website], ISBN 0...0 , Last Update 20xx<br />
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''See also [[Baltic Sea#References|Baltic Sea References & Publications]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* [http://www.morganscloud.com/ SV Morgan’s Cloud, 2001 - 2003]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-12-29-1 Cruising Norway 2010 Notes and Comments (Posted on Noonsite)]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-05-17-1 Good News if Planning a Cruise to Norway & Special Sailing Permits, 2010 & 2011]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-01-22-4 SY Naomi J., Useful Tips on Cruising Norway (Owen Morgan), 2004]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2003-04-12-4, Anchoring in Norway Not A Problem, Tore 2003]<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/05/norwegian-immigration-response-re-sailing-permit/ Norwegian Immigration Response re Sailing Permit, Gus Wilson, May 2010]<br />
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The Kingdom of Norway is one of the Scandinavian Countries going back into history a very long time, it's got a reputation through the famous Viking explorers who sailed to the [[Shetland Isles]], [[Faroe Islands]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]] and N. America (Vinland). <br />
Though the world might look at Scandinavia as a number of very similar countries the Norwegians are very proud of their present independence (upon the Dissolution of the Union with [[Sweden]] in 1905), after having spent literally hundreds of years in unions, first with [[Denmark]] and later Sweden. There are about 4.5 million Norwegians who share presently not only what might be described as the best scenery in the world (the Kiwi's might stand a chance here, all others are definitely out) and an enormous oil and gas reserve in the North Sea, the proceeds of which are invested by the State in a national reserve fund to be able to cope when the oil has run out. It has close ties with the EU without actually being a member.<br />
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There are heavy investments still being made in the infrastructure but the fact remains that the few bigger cities count for most of the population and the remainder is rather sparsely populated. Norway consists of mainland Norway, the archipelago of [[Svalbard]] ([[Spitsbergen]]), [[Bear Island]] between those latter two, [[Jan Mayen]], north of Iceland and [[Bouvet]](in the Southern Ocean and thus beyond the scope of this article).<br />
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Round the turn into the 20th century in many Norwegian towns cooperating entrepreneurs bought older sailing ships, these partnerships forming the foundation of numerous shipping lines, tanker operators and tramp operators. These international contacts mean that Norway has developed a very international and down to earth outlook on the rest of the world and -as rumor has it - the main reason that only a non-coastal-minority conforms to the tall blond blue eyed Viking image.<br />
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The country has two main flavours of Norwegian, Bokmal an Ny-Norsk, the latter a product of a lot of research into the history of the language spoken in Norway and basically a reconstructed language based on this research. The whole thing as a reaction to the fact that many people in Norway thought the official language (Bokmal) as used by the authorities was far too close to Danish and did not befit a proudly independent country. It is up to the local county authorities to decide which flavour is to be used, next to the local dialect to complicate matters further.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
Norway issues its own very elaborate full size chart series covering the whole coast. There are special yachting editions of sequential coastal sections (presently from the S to Halfway up the country) which take up less space but are sometimes a little confusing if you need a more complete picture. All towns on the coast have at least one bookseller that's an agent for the Norwegian Charts, they will stock the latest charts of surrounding areas. If you sail to Norway a good strategy is to obtain a coastal chart of the general area (300 series) where you want to make your landfall plus some of the more detailed series (nrs 1 into the 100 plus series) and just buy the most up to date charts when coming ashore.<br />
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==Weather==<br />
The Norwegian Meteorological Office is the source and very elaborate on the local climate.<br />
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Lots of water, snow, ice and rain but there are frequent and ofen long spells of amazingly good weather (in T shirts N of the Polar Circle has been experienced..)<br />
Most of he Fjords do not freeze up in winter because of the Gulf stream influence. There is a lot of permanent ice cap on the mountains. In summer the nights are short or non existent, a very special experience<br />
<br />
===Weather links===<br />
* [http://www.met.no/en Norwegian Weather Service] Both on the climate and forecasting (offshore,coastal ice conditions) the relevant pages are available in Norwegian and English.<br />
* Navtex on 518 kHz several times every day with spesial iceberg warnings. [http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner List over Navtex transmitions] <br />
* While coasting the VHF coastal stations (yes they still have coastal radio and very extensively) are issuing weatherforcast (in English during summer months and Norwegian only the rest of the year) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request, and you can get phone calls over the working channels.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
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==Islands==<br />
Norway administers a few off-shore islands. These are:<br />
* '''Spitsbergen (Svalbard)'''. Spitzbergen or Svalbard is a group of Arctic islands which have been mandated to Norway by the United Nations. The Norwegian presence is concentrated to the university (the world's northernmost) town of Longyearbyn whilst Russia maintains a presence at the coal mining town of Barrentsberg. A metreological reporting station is located on the Hopen Island in the eastern part of the group. If anchoring off the island beware of kelp beds and be advised of the rocky nature of the sea bed.<br />
* '''Bear Island'''. Norwegian territory in the Barents Sea. A metreological station is located on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Jan Mayen'''. A small island north of Iceland, also Norwegian territory. A metreological station is established on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Bouvet Island'''. An unpopulated Antarctic Island without safe natural harbours or anchorages<br />
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{{Warning}}'''Be aware of the possible presence of polar bears on all the above mentioned islands with the exception of Bouvet (no polar bears in the Antarctic)'''<br />
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==Communication==<br />
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* VHF is little used in harbours. Ask locals in marinas about guest berths. Navigational aids and information is given by the coastal radio stations. Cll them on there working channel or on channel 16. ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). <br />
* <br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''<br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
Be aware there are a lot of overhead high tension cables (luftspenn) plus an ever increasing amount of fixed bridges and that for route planning in this respect you need adequate up to date info (which is available on the 100 series charts).<br />
<br />
=== There are a lot of books with pilotage information. === <br />
* The best is without doubt the 'Norske Los' issued by he Norwegian Hydrographic Service also available through the local booksellers, or free download PDF files [https://www.kartverket.no/en/maps--nautical-charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/ The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions]. This is meant both for commercial ships and yachts carries charts and pictures with a wealth of information it comes in coastwise volumes but unfortunately is only in Norwegian, with an extensive glossary though.<br />
* Norway Oslo to North Cape and Svalbard is an exelent pilot book by [https://www.imray.com/Publications/Imray+Pilots/Pilots+and+Cruising+Guides/IB0166-1/ Judy Lomax from Imray]. They have sailed the whole Norwegian coast up and down and documented a lot of extra information.<br />
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Remember there is a lot of Norway, there is an enormous coastline with a lot of submerged rocks , small outlying islands etc. Do not skimp on your info as especially in the N of the country help might be hours away if needed !<br />
<br />
As far as the anti collision regulations come, Norway has it's own inshore rules. Basically if it is or looks commercial it has the right of way so behave clearly an keep your eyes open and hurtigbater (speed feries) can and do appear out of narrow channels with 25-30 knots. There is a lot of inshore coastal traffic. AIS is a very handy thing especially in bad visibility. At narrow passages they would send a warning on channel 16 when arriving.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
====Arrival====<br />
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====Departure====<br />
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==Customs and Immigration==<br />
===Customs===<br />
* VAT (at 25%) will be refunded on goods taken out of Norway on a non Norwegian yacht, though you better ask for it beforehand if you want work done or need equipment to see if your chosen supplier is familiar with the procedure.<br />
* <br />
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===Immigration===<br />
For ships larger than 24 metres there are established procedures. By Norwegian Law non-military vessels from all flags can pass throuh the inland waterways when proceeding on a voyage. For smaller yachts it appears that you just present yourself to available police upon landing in the country. This sounds pretty slack compared to a number of other countries but be aware that here a relatively very few foreign yachts in the country a any time, that there are a lot of local boats/ferries while a number of Kystvakt (Coastguard) patrolvessels are on constant beat. The country is very well surveillanced by modern means. Norwegians love their own privacy though and will respect yours unless they have reason to believe differently.<br />
<br />
If you want he latest regulations, go to the [http://www.toll.no Official Website]<br />
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===Health & Security===<br />
{{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}}<br />
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====Security====<br />
{{MagentaText|Details?}}<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
{{Dest legend |e|m|a|d}}<br />
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* Spitsbergen:<br />
** {{dest| Longyearbyen |e|d}}<br />
** {{dest| Ny Alesund|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Alesund|e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Bergen |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Fredrikstad |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Haugesund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Kristiansand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Lillesand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Moss |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Oslo |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Tonsberg |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Trondheim |e|d}}<br />
<br />
; South Coast (Swedish Border to Flekkefjord)<br />
Relatively densely populated with numerous towns and villages at relatively short distances with good facilities.<br />
<br />
JF's 2023 compiled list of Berthing and Anchorages/Moorings from the South (Mandal) up the west coast to Stavanger. (See references abbreviations below)<br />
<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |e|m|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |e|m|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Listahamn |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Tananger |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Uskjo Island |a|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |m|d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
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<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Egersund]], a well sheltered harbour with good facilities, bunkering and a railway connection to [[Stavanger]], be sure to have a proper chart if you are unfamiliair especially at night (this applies to the country as a whole really).<br />
<br />
Between [[Egersund]] and Tananger there are no really useful sheltered harbours in S to SW winds<br />
<br />
; On the Sly West coast and upwards'<br />
Coming from ports to the S while aiming for the West Coast, the village of Tananger (a Western suburb) of [[Stavanger]] is highly recommended it has refuelling facilities (at tax free -avgifts fri- tariff) at the Hummern Hotel, there are shops in town and it's very close to [[Stavanger]] Inernational Airport.<br />
<br />
Further North you'll find places like [[Haugesund]] and [[Bergen]] with as a recommended winter stopover place I would like to recommend the Norheimsund Gjestehamn in the Hardangerfjord (abt 70 km E of [[Bergen]]) which has excellent shower and laundry facilities full shopping and banking, good shorepower adequate shops and is on the bus route to [[Bergen]], It is also Home to the Hardanger Fartoyvernsenter museum shipyard. Winter mooring 15 Kr /feet/month in 2008. [http://www.trebaat.no Webcams and info]<br />
<br />
On the way up the Hardanger Fjord you can see the waterfall at the mouth of the Mauranger Fjord.<br />
<br />
North of [[Bergen]] population density decreases rapidly so does the size of towns and villages and the number of harbours; though Floro, [[Alesund]], [[Trondheim]], Bodo, Narvik, Tromso and Hammerfest are places with all facilities.<br />
<br />
A good winterstop place is Levanger on the Trondheim Fjord. Levanger also has a slip ( operated by Persoy) that will take heavier and larger yachts (which have far less beam than the average fishing boat. If your boat is to heavy for a boatlift hat's the place to go, though there are many fishing boat slips they won't allways be able to accomodate a yacht for the reason mentioned earlier.<br />
<br />
Lofoten and Vesteralen are very beautiful and so is the glacier at Svartisen<br />
<br />
Be aware hat there are few trains in this country but both bus air transport is very frequent and covers most larger towns. ALl coastal towns are linked by hurtigbater (express boats 30 knots) which are a major part of he transport infrastructure.<br />
<br />
GSM phone coverage is very extensive on the coast.<br />
<br />
==Transportation==<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==Friends==<br />
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".<br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/norway.html Norway Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/07/norwegian-sailing-permit-bad-news/ Norwegian Sailing Permit—Bad News, Inge Hoem, Senior Advisor UDI (Norwegian Department of Immigration), July 2010]<br />
* [http://udiregelverk.no/sitecore/content/Home/Rettskilder/Sentrale%20lover%20og%20forskrifter/Utlendingsforskriften/Vedlegg%2016,-d-,%20Godkjente%20grenseovergangssteder.aspx Appendix 16 Approved border crossing points Jan 2010 Nowary Official Site Listing Ports of Entry]<br />
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==References==<br />
'''Websites that List Available Guides & Books'''<br />
* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/passage-planning Passage Planning] Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides. <br />
* Imray produce many Cruising Guides for Many areas of the world, [http://www.imray.com/catresults.cfm?pubcatid=27&pubcat_parent_id=6]<br />
* Conference of Yacht Cruising Clubs (UK), [http://www.cycc.org.uk/sail_dir/saildir1.html Sailing Directions published by CYCC members]<br />
* Ocean Cruising Club, [http://cic.oceancruisingclub.org/ Cruising Areas] This website contains information for a large number of cruing areas including brief information about each area and a list of guide books as well as a Google map of the locations in the reports.<br />
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'''Books, Guides, etc'''<br />
* John Armitage & Mark Brackenbury, '''Norwegian Cruising Guide''', Adlard Coles Nautical, ISBN 0-7136-4115-0 , Secongd Edition 1996 (as '''NCG''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Ray Glaiser & Roger Saunders, '''Cruising in Norway''' , Cruising Association (CA), UK [http://www.cruising-association.com ], ISBN - , Last Update 2004 (as '''CA''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Judy Lomax, RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/publications/europe-a-mediterranean/norway '''Norway'''], ISBN 978 184623 284 8, Last Update 2010 (as '''RCC''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Phyllis Nickel and John Harries [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/buy.htm Norwegian Cruising Guide 2010] Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd, ISBN 978-9769520431. eBook (downloadable) & printed.<br />
* Jon Amtrup [http://www.explorenorth.no/ Sail to Svalbard], ISBN 978-82-92284-58-2, eBook (downloadable) & printed, Last Update 2011<br />
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]<br />
* Author, Title, Publisher [http://www.website], ISBN 0...0 , Last Update 20xx<br />
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''See also [[Baltic Sea#References|Baltic Sea References & Publications]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* [http://www.morganscloud.com/ SV Morgan’s Cloud, 2001 - 2003]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-12-29-1 Cruising Norway 2010 Notes and Comments (Posted on Noonsite)]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-05-17-1 Good News if Planning a Cruise to Norway & Special Sailing Permits, 2010 & 2011]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-01-22-4 SY Naomi J., Useful Tips on Cruising Norway (Owen Morgan), 2004]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2003-04-12-4, Anchoring in Norway Not A Problem, Tore 2003]<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/05/norwegian-immigration-response-re-sailing-permit/ Norwegian Immigration Response re Sailing Permit, Gus Wilson, May 2010]<br />
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The Kingdom of Norway is one of the Scandinavian Countries going back into history a very long time, it's got a reputation through the famous Viking explorers who sailed to the [[Shetland Isles]], [[Faroe Islands]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]] and N. America (Vinland). <br />
Though the world might look at Scandinavia as a number of very similar countries the Norwegians are very proud of their present independence (upon the Dissolution of the Union with [[Sweden]] in 1905), after having spent literally hundreds of years in unions, first with [[Denmark]] and later Sweden. There are about 4.5 million Norwegians who share presently not only what might be described as the best scenery in the world (the Kiwi's might stand a chance here, all others are definitely out) and an enormous oil and gas reserve in the North Sea, the proceeds of which are invested by the State in a national reserve fund to be able to cope when the oil has run out. It has close ties with the EU without actually being a member.<br />
<br />
There are heavy investments still being made in the infrastructure but the fact remains that the few bigger cities count for most of the population and the remainder is rather sparsely populated. Norway consists of mainland Norway, the archipelago of [[Svalbard]] ([[Spitsbergen]]), [[Bear Island]] between those latter two, [[Jan Mayen]], north of Iceland and [[Bouvet]](in the Southern Ocean and thus beyond the scope of this article).<br />
<br />
Round the turn into the 20th century in many Norwegian towns cooperating entrepreneurs bought older sailing ships, these partnerships forming the foundation of numerous shipping lines, tanker operators and tramp operators. These international contacts mean that Norway has developed a very international and down to earth outlook on the rest of the world and -as rumor has it - the main reason that only a non-coastal-minority conforms to the tall blond blue eyed Viking image.<br />
<br />
The country has two main flavours of Norwegian, Bokmal an Ny-Norsk, the latter a product of a lot of research into the history of the language spoken in Norway and basically a reconstructed language based on this research. The whole thing as a reaction to the fact that many people in Norway thought the official language (Bokmal) as used by the authorities was far too close to Danish and did not befit a proudly independent country. It is up to the local county authorities to decide which flavour is to be used, next to the local dialect to complicate matters further.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
Norway issues its own very elaborate full size chart series covering the whole coast. There are special yachting editions of sequential coastal sections (presently from the S to Halfway up the country) which take up less space but are sometimes a little confusing if you need a more complete picture. All towns on the coast have at least one bookseller that's an agent for the Norwegian Charts, they will stock the latest charts of surrounding areas. If you sail to Norway a good strategy is to obtain a coastal chart of the general area (300 series) where you want to make your landfall plus some of the more detailed series (nrs 1 into the 100 plus series) and just buy the most up to date charts when coming ashore.<br />
<br />
==Weather==<br />
The Norwegian Meteorological Office is the source and very elaborate on the local climate.<br />
<br />
Lots of water, snow, ice and rain but there are frequent and ofen long spells of amazingly good weather (in T shirts N of the Polar Circle has been experienced..)<br />
Most of he Fjords do not freeze up in winter because of the Gulf stream influence. There is a lot of permanent ice cap on the mountains. In summer the nights are short or non existent, a very special experience<br />
<br />
===Weather links===<br />
* [http://www.met.no/en Norwegian Weather Service] Both on the climate and forecasting (offshore,coastal ice conditions) the relevant pages are available in Norwegian and English.<br />
* Navtex on 518 kHz several times every day with spesial iceberg warnings. [http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner List over Navtex transmitions] <br />
* While coasting the VHF coastal stations (yes they still have coastal radio and very extensively) are issuing weatherforcast (in English during summer months and Norwegian only the rest of the year) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request, and you can get phone calls over the working channels.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}<br />
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==Islands==<br />
Norway administers a few off-shore islands. These are:<br />
* '''Spitsbergen (Svalbard)'''. Spitzbergen or Svalbard is a group of Arctic islands which have been mandated to Norway by the United Nations. The Norwegian presence is concentrated to the university (the world's northernmost) town of Longyearbyn whilst Russia maintains a presence at the coal mining town of Barrentsberg. A metreological reporting station is located on the Hopen Island in the eastern part of the group. If anchoring off the island beware of kelp beds and be advised of the rocky nature of the sea bed.<br />
* '''Bear Island'''. Norwegian territory in the Barents Sea. A metreological station is located on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Jan Mayen'''. A small island north of Iceland, also Norwegian territory. A metreological station is established on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Bouvet Island'''. An unpopulated Antarctic Island without safe natural harbours or anchorages<br />
<br />
{{Warning}}'''Be aware of the possible presence of polar bears on all the above mentioned islands with the exception of Bouvet (no polar bears in the Antarctic)'''<br />
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==Communication==<br />
{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}<br />
* VHF is little used in harbours. Ask locals in marinas about guest berths. Navigational aids and information is given by the coastal radio stations. Cll them on there working channel or on channel 16. ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). <br />
* <br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''<br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
Be aware there are a lot of overhead high tension cables (luftspenn) plus an ever increasing amount of fixed bridges and that for route planning in this respect you need adequate up to date info (which is available on the 100 series charts).<br />
<br />
=== There are a lot of books with pilotage information. === <br />
* The best is without doubt the 'Norske Los' issued by he Norwegian Hydrographic Service also available through the local booksellers, or free download PDF files [https://www.kartverket.no/en/maps--nautical-charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/ The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions]. This is meant both for commercial ships and yachts carries charts and pictures with a wealth of information it comes in coastwise volumes but unfortunately is only in Norwegian, with an extensive glossary though.<br />
* Norway Oslo to North Cape and Svalbard is an exelent pilot book by [https://www.imray.com/Publications/Imray+Pilots/Pilots+and+Cruising+Guides/IB0166-1/ Judy Lomax from Imray]. They have sailed the whole Norwegian coast up and down and documented a lot of extra information.<br />
<br />
Remember there is a lot of Norway, there is an enormous coastline with a lot of submerged rocks , small outlying islands etc. Do not skimp on your info as especially in the N of the country help might be hours away if needed !<br />
<br />
As far as the anti collision regulations come, Norway has it's own inshore rules. Basically if it is or looks commercial it has the right of way so behave clearly an keep your eyes open and hurtigbater (speed feries) can and do appear out of narrow channels with 25-30 knots. There is a lot of inshore coastal traffic. AIS is a very handy thing especially in bad visibility. At narrow passages they would send a warning on channel 16 when arriving.<br />
<br />
==Entrance==<br />
====Arrival====<br />
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====Departure====<br />
{{MagentaText|Details?}}<br />
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==Customs and Immigration==<br />
===Customs===<br />
* VAT (at 25%) will be refunded on goods taken out of Norway on a non Norwegian yacht, though you better ask for it beforehand if you want work done or need equipment to see if your chosen supplier is familiar with the procedure.<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Immigration===<br />
For ships larger than 24 metres there are established procedures. By Norwegian Law non-military vessels from all flags can pass throuh the inland waterways when proceeding on a voyage. For smaller yachts it appears that you just present yourself to available police upon landing in the country. This sounds pretty slack compared to a number of other countries but be aware that here a relatively very few foreign yachts in the country a any time, that there are a lot of local boats/ferries while a number of Kystvakt (Coastguard) patrolvessels are on constant beat. The country is very well surveillanced by modern means. Norwegians love their own privacy though and will respect yours unless they have reason to believe differently.<br />
<br />
If you want he latest regulations, go to the [http://www.toll.no Official Website]<br />
<br />
===Health & Security===<br />
{{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}}<br />
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====Security====<br />
{{MagentaText|Details?}}<br />
<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
{{Dest legend |e|m|a|d}}<br />
<br />
* Spitsbergen:<br />
** {{dest| Longyearbyen |e|d}}<br />
** {{dest| Ny Alesund|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Alesund|e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Bergen |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Fredrikstad |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Haugesund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Kristiansand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Lillesand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Moss |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Oslo |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Tonsberg |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Trondheim |e|d}}<br />
<br />
; South Coast (Swedish Border to Flekkefjord)<br />
Relatively densely populated with numerous towns and villages at relatively short distances with good facilities.<br />
<br />
JF's 2023 compiled list of Berthing and Anchorages/Moorings from the South (Mandal) up the west coast to Stavanger. (See references abbreviations below)<br />
<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Listahamn |d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Tananger |d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Uskjo Island |d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |d}}, (Ref.:CA)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Egersund]], a well sheltered harbour with good facilities, bunkering and a railway connection to [[Stavanger]], be sure to have a proper chart if you are unfamiliair especially at night (this applies to the country as a whole really).<br />
<br />
Between [[Egersund]] and Tananger there are no really useful sheltered harbours in S to SW winds<br />
<br />
; On the Sly West coast and upwards'<br />
Coming from ports to the S while aiming for the West Coast, the village of Tananger (a Western suburb) of [[Stavanger]] is highly recommended it has refuelling facilities (at tax free -avgifts fri- tariff) at the Hummern Hotel, there are shops in town and it's very close to [[Stavanger]] Inernational Airport.<br />
<br />
Further North you'll find places like [[Haugesund]] and [[Bergen]] with as a recommended winter stopover place I would like to recommend the Norheimsund Gjestehamn in the Hardangerfjord (abt 70 km E of [[Bergen]]) which has excellent shower and laundry facilities full shopping and banking, good shorepower adequate shops and is on the bus route to [[Bergen]], It is also Home to the Hardanger Fartoyvernsenter museum shipyard. Winter mooring 15 Kr /feet/month in 2008. [http://www.trebaat.no Webcams and info]<br />
<br />
On the way up the Hardanger Fjord you can see the waterfall at the mouth of the Mauranger Fjord.<br />
<br />
North of [[Bergen]] population density decreases rapidly so does the size of towns and villages and the number of harbours; though Floro, [[Alesund]], [[Trondheim]], Bodo, Narvik, Tromso and Hammerfest are places with all facilities.<br />
<br />
A good winterstop place is Levanger on the Trondheim Fjord. Levanger also has a slip ( operated by Persoy) that will take heavier and larger yachts (which have far less beam than the average fishing boat. If your boat is to heavy for a boatlift hat's the place to go, though there are many fishing boat slips they won't allways be able to accomodate a yacht for the reason mentioned earlier.<br />
<br />
Lofoten and Vesteralen are very beautiful and so is the glacier at Svartisen<br />
<br />
Be aware hat there are few trains in this country but both bus air transport is very frequent and covers most larger towns. ALl coastal towns are linked by hurtigbater (express boats 30 knots) which are a major part of he transport infrastructure.<br />
<br />
GSM phone coverage is very extensive on the coast.<br />
<br />
==Transportation==<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
==Friends==<br />
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".<br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/norway.html Norway Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/07/norwegian-sailing-permit-bad-news/ Norwegian Sailing Permit—Bad News, Inge Hoem, Senior Advisor UDI (Norwegian Department of Immigration), July 2010]<br />
* [http://udiregelverk.no/sitecore/content/Home/Rettskilder/Sentrale%20lover%20og%20forskrifter/Utlendingsforskriften/Vedlegg%2016,-d-,%20Godkjente%20grenseovergangssteder.aspx Appendix 16 Approved border crossing points Jan 2010 Nowary Official Site Listing Ports of Entry]<br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
'''Websites that List Available Guides & Books'''<br />
* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/passage-planning Passage Planning] Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides. <br />
* Imray produce many Cruising Guides for Many areas of the world, [http://www.imray.com/catresults.cfm?pubcatid=27&pubcat_parent_id=6]<br />
* Conference of Yacht Cruising Clubs (UK), [http://www.cycc.org.uk/sail_dir/saildir1.html Sailing Directions published by CYCC members]<br />
* Ocean Cruising Club, [http://cic.oceancruisingclub.org/ Cruising Areas] This website contains information for a large number of cruing areas including brief information about each area and a list of guide books as well as a Google map of the locations in the reports.<br />
<br />
'''Books, Guides, etc'''<br />
* John Armitage & Mark Brackenbury, '''Norwegian Cruising Guide''', Adlard Coles Nautical, ISBN 0-7136-4115-0 , Secongd Edition 1996 (as '''NCG''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Ray Glaiser & Roger Saunders, '''Cruising in Norway''' , Cruising Association (CA), UK [http://www.cruising-association.com ], ISBN - , Last Update 2004 (as '''CA''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Judy Lomax, RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/publications/europe-a-mediterranean/norway '''Norway'''], ISBN 978 184623 284 8, Last Update 2010 (as '''RCC''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Phyllis Nickel and John Harries [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/buy.htm Norwegian Cruising Guide 2010] Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd, ISBN 978-9769520431. eBook (downloadable) & printed.<br />
* Jon Amtrup [http://www.explorenorth.no/ Sail to Svalbard], ISBN 978-82-92284-58-2, eBook (downloadable) & printed, Last Update 2011<br />
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]<br />
* Author, Title, Publisher [http://www.website], ISBN 0...0 , Last Update 20xx<br />
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''See also [[Baltic Sea#References|Baltic Sea References & Publications]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* [http://www.morganscloud.com/ SV Morgan’s Cloud, 2001 - 2003]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-12-29-1 Cruising Norway 2010 Notes and Comments (Posted on Noonsite)]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-05-17-1 Good News if Planning a Cruise to Norway & Special Sailing Permits, 2010 & 2011]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-01-22-4 SY Naomi J., Useful Tips on Cruising Norway (Owen Morgan), 2004]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2003-04-12-4, Anchoring in Norway Not A Problem, Tore 2003]<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/05/norwegian-immigration-response-re-sailing-permit/ Norwegian Immigration Response re Sailing Permit, Gus Wilson, May 2010]<br />
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The Kingdom of Norway is one of the Scandinavian Countries going back into history a very long time, it's got a reputation through the famous Viking explorers who sailed to the [[Shetland Isles]], [[Faroe Islands]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]] and N. America (Vinland). <br />
Though the world might look at Scandinavia as a number of very similar countries the Norwegians are very proud of their present independence (upon the Dissolution of the Union with [[Sweden]] in 1905), after having spent literally hundreds of years in unions, first with [[Denmark]] and later Sweden. There are about 4.5 million Norwegians who share presently not only what might be described as the best scenery in the world (the Kiwi's might stand a chance here, all others are definitely out) and an enormous oil and gas reserve in the North Sea, the proceeds of which are invested by the State in a national reserve fund to be able to cope when the oil has run out. It has close ties with the EU without actually being a member.<br />
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There are heavy investments still being made in the infrastructure but the fact remains that the few bigger cities count for most of the population and the remainder is rather sparsely populated. Norway consists of mainland Norway, the archipelago of [[Svalbard]] ([[Spitsbergen]]), [[Bear Island]] between those latter two, [[Jan Mayen]], north of Iceland and [[Bouvet]](in the Southern Ocean and thus beyond the scope of this article).<br />
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Round the turn into the 20th century in many Norwegian towns cooperating entrepreneurs bought older sailing ships, these partnerships forming the foundation of numerous shipping lines, tanker operators and tramp operators. These international contacts mean that Norway has developed a very international and down to earth outlook on the rest of the world and -as rumor has it - the main reason that only a non-coastal-minority conforms to the tall blond blue eyed Viking image.<br />
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The country has two main flavours of Norwegian, Bokmal an Ny-Norsk, the latter a product of a lot of research into the history of the language spoken in Norway and basically a reconstructed language based on this research. The whole thing as a reaction to the fact that many people in Norway thought the official language (Bokmal) as used by the authorities was far too close to Danish and did not befit a proudly independent country. It is up to the local county authorities to decide which flavour is to be used, next to the local dialect to complicate matters further.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
Norway issues its own very elaborate full size chart series covering the whole coast. There are special yachting editions of sequential coastal sections (presently from the S to Halfway up the country) which take up less space but are sometimes a little confusing if you need a more complete picture. All towns on the coast have at least one bookseller that's an agent for the Norwegian Charts, they will stock the latest charts of surrounding areas. If you sail to Norway a good strategy is to obtain a coastal chart of the general area (300 series) where you want to make your landfall plus some of the more detailed series (nrs 1 into the 100 plus series) and just buy the most up to date charts when coming ashore.<br />
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==Weather==<br />
The Norwegian Meteorological Office is the source and very elaborate on the local climate.<br />
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Lots of water, snow, ice and rain but there are frequent and ofen long spells of amazingly good weather (in T shirts N of the Polar Circle has been experienced..)<br />
Most of he Fjords do not freeze up in winter because of the Gulf stream influence. There is a lot of permanent ice cap on the mountains. In summer the nights are short or non existent, a very special experience<br />
<br />
===Weather links===<br />
* [http://www.met.no/en Norwegian Weather Service] Both on the climate and forecasting (offshore,coastal ice conditions) the relevant pages are available in Norwegian and English.<br />
* Navtex on 518 kHz several times every day with spesial iceberg warnings. [http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner List over Navtex transmitions] <br />
* While coasting the VHF coastal stations (yes they still have coastal radio and very extensively) are issuing weatherforcast (in English during summer months and Norwegian only the rest of the year) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request, and you can get phone calls over the working channels.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
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==Islands==<br />
Norway administers a few off-shore islands. These are:<br />
* '''Spitsbergen (Svalbard)'''. Spitzbergen or Svalbard is a group of Arctic islands which have been mandated to Norway by the United Nations. The Norwegian presence is concentrated to the university (the world's northernmost) town of Longyearbyn whilst Russia maintains a presence at the coal mining town of Barrentsberg. A metreological reporting station is located on the Hopen Island in the eastern part of the group. If anchoring off the island beware of kelp beds and be advised of the rocky nature of the sea bed.<br />
* '''Bear Island'''. Norwegian territory in the Barents Sea. A metreological station is located on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Jan Mayen'''. A small island north of Iceland, also Norwegian territory. A metreological station is established on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Bouvet Island'''. An unpopulated Antarctic Island without safe natural harbours or anchorages<br />
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{{Warning}}'''Be aware of the possible presence of polar bears on all the above mentioned islands with the exception of Bouvet (no polar bears in the Antarctic)'''<br />
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==Communication==<br />
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* VHF is little used in harbours. Ask locals in marinas about guest berths. Navigational aids and information is given by the coastal radio stations. Cll them on there working channel or on channel 16. ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). <br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
Be aware there are a lot of overhead high tension cables (luftspenn) plus an ever increasing amount of fixed bridges and that for route planning in this respect you need adequate up to date info (which is available on the 100 series charts).<br />
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=== There are a lot of books with pilotage information. === <br />
* The best is without doubt the 'Norske Los' issued by he Norwegian Hydrographic Service also available through the local booksellers, or free download PDF files [https://www.kartverket.no/en/maps--nautical-charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/ The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions]. This is meant both for commercial ships and yachts carries charts and pictures with a wealth of information it comes in coastwise volumes but unfortunately is only in Norwegian, with an extensive glossary though.<br />
* Norway Oslo to North Cape and Svalbard is an exelent pilot book by [https://www.imray.com/Publications/Imray+Pilots/Pilots+and+Cruising+Guides/IB0166-1/ Judy Lomax from Imray]. They have sailed the whole Norwegian coast up and down and documented a lot of extra information.<br />
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Remember there is a lot of Norway, there is an enormous coastline with a lot of submerged rocks , small outlying islands etc. Do not skimp on your info as especially in the N of the country help might be hours away if needed !<br />
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As far as the anti collision regulations come, Norway has it's own inshore rules. Basically if it is or looks commercial it has the right of way so behave clearly an keep your eyes open and hurtigbater (speed feries) can and do appear out of narrow channels with 25-30 knots. There is a lot of inshore coastal traffic. AIS is a very handy thing especially in bad visibility. At narrow passages they would send a warning on channel 16 when arriving.<br />
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==Customs and Immigration==<br />
===Customs===<br />
* VAT (at 25%) will be refunded on goods taken out of Norway on a non Norwegian yacht, though you better ask for it beforehand if you want work done or need equipment to see if your chosen supplier is familiar with the procedure.<br />
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===Immigration===<br />
For ships larger than 24 metres there are established procedures. By Norwegian Law non-military vessels from all flags can pass throuh the inland waterways when proceeding on a voyage. For smaller yachts it appears that you just present yourself to available police upon landing in the country. This sounds pretty slack compared to a number of other countries but be aware that here a relatively very few foreign yachts in the country a any time, that there are a lot of local boats/ferries while a number of Kystvakt (Coastguard) patrolvessels are on constant beat. The country is very well surveillanced by modern means. Norwegians love their own privacy though and will respect yours unless they have reason to believe differently.<br />
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If you want he latest regulations, go to the [http://www.toll.no Official Website]<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
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* Spitsbergen:<br />
** {{dest| Longyearbyen |e|d}}<br />
** {{dest| Ny Alesund|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Alesund|e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Bergen |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Fredrikstad |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Haugesund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Kristiansand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Lillesand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Moss |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Oslo |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Tonsberg |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Trondheim |e|d}}<br />
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; South Coast (Swedish Border to Flekkefjord)<br />
Relatively densely populated with numerous towns and villages at relatively short distances with good facilities.<br />
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* [[Egersund]], a well sheltered harbour with good facilities, bunkering and a railway connection to [[Stavanger]], be sure to have a proper chart if you are unfamiliair especially at night (this applies to the country as a whole really).<br />
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Between [[Egersund]] and Tananger there are no really useful sheltered harbours in S to SW winds<br />
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; On the Sly West coast and upwards'<br />
Coming from ports to the S while aiming for the West Coast, the village of Tananger (a Western suburb) of [[Stavanger]] is highly recommended it has refuelling facilities (at tax free -avgifts fri- tariff) at the Hummern Hotel, there are shops in town and it's very close to [[Stavanger]] Inernational Airport.<br />
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Further North you'll find places like [[Haugesund]] and [[Bergen]] with as a recommended winter stopover place I would like to recommend the Norheimsund Gjestehamn in the Hardangerfjord (abt 70 km E of [[Bergen]]) which has excellent shower and laundry facilities full shopping and banking, good shorepower adequate shops and is on the bus route to [[Bergen]], It is also Home to the Hardanger Fartoyvernsenter museum shipyard. Winter mooring 15 Kr /feet/month in 2008. [http://www.trebaat.no Webcams and info]<br />
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On the way up the Hardanger Fjord you can see the waterfall at the mouth of the Mauranger Fjord.<br />
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North of [[Bergen]] population density decreases rapidly so does the size of towns and villages and the number of harbours; though Floro, [[Alesund]], [[Trondheim]], Bodo, Narvik, Tromso and Hammerfest are places with all facilities.<br />
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A good winterstop place is Levanger on the Trondheim Fjord. Levanger also has a slip ( operated by Persoy) that will take heavier and larger yachts (which have far less beam than the average fishing boat. If your boat is to heavy for a boatlift hat's the place to go, though there are many fishing boat slips they won't allways be able to accomodate a yacht for the reason mentioned earlier.<br />
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Lofoten and Vesteralen are very beautiful and so is the glacier at Svartisen<br />
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Be aware hat there are few trains in this country but both bus air transport is very frequent and covers most larger towns. ALl coastal towns are linked by hurtigbater (express boats 30 knots) which are a major part of he transport infrastructure.<br />
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GSM phone coverage is very extensive on the coast.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/norway.html Norway Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/07/norwegian-sailing-permit-bad-news/ Norwegian Sailing Permit—Bad News, Inge Hoem, Senior Advisor UDI (Norwegian Department of Immigration), July 2010]<br />
* [http://udiregelverk.no/sitecore/content/Home/Rettskilder/Sentrale%20lover%20og%20forskrifter/Utlendingsforskriften/Vedlegg%2016,-d-,%20Godkjente%20grenseovergangssteder.aspx Appendix 16 Approved border crossing points Jan 2010 Nowary Official Site Listing Ports of Entry]<br />
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==References==<br />
'''Websites that List Available Guides & Books'''<br />
* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/passage-planning Passage Planning] Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides. <br />
* Imray produce many Cruising Guides for Many areas of the world, [http://www.imray.com/catresults.cfm?pubcatid=27&pubcat_parent_id=6]<br />
* Conference of Yacht Cruising Clubs (UK), [http://www.cycc.org.uk/sail_dir/saildir1.html Sailing Directions published by CYCC members]<br />
* Ocean Cruising Club, [http://cic.oceancruisingclub.org/ Cruising Areas] This website contains information for a large number of cruing areas including brief information about each area and a list of guide books as well as a Google map of the locations in the reports.<br />
<br />
'''Books, Guides, etc'''<br />
* John Armitage & Mark Brackenbury, '''Norwegian Cruising Guide''', Adlard Coles Nautical, ISBN 0-7136-4115-0 , Secongd Edition 1996 (as '''NCG''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Ray Glaiser & Roger Saunders, '''Cruising in Norway''' , Cruising Association (CA), UK [http://www.cruising-association.com ], ISBN - , Last Update 2004 (as '''CA''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Judy Lomax, RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/publications/europe-a-mediterranean/norway '''Norway'''], ISBN 978 184623 284 8, Last Update 2010 (as '''RCC''' in JF's notes)<br />
* Phyllis Nickel and John Harries [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/buy.htm Norwegian Cruising Guide 2010] Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd, ISBN 978-9769520431. eBook (downloadable) & printed.<br />
* Jon Amtrup [http://www.explorenorth.no/ Sail to Svalbard], ISBN 978-82-92284-58-2, eBook (downloadable) & printed, Last Update 2011<br />
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]<br />
* Author, Title, Publisher [http://www.website], ISBN 0...0 , Last Update 20xx<br />
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''See also [[Baltic Sea#References|Baltic Sea References & Publications]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* [http://www.morganscloud.com/ SV Morgan’s Cloud, 2001 - 2003]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-12-29-1 Cruising Norway 2010 Notes and Comments (Posted on Noonsite)]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-05-17-1 Good News if Planning a Cruise to Norway & Special Sailing Permits, 2010 & 2011]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-01-22-4 SY Naomi J., Useful Tips on Cruising Norway (Owen Morgan), 2004]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2003-04-12-4, Anchoring in Norway Not A Problem, Tore 2003]<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/05/norwegian-immigration-response-re-sailing-permit/ Norwegian Immigration Response re Sailing Permit, Gus Wilson, May 2010]<br />
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The Kingdom of Norway is one of the Scandinavian Countries going back into history a very long time, it's got a reputation through the famous Viking explorers who sailed to the [[Shetland Isles]], [[Faroe Islands]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]] and N. America (Vinland). <br />
Though the world might look at Scandinavia as a number of very similar countries the Norwegians are very proud of their present independence (upon the Dissolution of the Union with [[Sweden]] in 1905), after having spent literally hundreds of years in unions, first with [[Denmark]] and later Sweden. There are about 4.5 million Norwegians who share presently not only what might be described as the best scenery in the world (the Kiwi's might stand a chance here, all others are definitely out) and an enormous oil and gas reserve in the North Sea, the proceeds of which are invested by the State in a national reserve fund to be able to cope when the oil has run out. It has close ties with the EU without actually being a member.<br />
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There are heavy investments still being made in the infrastructure but the fact remains that the few bigger cities count for most of the population and the remainder is rather sparsely populated. Norway consists of mainland Norway, the archipelago of [[Svalbard]] ([[Spitsbergen]]), [[Bear Island]] between those latter two, [[Jan Mayen]], north of Iceland and [[Bouvet]](in the Southern Ocean and thus beyond the scope of this article).<br />
<br />
Round the turn into the 20th century in many Norwegian towns cooperating entrepreneurs bought older sailing ships, these partnerships forming the foundation of numerous shipping lines, tanker operators and tramp operators. These international contacts mean that Norway has developed a very international and down to earth outlook on the rest of the world and -as rumor has it - the main reason that only a non-coastal-minority conforms to the tall blond blue eyed Viking image.<br />
<br />
The country has two main flavours of Norwegian, Bokmal an Ny-Norsk, the latter a product of a lot of research into the history of the language spoken in Norway and basically a reconstructed language based on this research. The whole thing as a reaction to the fact that many people in Norway thought the official language (Bokmal) as used by the authorities was far too close to Danish and did not befit a proudly independent country. It is up to the local county authorities to decide which flavour is to be used, next to the local dialect to complicate matters further.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
Norway issues its own very elaborate full size chart series covering the whole coast. There are special yachting editions of sequential coastal sections (presently from the S to Halfway up the country) which take up less space but are sometimes a little confusing if you need a more complete picture. All towns on the coast have at least one bookseller that's an agent for the Norwegian Charts, they will stock the latest charts of surrounding areas. If you sail to Norway a good strategy is to obtain a coastal chart of the general area (300 series) where you want to make your landfall plus some of the more detailed series (nrs 1 into the 100 plus series) and just buy the most up to date charts when coming ashore.<br />
<br />
==Weather==<br />
The Norwegian Meteorological Office is the source and very elaborate on the local climate.<br />
<br />
Lots of water, snow, ice and rain but there are frequent and ofen long spells of amazingly good weather (in T shirts N of the Polar Circle has been experienced..)<br />
Most of he Fjords do not freeze up in winter because of the Gulf stream influence. There is a lot of permanent ice cap on the mountains. In summer the nights are short or non existent, a very special experience<br />
<br />
===Weather links===<br />
* [http://www.met.no/en Norwegian Weather Service] Both on the climate and forecasting (offshore,coastal ice conditions) the relevant pages are available in Norwegian and English.<br />
* Navtex on 518 kHz several times every day with spesial iceberg warnings. [http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner List over Navtex transmitions] <br />
* While coasting the VHF coastal stations (yes they still have coastal radio and very extensively) are issuing weatherforcast (in English during summer months and Norwegian only the rest of the year) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request, and you can get phone calls over the working channels.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}<br />
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* <br />
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==Islands==<br />
Norway administers a few off-shore islands. These are:<br />
* '''Spitsbergen (Svalbard)'''. Spitzbergen or Svalbard is a group of Arctic islands which have been mandated to Norway by the United Nations. The Norwegian presence is concentrated to the university (the world's northernmost) town of Longyearbyn whilst Russia maintains a presence at the coal mining town of Barrentsberg. A metreological reporting station is located on the Hopen Island in the eastern part of the group. If anchoring off the island beware of kelp beds and be advised of the rocky nature of the sea bed.<br />
* '''Bear Island'''. Norwegian territory in the Barents Sea. A metreological station is located on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Jan Mayen'''. A small island north of Iceland, also Norwegian territory. A metreological station is established on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Bouvet Island'''. An unpopulated Antarctic Island without safe natural harbours or anchorages<br />
<br />
{{Warning}}'''Be aware of the possible presence of polar bears on all the above mentioned islands with the exception of Bouvet (no polar bears in the Antarctic)'''<br />
<br />
==Communication==<br />
{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}<br />
* VHF is little used in harbours. Ask locals in marinas about guest berths. Navigational aids and information is given by the coastal radio stations. Cll them on there working channel or on channel 16. ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). <br />
* <br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''<br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
Be aware there are a lot of overhead high tension cables (luftspenn) plus an ever increasing amount of fixed bridges and that for route planning in this respect you need adequate up to date info (which is available on the 100 series charts).<br />
<br />
=== There are a lot of books with pilotage information. === <br />
* The best is without doubt the 'Norske Los' issued by he Norwegian Hydrographic Service also available through the local booksellers, or free download PDF files [https://www.kartverket.no/en/maps--nautical-charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/ The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions]. This is meant both for commercial ships and yachts carries charts and pictures with a wealth of information it comes in coastwise volumes but unfortunately is only in Norwegian, with an extensive glossary though.<br />
* Norway Oslo to North Cape and Svalbard is an exelent pilot book by [https://www.imray.com/Publications/Imray+Pilots/Pilots+and+Cruising+Guides/IB0166-1/ Judy Lomax from Imray]. They have sailed the whole Norwegian coast up and down and documented a lot of extra information.<br />
<br />
Remember there is a lot of Norway, there is an enormous coastline with a lot of submerged rocks , small outlying islands etc. Do not skimp on your info as especially in the N of the country help might be hours away if needed !<br />
<br />
As far as the anti collision regulations come, Norway has it's own inshore rules. Basically if it is or looks commercial it has the right of way so behave clearly an keep your eyes open and hurtigbater (speed feries) can and do appear out of narrow channels with 25-30 knots. There is a lot of inshore coastal traffic. AIS is a very handy thing especially in bad visibility. At narrow passages they would send a warning on channel 16 when arriving.<br />
<br />
==Entrance==<br />
====Arrival====<br />
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====Departure====<br />
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==Customs and Immigration==<br />
===Customs===<br />
* VAT (at 25%) will be refunded on goods taken out of Norway on a non Norwegian yacht, though you better ask for it beforehand if you want work done or need equipment to see if your chosen supplier is familiar with the procedure.<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Immigration===<br />
For ships larger than 24 metres there are established procedures. By Norwegian Law non-military vessels from all flags can pass throuh the inland waterways when proceeding on a voyage. For smaller yachts it appears that you just present yourself to available police upon landing in the country. This sounds pretty slack compared to a number of other countries but be aware that here a relatively very few foreign yachts in the country a any time, that there are a lot of local boats/ferries while a number of Kystvakt (Coastguard) patrolvessels are on constant beat. The country is very well surveillanced by modern means. Norwegians love their own privacy though and will respect yours unless they have reason to believe differently.<br />
<br />
If you want he latest regulations, go to the [http://www.toll.no Official Website]<br />
<br />
===Health & Security===<br />
{{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}}<br />
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====Security====<br />
{{MagentaText|Details?}}<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
{{Dest legend |e|m|a|d}}<br />
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* Spitsbergen:<br />
** {{dest| Longyearbyen |e|d}}<br />
** {{dest| Ny Alesund|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Alesund|e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Bergen |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Fredrikstad |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Haugesund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Kristiansand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Lillesand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Moss |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Oslo |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Tonsberg |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Trondheim |e|d}}<br />
<br />
; South Coast (Swedish Border to Flekkefjord)<br />
Relatively densely populated with numerous towns and villages at relatively short distances with good facilities.<br />
<br />
* [[Egersund]], a well sheltered harbour with good facilities, bunkering and a railway connection to [[Stavanger]], be sure to have a proper chart if you are unfamiliair especially at night (this applies to the country as a whole really).<br />
<br />
Between [[Egersund]] and Tananger there are no really useful sheltered harbours in S to SW winds<br />
<br />
; On the Sly West coast and upwards'<br />
Coming from ports to the S while aiming for the West Coast, the village of Tananger (a Western suburb) of [[Stavanger]] is highly recommended it has refuelling facilities (at tax free -avgifts fri- tariff) at the Hummern Hotel, there are shops in town and it's very close to [[Stavanger]] Inernational Airport.<br />
<br />
Further North you'll find places like [[Haugesund]] and [[Bergen]] with as a recommended winter stopover place I would like to recommend the Norheimsund Gjestehamn in the Hardangerfjord (abt 70 km E of [[Bergen]]) which has excellent shower and laundry facilities full shopping and banking, good shorepower adequate shops and is on the bus route to [[Bergen]], It is also Home to the Hardanger Fartoyvernsenter museum shipyard. Winter mooring 15 Kr /feet/month in 2008. [http://www.trebaat.no Webcams and info]<br />
<br />
On the way up the Hardanger Fjord you can see the waterfall at the mouth of the Mauranger Fjord.<br />
<br />
North of [[Bergen]] population density decreases rapidly so does the size of towns and villages and the number of harbours; though Floro, [[Alesund]], [[Trondheim]], Bodo, Narvik, Tromso and Hammerfest are places with all facilities.<br />
<br />
A good winterstop place is Levanger on the Trondheim Fjord. Levanger also has a slip ( operated by Persoy) that will take heavier and larger yachts (which have far less beam than the average fishing boat. If your boat is to heavy for a boatlift hat's the place to go, though there are many fishing boat slips they won't allways be able to accomodate a yacht for the reason mentioned earlier.<br />
<br />
Lofoten and Vesteralen are very beautiful and so is the glacier at Svartisen<br />
<br />
Be aware hat there are few trains in this country but both bus air transport is very frequent and covers most larger towns. ALl coastal towns are linked by hurtigbater (express boats 30 knots) which are a major part of he transport infrastructure.<br />
<br />
GSM phone coverage is very extensive on the coast.<br />
<br />
==Transportation==<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==Friends==<br />
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".<br />
* <br />
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<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/norway.html Norway Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]<br />
*<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/07/norwegian-sailing-permit-bad-news/ Norwegian Sailing Permit—Bad News, Inge Hoem, Senior Advisor UDI (Norwegian Department of Immigration), July 2010]<br />
* [http://udiregelverk.no/sitecore/content/Home/Rettskilder/Sentrale%20lover%20og%20forskrifter/Utlendingsforskriften/Vedlegg%2016,-d-,%20Godkjente%20grenseovergangssteder.aspx Appendix 16 Approved border crossing points Jan 2010 Nowary Official Site Listing Ports of Entry]<br />
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==References==<br />
'''Websites that List Available Guides & Books'''<br />
* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/passage-planning Passage Planning] Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides. <br />
* Imray produce many Cruising Guides for Many areas of the world, [http://www.imray.com/catresults.cfm?pubcatid=27&pubcat_parent_id=6]<br />
* Conference of Yacht Cruising Clubs (UK), [http://www.cycc.org.uk/sail_dir/saildir1.html Sailing Directions published by CYCC members]<br />
* Ocean Cruising Club, [http://cic.oceancruisingclub.org/ Cruising Areas] This website contains information for a large number of cruing areas including brief information about each area and a list of guide books as well as a Google map of the locations in the reports.<br />
<br />
'''Books, Guides, etc'''<br />
* John Armitage & Mark Brackenbury, '''Norwegian Cruising Guide''', Adlard Coles Nautical, ISBN 0-7136-4115-0 , Secongd Edition 1996 (as '''NCG''' in my notes)<br />
* Ray Glaiser & Roger Saunders, '''Cruising in Norway''' , Cruising Association (CA), UK [http://www.cruising-association.com ], ISBN - , Last Update 2004 (as '''CA''' in my notes)<br />
* Judy Lomax, RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/publications/europe-a-mediterranean/norway '''Norway'''], ISBN 978 184623 284 8, Last Update 2010 (as '''RCC''' in my notes)<br />
* Phyllis Nickel and John Harries [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/buy.htm Norwegian Cruising Guide 2010] Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd, ISBN 978-9769520431. eBook (downloadable) & printed.<br />
* Jon Amtrup [http://www.explorenorth.no/ Sail to Svalbard], ISBN 978-82-92284-58-2, eBook (downloadable) & printed, Last Update 2011<br />
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]<br />
* Author, Title, Publisher [http://www.website], ISBN 0...0 , Last Update 20xx<br />
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''See also [[Baltic Sea#References|Baltic Sea References & Publications]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* [http://www.morganscloud.com/ SV Morgan’s Cloud, 2001 - 2003]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-12-29-1 Cruising Norway 2010 Notes and Comments (Posted on Noonsite)]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-05-17-1 Good News if Planning a Cruise to Norway & Special Sailing Permits, 2010 & 2011]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-01-22-4 SY Naomi J., Useful Tips on Cruising Norway (Owen Morgan), 2004]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2003-04-12-4, Anchoring in Norway Not A Problem, Tore 2003]<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/05/norwegian-immigration-response-re-sailing-permit/ Norwegian Immigration Response re Sailing Permit, Gus Wilson, May 2010]<br />
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The Kingdom of Norway is one of the Scandinavian Countries going back into history a very long time, it's got a reputation through the famous Viking explorers who sailed to the [[Shetland Isles]], [[Faroe Islands]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]] and N. America (Vinland). <br />
Though the world might look at Scandinavia as a number of very similar countries the Norwegians are very proud of their present independence (upon the Dissolution of the Union with [[Sweden]] in 1905), after having spent literally hundreds of years in unions, first with [[Denmark]] and later Sweden. There are about 4.5 million Norwegians who share presently not only what might be described as the best scenery in the world (the Kiwi's might stand a chance here, all others are definitely out) and an enormous oil and gas reserve in the North Sea, the proceeds of which are invested by the State in a national reserve fund to be able to cope when the oil has run out. It has close ties with the EU without actually being a member.<br />
<br />
There are heavy investments still being made in the infrastructure but the fact remains that the few bigger cities count for most of the population and the remainder is rather sparsely populated. Norway consists of mainland Norway, the archipelago of [[Svalbard]] ([[Spitsbergen]]), [[Bear Island]] between those latter two, [[Jan Mayen]], north of Iceland and [[Bouvet]](in the Southern Ocean and thus beyond the scope of this article).<br />
<br />
Round the turn into the 20th century in many Norwegian towns cooperating entrepreneurs bought older sailing ships, these partnerships forming the foundation of numerous shipping lines, tanker operators and tramp operators. These international contacts mean that Norway has developed a very international and down to earth outlook on the rest of the world and -as rumor has it - the main reason that only a non-coastal-minority conforms to the tall blond blue eyed Viking image.<br />
<br />
The country has two main flavours of Norwegian, Bokmal an Ny-Norsk, the latter a product of a lot of research into the history of the language spoken in Norway and basically a reconstructed language based on this research. The whole thing as a reaction to the fact that many people in Norway thought the official language (Bokmal) as used by the authorities was far too close to Danish and did not befit a proudly independent country. It is up to the local county authorities to decide which flavour is to be used, next to the local dialect to complicate matters further.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
Norway issues its own very elaborate full size chart series covering the whole coast. There are special yachting editions of sequential coastal sections (presently from the S to Halfway up the country) which take up less space but are sometimes a little confusing if you need a more complete picture. All towns on the coast have at least one bookseller that's an agent for the Norwegian Charts, they will stock the latest charts of surrounding areas. If you sail to Norway a good strategy is to obtain a coastal chart of the general area (300 series) where you want to make your landfall plus some of the more detailed series (nrs 1 into the 100 plus series) and just buy the most up to date charts when coming ashore.<br />
<br />
==Weather==<br />
The Norwegian Meteorological Office is the source and very elaborate on the local climate.<br />
<br />
Lots of water, snow, ice and rain but there are frequent and ofen long spells of amazingly good weather (in T shirts N of the Polar Circle has been experienced..)<br />
Most of he Fjords do not freeze up in winter because of the Gulf stream influence. There is a lot of permanent ice cap on the mountains. In summer the nights are short or non existent, a very special experience<br />
<br />
===Weather links===<br />
* [http://www.met.no/en Norwegian Weather Service] Both on the climate and forecasting (offshore,coastal ice conditions) the relevant pages are available in Norwegian and English.<br />
* Navtex on 518 kHz several times every day with spesial iceberg warnings. [http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner List over Navtex transmitions] <br />
* While coasting the VHF coastal stations (yes they still have coastal radio and very extensively) are issuing weatherforcast (in English during summer months and Norwegian only the rest of the year) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request, and you can get phone calls over the working channels.<br />
<br />
==Passages==<br />
{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}<br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==Islands==<br />
Norway administers a few off-shore islands. These are:<br />
* '''Spitsbergen (Svalbard)'''. Spitzbergen or Svalbard is a group of Arctic islands which have been mandated to Norway by the United Nations. The Norwegian presence is concentrated to the university (the world's northernmost) town of Longyearbyn whilst Russia maintains a presence at the coal mining town of Barrentsberg. A metreological reporting station is located on the Hopen Island in the eastern part of the group. If anchoring off the island beware of kelp beds and be advised of the rocky nature of the sea bed.<br />
* '''Bear Island'''. Norwegian territory in the Barents Sea. A metreological station is located on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Jan Mayen'''. A small island north of Iceland, also Norwegian territory. A metreological station is established on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Bouvet Island'''. An unpopulated Antarctic Island without safe natural harbours or anchorages<br />
<br />
{{Warning}}'''Be aware of the possible presence of polar bears on all the above mentioned islands with the exception of Bouvet (no polar bears in the Antarctic)'''<br />
<br />
==Communication==<br />
{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}<br />
* VHF is little used in harbours. Ask locals in marinas about guest berths. Navigational aids and information is given by the coastal radio stations. Cll them on there working channel or on channel 16. ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). <br />
* <br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''<br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
Be aware there are a lot of overhead high tension cables (luftspenn) plus an ever increasing amount of fixed bridges and that for route planning in this respect you need adequate up to date info (which is available on the 100 series charts).<br />
<br />
=== There are a lot of books with pilotage information. === <br />
* The best is without doubt the 'Norske Los' issued by he Norwegian Hydrographic Service also available through the local booksellers, or free download PDF files [https://www.kartverket.no/en/maps--nautical-charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/ The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions]. This is meant both for commercial ships and yachts carries charts and pictures with a wealth of information it comes in coastwise volumes but unfortunately is only in Norwegian, with an extensive glossary though.<br />
* Norway Oslo to North Cape and Svalbard is an exelent pilot book by [https://www.imray.com/Publications/Imray+Pilots/Pilots+and+Cruising+Guides/IB0166-1/ Judy Lomax from Imray]. They have sailed the whole Norwegian coast up and down and documented a lot of extra information.<br />
<br />
Remember there is a lot of Norway, there is an enormous coastline with a lot of submerged rocks , small outlying islands etc. Do not skimp on your info as especially in the N of the country help might be hours away if needed !<br />
<br />
As far as the anti collision regulations come, Norway has it's own inshore rules. Basically if it is or looks commercial it has the right of way so behave clearly an keep your eyes open and hurtigbater (speed feries) can and do appear out of narrow channels with 25-30 knots. There is a lot of inshore coastal traffic. AIS is a very handy thing especially in bad visibility. At narrow passages they would send a warning on channel 16 when arriving.<br />
<br />
==Entrance==<br />
====Arrival====<br />
{{MagentaText|Details?}}<br />
<br />
====Departure====<br />
{{MagentaText|Details?}}<br />
<br />
==Customs and Immigration==<br />
===Customs===<br />
* VAT (at 25%) will be refunded on goods taken out of Norway on a non Norwegian yacht, though you better ask for it beforehand if you want work done or need equipment to see if your chosen supplier is familiar with the procedure.<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Immigration===<br />
For ships larger than 24 metres there are established procedures. By Norwegian Law non-military vessels from all flags can pass throuh the inland waterways when proceeding on a voyage. For smaller yachts it appears that you just present yourself to available police upon landing in the country. This sounds pretty slack compared to a number of other countries but be aware that here a relatively very few foreign yachts in the country a any time, that there are a lot of local boats/ferries while a number of Kystvakt (Coastguard) patrolvessels are on constant beat. The country is very well surveillanced by modern means. Norwegians love their own privacy though and will respect yours unless they have reason to believe differently.<br />
<br />
If you want he latest regulations, go to the [http://www.toll.no Official Website]<br />
<br />
===Health & Security===<br />
{{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}}<br />
<br />
====Security====<br />
{{MagentaText|Details?}}<br />
<br />
<br />
==Berthing==<br />
{{Dest legend |e|m|a|d}}<br />
<br />
* Spitsbergen:<br />
** {{dest| Longyearbyen |e|d}}<br />
** {{dest| Ny Alesund|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Alesund|e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Bergen |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Fredrikstad |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Haugesund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Kristiansand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Lillesand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Moss |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Oslo |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Tonsberg |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Trondheim |e|d}}<br />
<br />
; South Coast (Swedish Border to Flekkefjord)<br />
Relatively densely populated with numerous towns and villages at relatively short distances with good facilities.<br />
<br />
* [[Egersund]], a well sheltered harbour with good facilities, bunkering and a railway connection to [[Stavanger]], be sure to have a proper chart if you are unfamiliair especially at night (this applies to the country as a whole really).<br />
<br />
Between [[Egersund]] and Tananger there are no really useful sheltered harbours in S to SW winds<br />
<br />
; On the Sly West coast and upwards'<br />
Coming from ports to the S while aiming for the West Coast, the village of Tananger (a Western suburb) of [[Stavanger]] is highly recommended it has refuelling facilities (at tax free -avgifts fri- tariff) at the Hummern Hotel, there are shops in town and it's very close to [[Stavanger]] Inernational Airport.<br />
<br />
Further North you'll find places like [[Haugesund]] and [[Bergen]] with as a recommended winter stopover place I would like to recommend the Norheimsund Gjestehamn in the Hardangerfjord (abt 70 km E of [[Bergen]]) which has excellent shower and laundry facilities full shopping and banking, good shorepower adequate shops and is on the bus route to [[Bergen]], It is also Home to the Hardanger Fartoyvernsenter museum shipyard. Winter mooring 15 Kr /feet/month in 2008. [http://www.trebaat.no Webcams and info]<br />
<br />
On the way up the Hardanger Fjord you can see the waterfall at the mouth of the Mauranger Fjord.<br />
<br />
North of [[Bergen]] population density decreases rapidly so does the size of towns and villages and the number of harbours; though Floro, [[Alesund]], [[Trondheim]], Bodo, Narvik, Tromso and Hammerfest are places with all facilities.<br />
<br />
A good winterstop place is Levanger on the Trondheim Fjord. Levanger also has a slip ( operated by Persoy) that will take heavier and larger yachts (which have far less beam than the average fishing boat. If your boat is to heavy for a boatlift hat's the place to go, though there are many fishing boat slips they won't allways be able to accomodate a yacht for the reason mentioned earlier.<br />
<br />
Lofoten and Vesteralen are very beautiful and so is the glacier at Svartisen<br />
<br />
Be aware hat there are few trains in this country but both bus air transport is very frequent and covers most larger towns. ALl coastal towns are linked by hurtigbater (express boats 30 knots) which are a major part of he transport infrastructure.<br />
<br />
GSM phone coverage is very extensive on the coast.<br />
<br />
==Transportation==<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
==Friends==<br />
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".<br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/norway.html Norway Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/07/norwegian-sailing-permit-bad-news/ Norwegian Sailing Permit—Bad News, Inge Hoem, Senior Advisor UDI (Norwegian Department of Immigration), July 2010]<br />
* [http://udiregelverk.no/sitecore/content/Home/Rettskilder/Sentrale%20lover%20og%20forskrifter/Utlendingsforskriften/Vedlegg%2016,-d-,%20Godkjente%20grenseovergangssteder.aspx Appendix 16 Approved border crossing points Jan 2010 Nowary Official Site Listing Ports of Entry]<br />
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==References==<br />
'''Websites that List Available Guides & Books'''<br />
* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/passage-planning Passage Planning] Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides. <br />
* Imray produce many Cruising Guides for Many areas of the world, [http://www.imray.com/catresults.cfm?pubcatid=27&pubcat_parent_id=6]<br />
* Conference of Yacht Cruising Clubs (UK), [http://www.cycc.org.uk/sail_dir/saildir1.html Sailing Directions published by CYCC members]<br />
* Ocean Cruising Club, [http://cic.oceancruisingclub.org/ Cruising Areas] This website contains information for a large number of cruing areas including brief information about each area and a list of guide books as well as a Google map of the locations in the reports.<br />
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'''Books, Guides, etc'''<br />
* John Armitage & Mark Brackenbury, Norwegian Cruising Guide, Adlard Coles Nautical, ISBN 0-7136-4115-0 , Secongd Edition 1996 (as '''NCG''' in my notes)<br />
* Ray Glaiser & Roger Saunders, '''Cruising in Norway''' , Cruising Association (CA), UK [http://www.cruising-association.com ], ISBN - , Last Update 2004 (as '''CA''' in my notes)<br />
* Judy Lomax, RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/publications/europe-a-mediterranean/norway Norway], ISBN 978 184623 284 8, Last Update 2010 (as '''RCC''' in my notes)<br />
* Phyllis Nickel and John Harries [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/buy.htm Norwegian Cruising Guide 2010] Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd, ISBN 978-9769520431. eBook (downloadable) & printed.<br />
* Jon Amtrup [http://www.explorenorth.no/ Sail to Svalbard], ISBN 978-82-92284-58-2, eBook (downloadable) & printed, Last Update 2011<br />
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]<br />
* Author, Title, Publisher [http://www.website], ISBN 0...0 , Last Update 20xx<br />
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''See also [[Baltic Sea#References|Baltic Sea References & Publications]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* [http://www.morganscloud.com/ SV Morgan’s Cloud, 2001 - 2003]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-12-29-1 Cruising Norway 2010 Notes and Comments (Posted on Noonsite)]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-05-17-1 Good News if Planning a Cruise to Norway & Special Sailing Permits, 2010 & 2011]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-01-22-4 SY Naomi J., Useful Tips on Cruising Norway (Owen Morgan), 2004]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2003-04-12-4, Anchoring in Norway Not A Problem, Tore 2003]<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/05/norwegian-immigration-response-re-sailing-permit/ Norwegian Immigration Response re Sailing Permit, Gus Wilson, May 2010]<br />
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The Kingdom of Norway is one of the Scandinavian Countries going back into history a very long time, it's got a reputation through the famous Viking explorers who sailed to the [[Shetland Isles]], [[Faroe Islands]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]] and N. America (Vinland). <br />
Though the world might look at Scandinavia as a number of very similar countries the Norwegians are very proud of their present independence (upon the Dissolution of the Union with [[Sweden]] in 1905), after having spent literally hundreds of years in unions, first with [[Denmark]] and later Sweden. There are about 4.5 million Norwegians who share presently not only what might be described as the best scenery in the world (the Kiwi's might stand a chance here, all others are definitely out) and an enormous oil and gas reserve in the North Sea, the proceeds of which are invested by the State in a national reserve fund to be able to cope when the oil has run out. It has close ties with the EU without actually being a member.<br />
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There are heavy investments still being made in the infrastructure but the fact remains that the few bigger cities count for most of the population and the remainder is rather sparsely populated. Norway consists of mainland Norway, the archipelago of [[Svalbard]] ([[Spitsbergen]]), [[Bear Island]] between those latter two, [[Jan Mayen]], north of Iceland and [[Bouvet]](in the Southern Ocean and thus beyond the scope of this article).<br />
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Round the turn into the 20th century in many Norwegian towns cooperating entrepreneurs bought older sailing ships, these partnerships forming the foundation of numerous shipping lines, tanker operators and tramp operators. These international contacts mean that Norway has developed a very international and down to earth outlook on the rest of the world and -as rumor has it - the main reason that only a non-coastal-minority conforms to the tall blond blue eyed Viking image.<br />
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The country has two main flavours of Norwegian, Bokmal an Ny-Norsk, the latter a product of a lot of research into the history of the language spoken in Norway and basically a reconstructed language based on this research. The whole thing as a reaction to the fact that many people in Norway thought the official language (Bokmal) as used by the authorities was far too close to Danish and did not befit a proudly independent country. It is up to the local county authorities to decide which flavour is to be used, next to the local dialect to complicate matters further.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
Norway issues its own very elaborate full size chart series covering the whole coast. There are special yachting editions of sequential coastal sections (presently from the S to Halfway up the country) which take up less space but are sometimes a little confusing if you need a more complete picture. All towns on the coast have at least one bookseller that's an agent for the Norwegian Charts, they will stock the latest charts of surrounding areas. If you sail to Norway a good strategy is to obtain a coastal chart of the general area (300 series) where you want to make your landfall plus some of the more detailed series (nrs 1 into the 100 plus series) and just buy the most up to date charts when coming ashore.<br />
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==Weather==<br />
The Norwegian Meteorological Office is the source and very elaborate on the local climate.<br />
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Lots of water, snow, ice and rain but there are frequent and ofen long spells of amazingly good weather (in T shirts N of the Polar Circle has been experienced..)<br />
Most of he Fjords do not freeze up in winter because of the Gulf stream influence. There is a lot of permanent ice cap on the mountains. In summer the nights are short or non existent, a very special experience<br />
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===Weather links===<br />
* [http://www.met.no/en Norwegian Weather Service] Both on the climate and forecasting (offshore,coastal ice conditions) the relevant pages are available in Norwegian and English.<br />
* Navtex on 518 kHz several times every day with spesial iceberg warnings. [http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner List over Navtex transmitions] <br />
* While coasting the VHF coastal stations (yes they still have coastal radio and very extensively) are issuing weatherforcast (in English during summer months and Norwegian only the rest of the year) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request, and you can get phone calls over the working channels.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
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==Islands==<br />
Norway administers a few off-shore islands. These are:<br />
* '''Spitsbergen (Svalbard)'''. Spitzbergen or Svalbard is a group of Arctic islands which have been mandated to Norway by the United Nations. The Norwegian presence is concentrated to the university (the world's northernmost) town of Longyearbyn whilst Russia maintains a presence at the coal mining town of Barrentsberg. A metreological reporting station is located on the Hopen Island in the eastern part of the group. If anchoring off the island beware of kelp beds and be advised of the rocky nature of the sea bed.<br />
* '''Bear Island'''. Norwegian territory in the Barents Sea. A metreological station is located on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Jan Mayen'''. A small island north of Iceland, also Norwegian territory. A metreological station is established on the island which lacks safe harbours and anchorages<br />
* '''Bouvet Island'''. An unpopulated Antarctic Island without safe natural harbours or anchorages<br />
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{{Warning}}'''Be aware of the possible presence of polar bears on all the above mentioned islands with the exception of Bouvet (no polar bears in the Antarctic)'''<br />
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==Communication==<br />
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* VHF is little used in harbours. Ask locals in marinas about guest berths. Navigational aids and information is given by the coastal radio stations. Cll them on there working channel or on channel 16. ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). <br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
Be aware there are a lot of overhead high tension cables (luftspenn) plus an ever increasing amount of fixed bridges and that for route planning in this respect you need adequate up to date info (which is available on the 100 series charts).<br />
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=== There are a lot of books with pilotage information. === <br />
* The best is without doubt the 'Norske Los' issued by he Norwegian Hydrographic Service also available through the local booksellers, or free download PDF files [https://www.kartverket.no/en/maps--nautical-charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/ The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions]. This is meant both for commercial ships and yachts carries charts and pictures with a wealth of information it comes in coastwise volumes but unfortunately is only in Norwegian, with an extensive glossary though.<br />
* Norway Oslo to North Cape and Svalbard is an exelent pilot book by [https://www.imray.com/Publications/Imray+Pilots/Pilots+and+Cruising+Guides/IB0166-1/ Judy Lomax from Imray]. They have sailed the whole Norwegian coast up and down and documented a lot of extra information.<br />
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Remember there is a lot of Norway, there is an enormous coastline with a lot of submerged rocks , small outlying islands etc. Do not skimp on your info as especially in the N of the country help might be hours away if needed !<br />
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As far as the anti collision regulations come, Norway has it's own inshore rules. Basically if it is or looks commercial it has the right of way so behave clearly an keep your eyes open and hurtigbater (speed feries) can and do appear out of narrow channels with 25-30 knots. There is a lot of inshore coastal traffic. AIS is a very handy thing especially in bad visibility. At narrow passages they would send a warning on channel 16 when arriving.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
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==Customs and Immigration==<br />
===Customs===<br />
* VAT (at 25%) will be refunded on goods taken out of Norway on a non Norwegian yacht, though you better ask for it beforehand if you want work done or need equipment to see if your chosen supplier is familiar with the procedure.<br />
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===Immigration===<br />
For ships larger than 24 metres there are established procedures. By Norwegian Law non-military vessels from all flags can pass throuh the inland waterways when proceeding on a voyage. For smaller yachts it appears that you just present yourself to available police upon landing in the country. This sounds pretty slack compared to a number of other countries but be aware that here a relatively very few foreign yachts in the country a any time, that there are a lot of local boats/ferries while a number of Kystvakt (Coastguard) patrolvessels are on constant beat. The country is very well surveillanced by modern means. Norwegians love their own privacy though and will respect yours unless they have reason to believe differently.<br />
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If you want he latest regulations, go to the [http://www.toll.no Official Website]<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
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* Spitsbergen:<br />
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* {{dest| Bergen |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Egersund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Farsund |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Fredrikstad |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Haugesund |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Kristiansand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Lillesand |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Mandal |d}}<br />
* {{dest| Moss |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Oslo |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Stavanger |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Tonsberg |e|d}}<br />
* {{dest| Trondheim |e|d}}<br />
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; South Coast (Swedish Border to Flekkefjord)<br />
Relatively densely populated with numerous towns and villages at relatively short distances with good facilities.<br />
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* [[Egersund]], a well sheltered harbour with good facilities, bunkering and a railway connection to [[Stavanger]], be sure to have a proper chart if you are unfamiliair especially at night (this applies to the country as a whole really).<br />
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Between [[Egersund]] and Tananger there are no really useful sheltered harbours in S to SW winds<br />
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; On the Sly West coast and upwards'<br />
Coming from ports to the S while aiming for the West Coast, the village of Tananger (a Western suburb) of [[Stavanger]] is highly recommended it has refuelling facilities (at tax free -avgifts fri- tariff) at the Hummern Hotel, there are shops in town and it's very close to [[Stavanger]] Inernational Airport.<br />
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Further North you'll find places like [[Haugesund]] and [[Bergen]] with as a recommended winter stopover place I would like to recommend the Norheimsund Gjestehamn in the Hardangerfjord (abt 70 km E of [[Bergen]]) which has excellent shower and laundry facilities full shopping and banking, good shorepower adequate shops and is on the bus route to [[Bergen]], It is also Home to the Hardanger Fartoyvernsenter museum shipyard. Winter mooring 15 Kr /feet/month in 2008. [http://www.trebaat.no Webcams and info]<br />
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On the way up the Hardanger Fjord you can see the waterfall at the mouth of the Mauranger Fjord.<br />
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North of [[Bergen]] population density decreases rapidly so does the size of towns and villages and the number of harbours; though Floro, [[Alesund]], [[Trondheim]], Bodo, Narvik, Tromso and Hammerfest are places with all facilities.<br />
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A good winterstop place is Levanger on the Trondheim Fjord. Levanger also has a slip ( operated by Persoy) that will take heavier and larger yachts (which have far less beam than the average fishing boat. If your boat is to heavy for a boatlift hat's the place to go, though there are many fishing boat slips they won't allways be able to accomodate a yacht for the reason mentioned earlier.<br />
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Lofoten and Vesteralen are very beautiful and so is the glacier at Svartisen<br />
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Be aware hat there are few trains in this country but both bus air transport is very frequent and covers most larger towns. ALl coastal towns are linked by hurtigbater (express boats 30 knots) which are a major part of he transport infrastructure.<br />
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GSM phone coverage is very extensive on the coast.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/norway.html Norway Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/07/norwegian-sailing-permit-bad-news/ Norwegian Sailing Permit—Bad News, Inge Hoem, Senior Advisor UDI (Norwegian Department of Immigration), July 2010]<br />
* [http://udiregelverk.no/sitecore/content/Home/Rettskilder/Sentrale%20lover%20og%20forskrifter/Utlendingsforskriften/Vedlegg%2016,-d-,%20Godkjente%20grenseovergangssteder.aspx Appendix 16 Approved border crossing points Jan 2010 Nowary Official Site Listing Ports of Entry]<br />
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==References==<br />
'''Websites that List Available Guides & Books'''<br />
* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/passage-planning Passage Planning] Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides. <br />
* Imray produce many Cruising Guides for Many areas of the world, [http://www.imray.com/catresults.cfm?pubcatid=27&pubcat_parent_id=6]<br />
* Conference of Yacht Cruising Clubs (UK), [http://www.cycc.org.uk/sail_dir/saildir1.html Sailing Directions published by CYCC members]<br />
* Ocean Cruising Club, [http://cic.oceancruisingclub.org/ Cruising Areas] This website contains information for a large number of cruing areas including brief information about each area and a list of guide books as well as a Google map of the locations in the reports.<br />
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'''Books, Guides, etc'''<br />
* Judy Lomax, RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/publications/europe-a-mediterranean/norway Norway], ISBN 978 184623 284 8, Last Update 2010<br />
* Phyllis Nickel and John Harries [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/buy.htm Norwegian Cruising Guide 2010] Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd, ISBN 978-9769520431. eBook (downloadable) & printed.<br />
* Jon Amtrup [http://www.explorenorth.no/ Sail to Svalbard], ISBN 978-82-92284-58-2, eBook (downloadable) & printed, Last Update 2011<br />
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]<br />
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''See also [[Baltic Sea#References|Baltic Sea References & Publications]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* [http://www.morganscloud.com/ SV Morgan’s Cloud, 2001 - 2003]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-12-29-1 Cruising Norway 2010 Notes and Comments (Posted on Noonsite)]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-05-17-1 Good News if Planning a Cruise to Norway & Special Sailing Permits, 2010 & 2011]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-01-22-4 SY Naomi J., Useful Tips on Cruising Norway (Owen Morgan), 2004]<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2003-04-12-4, Anchoring in Norway Not A Problem, Tore 2003]<br />
* [http://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com/news/2010/05/norwegian-immigration-response-re-sailing-permit/ Norwegian Immigration Response re Sailing Permit, Gus Wilson, May 2010]<br />
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
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09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
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Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east or south of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST) & June 2014<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* There is a well stocked chandlery and hardware store on the South East corner of the port <br /> Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C. - C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello - Tel. +39 0941.702360<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C. - C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello - Tel. +39 0941.702360<br />
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Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* Car Rental: <br /> ORITI Autonoleggio. - S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata di Militello (ME) - Tel./Fax +39 0941.721213, Cell. +39 347 8205166 - [mailto:info@oritauto.it Email] - [http://www.oritauto.com Website]<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
<br />
09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east or south of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST) & June 2014<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* There is a well stocked chandlery and hardware store on the South East corner of the port <br /> Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C. - C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello - Tel. +39 0941.702360<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C. - C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello - Tel. +39 0941.702360<br />
<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* ''ORITI Autonoleggio''<br />
*: S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata Militello (ME)<br />
*: Tel e Fax 0941.721213 - Cell. +39 347 8205166<br />
*: [mailto:info@oritauto.it Email]<br />
*: [http://www.oritauto.com Website]<br />
* <br />
*<br />
* Car Rental: <br /> ORITI Autonoleggio. - S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata di Militello (ME) - Tel./Fax +39 0941.721213, Cell. Pietro (Peter) +39 347 8205166 - [mailto:info@oritauto.it Email] - [http://www.oritauto.com Website]<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"<br />
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| {{Coord|38|04.52|N|14|38.42|E|}}<br />
|-<br />
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The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
<br />
09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east or south of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST) & June 2014<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* There is a well stocked chandlery and hardware store on the South East corner of the port <br /> Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C. - C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello - Tel. +39 0941.702360<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C. - C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello - Tel. +39 0941.702360<br />
<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* ''ORITI Autonoleggio''<br />
*: S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata Militello (ME)<br />
*: Tel e Fax 0941.721213 - Cell. +39 347 8205166<br />
*: [mailto:info@oritauto.it Email]<br />
*: [http://www.oritauto.com Website]<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Sant%E2%80%99_AgataSant’ Agata2014-07-23T06:38:31Z<p>JeanF73: /* Marine Stores */</p>
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''Click links for more information''<br />
|-<br />
! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center><br />
| {{Coord|38|04.52|N|14|38.42|E|}}<br />
|-<br />
! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center><br />
| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=38.073062&ln=14.624219&z=2&k=2&a=1&tab=1 Photo gallery]<br />
|-<br />
! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center><br />
| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.075333&lon=14.640333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet]<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:SantAgata.jpg|350px]]Pontoons at Sant’ Agata - ''Click for larger view''<br />
|}{{TOCleft}}<br />
The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
<br />
09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east or south of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST) & June 2014<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* There is a well stocked chandlery and hardware store on the South East corner of the port <br /> Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C. - C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello - Tel. +39 0941.702360<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C.<br />
C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello (ME)<br />
Tel. 091.702360<br />
<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
* <br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* ''ORITI Autonoleggio''<br />
*: S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata Militello (ME)<br />
*: Tel e Fax 0941.721213 - Cell. +39 347 8205166<br />
*: [mailto:info@oritauto.it Email]<br />
*: [http://www.oritauto.com Website]<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
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* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>==Marina di Ragusa, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]]==<br />
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Marina di Ragusa is a small village and harbour 20 miles west of [[Pozzallo]] and 29 miles SE of [[Gela]] on the S coast of [[Sicily]]. Originally a 5th century BC Greek settlement, the village passed through Byzantine, Arab and Spanish hands until becoming part of the new Kingdom of [[Italy]] in 1860 along with the rest of [[Sicily]]. It remained a quiet fishing harbour for most of the next hundred years until the advent of tourism in the 1960s. The village had a considerable boost in July 2009 with the opening of the new [[Porto Turistico di Ragusa]], the 723 berths of which make it easily the largest marina in [[Sicily]].<br />
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==Charts ==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: BA 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero <br />
; Italian<br />
: 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi <br />
; Imray<br />
: M31 - Sicily<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing wind on the south coast of Sicily during the summer is a SW seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Most of the harbours along the south coast are liable to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare outside the winter months. <br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
*There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
*The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
*Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
There are no hazards in the approach. Entry to the marina is from due east in a long arc around the eastern breakwater. The entrance has a tendency to silt up so keep to the side with the red light when entering and leaving. The entrance is lit at night, red and green flashing 3 seconds. If you have not been to the marina before, radio the marina and they will send someone in an inflatable to guide you in <br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Visiting yachts berth in the new [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]], which provides 723 berths for yachts of up to 50 metres in length and maximum draft of 5.0 metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki page.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
There is a small harbour at Donnalucata four miles to the SE which is only suitable for small craft. However, it is possible to anchor off in the lee of the breakwater, which affords reasonable shelter from the prevailing NW winds.<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None. <br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* There is a well stocked chandlery in the Marina di Ragusa: <br /> Nonsolonautica di Carnemolle Guiseppe e Pietro s.n.c. - Via Livorno, sn (in Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa) - 97010 Marina di Ragusa - Tel. +39 0932.239491, Fax +39 0932.1856024, Cell. Pietro (Peter) +39 349 8096861 - [mailto:info@nonsolonautica.com Email] - [http://www.nonsolonautica.com Website]<br />
* In Marina Cala del Sole - Licata: (will deliver to Marina di Ragusa) <br/> Nautilhouse, Self Service Ship Chanlder, Coral Marine Services S.r.l. - Andrea Valenti (speaks English) - Marina Cala del Sole, 92027 Licata (AG) - Tel./fax +39 0922.1837150, Cell. +39 334.7728152 - [mailto:coralmarineservices@tiscali.it Email] - [http://www.nautilhouse.it Nautilhouse] and [http://www.coralmarine.it Coral Marine] - Skype: coral.marine.services <br/> Offers 20% discount to boats with a winter contract in the marina - Will deliver orders to Marina di Ragusa.<br />
* ''Camping Gaz'' and other LPG refill: La Rosa Gas - Via Sampieri, 9 - Marina di Ragusa - TCell. +39 340.8393310 - Will pick-up and deliver to the Travel Agency located in the marina (see under [[Tourism]].<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
* See [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]].<br />
* Davimar, Mario: Engine & mechanical maintenance <br />
*: Via Gaspanella, 31 - 97019 Vittoria (RG) - Tel./Fax +39 0932 1912565, Cell. +39 333 824.3637 - [mailto:davi.mar2@tiscali.it Email]<br />
*: comes to the pontoons and reasonable prices.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
''See [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]]''.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
Marina di Ragusa is predominantly a beach resort and there are few other attractions.<br />
Ragusa (20 km by bus) has a fantastic old city that is worth visiting.<br />
<br />
* Travel office/agency and tour operator Ragusana Viaggi (RAVI), also called Yacht Service - Antonio Tumino (Cell. +39 348.7412205) (Speaks English) - Via Livorno c/o Porto Turistico, 97010 Marina di Ragusa (RG) - Tel. +39 0932.615433 Fax +39 0932.230334 - [http://www.ragusanaviaggi.com Website] - [mailto:ravi@ragusanaviaggi.com Email1] & [mailto:yachtservice@ptmr.it Email2] <br/> Located in the marina next to the marina office.<br />
** Serves as drop/pick-up point for gas refills,<br />
** Organizes for the winter cruisers community several one time or weekly activities such as Shopping Day (Liedl, Ragusa, etc), travel to Art Festival, Siracusa Wine Tour, Make your Own / All You can eat Pizza, etc,<br />
** Arranges for car and bicycle rentals,<br />
** Provides information such as dentist, etc.<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Good provisions in the village. The area is renowned for vegetable growing. There is a bakery up the stairs on the way round to the marina office <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Pizzeria ''Sud'' on the sea front is worth visiting <br />
*<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Wi-fi is available by buying a card from the office. There is no free wi-fi. <br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a self service laundry in the marina with two washing machines and one drier. Alternatively, the marina office can arrange for laundry to be collected and delivered back. <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* Rentals, including bicycles) can be arranged by the travel office in the marina<br />
* Several rental outlet in town<br />
* Parisi, Claudio (owner of the sailboat "Prodigio" located at pontoon L33) <br /> Viale delle Americhe 105, Ragusa - Tel. +39 0932.252849 Fax. +39 0932.259099 Cell. +39 335.1218295 - [mailto:parisi.claudio@virgilio.it Email] <br /> Has cars and small vans (6 & 9 passengers)<br />
*<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins around the marina. <br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* [[Catania]] airport is 90 minutes away by car. A taxi to or from the airport is €130. Alternative is to get a bus to Ragusa and then a taxi to Marina di Ragusa. Taxi part costs €40. There are buses from near the marina all the way to the airport, but only two or three times a day.<br />
* Comiso airport is now open and is much nearer than Catania. The Marina provides free shuttle to the people having a winter contract agreement.<br />
* Travel Service / Yacht Service at Marina di Ragusa: [mailto:yachtservice@portoturisticomarinadiragusa.it Email], Tel. +39 0932.615433, Cell. +39 348.7412205.<br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') <br />
*<br />
<br />
==External Link==<br />
Links to relevant websites. <br />
*<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications| Italy]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences? <br/ ><br />
* This marina is very popular with liveaboards. This is primarily owing to the low price for the winter period. However the marina is very protected and safe, even in bad weather. The front desk staff could not be more helpful. There is a lively community in winter of liveaboards with a radio net daily to co-ordinate the many activities. --[[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
* Friendly and helpful marina and office staff. Vibrant winter cruisers community, with activities (bridge, guitar lessons, walks, etc), radio net, etc. Be ready to walk to go to the showers and bathrooms. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] October 2013 <br />
* '''Winter 2013-2014 weekly activities as of 17/10/2013''' -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:58, 17 October 2013 (BST)<br />
** Monday <br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - Maltese Falcon, Mario - organizer.<br />
*** 18:30 Italian lesson - at the meeting room<br />
** Tuesday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72<br />
*** Morning Local Market in Marina di Ragusa<br />
*** 14:00 Barbecue - in front of the meeting room<br />
*** 18:00 Happy Hour at the bakery. All drinks €1.- <br />
** Wednesday<br />
*** 08:00 Shopping trip to Ragusa, mall, Liedl - by Yacht Services<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - Maltese Falcon, Mario - Radio Net organizer.<br />
*** 18:30 All you can eat pizza €5.- - at the Marina Bar<br />
** Thursday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - by Seatern, Jean-Francois and Diane<br />
*** Bakery bakes granary/integral bread<br />
*** 14:00-16:00 Guitar group - at the meeting room<br />
*** 16:00 Crake (men's gathering) - at the Marina bar<br />
*** 16:00 Women's meeting<br />
** Friday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - by Amble, Jane and Brett<br />
*** 14:00 Bridge - at the meeting room.<br />
*** 18:00 Weekly cruisers meeting - at the Marina Bar<br />
** Saturday<br />
***<br />
** Sunday<br />
***<br />
* Other Activities:<br />
** Saturday 19 October 2013 - 10:00-12:00 - Garage / Bilge sale, exchange, give away - on the main pontoon<br />
** Sunday 20 October 2013 - Trip to Mount Etna - by Yacht Services<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research and accounts by yachtsmen (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:13, 28 October 2010 (UTC) <br />
* Updated after visiting October 2012 --[[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
* October 2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:16, 13 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]] [[Category:Anchorages - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Sant%E2%80%99_AgataSant’ Agata2014-07-23T06:27:55Z<p>JeanF73: /* Repairs/Yards */</p>
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
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09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
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Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east or south of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST) & June 2014<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Cantiere Nautico S.N.C. di Cicirello & C.<br />
C. Da Piana - 98076 S. Agata di Militello (ME)<br />
Tel. 091.702360<br />
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Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* ''ORITI Autonoleggio''<br />
*: S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata Militello (ME)<br />
*: Tel e Fax 0941.721213 - Cell. +39 347 8205166<br />
*: [mailto:info@oritauto.it Email]<br />
*: [http://www.oritauto.com Website]<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"<br />
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|-<br />
! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center><br />
| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=38.073062&ln=14.624219&z=2&k=2&a=1&tab=1 Photo gallery]<br />
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The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
<br />
09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east or south of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST) & June 2014<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* ''ORITI Autonoleggio''<br />
*: S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata Militello (ME)<br />
*: Tel e Fax 0941.721213 - Cell. +39 347 8205166<br />
*: [mailto:info@oritauto.it Email]<br />
*: [http://www.oritauto.com Website]<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''Click links for more information''<br />
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! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center><br />
| {{Coord|38|04.52|N|14|38.42|E|}}<br />
|-<br />
! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center><br />
| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=38.073062&ln=14.624219&z=2&k=2&a=1&tab=1 Photo gallery]<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:SantAgata.jpg|350px]]Pontoons at Sant’ Agata - ''Click for larger view''<br />
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The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
<br />
09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east or south of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST)& June 2014<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* ''ORITI Autonoleggio''<br />
*: S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata Militello (ME)<br />
*: Tel e Fax 0941.721213 - Cell. +39 347 8205166<br />
*: [mailto:info@oritauto.it Email]<br />
*: [http://www.oritauto.com Website]<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''Click links for more information''<br />
|-<br />
! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center><br />
| {{Coord|38|04.52|N|14|38.42|E|}}<br />
|-<br />
! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center><br />
| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=38.073062&ln=14.624219&z=2&k=2&a=1&tab=1 Photo gallery]<br />
|-<br />
! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center><br />
| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.075333&lon=14.640333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet]<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:SantAgata.jpg|350px]]Pontoons at Sant’ Agata - ''Click for larger view''<br />
|}{{TOCleft}}<br />
The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
<br />
09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* ORITI Autonoleggio<br />
S.S. 113 - C.da S. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata Militello (ME)<br />
Tel e Fax 0941.721213 - Cell. +39 347 8205166<br />
info@oritauto.it - www.oritauto.com<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>== Sant' Agata di Militello, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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The harbour of Sant’ Agata lies on the N coast of [[Sicily]], 32 miles E of [[Cefalu]] and 10 miles SW of [[Capo d'Orlando]]. Primarily constructed as a base for the hydrofoils serving the [[Aeolian Islands]], it consists of a long curving breakwater protecting the harbour from winds from NW round to S. It is completely open to winds from NE round to SE. Two pontoons have been installed inside the breakwater which can accommodate yachts on passage along the N coast of [[Sicily]]. <br />
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09/2013: The Northern mole has been significantly extended providing better protection. Still wide open to the NE winds.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
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Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The long breakwater is visible from some distance off. Extreme care is needed when entering, especially from W, as hydrofoils leave at speed. The two yacht pontoons extend E and NNE from the breakwater.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
Berth on either pontoon, wherever space is available. The northernmost pontoon is more suited to larger yachts. The southernmost pontoon is in shallower water and is operated by Sicilmarine srl and the northernmost by Yachting Management. There are a total of 110 berths on the two pontoons. Depths at the berths range from 2.0 to 6.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. <br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor south of the mole / east of laid moorings. Sand and good holding. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:34, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (30 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Wi-Fi.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the mole (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
List places of interest, tours, etc.<br />
* <br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions in the village of Sant’ Agata di Militello about 1.5 kilometers to the E.<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
Restaurants in the village about 1.5 kilometers to the E<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Yes (WiFi).<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* ORITI Autonoleggio<br />
S.S. 113 - C.daS. Guiseppe - 98076 S. Agata Militello (ME)<br />
Tel e Fax 0941.721213 - Cell. +39 347 8205166<br />
info@oritauto.it - www.oritauto.com<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins on the mole.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* Hydrofoils and ferries to the [[Aeolian Islands]].<br />
* Trains from Sant’ Agata di Militello to [[Palermo]].<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_sic024/info_sant-agata-di-militello.htm Sant Agata di Militello] Pagine Azzurre<br />
* <br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
* Called the Guradia Costiera (+39 0941.722821) who told me that anchoring on the South side of the port/mooring field was OK. Anchored in 6 metres --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:09, 15 September 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* 09/2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 03:35, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>==Monastir (Port of Entry), [[Tunisia]]==<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] is a city with a population of 41,400. It is located in the central shore of the country, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel Sahel]. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruspina Ruspina]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] fortified it, in the late 7th century.<br />
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In addition to the marina, [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir] is dominated by the Ribat, an Arab castle built in the 8th century, and the mausoleum of the first Tunisian president [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib_Bourguiba Habib Bourguiba] was born here.<br />
<br />
Monastir is good and safe place to leave your yacht and tour the interior.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Climate_.26_Weather|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}While the approaches to Monastir are straightforward there can be many floating tuna nets which are hard to see especially in the dark. Approach slowly and with care.<br />
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2014/05 There is a big fish farm approximately 5.4 Nm ENE of Monastir<br />
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==<br />
Monastir is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.<br />
<br />
''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
Go to the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Monastir Marina]]<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* There is a small chandlery Monastir Marina: <br /> Monastir Marine Services / Fethi Bergaoui - Cap Marina , Monastir 5000 - Cell. +216 22 230 658, Tel./Fax +216 73 467 099 - [mailto:bergaouiboatrepairs@gmail.com Email]<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]. They have a 30 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs.<br />
: Contact: M. Mohamed MRAD<br />
: Foreman: Amor<br />
: Cell. +216 97.775422<br />
: Tel. +216 73 467451<br />
: Fax +216 73.468109<br />
: [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: There is fuel dock in the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Water<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Electricity<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
=====In Monastir=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_MonastirR1.jpg|345px|right|right|The Ribat of Monastir - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
In Monastir, a visit to the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena], the castle that dominates the waterfront, is must. It was built on the 8th century by the Arabs who used it as a base to harass the Christians in the North and defend themselves from the hostile Berbers of the interior. It is an amazing structure, almost out of an Arabian Nights picture book. Inside there is nice little museum. We wandered around the tower and ramparts and the courtyards. Here one can imagine the Barbary Pirates celebrating their most recent captures. Wandering around the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina''] (walled city) is fun. The buildings are fairly new and nondescript but the town is nevertheless an attractive bustling place. There are many stores catering to tourists, selling very attractive pottery, glass, leather, and other goods. The place does remind one superficially of Turkey. This impression is re-enforced by the hustling shop proprietors who relentlessly insist that you enter their store.<br />
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=====Sousse=====<br />
The city of [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/sousse/sousse.html Sousse], one of the three great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] "great cities," is a few km N of Monastir. Worth seeing there are: the ''Ribat'', the ''Grand Mosque'', the ''Medina'', and most important the [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/culture/sousse_m.html Archaeological Museum] with its fabulous late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman] and early Christian mosaics.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_SouseR1.jpg|Inside the Ribat of Sousse<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseGan.jpg|The Rape of Ganymede Mosaic, Sousse Museum<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====El Jem=====<br />
Further away from Monastir (you will need a car) are many places to visit. [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem] is one of the Roman treasures in Tunisia. It is an almost intact Roman amphitheater the third largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire,] slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, but much, much better preserved. It is nothing short of amazing in its sheer size and state of preservation. It looks more like a movie set than a ruin. Within some walking distance from the amphitheater the museum has some very nice late Roman mosaics.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_El-Jem1.jpg|Outside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_El_Jem3.jpg|From Inside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Medenine=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_Medenine2.jpg|345px|right|right|The ''ksour'' in Medenine - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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South of the island of [[Djerba_(Houmt_Souk)|Djerba]] (which you can visit either by boat or by car) you enter the region where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars ''Star Wars''] movie was shot. Here is the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine] which used to be an architectural wonder. It had a series of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksour ''ksour''] (mud buildings) some up to six stories high. Alas in the 1960s a misguided effort of modernization brought the ever voracious bulldozers which destroyed the ksour save but a few.<br />
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=====Matmata & Douz=====<br />
NW of Medenine is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]. Here are the famous, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars''Star Wars''], underground [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/matmata/matmata.html troglodyte houses].<br />
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Going N from Matmata take the road going W to [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/douz.htm Douz], a town within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara Sahara Desert], which is a favorite place in Tunisia. Approaching Douz the scenery changes completely to sand dunes consisting of extraordinarily fine sand. It is very impressive. Douz is in the center of an oasis, a ''Palmery'', a thick forest of over 400,000 palm trees. It is shaded and cool. Within the forest, but outside the town, there are a number of luxury hotels. It is possible here to get into a camel caravan that overnights in the desert.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Matmata1.jpg|The Entrance to a Troglodyte House<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz1.jpg|Sahara Desert near Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz3.jpg|The ''Palmery'' Oasis of Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Chott El Jerid & Kairouan=====<br />
From Douz, on the way back to Monastir, drive 100 km through the sand desert with, very sparse vegetation which later gives way to the most desolate salt mud, a perfectly flat and lifeless landscape, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]. You could be in another planet!<br />
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Stop at the Tunisian holiest city and the reputed 4th holiest city of the whole Moslem world, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan], ([http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/499 UNESCO World Heritage] Site) with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Sidi-Uqba Grand Mosque] and the holy spring, the [http://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144608832 ''Bir Barouta''], where holy water (costs 1 TD to drink) is pumped by a camel.<br />
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{{Warning}}It is easy to get lost in Kairouan and you will be most certainly hustled by motorbike riding boys and holy men who will try to lure you in acarpet selling establishment.<br />
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<center><gallery widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="3"><br />
Image:Tunisia_Jerid2.jpg|The Chott El Jerid<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Kaiouran1.jpg|The Grand Mosque of Kairouan<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_BirBarouta.jpg|''Bir Barouta'' and the Camel<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* There is a small supermarket (supermarche) within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] compound. This supermarket has no fresh vegetables. There is a bustling fresh food market in town a couple of blocks behind the fort.<br />
* Fabulous local food at the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina'']<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Good food at at the ''Hanibal'' restaurant<br />
*<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a laundry within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] complex. It opens at 9:00 AM <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Make arrangements at the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] office (''Capitanerie'').<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
There are bins around the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
* ''Habib BourguibaI'' International airport nearby with regular flights to France and other European destinations<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] - Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/@@search?SearchableText=Monastir Monastir] - Noonsite.com<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir]<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena]<br />
* [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan]<br />
* [[Image:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/S_Tunisia/S_Tunisia.html Tunisia - South] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website<br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]. <br />
* March 2012 --[[User:Rr7|Rr7]]<br />
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<div>==Monastir (Port of Entry), [[Tunisia]]==<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] is a city with a population of 41,400. It is located in the central shore of the country, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel Sahel]. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruspina Ruspina]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] fortified it, in the late 7th century.<br />
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In addition to the marina, [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir] is dominated by the Ribat, an Arab castle built in the 8th century, and the mausoleum of the first Tunisian president [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib_Bourguiba Habib Bourguiba] was born here.<br />
<br />
Monastir is good and safe place to leave your yacht and tour the interior.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Climate_.26_Weather|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}While the approaches to Monastir are straightforward there can be many floating tuna nets which are hard to see especially in the dark. Approach slowly and with care.<br />
<br />
2014/05 There is a big fish farm approximately 5.4 Nm ENE of Monastir<br />
<br />
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==<br />
Monastir is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.<br />
<br />
''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Go to the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Monastir Marina]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* There is a small chandlery Monastir Marina: <br /> Monastir Marine Services / Fethi Bergaoui - Cap Marina , Monastir 5000 - Cell. +216 22 230 658, Tel./Fax +216 73 467 099 - [mailto:bergaouiboatrepairs@gmail.com Email]<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]. They have a 30 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs.<br />
: Contact: M. Mohamed MRAD<br />
: Cell. +216 97.775422<br />
: Tel. +216 73 467451<br />
: Fax +216 73.468109<br />
: [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: There is fuel dock in the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Water<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Electricity<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
=====In Monastir=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_MonastirR1.jpg|345px|right|right|The Ribat of Monastir - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
In Monastir, a visit to the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena], the castle that dominates the waterfront, is must. It was built on the 8th century by the Arabs who used it as a base to harass the Christians in the North and defend themselves from the hostile Berbers of the interior. It is an amazing structure, almost out of an Arabian Nights picture book. Inside there is nice little museum. We wandered around the tower and ramparts and the courtyards. Here one can imagine the Barbary Pirates celebrating their most recent captures. Wandering around the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina''] (walled city) is fun. The buildings are fairly new and nondescript but the town is nevertheless an attractive bustling place. There are many stores catering to tourists, selling very attractive pottery, glass, leather, and other goods. The place does remind one superficially of Turkey. This impression is re-enforced by the hustling shop proprietors who relentlessly insist that you enter their store.<br />
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=====Sousse=====<br />
The city of [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/sousse/sousse.html Sousse], one of the three great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] "great cities," is a few km N of Monastir. Worth seeing there are: the ''Ribat'', the ''Grand Mosque'', the ''Medina'', and most important the [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/culture/sousse_m.html Archaeological Museum] with its fabulous late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman] and early Christian mosaics.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_SouseR1.jpg|Inside the Ribat of Sousse<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseGan.jpg|The Rape of Ganymede Mosaic, Sousse Museum<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====El Jem=====<br />
Further away from Monastir (you will need a car) are many places to visit. [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem] is one of the Roman treasures in Tunisia. It is an almost intact Roman amphitheater the third largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire,] slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, but much, much better preserved. It is nothing short of amazing in its sheer size and state of preservation. It looks more like a movie set than a ruin. Within some walking distance from the amphitheater the museum has some very nice late Roman mosaics.<br />
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<center><gallery caption="The El Jem Amphitheater" widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:Tunisia_El-Jem1.jpg|Outside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_El_Jem3.jpg|From Inside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Medenine=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_Medenine2.jpg|345px|right|right|The ''ksour'' in Medenine - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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South of the island of [[Djerba_(Houmt_Souk)|Djerba]] (which you can visit either by boat or by car) you enter the region where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars ''Star Wars''] movie was shot. Here is the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine] which used to be an architectural wonder. It had a series of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksour ''ksour''] (mud buildings) some up to six stories high. Alas in the 1960s a misguided effort of modernization brought the ever voracious bulldozers which destroyed the ksour save but a few.<br />
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=====Matmata & Douz=====<br />
NW of Medenine is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]. Here are the famous, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars''Star Wars''], underground [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/matmata/matmata.html troglodyte houses].<br />
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Going N from Matmata take the road going W to [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/douz.htm Douz], a town within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara Sahara Desert], which is a favorite place in Tunisia. Approaching Douz the scenery changes completely to sand dunes consisting of extraordinarily fine sand. It is very impressive. Douz is in the center of an oasis, a ''Palmery'', a thick forest of over 400,000 palm trees. It is shaded and cool. Within the forest, but outside the town, there are a number of luxury hotels. It is possible here to get into a camel caravan that overnights in the desert.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Matmata1.jpg|The Entrance to a Troglodyte House<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz1.jpg|Sahara Desert near Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz3.jpg|The ''Palmery'' Oasis of Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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=====Chott El Jerid & Kairouan=====<br />
From Douz, on the way back to Monastir, drive 100 km through the sand desert with, very sparse vegetation which later gives way to the most desolate salt mud, a perfectly flat and lifeless landscape, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]. You could be in another planet!<br />
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Stop at the Tunisian holiest city and the reputed 4th holiest city of the whole Moslem world, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan], ([http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/499 UNESCO World Heritage] Site) with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Sidi-Uqba Grand Mosque] and the holy spring, the [http://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144608832 ''Bir Barouta''], where holy water (costs 1 TD to drink) is pumped by a camel.<br />
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{{Warning}}It is easy to get lost in Kairouan and you will be most certainly hustled by motorbike riding boys and holy men who will try to lure you in acarpet selling establishment.<br />
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<center><gallery widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="3"><br />
Image:Tunisia_Jerid2.jpg|The Chott El Jerid<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Kaiouran1.jpg|The Grand Mosque of Kairouan<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_BirBarouta.jpg|''Bir Barouta'' and the Camel<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* There is a small supermarket (supermarche) within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] compound. This supermarket has no fresh vegetables. There is a bustling fresh food market in town a couple of blocks behind the fort.<br />
* Fabulous local food at the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina'']<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Good food at at the ''Hanibal'' restaurant<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
There is a laundry within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] complex. It opens at 9:00 AM <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Make arrangements at the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] office (''Capitanerie'').<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
There are bins around the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
* ''Habib BourguibaI'' International airport nearby with regular flights to France and other European destinations<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] - Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/@@search?SearchableText=Monastir Monastir] - Noonsite.com<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir]<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena]<br />
* [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan]<br />
* [[Image:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/S_Tunisia/S_Tunisia.html Tunisia - South] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website<br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]. <br />
* March 2012 --[[User:Rr7|Rr7]]<br />
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<div>==Monastir (Port of Entry), [[Tunisia]]==<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] is a city with a population of 41,400. It is located in the central shore of the country, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel Sahel]. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruspina Ruspina]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] fortified it, in the late 7th century.<br />
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In addition to the marina, [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir] is dominated by the Ribat, an Arab castle built in the 8th century, and the mausoleum of the first Tunisian president [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib_Bourguiba Habib Bourguiba] was born here.<br />
<br />
Monastir is good and safe place to leave your yacht and tour the interior.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Climate_.26_Weather|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}While the approaches to Monastir are straightforward there can be many floating tuna nets which are hard to see especially in the dark. Approach slowly and with care.<br />
<br />
2014/05 There is a big fish farm approximately 5.4 Nm ENE of Monastir<br />
<br />
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==<br />
Monastir is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.<br />
<br />
''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Go to the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Monastir Marina]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* There is a small chandlery Monastir Marina: <br /> Monastir Marine Services / Fethi Bergaoui - Cap Marina , Monastir 5000 - Cell. +216 22 230 658, Tel./Fax +216 73 467 099 - [mailto:bergaouiboatrepairs@gmail.com]<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]. They have a 30 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs.<br />
: Contact: M. Mohamed MRAD<br />
: Cell. +216 97.775422<br />
: Tel. +216 73 467451<br />
: Fax +216 73.468109<br />
: [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: There is fuel dock in the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Water<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Electricity<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
=====In Monastir=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_MonastirR1.jpg|345px|right|right|The Ribat of Monastir - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
In Monastir, a visit to the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena], the castle that dominates the waterfront, is must. It was built on the 8th century by the Arabs who used it as a base to harass the Christians in the North and defend themselves from the hostile Berbers of the interior. It is an amazing structure, almost out of an Arabian Nights picture book. Inside there is nice little museum. We wandered around the tower and ramparts and the courtyards. Here one can imagine the Barbary Pirates celebrating their most recent captures. Wandering around the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina''] (walled city) is fun. The buildings are fairly new and nondescript but the town is nevertheless an attractive bustling place. There are many stores catering to tourists, selling very attractive pottery, glass, leather, and other goods. The place does remind one superficially of Turkey. This impression is re-enforced by the hustling shop proprietors who relentlessly insist that you enter their store.<br />
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=====Sousse=====<br />
The city of [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/sousse/sousse.html Sousse], one of the three great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] "great cities," is a few km N of Monastir. Worth seeing there are: the ''Ribat'', the ''Grand Mosque'', the ''Medina'', and most important the [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/culture/sousse_m.html Archaeological Museum] with its fabulous late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman] and early Christian mosaics.<br />
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<center><gallery widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseR1.jpg|Inside the Ribat of Sousse<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseGan.jpg|The Rape of Ganymede Mosaic, Sousse Museum<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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=====El Jem=====<br />
Further away from Monastir (you will need a car) are many places to visit. [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem] is one of the Roman treasures in Tunisia. It is an almost intact Roman amphitheater the third largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire,] slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, but much, much better preserved. It is nothing short of amazing in its sheer size and state of preservation. It looks more like a movie set than a ruin. Within some walking distance from the amphitheater the museum has some very nice late Roman mosaics.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_El-Jem1.jpg|Outside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_El_Jem3.jpg|From Inside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Medenine=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_Medenine2.jpg|345px|right|right|The ''ksour'' in Medenine - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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South of the island of [[Djerba_(Houmt_Souk)|Djerba]] (which you can visit either by boat or by car) you enter the region where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars ''Star Wars''] movie was shot. Here is the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine] which used to be an architectural wonder. It had a series of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksour ''ksour''] (mud buildings) some up to six stories high. Alas in the 1960s a misguided effort of modernization brought the ever voracious bulldozers which destroyed the ksour save but a few.<br />
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=====Matmata & Douz=====<br />
NW of Medenine is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]. Here are the famous, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars''Star Wars''], underground [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/matmata/matmata.html troglodyte houses].<br />
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Going N from Matmata take the road going W to [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/douz.htm Douz], a town within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara Sahara Desert], which is a favorite place in Tunisia. Approaching Douz the scenery changes completely to sand dunes consisting of extraordinarily fine sand. It is very impressive. Douz is in the center of an oasis, a ''Palmery'', a thick forest of over 400,000 palm trees. It is shaded and cool. Within the forest, but outside the town, there are a number of luxury hotels. It is possible here to get into a camel caravan that overnights in the desert.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Matmata1.jpg|The Entrance to a Troglodyte House<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz1.jpg|Sahara Desert near Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz3.jpg|The ''Palmery'' Oasis of Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Chott El Jerid & Kairouan=====<br />
From Douz, on the way back to Monastir, drive 100 km through the sand desert with, very sparse vegetation which later gives way to the most desolate salt mud, a perfectly flat and lifeless landscape, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]. You could be in another planet!<br />
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Stop at the Tunisian holiest city and the reputed 4th holiest city of the whole Moslem world, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan], ([http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/499 UNESCO World Heritage] Site) with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Sidi-Uqba Grand Mosque] and the holy spring, the [http://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144608832 ''Bir Barouta''], where holy water (costs 1 TD to drink) is pumped by a camel.<br />
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{{Warning}}It is easy to get lost in Kairouan and you will be most certainly hustled by motorbike riding boys and holy men who will try to lure you in acarpet selling establishment.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Jerid2.jpg|The Chott El Jerid<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Kaiouran1.jpg|The Grand Mosque of Kairouan<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_BirBarouta.jpg|''Bir Barouta'' and the Camel<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* There is a small supermarket (supermarche) within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] compound. This supermarket has no fresh vegetables. There is a bustling fresh food market in town a couple of blocks behind the fort.<br />
* Fabulous local food at the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina'']<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Good food at at the ''Hanibal'' restaurant<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a laundry within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] complex. It opens at 9:00 AM <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Make arrangements at the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] office (''Capitanerie'').<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
There are bins around the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
* ''Habib BourguibaI'' International airport nearby with regular flights to France and other European destinations<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] - Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/@@search?SearchableText=Monastir Monastir] - Noonsite.com<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir]<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena]<br />
* [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan]<br />
* [[Image:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/S_Tunisia/S_Tunisia.html Tunisia - South] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
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* March 2012 --[[User:Rr7|Rr7]]<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] is a city with a population of 41,400. It is located in the central shore of the country, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel Sahel]. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruspina Ruspina]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] fortified it, in the late 7th century.<br />
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In addition to the marina, [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir] is dominated by the Ribat, an Arab castle built in the 8th century, and the mausoleum of the first Tunisian president [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib_Bourguiba Habib Bourguiba] was born here.<br />
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Monastir is good and safe place to leave your yacht and tour the interior.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Climate_.26_Weather|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}While the approaches to Monastir are straightforward there can be many floating tuna nets which are hard to see especially in the dark. Approach slowly and with care.<br />
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2014/05 There is a big fish farm approximately 5.4 Nm ENE of Monastir<br />
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==<br />
Monastir is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.<br />
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''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
Go to the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Monastir Marina]]<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Monastir Marine Services, Fethi Bergaoui, Cap Marina - Monastir, Tunisia - <br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]. They have a 30 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs.<br />
: Contact: M. Mohamed MRAD<br />
: Cell. +216 97.775422<br />
: Tel. +216 73 467451<br />
: Fax +216 73.468109<br />
: [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: There is fuel dock in the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Water<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Electricity<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
=====In Monastir=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_MonastirR1.jpg|345px|right|right|The Ribat of Monastir - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
In Monastir, a visit to the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena], the castle that dominates the waterfront, is must. It was built on the 8th century by the Arabs who used it as a base to harass the Christians in the North and defend themselves from the hostile Berbers of the interior. It is an amazing structure, almost out of an Arabian Nights picture book. Inside there is nice little museum. We wandered around the tower and ramparts and the courtyards. Here one can imagine the Barbary Pirates celebrating their most recent captures. Wandering around the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina''] (walled city) is fun. The buildings are fairly new and nondescript but the town is nevertheless an attractive bustling place. There are many stores catering to tourists, selling very attractive pottery, glass, leather, and other goods. The place does remind one superficially of Turkey. This impression is re-enforced by the hustling shop proprietors who relentlessly insist that you enter their store.<br />
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=====Sousse=====<br />
The city of [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/sousse/sousse.html Sousse], one of the three great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] "great cities," is a few km N of Monastir. Worth seeing there are: the ''Ribat'', the ''Grand Mosque'', the ''Medina'', and most important the [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/culture/sousse_m.html Archaeological Museum] with its fabulous late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman] and early Christian mosaics.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_SouseR1.jpg|Inside the Ribat of Sousse<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseGan.jpg|The Rape of Ganymede Mosaic, Sousse Museum<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====El Jem=====<br />
Further away from Monastir (you will need a car) are many places to visit. [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem] is one of the Roman treasures in Tunisia. It is an almost intact Roman amphitheater the third largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire,] slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, but much, much better preserved. It is nothing short of amazing in its sheer size and state of preservation. It looks more like a movie set than a ruin. Within some walking distance from the amphitheater the museum has some very nice late Roman mosaics.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_El-Jem1.jpg|Outside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_El_Jem3.jpg|From Inside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Medenine=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_Medenine2.jpg|345px|right|right|The ''ksour'' in Medenine - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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South of the island of [[Djerba_(Houmt_Souk)|Djerba]] (which you can visit either by boat or by car) you enter the region where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars ''Star Wars''] movie was shot. Here is the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine] which used to be an architectural wonder. It had a series of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksour ''ksour''] (mud buildings) some up to six stories high. Alas in the 1960s a misguided effort of modernization brought the ever voracious bulldozers which destroyed the ksour save but a few.<br />
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=====Matmata & Douz=====<br />
NW of Medenine is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]. Here are the famous, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars''Star Wars''], underground [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/matmata/matmata.html troglodyte houses].<br />
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Going N from Matmata take the road going W to [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/douz.htm Douz], a town within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara Sahara Desert], which is a favorite place in Tunisia. Approaching Douz the scenery changes completely to sand dunes consisting of extraordinarily fine sand. It is very impressive. Douz is in the center of an oasis, a ''Palmery'', a thick forest of over 400,000 palm trees. It is shaded and cool. Within the forest, but outside the town, there are a number of luxury hotels. It is possible here to get into a camel caravan that overnights in the desert.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Matmata1.jpg|The Entrance to a Troglodyte House<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz1.jpg|Sahara Desert near Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz3.jpg|The ''Palmery'' Oasis of Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Chott El Jerid & Kairouan=====<br />
From Douz, on the way back to Monastir, drive 100 km through the sand desert with, very sparse vegetation which later gives way to the most desolate salt mud, a perfectly flat and lifeless landscape, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]. You could be in another planet!<br />
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Stop at the Tunisian holiest city and the reputed 4th holiest city of the whole Moslem world, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan], ([http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/499 UNESCO World Heritage] Site) with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Sidi-Uqba Grand Mosque] and the holy spring, the [http://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144608832 ''Bir Barouta''], where holy water (costs 1 TD to drink) is pumped by a camel.<br />
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{{Warning}}It is easy to get lost in Kairouan and you will be most certainly hustled by motorbike riding boys and holy men who will try to lure you in acarpet selling establishment.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Jerid2.jpg|The Chott El Jerid<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Kaiouran1.jpg|The Grand Mosque of Kairouan<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_BirBarouta.jpg|''Bir Barouta'' and the Camel<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* There is a small supermarket (supermarche) within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] compound. This supermarket has no fresh vegetables. There is a bustling fresh food market in town a couple of blocks behind the fort.<br />
* Fabulous local food at the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina'']<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Good food at at the ''Hanibal'' restaurant<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a laundry within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] complex. It opens at 9:00 AM <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Make arrangements at the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] office (''Capitanerie'').<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
There are bins around the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
* ''Habib BourguibaI'' International airport nearby with regular flights to France and other European destinations<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] - Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/@@search?SearchableText=Monastir Monastir] - Noonsite.com<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir]<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena]<br />
* [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan]<br />
* [[Image:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/S_Tunisia/S_Tunisia.html Tunisia - South] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]. <br />
* March 2012 --[[User:Rr7|Rr7]]<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] is a city with a population of 41,400. It is located in the central shore of the country, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel Sahel]. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruspina Ruspina]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] fortified it, in the late 7th century.<br />
<br />
In addition to the marina, [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir] is dominated by the Ribat, an Arab castle built in the 8th century, and the mausoleum of the first Tunisian president [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib_Bourguiba Habib Bourguiba] was born here.<br />
<br />
Monastir is good and safe place to leave your yacht and tour the interior.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Climate_.26_Weather|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}While the approaches to Monastir are straightforward there can be many floating tuna nets which are hard to see especially in the dark. Approach slowly and with care.<br />
<br />
2014/05 There is a big fish farm approximately 5.4 Nm ENE of Monastir<br />
<br />
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==<br />
Monastir is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.<br />
<br />
''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Go to the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Monastir Marina]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Monastir Marine Services, Fethi Bergaoui, Cap Marina - Monastir, Tunisia - <br />
<div style="clear: left;"></div><br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]. They have a 35 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs.<br />
: Contact: M. Mohamed MRAD<br />
: Cell. +216 97.775422<br />
: Tel. +216 73 467451<br />
: Fax +216 73.468109<br />
: [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: There is fuel dock in the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Water<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Electricity<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
=====In Monastir=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_MonastirR1.jpg|345px|right|right|The Ribat of Monastir - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
In Monastir, a visit to the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena], the castle that dominates the waterfront, is must. It was built on the 8th century by the Arabs who used it as a base to harass the Christians in the North and defend themselves from the hostile Berbers of the interior. It is an amazing structure, almost out of an Arabian Nights picture book. Inside there is nice little museum. We wandered around the tower and ramparts and the courtyards. Here one can imagine the Barbary Pirates celebrating their most recent captures. Wandering around the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina''] (walled city) is fun. The buildings are fairly new and nondescript but the town is nevertheless an attractive bustling place. There are many stores catering to tourists, selling very attractive pottery, glass, leather, and other goods. The place does remind one superficially of Turkey. This impression is re-enforced by the hustling shop proprietors who relentlessly insist that you enter their store.<br />
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=====Sousse=====<br />
The city of [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/sousse/sousse.html Sousse], one of the three great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] "great cities," is a few km N of Monastir. Worth seeing there are: the ''Ribat'', the ''Grand Mosque'', the ''Medina'', and most important the [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/culture/sousse_m.html Archaeological Museum] with its fabulous late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman] and early Christian mosaics.<br />
<br />
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Image:Tunisia_SouseR1.jpg|Inside the Ribat of Sousse<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseGan.jpg|The Rape of Ganymede Mosaic, Sousse Museum<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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=====El Jem=====<br />
Further away from Monastir (you will need a car) are many places to visit. [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem] is one of the Roman treasures in Tunisia. It is an almost intact Roman amphitheater the third largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire,] slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, but much, much better preserved. It is nothing short of amazing in its sheer size and state of preservation. It looks more like a movie set than a ruin. Within some walking distance from the amphitheater the museum has some very nice late Roman mosaics.<br />
<br />
<center><gallery caption="The El Jem Amphitheater" widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:Tunisia_El-Jem1.jpg|Outside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_El_Jem3.jpg|From Inside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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=====Medenine=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_Medenine2.jpg|345px|right|right|The ''ksour'' in Medenine - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
South of the island of [[Djerba_(Houmt_Souk)|Djerba]] (which you can visit either by boat or by car) you enter the region where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars ''Star Wars''] movie was shot. Here is the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine] which used to be an architectural wonder. It had a series of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksour ''ksour''] (mud buildings) some up to six stories high. Alas in the 1960s a misguided effort of modernization brought the ever voracious bulldozers which destroyed the ksour save but a few.<br />
<br />
=====Matmata & Douz=====<br />
NW of Medenine is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]. Here are the famous, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars''Star Wars''], underground [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/matmata/matmata.html troglodyte houses].<br />
<br />
Going N from Matmata take the road going W to [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/douz.htm Douz], a town within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara Sahara Desert], which is a favorite place in Tunisia. Approaching Douz the scenery changes completely to sand dunes consisting of extraordinarily fine sand. It is very impressive. Douz is in the center of an oasis, a ''Palmery'', a thick forest of over 400,000 palm trees. It is shaded and cool. Within the forest, but outside the town, there are a number of luxury hotels. It is possible here to get into a camel caravan that overnights in the desert.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Matmata1.jpg|The Entrance to a Troglodyte House<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz1.jpg|Sahara Desert near Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz3.jpg|The ''Palmery'' Oasis of Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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=====Chott El Jerid & Kairouan=====<br />
From Douz, on the way back to Monastir, drive 100 km through the sand desert with, very sparse vegetation which later gives way to the most desolate salt mud, a perfectly flat and lifeless landscape, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]. You could be in another planet!<br />
<br />
Stop at the Tunisian holiest city and the reputed 4th holiest city of the whole Moslem world, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan], ([http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/499 UNESCO World Heritage] Site) with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Sidi-Uqba Grand Mosque] and the holy spring, the [http://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144608832 ''Bir Barouta''], where holy water (costs 1 TD to drink) is pumped by a camel.<br />
<br />
{{Warning}}It is easy to get lost in Kairouan and you will be most certainly hustled by motorbike riding boys and holy men who will try to lure you in acarpet selling establishment.<br />
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<center><gallery widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="3"><br />
Image:Tunisia_Jerid2.jpg|The Chott El Jerid<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Kaiouran1.jpg|The Grand Mosque of Kairouan<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_BirBarouta.jpg|''Bir Barouta'' and the Camel<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* There is a small supermarket (supermarche) within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] compound. This supermarket has no fresh vegetables. There is a bustling fresh food market in town a couple of blocks behind the fort.<br />
* Fabulous local food at the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina'']<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Good food at at the ''Hanibal'' restaurant<br />
*<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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<br />
====Laundry====<br />
There is a laundry within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] complex. It opens at 9:00 AM <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Make arrangements at the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] office (''Capitanerie'').<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
There are bins around the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
* ''Habib BourguibaI'' International airport nearby with regular flights to France and other European destinations<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] - Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/@@search?SearchableText=Monastir Monastir] - Noonsite.com<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir]<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena]<br />
* [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan]<br />
* [[Image:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/S_Tunisia/S_Tunisia.html Tunisia - South] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website<br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]. <br />
* March 2012 --[[User:Rr7|Rr7]]<br />
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[[Category: Ports - Tunisia]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/MonastirMonastir2014-05-14T03:06:39Z<p>JeanF73: /* Approach and Navigation */</p>
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<div>==Monastir (Port of Entry), [[Tunisia]]==<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] is a city with a population of 41,400. It is located in the central shore of the country, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel Sahel]. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruspina Ruspina]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] fortified it, in the late 7th century.<br />
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In addition to the marina, [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir] is dominated by the Ribat, an Arab castle built in the 8th century, and the mausoleum of the first Tunisian president [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib_Bourguiba Habib Bourguiba] was born here.<br />
<br />
Monastir is good and safe place to leave your yacht and tour the interior.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Climate_.26_Weather|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}While the approaches to Monastir are straightforward there can be many floating tuna nets which are hard to see especially in the dark. Approach slowly and with care.<br />
2014/05 There is a big fish farm approximately 5.4 Nm ENE of Monastir<br />
<br />
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==<br />
Monastir is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.<br />
<br />
''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Go to the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Monastir Marina]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Monastir Marine Services, Fethi Bergaoui, Cap Marina - Monastir, Tunisia - <br />
<div style="clear: left;"></div><br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]. They have a 35 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs.<br />
: Contact: M. Mohamed MRAD<br />
: Cell. +216 97.775422<br />
: Tel. +216 73 467451<br />
: Fax +216 73.468109<br />
: [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: There is fuel dock in the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Water<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Electricity<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
=====In Monastir=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_MonastirR1.jpg|345px|right|right|The Ribat of Monastir - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
In Monastir, a visit to the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena], the castle that dominates the waterfront, is must. It was built on the 8th century by the Arabs who used it as a base to harass the Christians in the North and defend themselves from the hostile Berbers of the interior. It is an amazing structure, almost out of an Arabian Nights picture book. Inside there is nice little museum. We wandered around the tower and ramparts and the courtyards. Here one can imagine the Barbary Pirates celebrating their most recent captures. Wandering around the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina''] (walled city) is fun. The buildings are fairly new and nondescript but the town is nevertheless an attractive bustling place. There are many stores catering to tourists, selling very attractive pottery, glass, leather, and other goods. The place does remind one superficially of Turkey. This impression is re-enforced by the hustling shop proprietors who relentlessly insist that you enter their store.<br />
<div style="clear: both;"></div><br />
<br />
=====Sousse=====<br />
The city of [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/sousse/sousse.html Sousse], one of the three great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] "great cities," is a few km N of Monastir. Worth seeing there are: the ''Ribat'', the ''Grand Mosque'', the ''Medina'', and most important the [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/culture/sousse_m.html Archaeological Museum] with its fabulous late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman] and early Christian mosaics.<br />
<br />
<center><gallery widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseR1.jpg|Inside the Ribat of Sousse<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseGan.jpg|The Rape of Ganymede Mosaic, Sousse Museum<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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=====El Jem=====<br />
Further away from Monastir (you will need a car) are many places to visit. [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem] is one of the Roman treasures in Tunisia. It is an almost intact Roman amphitheater the third largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire,] slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, but much, much better preserved. It is nothing short of amazing in its sheer size and state of preservation. It looks more like a movie set than a ruin. Within some walking distance from the amphitheater the museum has some very nice late Roman mosaics.<br />
<br />
<center><gallery caption="The El Jem Amphitheater" widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:Tunisia_El-Jem1.jpg|Outside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_El_Jem3.jpg|From Inside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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=====Medenine=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_Medenine2.jpg|345px|right|right|The ''ksour'' in Medenine - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
South of the island of [[Djerba_(Houmt_Souk)|Djerba]] (which you can visit either by boat or by car) you enter the region where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars ''Star Wars''] movie was shot. Here is the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine] which used to be an architectural wonder. It had a series of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksour ''ksour''] (mud buildings) some up to six stories high. Alas in the 1960s a misguided effort of modernization brought the ever voracious bulldozers which destroyed the ksour save but a few.<br />
<br />
=====Matmata & Douz=====<br />
NW of Medenine is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]. Here are the famous, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars''Star Wars''], underground [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/matmata/matmata.html troglodyte houses].<br />
<br />
Going N from Matmata take the road going W to [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/douz.htm Douz], a town within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara Sahara Desert], which is a favorite place in Tunisia. Approaching Douz the scenery changes completely to sand dunes consisting of extraordinarily fine sand. It is very impressive. Douz is in the center of an oasis, a ''Palmery'', a thick forest of over 400,000 palm trees. It is shaded and cool. Within the forest, but outside the town, there are a number of luxury hotels. It is possible here to get into a camel caravan that overnights in the desert.<br />
<br />
<center style="clear: both;"><gallery widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="3"><br />
Image:Tunisia_Matmata1.jpg|The Entrance to a Troglodyte House<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz1.jpg|Sahara Desert near Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz3.jpg|The ''Palmery'' Oasis of Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center><br />
<br />
=====Chott El Jerid & Kairouan=====<br />
From Douz, on the way back to Monastir, drive 100 km through the sand desert with, very sparse vegetation which later gives way to the most desolate salt mud, a perfectly flat and lifeless landscape, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]. You could be in another planet!<br />
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Stop at the Tunisian holiest city and the reputed 4th holiest city of the whole Moslem world, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan], ([http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/499 UNESCO World Heritage] Site) with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Sidi-Uqba Grand Mosque] and the holy spring, the [http://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144608832 ''Bir Barouta''], where holy water (costs 1 TD to drink) is pumped by a camel.<br />
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{{Warning}}It is easy to get lost in Kairouan and you will be most certainly hustled by motorbike riding boys and holy men who will try to lure you in acarpet selling establishment.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Jerid2.jpg|The Chott El Jerid<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Kaiouran1.jpg|The Grand Mosque of Kairouan<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_BirBarouta.jpg|''Bir Barouta'' and the Camel<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* There is a small supermarket (supermarche) within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] compound. This supermarket has no fresh vegetables. There is a bustling fresh food market in town a couple of blocks behind the fort.<br />
* Fabulous local food at the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina'']<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Good food at at the ''Hanibal'' restaurant<br />
*<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a laundry within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] complex. It opens at 9:00 AM <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Make arrangements at the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] office (''Capitanerie'').<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
There are bins around the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
* ''Habib BourguibaI'' International airport nearby with regular flights to France and other European destinations<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)<br />
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* <br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] - Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/@@search?SearchableText=Monastir Monastir] - Noonsite.com<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir]<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena]<br />
* [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan]<br />
* [[Image:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/S_Tunisia/S_Tunisia.html Tunisia - South] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]. <br />
* March 2012 --[[User:Rr7|Rr7]]<br />
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[[Category: Ports - Tunisia]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/MonastirMonastir2014-05-11T07:32:24Z<p>JeanF73: /* Marine Stores */</p>
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<div>==Monastir (Port of Entry), [[Tunisia]]==<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] is a city with a population of 41,400. It is located in the central shore of the country, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel Sahel]. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruspina Ruspina]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] fortified it, in the late 7th century.<br />
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In addition to the marina, [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir] is dominated by the Ribat, an Arab castle built in the 8th century, and the mausoleum of the first Tunisian president [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib_Bourguiba Habib Bourguiba] was born here.<br />
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Monastir is good and safe place to leave your yacht and tour the interior.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Climate_.26_Weather|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}While the approaches to Monastir are straightforward there can be many floating tuna nets which are hard to see especially in the dark. Approach slowly and with care.<br />
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==<br />
Monastir is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.<br />
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''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
Go to the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Monastir Marina]]<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Monastir Marine Services, Fethi Bergaoui, Cap Marina - Monastir, Tunisia - <br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]. They have a 35 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs.<br />
: Contact: M. Mohamed MRAD<br />
: Cell. +216 97.775422<br />
: Tel. +216 73 467451<br />
: Fax +216 73.468109<br />
: [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: There is fuel dock in the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Water<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Electricity<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
=====In Monastir=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_MonastirR1.jpg|345px|right|right|The Ribat of Monastir - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
In Monastir, a visit to the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena], the castle that dominates the waterfront, is must. It was built on the 8th century by the Arabs who used it as a base to harass the Christians in the North and defend themselves from the hostile Berbers of the interior. It is an amazing structure, almost out of an Arabian Nights picture book. Inside there is nice little museum. We wandered around the tower and ramparts and the courtyards. Here one can imagine the Barbary Pirates celebrating their most recent captures. Wandering around the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina''] (walled city) is fun. The buildings are fairly new and nondescript but the town is nevertheless an attractive bustling place. There are many stores catering to tourists, selling very attractive pottery, glass, leather, and other goods. The place does remind one superficially of Turkey. This impression is re-enforced by the hustling shop proprietors who relentlessly insist that you enter their store.<br />
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=====Sousse=====<br />
The city of [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/sousse/sousse.html Sousse], one of the three great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] "great cities," is a few km N of Monastir. Worth seeing there are: the ''Ribat'', the ''Grand Mosque'', the ''Medina'', and most important the [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/culture/sousse_m.html Archaeological Museum] with its fabulous late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman] and early Christian mosaics.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_SouseR1.jpg|Inside the Ribat of Sousse<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseGan.jpg|The Rape of Ganymede Mosaic, Sousse Museum<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====El Jem=====<br />
Further away from Monastir (you will need a car) are many places to visit. [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem] is one of the Roman treasures in Tunisia. It is an almost intact Roman amphitheater the third largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire,] slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, but much, much better preserved. It is nothing short of amazing in its sheer size and state of preservation. It looks more like a movie set than a ruin. Within some walking distance from the amphitheater the museum has some very nice late Roman mosaics.<br />
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<center><gallery caption="The El Jem Amphitheater" widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:Tunisia_El-Jem1.jpg|Outside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_El_Jem3.jpg|From Inside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Medenine=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_Medenine2.jpg|345px|right|right|The ''ksour'' in Medenine - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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South of the island of [[Djerba_(Houmt_Souk)|Djerba]] (which you can visit either by boat or by car) you enter the region where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars ''Star Wars''] movie was shot. Here is the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine] which used to be an architectural wonder. It had a series of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksour ''ksour''] (mud buildings) some up to six stories high. Alas in the 1960s a misguided effort of modernization brought the ever voracious bulldozers which destroyed the ksour save but a few.<br />
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=====Matmata & Douz=====<br />
NW of Medenine is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]. Here are the famous, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars''Star Wars''], underground [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/matmata/matmata.html troglodyte houses].<br />
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Going N from Matmata take the road going W to [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/douz.htm Douz], a town within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara Sahara Desert], which is a favorite place in Tunisia. Approaching Douz the scenery changes completely to sand dunes consisting of extraordinarily fine sand. It is very impressive. Douz is in the center of an oasis, a ''Palmery'', a thick forest of over 400,000 palm trees. It is shaded and cool. Within the forest, but outside the town, there are a number of luxury hotels. It is possible here to get into a camel caravan that overnights in the desert.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Matmata1.jpg|The Entrance to a Troglodyte House<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz1.jpg|Sahara Desert near Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz3.jpg|The ''Palmery'' Oasis of Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Chott El Jerid & Kairouan=====<br />
From Douz, on the way back to Monastir, drive 100 km through the sand desert with, very sparse vegetation which later gives way to the most desolate salt mud, a perfectly flat and lifeless landscape, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]. You could be in another planet!<br />
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Stop at the Tunisian holiest city and the reputed 4th holiest city of the whole Moslem world, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan], ([http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/499 UNESCO World Heritage] Site) with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Sidi-Uqba Grand Mosque] and the holy spring, the [http://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144608832 ''Bir Barouta''], where holy water (costs 1 TD to drink) is pumped by a camel.<br />
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{{Warning}}It is easy to get lost in Kairouan and you will be most certainly hustled by motorbike riding boys and holy men who will try to lure you in acarpet selling establishment.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Jerid2.jpg|The Chott El Jerid<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Kaiouran1.jpg|The Grand Mosque of Kairouan<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_BirBarouta.jpg|''Bir Barouta'' and the Camel<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* There is a small supermarket (supermarche) within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] compound. This supermarket has no fresh vegetables. There is a bustling fresh food market in town a couple of blocks behind the fort.<br />
* Fabulous local food at the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina'']<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Good food at at the ''Hanibal'' restaurant<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a laundry within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] complex. It opens at 9:00 AM <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Make arrangements at the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] office (''Capitanerie'').<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
There are bins around the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
* ''Habib BourguibaI'' International airport nearby with regular flights to France and other European destinations<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] - Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/@@search?SearchableText=Monastir Monastir] - Noonsite.com<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir]<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena]<br />
* [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan]<br />
* [[Image:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/S_Tunisia/S_Tunisia.html Tunisia - South] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]. <br />
* March 2012 --[[User:Rr7|Rr7]]<br />
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[[Category: Ports - Tunisia]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/OtrantoOtranto2013-11-10T11:59:44Z<p>JeanF73: </p>
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<div>==Otranto, [[Adriatic Coast]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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The harbour of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otranto Otranto] lies on the Adriatic coat of Italy 30 miles N of the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. Originally a Greek settlement, Otranto became a Roman port following the defeat of its Carthaginian allies during the Second Punic War (203 - 201 BC). Although the completion of the Via Appia to Brundisium (Brindisi) in 264 BC had turned the latter into Rome’s most important port of embarkation for the East, Otranto’s proximity to the province of Illyria on the eastern Adriatic coast made it at least as important during the Imperial period. The town and its strategically sited harbour subsequently passed through Byzantine and Norman hands. Its use as an embarkation point for generations of Crusaders made Otranto a target for the Ottoman rulers, who briefly captured the town in 1480 (when most of its inhabitants were slaughtered) and again in 1537. Traces of Otranto’s former occupiers are still to be found in the town, including a monumental Norman cathedral and the castle, rebuilt under Aragonese rule in the 15th century. Today, the harbour is a popular port of call for yachts cruising the Adriatic coast of Italy or crossing the Adriatic Sea en route to Greece or Croatia.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 187 Punta Stilo to Brindisi<br />
: 188 Entrance To The Adriatic <br />
; Italian charts<br />
: 920<br />
: 28<br />
: 189<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
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).<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navtex Navtex] weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from S, the tower of Torre del’Orto on a headland at the S end of the bay is conspicuous. From N, the town and breakwater of the harbour are visible once clear of the rocky offshore islets at the northern end of the bay. The bay is protected by a single breakwater oriented NW/SE. Entrance is from NW, leaving the green buoy marking the inshore shallows at the SW corner of the bay to starboard.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
The harbour authorities, the Circomare Otranto, can be contacted on VHF channel 16. <br />
<br />
On the SW side of the harbour are a series of five pontoons run by the yacht club, providing a total of 390 berths. Of these about 4 berths are allocated to yachts in transit. Visiting yachts usually berth on the end of the easternmost pontoon where directed. Maximum length on the pontoons 20 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 metres inshore to 6.5 metres at the outer end. Laid moorings at all berths. Water on the pontoons. Toilets. Internet point. Shelter is good here in most conditions, especially with the recent extension of the breakwater, although strong NE winds send in a swell, which is more troublesome than dangerous. <br />
<br />
If the pontoons are full, moor to the quay at the root of the breakwater in front of the coastguard building. Depth 2.6 meters with laid moorings. <br />
<br />
Both the transit berths for the Legale Navale (Yact Club) and the berths on the public quay are organised by Andrea. You can ring him on his mobile 339.7998073 and either he or Fabrizio will help you out. In April 2013 the a berth on the public quay was €25 a night for 15m yacht<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* Lega Navale.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather it is possible to anchor in NW corner of the bay in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in mud and weed.<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Travel lift (25 T). Fixed crane (45 T). Mobile crane. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Divers.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 1200 and 1500 - 1900) but not open every day outside high season (April 2013 was closed on Wednedays). Depth at the fuel dock about 2m and you can to go bows to to the quay alongside a small finger ponton.<br />
Water on the pontoons. No electricity.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The old town of Otranto is full of cobbled streets and squares and is deservedly popular with tourists during the summer. The 11th century Norman cathedral contains a forest of 42 marble pillars in its crypt, Byzantine frescoes on the walls and a magnificent 12th century mosaic pavement depicting the Tree of Life. More Byzantine frescoes are to be found in the small church of San Pietro. Close by the port is the 15th century Castello Aragonese, erected to protect the town following the disastrous Ottoman raid and massacre of 1480. From Otranto, it is also possible to catch a bus to Lecce, an inland town renowned for its superb Baroque architecture. Lecce boasts a number of magnificent baroque churches, Basilica di Santa Croce being the most ornamented of all, and an interesting cathedral and archbishop’s palace. Also in the town are the remains of a Roman amphitheatre and Roman theatre, the latter with a display of theatrical masks unearthed during various excavations.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
<center style="clear: both;"><gallery widths="190px" heights="150px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:OtrantoCathedral.jpg|Norman cathedral, Otranto<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:OtrantoTown.jpg|Old town, Otranto<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:OtrantoCastle.jpg|Castello Aragonese, Otranto<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:LeccePalace.jpg|Archbishop’s palace, Lecce<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></center> <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Nearest supermarket is about 1km away. They advertise that they will deliver to your yacht.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Numerous restaurants and pizzerias around the harbour and in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Internet cafes in the town.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Rental outlets in the town.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins at the harbour.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to Rome via Lecce and Brindisi<br />
* Local and international flights from Brindisi airport<br />
* Train station with connections to Lecce and beyond<br />
* Hydrofoil to Corfu (July - mid-September)<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* Pagine Azzurre [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_pug028/info_otranto.htm Otranto]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otranto Otranto] Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
We were here in April 2013. The Pilot book says that the Yacht Club does not welcome visitors and this does seem to be the case. The marinero on the public quay was most helpful. The laid lines were substantial and new. A neighbouring yacht said he had tried anchoring in the bay but could not get his CQR anchor to bite in the hard sand.<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:27, 23 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
* April 2013 -- Zebahdy of London<br />
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The harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca lies at the extreme southern tip of the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. It is a popular port of call for yachts transiting the Golfo di Taranto en route to [[Greece]] or [[Sicily]]. Apart from its position as the ‘gateway to Italy’ from S and E, the town is also famous for its lighthouse, one of the tallest in [[Italy]], and its ''Basilica De Finibus Terrae'' (land's end), built in the 18th century to commemorate the arrival of St Peter here on his way to preach in Rome around 60 AD. The area around Santa Maria di Leuca is riddled with limestone caves, in some of which prehistoric remains have been found.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 187<br />
: 188<br />
; Italian<br />
: 919<br />
: 920<br />
: 28<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto local seabreezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon. With strong southerlies, a heavy and uncomfortable swell develops across the whole gulf.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from N, beware of the dangerous reef of Secche di Ugento, which extends 1.5 miles offshore between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Pali. A yacht heading along this coast should keep at least two miles offshore. In the approach to the harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca the lighthouse on Capo Santa Maria di Leuca immediately E of the harbour, one of the largest in Italy, is conspicuous. Closer in, the breakwaters of the harbour are clearly identifiable. The harbour is entered from WSW, staying in the centre of the channel to avoid reported shoals on either side.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaPontoons.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Pontoons in Santa Maria di Leuca''' <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
Contact the harbour authorities on VHF channel 12 prior to entry. To port on entering the harbour are a series of pontoons providing a total of 700 berths, of which 252 are allocated to leisure craft and 32 for yachts in transit. The berths are managed by the company Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca. Maximum length on the pontoons 40 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 metres inshore to 7.5 metres at the outer end. Laid moorings at all berths. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong SW winds send in a swell which can become dangerous.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None. <br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Travel lift (100 T). Mobile crane (20 T). Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The town’s main claim to fame is the brief stay of St Peter here on his way to Rome around 60 AD. Later in the 1st century AD, a group of monks founded a small church here, replaced in the 18 century with a large basilica now accessed via 184 steps up from the harbour. Also near the site is a Corinthian column erected in 1939 to commemorate the completion of the Apulian Aqueduct. Inland from the harbour are some smart (if rather faded) villas built in the 19th century.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaBasilica.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Basilica of Santa Maria di Leuca'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Provisions shops in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Several restaurants and pizzerias in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Rental outlets in the town.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the marina.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to [[Taranto]] and [[Brindisi]].<br />
* Local and international flights from [[Brindisi]] (88 km) and [[Bari]] (200 km) airports.<br />
* Train station at Gagliano del Capo (7 kms) with connections to Lecce and beyond.<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* Pagine Azzurre [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_pug022/info_santa-maria-di-leuca.htm Santa Maria de Leuca]<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:48, 22 December 2010 (UTC) <br />
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The harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca lies at the extreme southern tip of the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. It is a popular port of call for yachts transiting the Golfo di Taranto en route to [[Greece]] or [[Sicily]]. Apart from its position as the ‘gateway to Italy’ from S and E, the town is also famous for its lighthouse, one of the tallest in [[Italy]], and its ''Basilica De Finibus Terrae'' (land's end), built in the 18th century to commemorate the arrival of St Peter here on his way to preach in Rome around 60 AD. The area around Santa Maria di Leuca is riddled with limestone caves, in some of which prehistoric remains have been found.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 187<br />
: 188<br />
; Italian<br />
: 919<br />
: 920<br />
: 28<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto local seabreezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon. With strong southerlies, a heavy and uncomfortable swell develops across the whole gulf.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from N, beware of the dangerous reef of Secche di Ugento, which extends 1.5 miles offshore between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Pali. A yacht heading along this coast should keep at least two miles offshore. In the approach to the harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca the lighthouse on Capo Santa Maria di Leuca immediately E of the harbour, one of the largest in Italy, is conspicuous. Closer in, the breakwaters of the harbour are clearly identifiable. The harbour is entered from WSW, staying in the centre of the channel to avoid reported shoals on either side.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaPontoons.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Pontoons in Santa Maria di Leuca''' <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
Contact the harbour authorities on VHF channel 12 prior to entry. To port on entering the harbour are a series of pontoons providing a total of 700 berths, of which 252 are allocated to leisure craft and 32 for yachts in transit. The berths are managed by the company Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca. Maximum length on the pontoons 40 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 metres inshore to 7.5 metres at the outer end. Laid moorings at all berths. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong SW winds send in a swell which can become dangerous.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None. <br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Travel lift (100 T). Mobile crane (20 T). Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The town’s main claim to fame is the brief stay of St Peter here on his way to Rome around 60 AD. Later in the 1st century AD, a group of monks founded a small church here, replaced in the 18 century with a large basilica now accessed via 184 steps up from the harbour. Also near the site is a Corinthian column erected in 1939 to commemorate the completion of the Apulian Aqueduct. Inland from the harbour are some smart (if rather faded) villas built in the 19th century.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaBasilica.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Basilica of Santa Maria di Leuca'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Provisions shops in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Several restaurants and pizzerias in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Rental outlets in the town.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the marina.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to [[Taranto]] and [[Brindisi]].<br />
* Local and international flights from [[Brindisi]] (88 km) and [[Bari]] (200 km) airports.<br />
* Train station at Gagliano del Capo (7 kms) with connections to Lecce and beyond.<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
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==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* Pagine Azzurre [http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/port/id_pug022/info_santa-maria-di-leuca.htm Santa Maria de Leuca]<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
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<div>==Otranto, [[Adriatic Coast]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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The harbour of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otranto Otranto] lies on the Adriatic coat of Italy 30 miles N of the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. Originally a Greek settlement, Otranto became a Roman port following the defeat of its Carthaginian allies during the Second Punic War (203 - 201 BC). Although the completion of the Via Appia to Brundisium (Brindisi) in 264 BC had turned the latter into Rome’s most important port of embarkation for the East, Otranto’s proximity to the province of Illyria on the eastern Adriatic coast made it at least as important during the Imperial period. The town and its strategically sited harbour subsequently passed through Byzantine and Norman hands. Its use as an embarkation point for generations of Crusaders made Otranto a target for the Ottoman rulers, who briefly captured the town in 1480 (when most of its inhabitants were slaughtered) and again in 1537. Traces of Otranto’s former occupiers are still to be found in the town, including a monumental Norman cathedral and the castle, rebuilt under Aragonese rule in the 15th century. Today, the harbour is a popular port of call for yachts cruising the Adriatic coast of Italy or crossing the Adriatic Sea en route to Greece or Croatia.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 187 Punta Stilo to Brindisi<br />
: 188 Entrance To The Adriatic <br />
; Italian charts<br />
: 920<br />
: 28<br />
: 189<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
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).<br />
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Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navtex Navtex] weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from S, the tower of Torre del’Orto on a headland at the S end of the bay is conspicuous. From N, the town and breakwater of the harbour are visible once clear of the rocky offshore islets at the northern end of the bay. The bay is protected by a single breakwater oriented NW/SE. Entrance is from NW, leaving the green buoy marking the inshore shallows at the SW corner of the bay to starboard.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
The harbour authorities, the Circomare Otranto, can be contacted on VHF channel 16. <br />
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On the SW side of the harbour are a series of five pontoons run by the yacht club, providing a total of 390 berths. Of these about 4 berths are allocated to yachts in transit. Visiting yachts usually berth on the end of the easternmost pontoon where directed. Maximum length on the pontoons 20 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 metres inshore to 6.5 metres at the outer end. Laid moorings at all berths. Water on the pontoons. Toilets. Internet point. Shelter is good here in most conditions, especially with the recent extension of the breakwater, although strong NE winds send in a swell, which is more troublesome than dangerous. <br />
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If the pontoons are full, moor to the quay at the root of the breakwater in front of the coastguard building. Depth 2.6 meters with laid moorings. <br />
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Both the transit berths for the Legale Navale (Yact Club) and the berths on the public quay are organised by Andrea. You can ring him on his mobile 339.7998073 and either he or Fabrizio will help you out. In April 2013 the a berth on the public quay was €25 a night for 15m yacht<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* Lega Navale.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather it is possible to anchor in NW corner of the bay in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in mud and weed.<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None.<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Travel lift (25 T). Fixed crane (45 T). Mobile crane. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Divers.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 1200 and 1500 - 1900) but not open every day outside high season (April 2013 was closed on Wednedays). Depth at the fuel dock about 2m and you can to go bows to to the quay alongside a small finger ponton.<br />
Water on the pontoons. No electricity.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The old town of Otranto is full of cobbled streets and squares and is deservedly popular with tourists during the summer. The 11th century Norman cathedral contains a forest of 42 marble pillars in its crypt, Byzantine frescoes on the walls and a magnificent 12th century mosaic pavement depicting the Tree of Life. More Byzantine frescoes are to be found in the small church of San Pietro. Close by the port is the 15th century Castello Aragonese, erected to protect the town following the disastrous Ottoman raid and massacre of 1480. From Otranto, it is also possible to catch a bus to Lecce, an inland town renowned for its superb Baroque architecture. Lecce boasts a number of magnificent baroque churches, Basilica di Santa Croce being the most ornamented of all, and an interesting cathedral and archbishop’s palace. Also in the town are the remains of a Roman amphitheatre and Roman theatre, the latter with a display of theatrical masks unearthed during various excavations.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
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<center style="clear: both;"><gallery widths="190px" heights="150px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:OtrantoCathedral.jpg|Norman cathedral, Otranto<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:OtrantoTown.jpg|Old town, Otranto<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:OtrantoCastle.jpg|Castello Aragonese, Otranto<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:LeccePalace.jpg|Archbishop’s palace, Lecce<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Nearest supermarket is about 1km away. They advertise that they will deliver to your yacht.<br />
*<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Numerous restaurants and pizzerias around the harbour and in the town.<br />
* <br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Internet cafes in the town.<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Rental outlets in the town.<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins at the harbour.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to Rome via Lecce and Brindisi<br />
* Local and international flights from Brindisi airport<br />
* Train station with connections to Lecce and beyond<br />
* Hydrofoil to Corfu (July - mid-September)<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otranto Otranto] Wikipedia<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
We were here in April 2013. The Pilot book says that the Yacht Club does not welcome visitors and this does seem to be the case. The marinero on the public quay was most helpful. The laid lines were substantial and new. A neighbouring yacht said he had tried anchoring in the bay but could not get his CQR anchor to bite in the hard sand.<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:27, 23 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
* April 2013 -- Zebahdy of London<br />
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<div>==Santa Maria di Leuca, [[Adriatic Coast]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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The harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca lies at the extreme southern tip of the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. It is a popular port of call for yachts transiting the Golfo di Taranto en route to [[Greece]] or [[Sicily]]. Apart from its position as the ‘gateway to Italy’ from S and E, the town is also famous for its lighthouse, one of the tallest in [[Italy]], and its ''Basilica De Finibus Terrae'' (land's end), built in the 18th century to commemorate the arrival of St Peter here on his way to preach in Rome around 60 AD. The area around Santa Maria di Leuca is riddled with limestone caves, in some of which prehistoric remains have been found.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 187<br />
: 188<br />
; Italian<br />
: 919<br />
: 920<br />
: 28<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto local seabreezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon. With strong southerlies, a heavy and uncomfortable swell develops across the whole gulf.<br />
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Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from N, beware of the dangerous reef of Secche di Ugento, which extends 1.5 miles offshore between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Pali. A yacht heading along this coast should keep at least two miles offshore. In the approach to the harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca the lighthouse on Capo Santa Maria di Leuca immediately E of the harbour, one of the largest in Italy, is conspicuous. Closer in, the breakwaters of the harbour are clearly identifiable. The harbour is entered from WSW, staying in the centre of the channel to avoid reported shoals on either side.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaPontoons.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Pontoons in Santa Maria di Leuca''' <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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Contact the harbour authorities on VHF channel 12 prior to entry. To port on entering the harbour are a series of pontoons providing a total of 700 berths, of which 252 are allocated to leisure craft and 32 for yachts in transit. The berths are managed by the company Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca. Maximum length on the pontoons 40 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 metres inshore to 7.5 metres at the outer end. Laid moorings at all berths. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong SW winds send in a swell which can become dangerous.<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* <br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
None.<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None. <br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Travel lift (100 T). Mobile crane (20 T). Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The town’s main claim to fame is the brief stay of St Peter here on his way to Rome around 60 AD. Later in the 1st century AD, a group of monks founded a small church here, replaced in the 18 century with a large basilica now accessed via 184 steps up from the harbour. Also near the site is a Corinthian column erected in 1939 to commemorate the completion of the Apulian Aqueduct. Inland from the harbour are some smart (if rather faded) villas built in the 19th century.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
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[[Image:SantaMariaBasilica.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Basilica of Santa Maria di Leuca'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Provisions shops in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Several restaurants and pizzerias in the town.<br />
* <br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Rental outlets in the town.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the marina.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to [[Taranto]] and [[Brindisi]].<br />
* Local and international flights from [[Brindisi]] (88 km) and [[Bari]] (200 km) airports.<br />
* Train station at Gagliano del Capo (7 kms) with connections to Lecce and beyond.<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:48, 22 December 2010 (UTC) <br />
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The harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca lies at the extreme southern tip of the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. It is a popular port of call for yachts transiting the Golfo di Taranto en route to [[Greece]] or [[Sicily]]. Apart from its position as the ‘gateway to Italy’ from S and E, the town is also famous for its lighthouse, one of the tallest in [[Italy]], and its ''Basilica De Finibus Terrae'' (land's end), built in the 18th century to commemorate the arrival of St Peter here on his way to preach in Rome around 60 AD. The area around Santa Maria di Leuca is riddled with limestone caves, in some of which prehistoric remains have been found.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 187<br />
: 188<br />
; Italian<br />
: 919<br />
: 920<br />
: 28<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto local seabreezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon. With strong southerlies, a heavy and uncomfortable swell develops across the whole gulf.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from N, beware of the dangerous reef of Secche di Ugento, which extends 1.5 miles offshore between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Pali. A yacht heading along this coast should keep at least two miles offshore. In the approach to the harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca the lighthouse on Capo Santa Maria di Leuca immediately E of the harbour, one of the largest in Italy, is conspicuous. Closer in, the breakwaters of the harbour are clearly identifiable. The harbour is entered from WSW, staying in the centre of the channel to avoid reported shoals on either side.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaPontoons.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Pontoons in Santa Maria di Leuca''' <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
Contact the harbour authorities on VHF channel 12 prior to entry. To port on entering the harbour are a series of pontoons providing a total of 700 berths, of which 252 are allocated to leisure craft and 32 for yachts in transit. The berths are managed by the company Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca. Maximum length on the pontoons 40 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 metres inshore to 7.5 metres at the outer end. Laid moorings at all berths. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong SW winds send in a swell which can become dangerous.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None. <br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Travel lift (100 T). Mobile crane (20 T). Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The town’s main claim to fame is the brief stay of St Peter here on his way to Rome around 60 AD. Later in the 1st century AD, a group of monks founded a small church here, replaced in the 18 century with a large basilica now accessed via 184 steps up from the harbour. Also near the site is a Corinthian column erected in 1939 to commemorate the completion of the Apulian Aqueduct. Inland from the harbour are some smart (if rather faded) villas built in the 19th century.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaBasilica.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Basilica of Santa Maria di Leuca'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Provisions shops in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Several restaurants and pizzerias in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Rental outlets in the town.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the marina.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to [[Taranto]] and [[Brindisi]].<br />
* Local and international flights from [[Brindisi]] (88 km) and [[Bari]] (200 km) airports.<br />
* Train station at Gagliano del Capo (7 kms) with connections to Lecce and beyond.<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:48, 22 December 2010 (UTC) <br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
{{Guide2}}<br />
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<div>==Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy==<br />
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The harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca lies at the extreme southern tip of the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. It is a popular port of call for yachts transiting the Golfo di Taranto en route to [[Greece]] or [[Sicily]]. Apart from its position as the ‘gateway to Italy’ from S and E, the town is also famous for its lighthouse, one of the tallest in [[Italy]], and its ''Basilica De Finibus Terrae'' (land's end), built in the 18th century to commemorate the arrival of St Peter here on his way to preach in Rome around 60 AD. The area around Santa Maria di Leuca is riddled with limestone caves, in some of which prehistoric remains have been found.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 187<br />
: 188<br />
; Italian<br />
: 919<br />
: 920<br />
: 28<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto local seabreezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon. With strong southerlies, a heavy and uncomfortable swell develops across the whole gulf.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from N, beware of the dangerous reef of Secche di Ugento, which extends 1.5 miles offshore between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Pali. A yacht heading along this coast should keep at least two miles offshore. In the approach to the harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca the lighthouse on Capo Santa Maria di Leuca immediately E of the harbour, one of the largest in Italy, is conspicuous. Closer in, the breakwaters of the harbour are clearly identifiable. The harbour is entered from WSW, staying in the centre of the channel to avoid reported shoals on either side.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaPontoons.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Pontoons in Santa Maria di Leuca''' <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
Contact the harbour authorities on VHF channel 12 prior to entry. To port on entering the harbour are a series of pontoons providing a total of 700 berths, of which 252 are allocated to leisure craft and 32 for yachts in transit. The berths are managed by the company Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca. Maximum length on the pontoons 40 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 metres inshore to 7.5 metres at the outer end. Laid moorings at all berths. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong SW winds send in a swell which can become dangerous.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None. <br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Travel lift (100 T). Mobile crane (20 T). Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The town’s main claim to fame is the brief stay of St Peter here on his way to Rome around 60 AD. Later in the 1st century AD, a group of monks founded a small church here, replaced in the 18 century with a large basilica now accessed via 184 steps up from the harbour. Also near the site is a Corinthian column erected in 1939 to commemorate the completion of the Apulian Aqueduct. Inland from the harbour are some smart (if rather faded) villas built in the 19th century.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaBasilica.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Basilica of Santa Maria di Leuca'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Provisions shops in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Several restaurants and pizzerias in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Rental outlets in the town.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the marina.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to [[Taranto]] and [[Brindisi]].<br />
* Local and international flights from [[Brindisi]] (88 km) and [[Bari]] (200 km) airports.<br />
* Train station at Gagliano del Capo (7 kms) with connections to Lecce and beyond.<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:48, 22 December 2010 (UTC) <br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
{{Guide2}}<br />
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<div>==Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy==<br />
{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"<br />
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| {{Coord|39|47.6|N|18|21.5|E|}}<br />
|-<br />
! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center><br />
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<br />
The harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca lies at the extreme southern tip of the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. It is a popular port of call for yachts transiting the Golfo di Taranto en route to [[Greece]] or [[Sicily]]. Apart from its position as the ‘gateway to Italy’ from S and E, the town is also famous for its lighthouse, one of the tallest in [[Italy]], and its ''Basilica De Finibus Terrae'' (land's end), built in the 18th century to commemorate the arrival of St Peter here on his way to preach in Rome around 60 AD. The area around Santa Maria di Leuca is riddled with limestone caves, in some of which prehistoric remains have been found.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 187<br />
: 188<br />
; Italian<br />
: 919<br />
: 920<br />
: 28<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto local seabreezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon. With strong southerlies, a heavy and uncomfortable swell develops across the whole gulf.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from N, beware of the dangerous reef of Secche di Ugento, which extends 1.5 miles offshore between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Pali. A yacht heading along this coast should keep at least two miles offshore. In the approach to the harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca the lighthouse on Capo Santa Maria di Leuca immediately E of the harbour, one of the largest in Italy, is conspicuous. Closer in, the breakwaters of the harbour are clearly identifiable. The harbour is entered from WSW, staying in the centre of the channel to avoid reported shoals on either side.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaPontoons.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Pontoons in Santa Maria di Leuca''' <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
Contact the harbour authorities on VHF channel 12 prior to entry. To port on entering the harbour are a series of pontoons providing a total of 700 berths, of which 252 are allocated to leisure craft and 32 for yachts in transit. The berths are managed by the company Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca. Maximum length on the pontoons 40 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 metres inshore to 7.5 metres at the outer end. Laid moorings at all berths. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong SW winds send in a swell which can become dangerous.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None. <br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Travel lift (100 T). Mobile crane (20 T). Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The town’s main claim to fame is the brief stay of St Peter here on his way to Rome around 60 AD. Later in the 1st century AD, a group of monks founded a small church here, replaced in the 18 century with a large basilica now accessed via 184 steps up from the harbour. Also near the site is a Corinthian column erected in 1939 to commemorate the completion of the Apulian Aqueduct. Inland from the harbour are some smart (if rather faded) villas built in the 19th century.<br />
<br />
[[Image:SantaMariaBasilica.jpg|345px|thumb|right| '''Basilica of Santa Maria di Leuca'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Provisions shops in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Several restaurants and pizzerias in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Rental outlets in the town.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the marina.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to [[Taranto]] and [[Brindisi]].<br />
* Local and international flights from [[Brindisi]] (88 km) and [[Bari]] (200 km) airports.<br />
* Train station at Gagliano del Capo (7 kms) with connections to Lecce and beyond.<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* [http://www.pugliaevents.it/ Puglia region local events]<br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:48, 22 December 2010 (UTC) <br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
{{Guide2}}<br />
<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/S.B._di_Simionato_Giovanni_(Cervignano_del_Friuli)S.B. di Simionato Giovanni (Cervignano del Friuli)2013-11-03T07:51:03Z<p>JeanF73: /* Personal experience */</p>
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:CervignanoMoorings.jpg|300px| ]]<br />'''Riverside moorings'''<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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| VHF channel N/A<br />
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! Berths:<br />
| 40<br />
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! Hardstanding:<br />
| 100<br />
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! Max length:<br />
| 16 metres<br />
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! Max draft:<br />
| 2.5 metres<br />
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! Fuel:<br />
| None<br />
|- <br />
! Water:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Elect:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Toilets:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Showers:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Laundry:<br />
| In town<br />
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! Internet:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Wi-Fi:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Cable TV:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Phone:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Email:<br />
| [mailto:sb@simionatogiovanni.it Email]<br />
|-<br />
! Web:<br />
| [http://simionatogiovanni.it Website]<br />
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The moorings and boatyard of Cantiere Nautico di Simionato Giovanni are situated near the town of Cervignano del Friuli, four miles up the River Ausa on the N shores of the [[Laguna di Marano]], which lies on the N Adriatic coast of [[Italy]] between [[Venice]] and [[Trieste]]. The yard has 40 moorings on riverside pontoons in maximum depths of 2.5 metres and a yard with hard standing for up to 100 yachts.<br />
[[Image:CervignanoBoatyard.jpg|thumb|300px|right| '''Hard standing for 100 yachts''' <br>''Click for larger view'']] <br />
===Marina radio contact===<br />
None.<br />
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===Navigation/Approach===<br />
Approach to the boatyard and moorings is via the River Ausa, which lies on the N side of the [[Laguna di Marano]]. The lagoon is entered via the Porto Buso entrance (see [[Laguna di Marano]] for details). The channel continues for just under two miles in a NNW direction before arriving at the entrance to the Rivers Como and Ausa. The River Ausa branches off NE around 500 metres from the entrance ([[Marina Sant’Andrea]] lies a further 500 metres along the N-going channel of the River Como). The riverside moorings and boatyard of Cantiere Nautico S.B. di Simionato Giovanni lie about four miles upriver on the starboard side just before a road bridge. Depths in the river entrance are 6.5 – 7.0 metres, decreasing by the time you arrive at the moorings to 2.0 – 2.5 metres.<br />
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===Berthing===<br />
Call via telephone for advice on mooring.<br />
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===Marina facilities===<br />
* Toilets<br />
* Showers<br />
<br />
===Repairs/Yard===<br />
* Mobile crane (?? tonnes)<br />
* Hard standing for 100 yachts<br />
* Covered winter storage<br />
* Minor repairs<br />
<br />
===Security===<br />
Moderate.<br />
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===Marina Location===<br />
The marina is situated around one kilometre from the town of Cervignano del Friuli to the NE.<br />
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===Marine Stores===<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
* La Ferramenta Vegni Alessandro - Nautica, Colori, Ferramenta, Materiale Electrico, etc - via Curiel, 43 - 33051 Aquileia (UD) - Tel +39 0431.91056 - Fax +39 0431.917126 - [mailto:info@vegni.it Email] <br/> Approximately 10 km from Cervignano del Friuli<br />
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===Transport===<br />
* Can be arranged by boatyard.<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Price===<br />
Contact via telephone or email for free estimates.<br />
<br />
===Contact===<br />
Address: <br /><br />
Cantiere Nautico S.B. di Simionato Giovanni e C. S.A.S. <br /><br />
Via Caju, 18 <br /><br />
33052 Cervignano del Friuli (UD), Italia <br /><br />
Tel.: +39 0431.34998 <br /><br />
Fax: +39 0431.35310 <br /><br />
Mobile: +39 338.9882424 <br /><br />
[http://www.simionatogiovanni.it Website] <br /><br />
[mailto:sb@simionatogiovanni.it Email]<br />
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===Personal experience===<br />
* Stefano (yard man, Italian-speaking only) and his wife (telephone: +39 349 1731171) are very helpful with local information and provide some ground transportation if needed. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] (2012-2013)<br />
* Luca Ceppellotti, Credito Cooperative Friuli (Local Bank branch) - Tel. +39 0431.386214 - [mailto:luca.ceppellotti@credifriuli.it Email] - Speaks English, very helpful for bank transactions, wire transfers, etc. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] (2012-2013)<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Winter 2012-2013 -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 05:58, 9 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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[[Category:Regions - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/S.B._di_Simionato_Giovanni_(Cervignano_del_Friuli)S.B. di Simionato Giovanni (Cervignano del Friuli)2013-11-03T07:50:14Z<p>JeanF73: /* Personal experience */</p>
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<div>== Cervignano del Friuli, [[Laguna di Marano]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:CervignanoMoorings.jpg|300px| ]]<br />'''Riverside moorings'''<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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| {{Coord|45|49.02|N|13|19.26|E}}<br />
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! Radio:<br />
| VHF channel N/A<br />
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! Berths:<br />
| 40<br />
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! Hardstanding:<br />
| 100<br />
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! Max length:<br />
| 16 metres<br />
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! Max draft:<br />
| 2.5 metres<br />
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! Fuel:<br />
| None<br />
|- <br />
! Water:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Elect:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Toilets:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Showers:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Laundry:<br />
| In town<br />
|-<br />
! Internet:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Wi-Fi:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Cable TV:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Phone:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Email:<br />
| [mailto:sb@simionatogiovanni.it Email]<br />
|-<br />
! Web:<br />
| [http://simionatogiovanni.it Website]<br />
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The moorings and boatyard of Cantiere Nautico di Simionato Giovanni are situated near the town of Cervignano del Friuli, four miles up the River Ausa on the N shores of the [[Laguna di Marano]], which lies on the N Adriatic coast of [[Italy]] between [[Venice]] and [[Trieste]]. The yard has 40 moorings on riverside pontoons in maximum depths of 2.5 metres and a yard with hard standing for up to 100 yachts.<br />
[[Image:CervignanoBoatyard.jpg|thumb|300px|right| '''Hard standing for 100 yachts''' <br>''Click for larger view'']] <br />
===Marina radio contact===<br />
None.<br />
<br />
===Navigation/Approach===<br />
Approach to the boatyard and moorings is via the River Ausa, which lies on the N side of the [[Laguna di Marano]]. The lagoon is entered via the Porto Buso entrance (see [[Laguna di Marano]] for details). The channel continues for just under two miles in a NNW direction before arriving at the entrance to the Rivers Como and Ausa. The River Ausa branches off NE around 500 metres from the entrance ([[Marina Sant’Andrea]] lies a further 500 metres along the N-going channel of the River Como). The riverside moorings and boatyard of Cantiere Nautico S.B. di Simionato Giovanni lie about four miles upriver on the starboard side just before a road bridge. Depths in the river entrance are 6.5 – 7.0 metres, decreasing by the time you arrive at the moorings to 2.0 – 2.5 metres.<br />
<br />
===Berthing===<br />
Call via telephone for advice on mooring.<br />
<br />
===Marina facilities===<br />
* Toilets<br />
* Showers<br />
<br />
===Repairs/Yard===<br />
* Mobile crane (?? tonnes)<br />
* Hard standing for 100 yachts<br />
* Covered winter storage<br />
* Minor repairs<br />
<br />
===Security===<br />
Moderate.<br />
<br />
===Marina Location===<br />
The marina is situated around one kilometre from the town of Cervignano del Friuli to the NE.<br />
<br />
===Marine Stores===<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
* La Ferramenta Vegni Alessandro - Nautica, Colori, Ferramenta, Materiale Electrico, etc - via Curiel, 43 - 33051 Aquileia (UD) - Tel +39 0431.91056 - Fax +39 0431.917126 - [mailto:info@vegni.it Email] <br/> Approximately 10 km from Cervignano del Friuli<br />
<br />
===Transport===<br />
* Can be arranged by boatyard.<br />
* <br />
<br />
===Price===<br />
Contact via telephone or email for free estimates.<br />
<br />
===Contact===<br />
Address: <br /><br />
Cantiere Nautico S.B. di Simionato Giovanni e C. S.A.S. <br /><br />
Via Caju, 18 <br /><br />
33052 Cervignano del Friuli (UD), Italia <br /><br />
Tel.: +39 0431.34998 <br /><br />
Fax: +39 0431.35310 <br /><br />
Mobile: +39 338.9882424 <br /><br />
[http://www.simionatogiovanni.it Website] <br /><br />
[mailto:sb@simionatogiovanni.it Email]<br />
<br />
===Personal experience===<br />
* Stefano (yard man, Italian-speaking only) and his wife (telephone: +39 349 1731171) are very helpful with local information and provide some ground transportation if needed. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] (2012-2013)<br />
* Luca Ceppellotti, Credito Cooperative Friuli (Local Bank branch) - Tel. +39 0431.386214 - [mailto:luca.ceppellotti@credifriuli.it Email] - Speaks English, very helpful for bank transactions, wire transfers, etc. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:50, 3 November 2013 (GMT)<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Winter 2012-2013 -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 05:58, 9 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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[[Category:Regions - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/BrindisiBrindisi2013-11-03T07:42:17Z<p>JeanF73: /* Marine Stores */</p>
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<div>==Brindisi, [[Adriatic Coast]], [[Italy]]==<br />
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The natural harbour of Brindisi lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]] 45 miles N of the port of [[Otranto]] and 68 miles N of Capo Santa Maria di Leuca at the SE tip of the Italian peninsula. An important settlement since the heydays of Magna Graecia, it acquired the name of Brundisium following its capture by Rome around 260 BC. Its role as a vital maritime outlet for Roman power was reinforced by the extension of the Via Appia to Brundisium in 264 BC. Over the next two centuries the town became one of the most important Roman naval bases and a key centre for trade across the Adriatic and the Eastern Mediterranean. Later passing through the hands of the Ostrogoths and Byzantines, the Normans took the town in 1070 and immediately set to work on erecting its castle and cathedral. Like [[Otranto]] to the south, Brindisi was subsequently a major port of embarkation for the Crusades. Plagues and earthquakes took their toll and a slow decline began that only halted with the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, when Brindisi enjoyed something of a revival in trade. Today, the harbour is thronged with people and goods awaiting transportation across the Adriatic to [[Greece]]. The middle basin has a large, new marina on its N side, the inner basin has a small ‘marina’ operated by the Italian Lega Navale and yachts may also berth alongside or stern-to the quays on the N side of the inner basin or the W side next to the town.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
;British Admiralty<br />
: 187<br />
: 188<br />
; Italian<br />
: 921<br />
: 29<br />
: 191<br />
: 192<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
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).<br />
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Sources for weather information: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
In the approach from both N and S, keep at least 500 metres off the headlands at either end of the bay of Brindisi to avoid the rocky reefs extending off them. Between [[Otranto]] to the S and Brindisi there is a firing range at Punta Cataldo and it is important to check the firing days (usually broadcast on Navtex) before heading along the coast. The entrance to the outer harbour of Brindisi is between the mile-long northern breakwater extending from Punta Riso and the shorter southern mole extending out from the coast to the mini-archipelago of Isole Pedagne. Once inside, head for the passage between the ferry terminal and the conspicuous fort of Castello del Mare on a heading of WSW to enter the middle harbour. If heading for the new [[Marina di Brindisi]] in the middle harbour, turn to starboard immediately after passing the breakwater off the Castello del Mare. If heading for the inner basin, continue towards the large sandstone monument in the shape of a giant rudder (the Monument to the Italian Sailor), which lies just inside the narrow entrance channel on the N side of the inner basin. Care is needed when entering the channel (as it is anywhere in Brindisi harbour) to avoid commercial and ferry traffic, which has priority throughout the harbour. Depths throughout the three basins range from 6.0 - 12.0 metres and in the marina from 3.0 - 11.0 metres. <br />
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[[Image:BrindisiMonument.jpg|345px|thumb|right| Monument to the Italian sailor, Brindisi<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
Yachts visiting Brindisi have three main options: the new '''Marina di Brindisi''' in the middle harbour; the pontoons of the '''Lega Navale''' in the inner basin, or the quays on the N and W sides of the inner basin, where even large yachts can berth alongside or stern-to wherever there is space. The latter berths are free but subject to regular wash from ferries.<br />
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====Marina di Brindisi====<br />
[[Image:MarinaBrindisi.jpg|345px|thumb|right| Marina di Brindisi from N<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|39.5|N|17|57.95|E|}}<br /><br />
Marina di Brindisi is situated in the inlet of Seno di Bocca di Puglia, half a mile N of the entrance to the middle harbour. It will be clearly seen to starboard once past the breakwater that extends S from the conspicuous fort of Castello del Mare. It offers 638 berths for vessels of up to 35 metres. ''For details, click on this link [[Marina di Brindisi]]''.<br />
The marina is quite isolated and a taxi to the airport or town is €15 (April 2015). A bus runs hourly to the town. There is no nearby village.<br />
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====Lega Navale====<br />
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|38.5|N|17|56.15|E|}}<br /><br />
Lega Navale operates a series of pontoons towards the head of the northern arm of the inner basin. Yachts in transit are permitted to berth here if space is available. The pontoons have a total of around 300 berths for yachts up to a maximum of 18 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 3.5 - 7.0 metres. Water on the pontoons. Some electricity points (not at all berths). Toilets and showers. Bar and restaurant/pizzeria. Wifi. Fixed crane (10 T) and some basic repairs. A regular passenger ferry runs from here to the town on the other side of the basin.<br />
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Much nicer location than Marina di Brindisi and just as easy access to the airport. Call on VHF channel 09 or 16 or telephone: + 39 0831 412114 or e-mail: [mailto:segretaria@lnibrindisi.it]. Website: [http://www.lnibrindisi.it]<br />
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====Inner basin====<br />
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|38.60|N|17|57.05|E|}}<br /><br />
Inner basin is quayed around both the northern and southern arms. <br />
* The southern arm is used by commercial vessels.<br />
* Northern arm:<br />
** A yacht can moor alongside or stern/bows-to either to the W of the large sandstone monument on the N quay (officially you are not supposed to park right below it, although the fishing boats do) or <br />
** On the W quay immediately next to the town beginning just east of the fuel station leaving room for the Ormegiattori boats. Note: on the W quay there is a ledge in places just below the waterline. Maximum length 50 metres. Depths at the quays are 4.5 - 8.0 metres. There are bollards along the quays with chains taut in between them and at some places laid lines for mooring stern/bows to. Note: put your fenders VERY low, touching the water as the quay is very low. <br/> While the latter berths are closer to the town, the former are quieter and suffer a bit less from ferry wash (although you are likely to be in company with some large fishing boats during the night).<br />
** On the south quay of the northern arm, just west of the fuel station there is a small marina with laid moorings along the quay and water and electricity. See Approdo delle Indie just below.<br />
07/2013 update: the promenade and esplanade along the town has recently been totally modernized and water/electricity connection posts have been installed all along the west quay but not in service yet. It is possible that there will be a charge in the future.<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina di Brindisi]]<br />
* [[#Lega Navale|Lega Navale]]<br />
* Approdo del Indie - ATS S.R.L. Statione di ormeggio invernale - Piazzale Lenio Flacco / Banchina Sciabiche, 72100 Brindisi - Tel. +39 0831.1798690 Cell. +39 392.9995752 & +39 347.1087955 - [mailto:atssrl@arubapec.it Email] - laid mooring along the quay just west of the fuel station on the south quay of the the northern arm. <br/> 07/2013: €50 to €60 for per night for 12 metres including water and electrical.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* Limongelli, Marco Aversa (speaks some English - Forniture Nautiche e Navali - Chandelry <br/> Via S. Francesco, 17 - Brindisi - Tel. +39 0831.521551, Fax. +39 0831.521829 - [mailto:porto@limongelli.it] <br/> Well stocked store, has Camping Gaz<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
''See [[Marina di Brindisi]]''.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay of the inner basin (0800 - 1230 and 1500 - 1900) and at [[Marina di Brindisi]]. Water and electricity on the pontoons at [[Marina di Brindisi]] and [[#Lega Navale|Lega Navale]].<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
On the W side of the inner harbour are some steps surmounted by an ancient column, which marks the spot where the famous Roman road the Appian Way reached the former harbour of Brundisium. Further W around the waterfront is the brooding mass of the Castello Svevo, a powerful 13th century castle built to defend the port by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen. The four square towers were added by the Aragonese in the 15th century. The castle is a military zone and unfortunately cannot be visited. Perhaps the most celebrated sight in Brindisi is the 14th century church of Santa Maria del Casale some four kilometers W of the harbour. The church is constructed in alternating white and ochre colored stone, creating an amazing patterned effect. Inside are some interesting 14th century frescoes.<br />
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[[Image:BrindisiChurch.jpg|345px|thumb|right| The church of Santa Maria del Casale <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
[[Image:BrindisiColumn.jpg|345px|thumb|right| Column marking the end of the Via Appia<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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Bins at the harbour and [[Marina di Brindisi]].<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to Rome and local destinations.<br />
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*We spent 3 nights in Marina di Brindisi in April 2013. We chose it over Legale Nevale due to its proximity on the map to the airport. It turns out that the drive to the airport involves going almost into town and then out again. Nothing wrong with the marina, but next visit we will try and get a berth at Legale Navale. --[[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
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[[Category:Unknown]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/S.B._di_Simionato_Giovanni_(Cervignano_del_Friuli)S.B. di Simionato Giovanni (Cervignano del Friuli)2013-10-30T03:50:23Z<p>JeanF73: /* Contact */</p>
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<div>== Cervignano del Friuli, [[Laguna di Marano]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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| 40<br />
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| 100<br />
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| 16 metres<br />
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| 2.5 metres<br />
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| None<br />
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| Yes<br />
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| Yes<br />
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| Yes<br />
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| Yes<br />
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| In town<br />
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The moorings and boatyard of Cantiere Nautico di Simionato Giovanni are situated near the town of Cervignano del Friuli, four miles up the River Ausa on the N shores of the [[Laguna di Marano]], which lies on the N Adriatic coast of [[Italy]] between [[Venice]] and [[Trieste]]. The yard has 40 moorings on riverside pontoons in maximum depths of 2.5 metres and a yard with hard standing for up to 100 yachts.<br />
[[Image:CervignanoBoatyard.jpg|thumb|300px|right| '''Hard standing for 100 yachts''' <br>''Click for larger view'']] <br />
===Marina radio contact===<br />
None.<br />
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===Navigation/Approach===<br />
Approach to the boatyard and moorings is via the River Ausa, which lies on the N side of the [[Laguna di Marano]]. The lagoon is entered via the Porto Buso entrance (see [[Laguna di Marano]] for details). The channel continues for just under two miles in a NNW direction before arriving at the entrance to the Rivers Como and Ausa. The River Ausa branches off NE around 500 metres from the entrance ([[Marina Sant’Andrea]] lies a further 500 metres along the N-going channel of the River Como). The riverside moorings and boatyard of Cantiere Nautico S.B. di Simionato Giovanni lie about four miles upriver on the starboard side just before a road bridge. Depths in the river entrance are 6.5 – 7.0 metres, decreasing by the time you arrive at the moorings to 2.0 – 2.5 metres.<br />
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* Mobile crane (?? tonnes)<br />
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The marina is situated around one kilometre from the town of Cervignano del Friuli to the NE.<br />
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* La Ferramenta Vegni Alessandro - Nautica, Colori, Ferramenta, Materiale Electrico, etc - via Curiel, 43 - 33051 Aquileia (UD) - Tel +39 0431.91056 - Fax +39 0431.917126 - [mailto:info@vegni.it Email] <br/> Approximately 10 km from Cervignano del Friuli<br />
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Address: <br /><br />
Cantiere Nautico S.B. di Simionato Giovanni e C. S.A.S. <br /><br />
Via Caju, 18 <br /><br />
33052 Cervignano del Friuli (UD), Italia <br /><br />
Tel.: +39 0431.34998 <br /><br />
Fax: +39 0431.35310 <br /><br />
Mobile: +39 338.9882424 <br /><br />
[http://www.simionatogiovanni.it Website] <br /><br />
[mailto:sb@simionatogiovanni.it Email]<br />
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===Personal experience===<br />
* Stefano (yard man, Italian-speaking only) and his wife (telephone: +39 349 1731171) are very helpful with local information and provide some ground transportation if needed. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] (2012-2013)<br />
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[[Category:Regions - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/S.B._di_Simionato_Giovanni_(Cervignano_del_Friuli)S.B. di Simionato Giovanni (Cervignano del Friuli)2013-10-29T06:34:55Z<p>JeanF73: /* Marine Stores */</p>
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| 100<br />
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| 16 meters<br />
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| 2.5 meters<br />
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| None<br />
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! Water:<br />
| Yes<br />
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! Elect:<br />
| Yes<br />
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| Yes<br />
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! Showers:<br />
| Yes<br />
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| In town<br />
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| [mailto:sb@simionatogiovanni.it Email]<br />
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* La Ferramenta Vegni Alessandro - Nautica, Colori, Ferramenta, Materiale Electrico, etc - via Curiel, 43 - 33051 Aquileia (UD) - Tel +39 0431.91056 - Fax +39 0431.917126 - [mailto:info@vegni.it Email] <br/> Approximately 10 km from Cervignano del Friuli<br />
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Cantiere Nautico S.B. di Simionato Giovanni e C. S.A.S. <br /><br />
Via Caju, 18 <br /><br />
33052 Cervignano del Friuli (UD), Italia <br /><br />
Tel.: +39 0431.34998 <br /><br />
Fax: +39 0431.35310 <br /><br />
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[[Category:Marinas - <span style="color:Magenta">Country?</span>]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Marina_di_AquileiaMarina di Aquileia2013-10-29T06:33:26Z<p>JeanF73: /* Marine Stores */</p>
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<div>== Marina di Aquileia, Grado, Italy ==<br />
{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 25em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Marina di Aquileia, Grado'''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image: MarinaAquileia.jpg|300px| ]]<br>'''Marina di Aquileia, Grado'''<br />
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| GPS: Coord|{{Coord|45|45.07|N|13|21.3|E|}}<br />
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| [ Photo gallery]<br />
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| [ Chartlet]<br />
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! Radio:<br />
| Try calling on VHF channel 09 or 16<br />
|- <br />
! Berths:<br />
| 300<br />
|-<br />
! Max length:<br />
| 18 metres<br />
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! Max draft:<br />
| 4.5 metres<br />
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! Fuel: <br />
| No fuel station<br />
|- <br />
! Water:<br />
| Yes, at all berths<br />
|- <br />
! Elect:<br />
| Yes, 240v, at all berths<br />
|- <br />
! Toilets:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Showers:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Laundry:<br />
| Yes (planned)<br />
|-<br />
! Internet:<br />
| No<br />
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|- <br />
! Wi-Fi:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Cable TV:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Phone No.<br />
| +39 0431 91041<br />
|- <br />
! Email add:<br />
| [mailto:info@marinadiaquileia.com]<br />
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! Web:<br />
| [http://www.marinadiaquileia.com]<br />
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| colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller;" | More notes about the Marina<br />
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Marina di Aquileia is a new residential and marina development lying on the N side of the lagoon of [[Grado]], 1.5 miles up the Natissa river and half a mile S of the historic town of Aquileia. The marina is a total of 5.5 miles from the lagoon entrance. It offers 300 berths for yachts of up to 18 metres in depths of 2.5 - 4.5 metres. The marina is a good base for exploring the remains of the important Roman town of Aquileia and the excellent archaeological museum.<br />
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===Marina radio contact===<br />
Try calling Marina di Aquileia on VHF channel 09 or 16. You may have better luck if you telephone or email in advance for berthing information and reservations.<br />
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===Navigation/Approach===<br />
The entrance to the Grado lagoon lies at [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|45|39.6|N|13|20.9|E|}}, where there is a fairway buoy just under two miles offshore. Dangerous sandbanks extend for almost two miles on both sides of the entrance, so approach is only safe from this buoy, near high water and in settled weather. Approach should be made on a course of 030 degrees. The entrance channel, which is dredged to a depths of just 3.0 metres, is marked by piles on either side. Once inside the entrance, the channel forks. Take the port hand channel, which turns W then N towards the Natissa river and the Marina di Aquileia. This channel is marked with posts as far as the river entrance. The marina entrance is to starboard 1.5 miles upstream from the entrance. Depths in this channel can be as little as 2.0 metres at low water, so entrance is not advised except close to high water. Yachts with a draft of over 2.0 metres should avoid Aquileia altogether. <br />
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===Berthing===<br />
Berthing assistance available. Berths are in a large basin on five pontoons and associated quays. All berths are equipped with mooring posts for four-point mooring. A length of 70 metres along the quay is reserved for yachts in transit.<br />
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===Marina facilities===<br />
* Bar<br />
* Restaurant<br />
* Swimming pool<br />
* Clubhouse (under construction)<br />
* Tennis court<br />
* Holiday accommodation<br />
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===Repairs/Yard===<br />
Boatyard. Slipway. Travel lift (50 T). Fixed crane (12 T). Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. <br />
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===Security===<br />
Good.<br />
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===Marina Location===<br />
The marina is about one kilometre S of the town of Aquileia.<br />
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===Marine Stores===<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
* La Ferramenta Vegni Alessandro - Nautica, Colori, Ferramenta, Materiale Electrico, etc - via Curiel, 43 - 33051 Aquileia (UD) - Tel +39 0431.91056 - Fax +39 0431.917126 - [mailto:info@vegni.it Email]<br />
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===Transport===<br />
* <br />
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===Price=== <br />
Current daily berthing price (January 2011) for typical 13 metres yacht: Euros 42.<br />
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===Contact===<br />
Address: Marilea SRL Cantiere e Porto Nautico, Località Ca'Ara, 33051 Aquileia (UD), Italy<br/><br />
Phone: +39 0431 91041<br/><br />
Fax: +39 0431 919241<br/><br />
Website: [http://www.marinadiaquileia.com]<br/><br />
Email: [mailto:info@marinadiaquileia.com]<br/><br />
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===Personal experience===<br />
Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.<br />
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===<br />
''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:51, 30 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
* 04/2013 -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:22, 14 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>==Monastir Marina (Port of Entry), [[Monastir]], [[Tunisia]]==<br />
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| {{Coord|35|46.7|N|10|50.2|E|}}<br />
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! Radio:<br />
| VHF - channels 11, 13, or 16<br />
|- <br />
! Berths:<br />
| 400<br />
|-<br />
! Max length:<br />
| 45 m<br />
|-<br />
! Max draft:<br />
| 5 m<br />
|- <br />
! Fuel:<br />
| Fuel dock<br />
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! Water:<br />
| On berth<br />
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! Elect:<br />
| Yes, 220v<br />
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! Toilets:<br />
| Yes¹<br />
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! Showers:<br />
| Yes¹<br />
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! Laundry:<br />
| Yes²<br />
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! Internet:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Wi-Fi:<br />
| Yes<br />
|- <br />
! Cable TV:<br />
| No<br />
|- <br />
! Phone:<br />
| +216 73 462 305<br />
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! Email:<br />
| [mailto:capitaineriemonastir@topnet.tn Email]<br />
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! Web:<br />
| [http://www.portbooker.com/en/marinas/tunisia/monastir-governorate/monastir/monastir-marina Website]<br />
|- <br />
| colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller;" | ¹ Very dirty, need key (deposit)<br />² Within the complex<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Tunisia_MonastirMarina_m.jpg|300px| ]]Plan of the Monastir Marina<br />''Click for larger view'' <br />
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The marina is part of a real estate complex and it is a hub of activity. They do not accept credit cards, only cash.<br />
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This is a port of entry and the authorities will meet your boat. If you are entering Tunisia you will be directed to first go side-to near the Customs. There will be many forms to fill-in but the officials are polite and reasonably friendly.<br />
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{{Warning}}The WC/Showers (''sanitaires'') are anything but sanitary. They are also locked at night. You are better off using the public WC in the shopping complex.<br />
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===Marina radio contact===<br />
Try to contact the marina in VHF channels 11, 13, or 16. They may not respond but they will be waiting for you. Alternatively call them on +21673 462 305.<br />
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===Navigation/Approach===<br />
{{Danger}}While the approach to Monastir is straightforward it is made dangerous my the numerous tuna nets which are not well marked. Under no circumstances approach at night and keep a sharp lookout.<br />
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===Berthing===<br />
You will be shown where to go. There are laid moorings and usually they give 2 to each yacht.<br />
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===Marina facilities===<br />
There many stores, bars, restaurants, etc. in the complex. Specifically:<br />
* A ''supermarche'' (supermarket)<br />
* A bank, ATM<br />
* Laundry, opens at 9:00 AM<br />
* The marina can arrange for a car rental<br />
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===Repairs===<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the marina. They have a 35 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs. <br/><br />
M. Mohamed MRAD - Cell. +216 97.775422 Tel. +216 73.467451 Fax +216 73.468109 - [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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===Security===<br />
While there are guards patrolling the marina, it is open to the public.<br />
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===Marina Location===<br />
The marina is a 5 minute walk from the town. For details on tourist attractions see [[Monastir#Tourism & things to do ashore|Monastir]].<br />
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===Transport===<br />
* Car rentals<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
*Habib BourguibaI International airport nearby<br />
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===Price===<br />
[http://www.marinamonastir.com/ang/Tarifs-hotel.php Current prices]<br />
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===Contact===<br />
Mail address: Marina Cap Monastir, B.P. 60 - 5000 Monastir, Tunisia<br /><br />
Phone: +216 73 462 305<br /><br />
Fax: +216 73 464 999<br /><br />
[http://www.portbooker.com/en/marinas/tunisia/monastir-governorate/monastir/monastir-marina Website]<br /><br />
[mailto:capitaineriemonastir@topnet.tn Email]<br />
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===Personal experience===<br />
Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.<br />
* We left our boat here unattended for about a week. Had no problems. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 17:13, 25 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]<br />
* 09 2013 -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 02:02, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>==Monastir (Port of Entry), [[Tunisia]]==<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |[[Image:Tunisia_Monastir1.jpg|350px]]View of Monastir - ''Click for larger view''<br />
|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] is a city with a population of 41,400. It is located in the central shore of the country, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel Sahel]. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic-Roman city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruspina Ruspina]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines] fortified it, in the late 7th century.<br />
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In addition to the marina, [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir] is dominated by the Ribat, an Arab castle built in the 8th century, and the mausoleum of the first Tunisian president [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habib_Bourguiba Habib Bourguiba] was born here.<br />
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Monastir is good and safe place to leave your yacht and tour the interior.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Climate_.26_Weather|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}While the approaches to Monastir are straightforward there can be many floating tuna nets which are hard to see especially in the dark. Approach slowly and with care.<br />
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==<br />
Monastir is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.<br />
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''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
Go to the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Monastir Marina]]<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
N/A (Not Available).<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a a small yard associated with the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]. They have a 35 ton travel-lift for haul-outs and do most regular repairs. <br/><br />
M. Mohamed MRAD - Cell. +216 97.775422 Tel. +216 73 467451 Fax +216 73.468109 - [mailto:marineservicemir@yahoo.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 01:57, 4 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: There is fuel dock in the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Water<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
; Electricity<br />
: On each berth of the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]]<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
=====In Monastir=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_MonastirR1.jpg|345px|right|right|The Ribat of Monastir - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
In Monastir, a visit to the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena], the castle that dominates the waterfront, is must. It was built on the 8th century by the Arabs who used it as a base to harass the Christians in the North and defend themselves from the hostile Berbers of the interior. It is an amazing structure, almost out of an Arabian Nights picture book. Inside there is nice little museum. We wandered around the tower and ramparts and the courtyards. Here one can imagine the Barbary Pirates celebrating their most recent captures. Wandering around the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina''] (walled city) is fun. The buildings are fairly new and nondescript but the town is nevertheless an attractive bustling place. There are many stores catering to tourists, selling very attractive pottery, glass, leather, and other goods. The place does remind one superficially of Turkey. This impression is re-enforced by the hustling shop proprietors who relentlessly insist that you enter their store.<br />
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=====Sousse=====<br />
The city of [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/sousse/sousse.html Sousse], one of the three great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] "great cities," is a few km N of Monastir. Worth seeing there are: the ''Ribat'', the ''Grand Mosque'', the ''Medina'', and most important the [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/culture/sousse_m.html Archaeological Museum] with its fabulous late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman] and early Christian mosaics.<br />
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<center><gallery widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseR1.jpg|Inside the Ribat of Sousse<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_SouseGan.jpg|The Rape of Ganymede Mosaic, Sousse Museum<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====El Jem=====<br />
Further away from Monastir (you will need a car) are many places to visit. [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem] is one of the Roman treasures in Tunisia. It is an almost intact Roman amphitheater the third largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire,] slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, but much, much better preserved. It is nothing short of amazing in its sheer size and state of preservation. It looks more like a movie set than a ruin. Within some walking distance from the amphitheater the museum has some very nice late Roman mosaics.<br />
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<center><gallery caption="The El Jem Amphitheater" widths="250px" heights="190px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:Tunisia_El-Jem1.jpg|Outside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_El_Jem3.jpg|From Inside<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Medenine=====<br />
[[Image:Tunisia_Medenine2.jpg|345px|right|right|The ''ksour'' in Medenine - ''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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South of the island of [[Djerba_(Houmt_Souk)|Djerba]] (which you can visit either by boat or by car) you enter the region where the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars ''Star Wars''] movie was shot. Here is the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine] which used to be an architectural wonder. It had a series of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksour ''ksour''] (mud buildings) some up to six stories high. Alas in the 1960s a misguided effort of modernization brought the ever voracious bulldozers which destroyed the ksour save but a few.<br />
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=====Matmata & Douz=====<br />
NW of Medenine is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]. Here are the famous, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars''Star Wars''], underground [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/matmata/matmata.html troglodyte houses].<br />
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Going N from Matmata take the road going W to [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/douz.htm Douz], a town within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara Sahara Desert], which is a favorite place in Tunisia. Approaching Douz the scenery changes completely to sand dunes consisting of extraordinarily fine sand. It is very impressive. Douz is in the center of an oasis, a ''Palmery'', a thick forest of over 400,000 palm trees. It is shaded and cool. Within the forest, but outside the town, there are a number of luxury hotels. It is possible here to get into a camel caravan that overnights in the desert.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Matmata1.jpg|The Entrance to a Troglodyte House<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz1.jpg|Sahara Desert near Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Douz3.jpg|The ''Palmery'' Oasis of Douz<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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=====Chott El Jerid & Kairouan=====<br />
From Douz, on the way back to Monastir, drive 100 km through the sand desert with, very sparse vegetation which later gives way to the most desolate salt mud, a perfectly flat and lifeless landscape, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]. You could be in another planet!<br />
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Stop at the Tunisian holiest city and the reputed 4th holiest city of the whole Moslem world, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan], ([http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/499 UNESCO World Heritage] Site) with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Sidi-Uqba Grand Mosque] and the holy spring, the [http://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144608832 ''Bir Barouta''], where holy water (costs 1 TD to drink) is pumped by a camel.<br />
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{{Warning}}It is easy to get lost in Kairouan and you will be most certainly hustled by motorbike riding boys and holy men who will try to lure you in acarpet selling establishment.<br />
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Image:Tunisia_Jerid2.jpg|The Chott El Jerid<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_Kaiouran1.jpg|The Grand Mosque of Kairouan<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Tunisia_BirBarouta.jpg|''Bir Barouta'' and the Camel<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* There is a small supermarket (supermarche) within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] compound. This supermarket has no fresh vegetables. There is a bustling fresh food market in town a couple of blocks behind the fort.<br />
* Fabulous local food at the [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir03.htm ''Medina'']<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Good food at at the ''Hanibal'' restaurant<br />
*<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a laundry within the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] complex. It opens at 9:00 AM <br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Make arrangements at the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]] office (''Capitanerie'').<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
There are bins around the [[Monastir_Marina|marina]].<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* ''Louages'' - these are mini-vans with a regular route like a bus, but unlike a bus have no fixed timetable.<br />
* Train<br />
* ''Habib BourguibaI'' International airport nearby with regular flights to France and other European destinations<br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.noonsite.com/@@search?SearchableText=Monastir Monastir on Noonsite.com]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir%2C_Tunisia Monastir] - Wikipedia<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir.htm Monastir]<br />
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/monastir02.htm ''Ribat'' of Harthena]<br />
* [http://www.tourismtunisia.com/togo/eljem/eljem.html El Jem]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medenine Medenine]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matmatα Matmata]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_el_Jerid Chott El Jerid]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan Kairouan]<br />
* [[Image:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/S_Tunisia/S_Tunisia.html Tunisia - South] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]. <br />
* March 2012 --[[User:Rr7|Rr7]]<br />
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<div>== Marina di Ragusa, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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Marina di Ragusa is a small village and harbour 20 miles west of [[Pozzallo]] and 29 miles SE of [[Gela]] on the S coast of [[Sicily]]. Originally a 5th century BC Greek settlement, the village passed through Byzantine, Arab and Spanish hands until becoming part of the new Kingdom of [[Italy]] in 1860 along with the rest of [[Sicily]]. It remained a quiet fishing harbour for most of the next hundred years until the advent of tourism in the 1960s. The village had a considerable boost in July 2009 with the opening of the new [[Porto Turistico di Ragusa]], the 723 berths of which make it easily the largest marina in [[Sicily]].<br />
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== Charts ==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: BA 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero <br />
; Italian<br />
: 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi <br />
; Imray<br />
: M31 - Sicily<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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== Local Weather ==<br />
The prevailing wind on the south coast of Sicily during the summer is a SW seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Most of the harbours along the south coast are liable to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare outside the winter months. <br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
*There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
*The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
*Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
There are no hazards in the approach. Entry to the marina is from due east in a long arc around the eastern breakwater. The entrance has a tendency to silt up so keep to the side with the red light when entering and leaving. The entrance is lit at night, red and green flashing 3 seconds. If you have not been to the marina before, radio the marina and they will send someone in an inflatable to guide you in <br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Visiting yachts berth in the new [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]], which provides 723 berths for yachts of up to 50 metres in length and maximum draft of 5.0 metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki page.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
There is a small harbour at Donnalucata four miles to the SE which is only suitable for small craft. However, it is possible to anchor off in the lee of the breakwater, which affords reasonable shelter from the prevailing NW winds.<br />
<br />
== Offshore Islands and Groups ==<br />
None. <br />
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== Yacht Repairs and Services ==<br />
==== Marine Stores ====<br />
*There is a well stocked chandlery in the Marina di Ragusa: <br/> Nonsolonautica di Carnemolle Guiseppe e Pietro s.n.c. - Via Livorno, sn (in Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa) - 97010 Marina di Ragusa - Tel. +39 0932.239491, Fax +39 0932.1856024, Cell. Pietro (Peter) +39 349 8096861 - [mailto:info@nonsolonautica.com Email] - [http://www.nonsolonautica.com Website].<br />
*In Marina Cala del Sole - Licata: (will deliver to Marina di Ragusa) <Br/> Nautilhouse, Self Service Ship Chanlder, Coral Marine Services S.r.l. - Andrea Valenti (speaks English) - Marina Cala del Sole, 92027 Licata (AG) - Tel./fax +39 0922.1837150, Cell. +39 334.7728152 - [mailto:coralmarineservices@tiscali.it Email] - [http://www.nautilhouse.it Nautilhouse] and [http://www.coralmarine.it Coral Marine] - Skype: coral.marine.services <br/> Offers 20% discount to boats with a winter contract in the marina - Will deliver orders to Marina di Ragusa.<br />
*Camping Gaz and other LPG refill: La Rosa Gas - Via Sampieri, 9 - Marina di Ragusa - TCell. +39 340.8393310 - Will pick-up and deliver to the Travel Agency located in the marina (see under [[Tourism]].<br />
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==== Repairs/Yards ====<br />
* See [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]].<br />
* Davimar, Mario: Engine & mechanical maintenance <br />
*: Via Gaspanella, 31 - 97019 Vittoria (RG) - Tel./Fax +39 0932 1912565, Cell. +39 333 824.3637 - [mailto:davi.mar2@tiscali.it Email]<br />
*: comes to the pontoons and reasonable prices.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, &amp; Electricity====<br />
See [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]].<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
Marina di Ragusa is predominantly a beach resort and there are few other attractions.<br />
Ragusa (20 km by bus) has a fantastic old city that is worth visiting.<br />
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* Travel office/agency and tour operator Ragusana Viaggi (RAVI), also called Yacht Service - Antonio Tumino (Cell. +39 348.7412205) and Sylvia (both speak English) - Via Livorno c/o Porto Turistico, 97010 Marina di Ragusa (RG) - Tel. +39 0932.615433 Fax +39 0932.230334 - [http://www.ragusanaviaggi.com Website] - [mailto:ravi@ragusanaviaggi.com Email1] & [mailto:yachtservice@ptmr.it Email2] <br/> Located in the marina next to the marina office.<br />
** Serves as drop/pick-up point for gas refills,<br />
** Organizes for the winter cruisers community several one time or weekly activities such as Shopping Day (Liedl, Ragusa, etc), travel to Art Festival, Siracusa Wine Tour, Make your Own / All You can eat Pizza, etc,<br />
** Arranges for car and bicycle rentals,<br />
** Provides information such as dentist, etc.<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Good provisions in the village. The area is renowned for vegetable growing. There is a bakery up the stairs on the way round to the marina office <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Pizzeria ''Sud'' on the sea front is worth visiting <br />
*<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Wi-fi is available by buying a card from the office. There is no free wi-fi. <br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a self service laundry in the marina with two washing machines and one drier. Alternatively, the marina office can arrange for laundry to be collected and delivered back. <br />
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====Bicycle, Motorbike &amp; Car Rentals====<br />
* Rentals can be arranged by the travel office in the marina.<br />
* Several rental outlet in town.<br />
* Parisi, Claudio (owner of the sailboat "Prodigio" located at pontoon L33) <br/> Viale delle Americhe 105, Ragusa - Tel. +39 0932.252849 Fax. +39 0932.259099 Cell. +39 335.1218295 - [mailto:parisi.claudio@virgilio.it Email] <br/> Has cars and small vans (6 & 9 passengers)<br />
*<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins around the marina. <br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* [[Catania]] airport is 90 minutes away by car. A taxi to or from the airport is €130. Alternative is to get a bus to Ragusa and then a taxi to Marina di Ragusa. Taxi part costs €40. There are buses from near the marina all the way to the airport, but only two or three times a day.<br />
* Comiso airport is now open and is much nearer than Catania. The Marina provides free shuttle to the people having a winter contract agreement.<br />
* Travel Service / Yacht Service at Marina di Ragusa: [mailto:yachtservice@portoturisticomarinadiragusa.it Email], Tel. +39 0932.615433, Cell. +39 348.7412205.<br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') <br />
*<br />
<br />
==External Link==<br />
Links to relevant websites. <br />
*<br />
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==References &amp; Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications| Italy]]''.<br />
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== Personal Notes ==<br />
Personal experiences? <br/ ><br />
* This marina is very popular with liveaboards. This is primarily owing to the low price for the winter period. However the marina is very protected and safe, even in bad weather. The front desk staff could not be more helpful. There is a lively community in winter of liveaboards with a radio net daily to co-ordinate the many activities. -- [[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
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* Friendly and helpful marina and office staff. Vibrant winter cruisers community, with activities (bridge, guitar lessons, walks, etc), radio net, etc. Be ready to walk to go to the showers and bathrooms. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] October 2013 <br />
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'''Winter 2013-2014 weekly activities as of 17/10/2013''' -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:58, 17 October 2013 (BST)<br />
** Monday <br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - Maltese Falcon, Mario - organizer.<br />
*** 18:30 Italian lesson - at the meeting room<br />
** Tuesday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72<br />
*** Morning Local Market in Marina di Ragusa<br />
*** 14:00 Barbecue - in front of the meeting room<br />
*** 18:00 Happy Hour at the bakery. All drinks €1.- <br />
** Wednesday<br />
*** 08:00 Shopping trip to Ragusa, mall, Liedl - by Yacht Services<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - Maltese Falcon, Mario - Radio Net organizer.<br />
*** 18:30 All you can eat pizza €5.- - at the Marina Bar<br />
** Thursday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - by Seatern, Jean-Francois and Diane<br />
*** Bakery bakes granary/integral bread<br />
*** 14:00-16:00 Guitar group - at the meeting room<br />
*** 16:00 Crake (men's gathering) - at the Marina bar<br />
*** 16:00 Women's meeting<br />
** Friday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - by Amble, Jane and Brett<br />
*** 14:00 Bridge - at the meeting room.<br />
*** 18:00 Weekly cruisers meeting - at the Marina Bar<br />
** Saturday<br />
***<br />
** Sunday<br />
***<br />
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* Other Activities:<br />
** Saturday 19 October 2013 - 10:00-12:00 - Garage / Bilge sale, exchange, give away - on the main pontoon<br />
** Sunday 20 October 2013 - Trip to Mount Etna - by Yacht Services<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research and accounts by yachtsmen (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:13, 28 October 2010 (UTC) <br />
* Updated after visiting October 2012 - [[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
* October 2013 - [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:16, 13 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]] [[Category:Anchorages - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Marina_di_RagusaMarina di Ragusa2013-10-24T07:26:23Z<p>JeanF73: /* Repairs/Yards */</p>
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Marina di Ragusa is a small village and harbour 20 miles west of [[Pozzallo]] and 29 miles SE of [[Gela]] on the S coast of [[Sicily]]. Originally a 5th century BC Greek settlement, the village passed through Byzantine, Arab and Spanish hands until becoming part of the new Kingdom of [[Italy]] in 1860 along with the rest of [[Sicily]]. It remained a quiet fishing harbour for most of the next hundred years until the advent of tourism in the 1960s. The village had a considerable boost in July 2009 with the opening of the new [[Porto Turistico di Ragusa]], the 723 berths of which make it easily the largest marina in [[Sicily]].<br />
<br />
== Charts ==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: BA 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero <br />
; Italian<br />
: 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi <br />
; Imray<br />
: M31 - Sicily<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
== Local Weather ==<br />
The prevailing wind on the south coast of Sicily during the summer is a SW seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Most of the harbours along the south coast are liable to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare outside the winter months. <br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
*There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
*The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
*Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
There are no hazards in the approach. Entry to the marina is from due east in a long arc around the eastern breakwater. The entrance has a tendency to silt up so keep to the side with the red light when entering and leaving. The entrance is lit at night, red and green flashing 3 seconds. If you have not been to the marina before, radio the marina and they will send someone in an inflatable to guide you in <br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Visiting yachts berth in the new [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]], which provides 723 berths for yachts of up to 50 metres in length and maximum draft of 5.0 metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki page.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
There is a small harbour at Donnalucata four miles to the SE which is only suitable for small craft. However, it is possible to anchor off in the lee of the breakwater, which affords reasonable shelter from the prevailing NW winds.<br />
<br />
== Offshore Islands and Groups ==<br />
None. <br />
<br />
== Yacht Repairs and Services ==<br />
==== Marine Stores ====<br />
*There is a well stocked chandlery in the Marina di Ragusa: <br/> Nonsolonautica di Carnemolle Guiseppe e Pietro s.n.c. - Via Livorno, sn (in Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa) - 97010 Marina di Ragusa - Tel. +39 0932.239491, Fax +39 0932.1856024, Cell. Pietro (Peter) +39 349 8096861 - [mailto:info@nonsolonautica.com Email] - [http://www.nonsolonautica.com Website].<br />
*In Marina Cala del Sole - Licata: (will deliver to Marina di Ragusa) <Br/> Nautilhouse, Self Service Ship Chanlder, Coral Marine Services S.r.l. - Andrea Valenti (speaks English) - Marina Cala del Sole, 92027 Licata (AG) - Tel./fax +39 0922.1837150, Cell. +39 334.7728152 - [mailto:coralmarineservices@tiscali.it Email] - [http://www.nautilhouse.it Nautilhouse] and [http://www.coralmarine.it Coral Marine] - Skype: coral.marine.services <br/> Offers 20% discount to boats with a winter contract in the marina - Will deliver orders to Marina di Ragusa.<br />
*Camping Gaz and other LPG refill: La Rosa Gas - Via Sampieri, 9 - Marina di Ragusa - TCell. +39 340.8393310 - Will pick-up and deliver to the Travel Agency located in the marina (see under [[Tourism]].<br />
<br />
==== Repairs/Yards ====<br />
* See [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]].<br />
* Mechanic: Engine maintenance +39 333.824.3637 - comes to the pontoons.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, &amp; Electricity====<br />
See [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]].<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
Marina di Ragusa is predominantly a beach resort and there are few other attractions.<br />
Ragusa (20 km by bus) has a fantastic old city that is worth visiting.<br />
<br />
* Travel office/agency and tour operator Ragusana Viaggi (RAVI), also called Yacht Service - Antonio Tumino (Cell. +39 348.7412205) and Sylvia (both speak English) - Via Livorno c/o Porto Turistico, 97010 Marina di Ragusa (RG) - Tel. +39 0932.615433 Fax +39 0932.230334 - [http://www.ragusanaviaggi.com Website] - [mailto:ravi@ragusanaviaggi.com Email1] & [mailto:yachtservice@ptmr.it Email2] <br/> Located in the marina next to the marina office.<br />
** Serves as drop/pick-up point for gas refills,<br />
** Organizes for the winter cruisers community several one time or weekly activities such as Shopping Day (Liedl, Ragusa, etc), travel to Art Festival, Siracusa Wine Tour, Make your Own / All You can eat Pizza, etc,<br />
** Arranges for car and bicycle rentals,<br />
** Provides information such as dentist, etc.<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Good provisions in the village. The area is renowned for vegetable growing. There is a bakery up the stairs on the way round to the marina office <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Pizzeria ''Sud'' on the sea front is worth visiting <br />
*<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Wi-fi is available by buying a card from the office. There is no free wi-fi. <br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
There is a self service laundry in the marina with two washing machines and one drier. Alternatively, the marina office can arrange for laundry to be collected and delivered back. <br />
<br />
====Bicycle, Motorbike &amp; Car Rentals====<br />
* Rentals can be arranged by the travel office in the marina.<br />
* Several rental outlet in town.<br />
* Parisi, Claudio (owner of the sailboat "Prodigio" located at pontoon L33) <br/> Viale delle Americhe 105, Ragusa - Tel. +39 0932.252849 Fax. +39 0932.259099 Cell. +39 335.1218295 - [mailto:parisi.claudio@virgilio.it Email] <br/> Has cars and small vans (6 & 9 passengers)<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins around the marina. <br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* [[Catania]] airport is 90 minutes away by car. A taxi to or from the airport is €130. Alternative is to get a bus to Ragusa and then a taxi to Marina di Ragusa. Taxi part costs €40. There are buses from near the marina all the way to the airport, but only two or three times a day.<br />
* Comiso airport is now open and is much nearer than Catania. The Marina provides free shuttle to the people having a winter contract agreement.<br />
* Travel Service / Yacht Service at Marina di Ragusa: [mailto:yachtservice@portoturisticomarinadiragusa.it Email], Tel. +39 0932.615433, Cell. +39 348.7412205.<br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') <br />
*<br />
<br />
==External Link==<br />
Links to relevant websites. <br />
*<br />
<br />
==References &amp; Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications| Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
== Personal Notes ==<br />
Personal experiences? <br/ ><br />
* This marina is very popular with liveaboards. This is primarily owing to the low price for the winter period. However the marina is very protected and safe, even in bad weather. The front desk staff could not be more helpful. There is a lively community in winter of liveaboards with a radio net daily to co-ordinate the many activities. -- [[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
<br />
* Friendly and helpful marina and office staff. Vibrant winter cruisers community, with activities (bridge, guitar lessons, walks, etc), radio net, etc. Be ready to walk to go to the showers and bathrooms. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] October 2013 <br />
<br />
'''Winter 2013-2014 weekly activities as of 17/10/2013''' -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:58, 17 October 2013 (BST)<br />
** Monday <br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - Maltese Falcon, Mario - organizer.<br />
*** 18:30 Italian lesson - at the meeting room<br />
** Tuesday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72<br />
*** Morning Local Market in Marina di Ragusa<br />
*** 14:00 Barbecue - in front of the meeting room<br />
*** 18:00 Happy Hour at the bakery. All drinks €1.- <br />
** Wednesday<br />
*** 08:00 Shopping trip to Ragusa, mall, Liedl - by Yacht Services<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - Maltese Falcon, Mario - Radio Net organizer.<br />
*** 18:30 All you can eat pizza €5.- - at the Marina Bar<br />
** Thursday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - by Seatern, Jean-Francois and Diane<br />
*** Bakery bakes granary/integral bread<br />
*** 14:00-16:00 Guitar group - at the meeting room<br />
*** 16:00 Crake (men's gathering) - at the Marina bar<br />
*** 16:00 Women's meeting<br />
** Friday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - by Amble, Jane and Brett<br />
*** 14:00 Bridge - at the meeting room.<br />
*** 18:00 Weekly cruisers meeting - at the Marina Bar<br />
** Saturday<br />
***<br />
** Sunday<br />
***<br />
<br />
* Other Activities:<br />
** Saturday 19 October 2013 - 10:00-12:00 - Garage / Bilge sale, exchange, give away - on the main pontoon<br />
** Sunday 20 October 2013 - Trip to Mount Etna - by Yacht Services<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research and accounts by yachtsmen (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:13, 28 October 2010 (UTC) <br />
* Updated after visiting October 2012 - [[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
* October 2013 - [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:16, 13 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]] [[Category:Anchorages - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Marina_di_RagusaMarina di Ragusa2013-10-24T07:25:45Z<p>JeanF73: /* Repairs/Yards */</p>
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<div>== Marina di Ragusa, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]] ==<br />
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Marina di Ragusa is a small village and harbour 20 miles west of [[Pozzallo]] and 29 miles SE of [[Gela]] on the S coast of [[Sicily]]. Originally a 5th century BC Greek settlement, the village passed through Byzantine, Arab and Spanish hands until becoming part of the new Kingdom of [[Italy]] in 1860 along with the rest of [[Sicily]]. It remained a quiet fishing harbour for most of the next hundred years until the advent of tourism in the 1960s. The village had a considerable boost in July 2009 with the opening of the new [[Porto Turistico di Ragusa]], the 723 berths of which make it easily the largest marina in [[Sicily]].<br />
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== Charts ==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: BA 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero <br />
; Italian<br />
: 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi <br />
; Imray<br />
: M31 - Sicily<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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== Local Weather ==<br />
The prevailing wind on the south coast of Sicily during the summer is a SW seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Most of the harbours along the south coast are liable to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare outside the winter months. <br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
*There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
*The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
*Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]])<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
There are no hazards in the approach. Entry to the marina is from due east in a long arc around the eastern breakwater. The entrance has a tendency to silt up so keep to the side with the red light when entering and leaving. The entrance is lit at night, red and green flashing 3 seconds. If you have not been to the marina before, radio the marina and they will send someone in an inflatable to guide you in <br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Visiting yachts berth in the new [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]], which provides 723 berths for yachts of up to 50 metres in length and maximum draft of 5.0 metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki page.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
There is a small harbour at Donnalucata four miles to the SE which is only suitable for small craft. However, it is possible to anchor off in the lee of the breakwater, which affords reasonable shelter from the prevailing NW winds.<br />
<br />
== Offshore Islands and Groups ==<br />
None. <br />
<br />
== Yacht Repairs and Services ==<br />
==== Marine Stores ====<br />
*There is a well stocked chandlery in the Marina di Ragusa: <br/> Nonsolonautica di Carnemolle Guiseppe e Pietro s.n.c. - Via Livorno, sn (in Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa) - 97010 Marina di Ragusa - Tel. +39 0932.239491, Fax +39 0932.1856024, Cell. Pietro (Peter) +39 349 8096861 - [mailto:info@nonsolonautica.com Email] - [http://www.nonsolonautica.com Website].<br />
*In Marina Cala del Sole - Licata: (will deliver to Marina di Ragusa) <Br/> Nautilhouse, Self Service Ship Chanlder, Coral Marine Services S.r.l. - Andrea Valenti (speaks English) - Marina Cala del Sole, 92027 Licata (AG) - Tel./fax +39 0922.1837150, Cell. +39 334.7728152 - [mailto:coralmarineservices@tiscali.it Email] - [http://www.nautilhouse.it Nautilhouse] and [http://www.coralmarine.it Coral Marine] - Skype: coral.marine.services <br/> Offers 20% discount to boats with a winter contract in the marina - Will deliver orders to Marina di Ragusa.<br />
*Camping Gaz and other LPG refill: La Rosa Gas - Via Sampieri, 9 - Marina di Ragusa - TCell. +39 340.8393310 - Will pick-up and deliver to the Travel Agency located in the marina (see under [[Tourism]].<br />
<br />
==== Repairs/Yards ====<br />
* See [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]].<br />
* Mechanic: Engine maintenance +39 333.824.3637<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, &amp; Electricity====<br />
See [[Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa]].<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
Marina di Ragusa is predominantly a beach resort and there are few other attractions.<br />
Ragusa (20 km by bus) has a fantastic old city that is worth visiting.<br />
<br />
* Travel office/agency and tour operator Ragusana Viaggi (RAVI), also called Yacht Service - Antonio Tumino (Cell. +39 348.7412205) and Sylvia (both speak English) - Via Livorno c/o Porto Turistico, 97010 Marina di Ragusa (RG) - Tel. +39 0932.615433 Fax +39 0932.230334 - [http://www.ragusanaviaggi.com Website] - [mailto:ravi@ragusanaviaggi.com Email1] & [mailto:yachtservice@ptmr.it Email2] <br/> Located in the marina next to the marina office.<br />
** Serves as drop/pick-up point for gas refills,<br />
** Organizes for the winter cruisers community several one time or weekly activities such as Shopping Day (Liedl, Ragusa, etc), travel to Art Festival, Siracusa Wine Tour, Make your Own / All You can eat Pizza, etc,<br />
** Arranges for car and bicycle rentals,<br />
** Provides information such as dentist, etc.<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Good provisions in the village. The area is renowned for vegetable growing. There is a bakery up the stairs on the way round to the marina office <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Pizzeria ''Sud'' on the sea front is worth visiting <br />
*<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Wi-fi is available by buying a card from the office. There is no free wi-fi. <br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
There is a self service laundry in the marina with two washing machines and one drier. Alternatively, the marina office can arrange for laundry to be collected and delivered back. <br />
<br />
====Bicycle, Motorbike &amp; Car Rentals====<br />
* Rentals can be arranged by the travel office in the marina.<br />
* Several rental outlet in town.<br />
* Parisi, Claudio (owner of the sailboat "Prodigio" located at pontoon L33) <br/> Viale delle Americhe 105, Ragusa - Tel. +39 0932.252849 Fax. +39 0932.259099 Cell. +39 335.1218295 - [mailto:parisi.claudio@virgilio.it Email] <br/> Has cars and small vans (6 & 9 passengers)<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins around the marina. <br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* [[Catania]] airport is 90 minutes away by car. A taxi to or from the airport is €130. Alternative is to get a bus to Ragusa and then a taxi to Marina di Ragusa. Taxi part costs €40. There are buses from near the marina all the way to the airport, but only two or three times a day.<br />
* Comiso airport is now open and is much nearer than Catania. The Marina provides free shuttle to the people having a winter contract agreement.<br />
* Travel Service / Yacht Service at Marina di Ragusa: [mailto:yachtservice@portoturisticomarinadiragusa.it Email], Tel. +39 0932.615433, Cell. +39 348.7412205.<br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') <br />
*<br />
<br />
==External Link==<br />
Links to relevant websites. <br />
*<br />
<br />
==References &amp; Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications| Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
== Personal Notes ==<br />
Personal experiences? <br/ ><br />
* This marina is very popular with liveaboards. This is primarily owing to the low price for the winter period. However the marina is very protected and safe, even in bad weather. The front desk staff could not be more helpful. There is a lively community in winter of liveaboards with a radio net daily to co-ordinate the many activities. -- [[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
<br />
* Friendly and helpful marina and office staff. Vibrant winter cruisers community, with activities (bridge, guitar lessons, walks, etc), radio net, etc. Be ready to walk to go to the showers and bathrooms. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] October 2013 <br />
<br />
'''Winter 2013-2014 weekly activities as of 17/10/2013''' -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:58, 17 October 2013 (BST)<br />
** Monday <br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - Maltese Falcon, Mario - organizer.<br />
*** 18:30 Italian lesson - at the meeting room<br />
** Tuesday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72<br />
*** Morning Local Market in Marina di Ragusa<br />
*** 14:00 Barbecue - in front of the meeting room<br />
*** 18:00 Happy Hour at the bakery. All drinks €1.- <br />
** Wednesday<br />
*** 08:00 Shopping trip to Ragusa, mall, Liedl - by Yacht Services<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - Maltese Falcon, Mario - Radio Net organizer.<br />
*** 18:30 All you can eat pizza €5.- - at the Marina Bar<br />
** Thursday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - by Seatern, Jean-Francois and Diane<br />
*** Bakery bakes granary/integral bread<br />
*** 14:00-16:00 Guitar group - at the meeting room<br />
*** 16:00 Crake (men's gathering) - at the Marina bar<br />
*** 16:00 Women's meeting<br />
** Friday<br />
*** 09:00 Radio Net - Channel 72 - by Amble, Jane and Brett<br />
*** 14:00 Bridge - at the meeting room.<br />
*** 18:00 Weekly cruisers meeting - at the Marina Bar<br />
** Saturday<br />
***<br />
** Sunday<br />
***<br />
<br />
* Other Activities:<br />
** Saturday 19 October 2013 - 10:00-12:00 - Garage / Bilge sale, exchange, give away - on the main pontoon<br />
** Sunday 20 October 2013 - Trip to Mount Etna - by Yacht Services<br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Information compiled from web research and accounts by yachtsmen (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:13, 28 October 2010 (UTC) <br />
* Updated after visiting October 2012 - [[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]<br />
* October 2013 - [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:16, 13 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]] [[Category:Anchorages - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/RavennaRavenna2013-10-24T03:12:38Z<p>JeanF73: </p>
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<div>==Ravenna, [[Adriatic Coast]], [[Italy]]==<br />
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The historic city of Ravenna lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]], 30 miles NW of the port of [[Rimini]] and 80 miles S of the entry to the lagoon of [[Venice]]. Originally constructed on a group of islands in a lagoon, like Venice, Ravenna has a rich and distinguished history, having been the seat of government of the Western Roman Empire from 402AD until the final fall of Rome in 476 AD. Later rulers such as the Ostrogoths and Byzantines chose Ravenna as their capital and from the mid-eighth century century AD the city was the centre of Lombard power in Italy. The city subsequently changed hands between Venice and the Papal States until the invasion of Napoleonic troops in 1796. It remained in papal hands until Italian unification in 1861. Today the city is an important commercial and tourist centre and its old centre contains numerous World Heritage-listed early Christian buildings as well as several wonderful mosaics. It also hosts the tomb of the poet Dante, who died here in 1321 in exile from his native Florence. The harbour of Ravenna consists of a man-made port, Porto Corsini, which contains two marinas on its southern side, [[Marina di Ravenna]] and [[Marina di Marinara]]. Depths in the entrance are substantially greater than many along this coast and thus Ravenna is a good port of refuge in a strong ''bora''.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 220<br />
: 1467<br />
; Italian<br />
: 924<br />
: 37<br />
: 218<br />
: 219<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
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).<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
<br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The harbour of Ravenna is protected by two long converging breakwaters extending more than a mile out to sea in a roughly triangular formation, with the entrance at the apex. The entrance is usually busy with commercial traffic. Yachts are not allowed to proceed inland up the channel or to berth in the commercial harbour and once through the entrance should therefore head straight for the entrance to the two marinas in an inner basin at the SW corner of the harbour about a mile WSW of the entrance.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Visiting yachts should seek a berth in one of the two marinas, [[Marina di Ravenna]] on the N side of the basin or [[Marina di Marinara]] on the S side. The entrance to the basin is immediately S of the port hand training wall leading inland and is accessed from due N, turning hard to starboard for [[Marina di Ravenna]] or continuing straight on for [[Marina di Marinara]]. [[Marina di Ravenna]] offers berths for up to 658 yachts up to 16 metres; [[Marina di Marinara]] has over 1000 berths for yachts up to 40 metres.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina di Ravenna]]<br />
* [[Marina di Marinara]] <br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
No anchoring is permitted in the harbour. <br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
*Some good chandleries near the marinas<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
See entries for [[Marina di Ravenna]] and [[Marina di Marinara]] for details.<br />
* Elettronautica s.n.c. di Papa Maurizio e C.- Refrigeration, electrical & electronics repairs<br />
*: via Marinara, 89 - 48100 Marina di Ravenna (RA) - Tel./fax +39 0544.538834 - Cell. +39 335.6042128 (Maurizio/father) / +39 349.1985570 (Matteo/son) - [mailto:elettronauticapapa@tin.it Email] - [http://elettronautica.ra.it Website]<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the Darsena Pescherecci (fishermen’s harbour) on port side of the canal leading inland, 600 metres past the end of the training wall. Water and electricity at all marina berths.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
No visit to Ravenna would be complete without a visit to the World Heritage-listed churches and monuments bequeathed by the last rulers of the western Roman empire and the early rulers of the Byzantine empire. The Basilica of San Vitale contains 6th century mosaics of Old Testament themes and of the Byzantine emperor Justinian that rival any in Istanbul (modern Byzantium) itself. Other magnificent mosaics can be seen in the Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, a 6th century construction profusely decorated with images of Christian martyrs. Further attractions worth a visit are the tomb of Dante, an impressive tribute to Italy’s greatest mediaeval poet, and that of Galla Placida, daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, which contains the oldest mosaics to be found in Ravenna. The Museo Nazionale contains a collection of artifacts and objets d’art from Roman and Byzantine up to modern times.<br />
<br />
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Image: RavennaApollinare.jpg|Mosaic, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image: RavennaDante.jpg|Tomb of Dante<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image: RavennaVitale.jpg|Emperor Justinian, Basilica of San Vitale<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image: RavennaGalla.jpg|Mausoleum of Galla Placida<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Supermarket, butcher and food shops close to the marinas<br />
* Numerous provisions shops in the city<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Several restaurants and bars near the marinas<br />
* Numerous bars and restaurants in the city<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
''See [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marina]] entries''.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
At [[Marina di Marinara]].<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Numerous rental outlets in the city.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins at both [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]].<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to most local and long-distance destinations<br />
* Railway station with connections to most destinations<br />
* Airport at Bologna (75 km) with local and international flights.<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:55, 16 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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<div>==Ravenna, Italy==<br />
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The historic city of Ravenna lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]], 30 miles NW of the port of [[Rimini]] and 80 miles S of the entry to the lagoon of [[Venice]]. Originally constructed on a group of islands in a lagoon, like Venice, Ravenna has a rich and distinguished history, having been the seat of government of the Western Roman Empire from 402AD until the final fall of Rome in 476 AD. Later rulers such as the Ostrogoths and Byzantines chose Ravenna as their capital and from the mid-eighth century century AD the city was the centre of Lombard power in Italy. The city subsequently changed hands between Venice and the Papal States until the invasion of Napoleonic troops in 1796. It remained in papal hands until Italian unification in 1861. Today the city is an important commercial and tourist centre and its old centre contains numerous World Heritage-listed early Christian buildings as well as several wonderful mosaics. It also hosts the tomb of the poet Dante, who died here in 1321 in exile from his native Florence. The harbour of Ravenna consists of a man-made port, Porto Corsini, which contains two marinas on its southern side, [[Marina di Ravenna]] and [[Marina di Marinara]]. Depths in the entrance are substantially greater than many along this coast and thus Ravenna is a good port of refuge in a strong ''bora''.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 220<br />
: 1467<br />
; Italian<br />
: 924<br />
: 37<br />
: 218<br />
: 219<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
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).<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
<br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The harbour of Ravenna is protected by two long converging breakwaters extending more than a mile out to sea in a roughly triangular formation, with the entrance at the apex. The entrance is usually busy with commercial traffic. Yachts are not allowed to proceed inland up the channel or to berth in the commercial harbour and once through the entrance should therefore head straight for the entrance to the two marinas in an inner basin at the SW corner of the harbour about a mile WSW of the entrance.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Visiting yachts should seek a berth in one of the two marinas, [[Marina di Ravenna]] on the N side of the basin or [[Marina di Marinara]] on the S side. The entrance to the basin is immediately S of the port hand training wall leading inland and is accessed from due N, turning hard to starboard for [[Marina di Ravenna]] or continuing straight on for [[Marina di Marinara]]. [[Marina di Ravenna]] offers berths for up to 658 yachts up to 16 metres; [[Marina di Marinara]] has over 1000 berths for yachts up to 40 metres.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina di Ravenna]]<br />
* [[Marina di Marinara]] <br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
No anchoring is permitted in the harbour. <br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
*Some good chandleries near the marinas<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
See entries for [[Marina di Ravenna]] and [[Marina di Marinara]] for details.<br />
* Elettronautica s.n.c. di Papa Maurizio e C.- Refrigeration, electrical & electronics repairs<br />
*: via Marinara, 89 - 48100 Marina di Ravenna (RA) - Tel./fax +39 0544.538834 - Cell. +39 335.6042128 (Maurizio/father) / +39 349.1985570 (Matteo/son) - [mailto:elettronauticapapa@tin.it Email] - [http://elettronautica.ra.it Website]<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the Darsena Pescherecci (fishermen’s harbour) on port side of the canal leading inland, 600 metres past the end of the training wall. Water and electricity at all marina berths.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
No visit to Ravenna would be complete without a visit to the World Heritage-listed churches and monuments bequeathed by the last rulers of the western Roman empire and the early rulers of the Byzantine empire. The Basilica of San Vitale contains 6th century mosaics of Old Testament themes and of the Byzantine emperor Justinian that rival any in Istanbul (modern Byzantium) itself. Other magnificent mosaics can be seen in the Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, a 6th century construction profusely decorated with images of Christian martyrs. Further attractions worth a visit are the tomb of Dante, an impressive tribute to Italy’s greatest mediaeval poet, and that of Galla Placida, daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, which contains the oldest mosaics to be found in Ravenna. The Museo Nazionale contains a collection of artifacts and objets d’art from Roman and Byzantine up to modern times.<br />
<br />
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Image: RavennaApollinare.jpg|Mosaic, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image: RavennaDante.jpg|Tomb of Dante<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image: RavennaVitale.jpg|Emperor Justinian, Basilica of San Vitale<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image: RavennaGalla.jpg|Mausoleum of Galla Placida<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Supermarket, butcher and food shops close to the marinas<br />
* Numerous provisions shops in the city<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Several restaurants and bars near the marinas<br />
* Numerous bars and restaurants in the city<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
''See [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marina]] entries''.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
At [[Marina di Marinara]].<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Numerous rental outlets in the city.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins at both [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]].<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to most local and long-distance destinations<br />
* Railway station with connections to most destinations<br />
* Airport at Bologna (75 km) with local and international flights.<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:55, 16 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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<div>==Cattolica, [[Adriatic Coast]], [[Italy]]==<br />
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The port of Cattolica is situated on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]], around nine miles NW of the port of [[Pesaro]] and 12 miles SE of the harbour of [[Rimini]]. The port, like many along this coast, consists of a canalized river basin, the Tavollo river, with two additional basins, one of which contains a new, small marina, the [[Marina di Cattolica]], at its mouth. Extensive shallows along the coast and limited depths in the entrance mean that the harbour is only suitable for shoal draft yachts and entry should only be attempted in settled weather. Depths in the entrance are 2.7 - 3.0 metres and in the marina basin around 4.0 metres. The entrance is impassable in strong onshore winds.<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
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).<br />
<br />
Sources for weather information: <br />
<br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia) <br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 220<br />
; Italian<br />
: 923<br />
: 36<br />
: 37<br />
: 215<br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The entrance to Cattolica consists of a narrow channel between a long training wall extending N from the eastern bank of the canal and a breakwater oriented E/W which encloses the marina basin. Entry is from NNW, ensuring that you do not steer on a course above 170, to avoid a dangerous unmarked rocky patch about 500 metres off the entrance. Like several harbours along this coast, entry is difficult and potentially dangerous with strong onshore winds. The entrance also tends to silt in winter storms, so it is wise to check the current depths before attempting to enter, especially in early season.<br />
<br />
'''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.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image: CattolicaMarina.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Cattolica showing inner and outer basins of the marina plus the commercial harbour<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
[[Image: CattolicaCanal.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Alongside berths in Cattolica canal <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
There are two berthing possibilities for visiting yachts: <br />
* The [[Marina di Cattolica]] offers 140 berths in the first, outer basin to starboard (with depths of around 4.0 metres and suitable for larger yachts up to 35 metres) and a further 35 berths in a small inner basin to starboard above a swing bridge (which has shallower depths and is only suitable for yachts up to 12 metres). Note: the second basin to starboard is primarily for commercial vessels and the fishing fleet. Berths in the marina are on laid moorings on quays or pontoons with all usual facilities. <br/> 06/2013: €60,- per night for 13 meters - negotiated €800.- for a month all included. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:29, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
* Alternatively, there is the canal itself, where there are reportedly 15 spaces allocated to yachts in transit. Berths in the canal are alongside with no facilities. <br/> '''06 2013: The berths allocated to transit alongside the canal are now all rented year around and all occupied by local mostly sailboats.'''<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina di Cattolica]] S.r.l. - Via Darsena Marinai D'Italia sn - 47841 Cattolica (RN)<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
No anchoring is permitted in the harbour.<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* ''BERNABE'' - Fornitore Industriali e Nautiche (Hardware & Marine Hardware) and MAGELLANO (Chandelry) <br/> <br />
*: Via Del Porto, 23/D - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel +39 0541 962915 - [mailto:info@bernabegroup.it Email] - [http://www.bernabegroup.it Website]<br />
*: Note: Massimo speaks some English and will order what is needed. <br />
* Idrotecnica Tavallo (Plumbing) - via Risorgimento, 2 - Gabicce Mare<br />
* Elios Sub di Piccari Lidia & C. sas - Dive shop & tailored wetsuits manufacturing<br />
*: Via Cattaneo, 5 - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel. +39 0541.963831 Fax. +30 0541.954790 - [mailto:info@eliossub.com Email] - [http://www.eliossub.com Website]<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
''See [[Marina di Cattolica]] for details''.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay. Water and electricity on the marina quays and pontoons.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Numerous provisions shops in the town. <br />
* <br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* Bars and restaurants along the canal and in the town.<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
In the [[Marina di Cattolica]].<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==== Motorbike & Car Rentals ====<br />
* Rental outlets in the town<br />
* Garage Tomasetti s.n.c. di Tomasetti Gino & C. - Daniele - Via E. Romagna, 192 - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel. +39 0541.962519 - Fax +39 0541.835396 - [mailto:garage@garagetomasetti.191.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:08, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
* Automax srl - Via E. Romagna,184 - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel. +39 0541.833769 & +39 800.646400 - Fax +39 0541.835571 - [info@automaxrent.com Email] - [http://www.automaxrent.com Website] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:08, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
* Italia Servizi - Massimo - Via del Porto, 2/4 - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel./Fax +39 0541.411533 - Cell +39 331.7812018 - [mailto:italiaservizisrl@libero.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 17:08, 11 September 2013 (BST))<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Some bins around the harbour.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to most local destinations from the town<br />
* Railway station with connections to most destinations<br />
* Airports at Ancona (80 kms) and Rimini (20 km). <br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* 06/2013: Cattolica (north/west side of the canal) & Gabbicce Mare (south/east side of the canal) are typical beach town with 1000's of umbrellas on the beach. <br/> We safely moored for a month at the marina and did a couple weeks road trip. The marina people were friendly and helpful. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:39, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:50, 14 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
* 06 2013 -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:09, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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<div>==Cefalu, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]]==<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}The town and marina of Cefalu are situated roughly in the centre of the N coast of [[Sicily]], around 35 miles E of [[Palermo]]. Originally a defensive settlement on the huge rock that looms over the town (Cefalu = ''Greek'' headland), the town was re-established at the foot of the bluff by the 12th century Normans, who also constructed the tiny harbour west of the town and the magnificent cathedral that towers over it. Today, cruising yachtsmen visiting the town are better served by the pontoons in the Porto Nuovo, a purpose-built harbour constructed on the more sheltered eastern side of the headland. The town itself is one of the most atmospheric in the whole of the island, its picturesque fishermen's houses huddled around the old harbour, and is justifiably one of Sicily’s most popular tourist destinations.<br />
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[[Image:CefaluHarbour.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Porto Nuovo at Cefalu<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The huge bluff that looms over Cefalu is visible from several miles off. The Porto Nuovo is situated immediately west of the bluff, sheltered by a long breakwater extending ESE from the shore. There are depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the entrance. Beware of rocks around the end of the breakwater and others on the southern side of the harbour.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Yachts berth on the three pontoons running out from the shore in the centre of the harbour, between the mole and the concrete T-jetty at the southern end of the harbour. Berthing here is managed by the Società L'Ormeggio e Allegra. There are further berths on the two pontoons extending from the northern mole, which are managed by the Società Eolo. There are a total of 300 berths on laid moorings, 40 of which are supposedly reserved for yachts in transit. Maximum length 40 metres. Depths and the piers range from 3.0 to 5.0 metres.<br />
<br />
09/2013: we were asked Euro 50.- per night for a 13 meter boat including water and electrical - Marina Service - Cell. +39 338.7849155 - Floating docks VERY uncomfortable with any swell entering the port! --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:12, 18 September 2013 (BST).<br />
<br />
Berths on the concrete T-shaped jetty are reserved for fishing vessels and members of the Cefalu Sailing Club. Shelter in the harbour is good with W or NW winds, but any strong onshore winds make it extremely uncomfortable in the reflected swell. A strong NE ''gregale'' would probably make Cefalu untenable.<br />
<br />
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==<br />
* Vela Club Cefalù (Sailing Club Cefalu)<br />
<br />
==Anchorages==<br />
* In settled weather only, anchor off the old harbor on the west side of the promontory. You will be dropping anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 meters. The holding is good in mud and sand.<br />
* The oil jetty has now been removed. With W or NW winds, it is possible to anchor with care to the south of the marina berths. Do not anchor to close from the T end of the pontoon as this is used to med-moor larger boats. Depths here are 3.0 - 7.0 meters. Room for approximately 6 boats. Holding reasonable to good in mud and weed --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:03, 18 September 2013 (BST).<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (10 T). Some wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Toilets.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel berth on the end of the central pier in the Porto Nuovo (0800 - 2000 summer; 0900 - 1700 winter). Significantly more expensive than the average (Euro 1.90 in 09/2013). Water and electricity on the piers.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The old town is a delightfully picturesque spot, with narrow, multi-storey fishermen’s cottages wedged together overlooking a sandy beach covered with small brightly painted fishing boats. Cefalu Cathedral is, like most Norman architecture, massive and imposing, its twin towers being visible from several miles offshore. The glory of the interior is the magnificent Byzantine-style mosaics adorning the apse and choir, including a magnificent Christos Pantokrator with remarkably lifelike features. If you are energetic, the climb up to the top of the rock is rewarded with magnificent views. There are also Hellenic and Byzantine remains to explore. With transport, it is possible to visit the shrine of Gibilmanna, set on a peak high above Cefalu, which contains an altar with a miraculous Virgin statue that restored sight and hearing to two blind and one deaf person on its consecration in 1760. Nowadays it is an important pilgrimage centre. Further inland is the spectacular mountain scenery of the Madonie National Park with its pretty mountain villages of Petralia Sottana and Petralia Soprana.<br />
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Image:CefaluCathedral.jpg|Cefalu's 12th century Norman cathedral<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:CefaluMosaic.jpg|The wonderful Christos Pantokrator in Cefalu cathedral<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Gibilmanna.jpg|The miraculous Virgin at Gibilmanna<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Petralia.jpg|Mountain village of Petralia<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
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<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Good provisions shops in the town, but some distance away.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Numerous restaurants and cafes along the waterfront of the old town; some very good others mediocre. Several restaurants specialist in the local dish of ''spaghetti con sarde'' (with sardines, fennel, pine nuts, raisins and garlic).<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
From the Marina.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the harbour.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
Transportation (local and/or international)<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:50, 12 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* September 2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]]<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Islands - Italy]] [[Category:Anchorages - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/CefaluCefalu2013-10-24T02:26:09Z<p>JeanF73: /* Berthing Options */</p>
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<div>==Cefalu, Sicily, Italy==<br />
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|}{{TOCleft}}The town and marina of Cefalu are situated roughly in the centre of the N coast of [[Sicily]], around 35 miles E of [[Palermo]]. Originally a defensive settlement on the huge rock that looms over the town (Cefalu = ''Greek'' headland), the town was re-established at the foot of the bluff by the 12th century Normans, who also constructed the tiny harbour west of the town and the magnificent cathedral that towers over it. Today, cruising yachtsmen visiting the town are better served by the pontoons in the Porto Nuovo, a purpose-built harbour constructed on the more sheltered eastern side of the headland. The town itself is one of the most atmospheric in the whole of the island, its picturesque fishermen's houses huddled around the old harbour, and is justifiably one of Sicily’s most popular tourist destinations.<br />
<br />
[[Image:CefaluHarbour.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Porto Nuovo at Cefalu<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
<br />
==Local Weather==<br />
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.<br />
<br />
Sources for weather forecasts: <br />
* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 <br />
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito<br />
; Italian<br />
: 916 <br />
<br />
==Radio Nets==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The huge bluff that looms over Cefalu is visible from several miles off. The Porto Nuovo is situated immediately west of the bluff, sheltered by a long breakwater extending ESE from the shore. There are depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the entrance. Beware of rocks around the end of the breakwater and others on the southern side of the harbour.<br />
<br />
==Berthing Options==<br />
Yachts berth on the three pontoons running out from the shore in the centre of the harbour, between the mole and the concrete T-jetty at the southern end of the harbour. Berthing here is managed by the Società L'Ormeggio e Allegra. There are further berths on the two pontoons extending from the northern mole, which are managed by the Società Eolo. There are a total of 300 berths on laid moorings, 40 of which are supposedly reserved for yachts in transit. Maximum length 40 metres. Depths and the piers range from 3.0 to 5.0 metres.<br />
<br />
09/2013: we were asked Euro 50.- per night for a 13 meter boat including water and electrical - Marina Service - Cell. +39 338.7849155 - Floating docks VERY uncomfortable with any swell entering the port! --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:12, 18 September 2013 (BST).<br />
<br />
Berths on the concrete T-shaped jetty are reserved for fishing vessels and members of the Cefalu Sailing Club. Shelter in the harbour is good with W or NW winds, but any strong onshore winds make it extremely uncomfortable in the reflected swell. A strong NE ''gregale'' would probably make Cefalu untenable.<br />
<br />
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==<br />
* Vela Club Cefalù (Sailing Club Cefalu)<br />
<br />
==Anchorages==<br />
* In settled weather only, anchor off the old harbor on the west side of the promontory. You will be dropping anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 meters. The holding is good in mud and sand.<br />
* The oil jetty has now been removed. With W or NW winds, it is possible to anchor with care to the south of the marina berths. Do not anchor to close from the T end of the pontoon as this is used to med-moor larger boats. Depths here are 3.0 - 7.0 meters. Room for approximately 6 boats. Holding reasonable to good in mud and weed --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:03, 18 September 2013 (BST).<br />
<br />
==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
* [[Ustica]]<br />
* [[Aeolian Islands]]<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Slipway. Mobile crane (10 T). Some wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Toilets.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel berth on the end of the central pier in the Porto Nuovo (0800 - 2000 summer; 0900 - 1700 winter). Significantly more expensive than the average (Euro 1.90 in 09/2013). Water and electricity on the piers.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The old town is a delightfully picturesque spot, with narrow, multi-storey fishermen’s cottages wedged together overlooking a sandy beach covered with small brightly painted fishing boats. Cefalu Cathedral is, like most Norman architecture, massive and imposing, its twin towers being visible from several miles offshore. The glory of the interior is the magnificent Byzantine-style mosaics adorning the apse and choir, including a magnificent Christos Pantokrator with remarkably lifelike features. If you are energetic, the climb up to the top of the rock is rewarded with magnificent views. There are also Hellenic and Byzantine remains to explore. With transport, it is possible to visit the shrine of Gibilmanna, set on a peak high above Cefalu, which contains an altar with a miraculous Virgin statue that restored sight and hearing to two blind and one deaf person on its consecration in 1760. Nowadays it is an important pilgrimage centre. Further inland is the spectacular mountain scenery of the Madonie National Park with its pretty mountain villages of Petralia Sottana and Petralia Soprana.<br />
<br />
<center><div style="clear: both;"><gallery widths="185px" heights="140px" perrow="2"><br />
Image:CefaluCathedral.jpg|Cefalu's 12th century Norman cathedral<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:CefaluMosaic.jpg|The wonderful Christos Pantokrator in Cefalu cathedral<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Gibilmanna.jpg|The miraculous Virgin at Gibilmanna<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
Image:Petralia.jpg|Mountain village of Petralia<br />''Click for larger view''<br />
</gallery></div></center> <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Good provisions shops in the town, but some distance away.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Numerous restaurants and cafes along the waterfront of the old town; some very good others mediocre. Several restaurants specialist in the local dish of ''spaghetti con sarde'' (with sardines, fennel, pine nuts, raisins and garlic).<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
From the Marina.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the harbour.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
Transportation (local and/or international)<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
<br />
==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:50, 12 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
* September 2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]]<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Islands - Italy]] [[Category:Anchorages - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Roccella_IonicaRoccella Ionica2013-10-24T02:16:11Z<p>JeanF73: /* Berthing Options */</p>
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<div>==Rocella Ionica, [[Ionian Coast]], [[Italy]]==<br />
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|} {{TOCleft}}The marina of Rocella Ionica is the first proper harbour encountered by a yacht heading west bound from Sicily along the southern side of the ‘toe’ of Italy (the marina of Saline Ioniche remains completely silted up and unusable). The marina lies some 60 sea miles NE of the sandy point of Punta Pellaro at the southern end of the Straits of Messina. The marina entrance silts continually and is constantly dredged to a depth of 5.0 metres. Even so, the channel is constantly shifting and entry in winds of above force 6/7 or swell of more than 1.0 metre is not recommended.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions.<br />
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'''For sources of weather forecasting info see [[Italy#Climate & Weather|Italy - weather]]'''.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Collonne<br />
; Italian charts<br />
: 918<br />
: 919<br />
: 24 - From Bovalino Marina to Point Stilo<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The harbour of Rocella Ionica is difficult to identify until close in. The most prominent feature is a ruined castle on the ridge above the town. Once closer in, the breakwater of the harbour and the masts of moored yachts are clearly identifiable. Great care is needed in the approach as the marina entrance is subject to constant silting and the channel shifts with strong storms. In particular, the area around the southern arm of the breakwater (to the starboard side on entry) is silted to a depth of around a metre. Maximum depths in the entrance (December 2010) are reported as 5.0 metres, though 3.5 - 4.0 metres is closer to the experience of most recent visiting yachts. The best approach is on a dog-leg about 200 metres off the end of the breakwater, only turning when the entrance is open due E. If in any doubt, call the marina office on channel 14 or 16 for advice. With strong southerlies, the wise course is to stand off altogether until conditions improve.<br />
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Once past the fishing boat basin and into the marina area, the first set of pontoons on the landward side seem to have been set aside for visitors. There are finger piers spaced such that two 35 foot yachts will fit together between two finger piers, but probably not two 45 footers. There are berths on both sides of the pontoons though during our visit most of the berths on the land side of the pontoon were cleared in preparation for a regatta.<br />
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08/2013: First set of pontoons on the port side when entering is still reserved for visitors; also possible to moor alongside the end of the concrete pier where the first pontoons are located and along the mole on the starboard side once inside the basin. [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:08, 12 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image:RocellaWreck.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''The one that never made it, Rocella Ionica'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
[[Image:RocellaPontoons.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Pontoons of Rocella Ionica Marina'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
Marina of Roccella Ionica - Port Services Agency S.r.l. (Yachting and Shipping Agency) - Francesco Lombardo, Managing Director - Cell. +39 338.4997392 - [mailto:psa-ita@libero.it Email] - VHF Channel 14 <br />
The marina has space for over 400 yachts up to maximum length of 44 metres (although draft is really the limiting factor). A total of 39 berths are reserved for yachts in transit. Berths are on 12 pontoons with fingers and associated quays. Laid moorings at berths without fingers. Depths at the pontoons are from 3.0 - 5.0 meters. <br />
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As at July 2010 a fixed charge of 20 Euros per day was being made irrespective of boat size. This is collected by the Marina of Rocella Ionica / Port Services Agency. Basic toilets and showers are available in the facility located at the end of the parking lot. <br/> Also free bicycles are available for a donation.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather, anchor just west of the port as depth permits.<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Limited. Mobile crane on request (30 T). Some basic engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Hull repairs. Sail repair. Divers. <br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
; Fuel<br />
: can be delivered by tanker (0700 - 1900), but in July 2010<br />
: it was easier to use jerrycans and a ride in a rental car to a fuel station in the town or borrow the tricycle which has a large carry basket.<br />
; Water<br />
: on the pontoons <br />
; Electricity<br />
: outlets on the pontoons but not yet connected<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
[[Image:Rocella_Ionica_cafe.JPG|350px|thumb|right|'''A cafe in Rocella Ionica'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
====Tourism====<br />
It is a bit of a hike into the town, but the town has lots of shops and cafes. The town is pleasant but not very inspiring. The walk up to the ruined castle is the only obvious pastime (unless you are here in August during the annual jazz festival)<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Provisions in the town (3 kms W of the marina)<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Good pizzeria in the marina; Pizza by the 'meter' renown locally. In summer 800 to 1000 pizzas served every evening along the port.<br />
* Other restaurants in the town (3 kms away) and along the new promenade linking the harbour with the town<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Wi-fi at the bar in the marina building. Charged.<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is a self service laundrette in a friendly camping area half a mile to the East of the harbour. Two large washing machines, 40 minute cycle, 3 euros. No driers.<br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
None.<br />
* Free bicycles available in the marina for a donation.<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins around the harbour.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
Transportation (local and/or international)<br />
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
* In July 2010 we entered and left on a transit that led directly though the middle of the outer and inner breakwaters and into the inner marina area. (Probably about 055M). Minimum depth on this approach was more than 4 metres and once inside depths varied 3.5 - 5.0 metres. --[[User:Wayward|Wayward]] <br />
* We encountered a thunderstorm with 35 knot gusts on arriving at Rocella Ionica. Wisely we waited for it to pass before entering, having observed the rusting wreck of a yacht closer into the beach which obviously hadn’t. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:35, 19 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:35, 19 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
* July 2010 : Some additions and amendments --[[User:Wayward|Wayward]] [[Image:United_Kingdom_Icon.png]]<br />
* September 2013 -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 14:12, 12 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]]</div>JeanF73http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/CattolicaCattolica2013-10-24T02:13:40Z<p>JeanF73: </p>
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<div>==Cattolica, [[Adriatic Coast]], [[Italy]]==<br />
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The port of Cattolica is situated on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]], around nine miles NW of the port of [[Pesaro]] and 12 miles SE of the harbour of [[Rimini]]. The port, like many along this coast, consists of a canalized river basin, the Tavollo river, with two additional basins, one of which contains a new, small marina, the [[Marina di Cattolica]], at its mouth. Extensive shallows along the coast and limited depths in the entrance mean that the harbour is only suitable for shoal draft yachts and entry should only be attempted in settled weather. Depths in the entrance are 2.7 - 3.0 metres and in the marina basin around 4.0 metres. The entrance is impassable in strong onshore winds.<br />
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==Local Weather==<br />
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).<br />
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Sources for weather information: <br />
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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<br />
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16<br />
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia) <br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 220<br />
; Italian<br />
: 923<br />
: 36<br />
: 37<br />
: 215<br />
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==Radio Nets==<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Approach and Navigation==<br />
The entrance to Cattolica consists of a narrow channel between a long training wall extending N from the eastern bank of the canal and a breakwater oriented E/W which encloses the marina basin. Entry is from NNW, ensuring that you do not steer on a course above 170, to avoid a dangerous unmarked rocky patch about 500 metres off the entrance. Like several harbours along this coast, entry is difficult and potentially dangerous with strong onshore winds. The entrance also tends to silt in winter storms, so it is wise to check the current depths before attempting to enter, especially in early season.<br />
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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.<br />
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==Berthing Options==<br />
[[Image: CattolicaMarina.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Cattolica showing inner and outer basins of the marina plus the commercial harbour<br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
[[Image: CattolicaCanal.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Alongside berths in Cattolica canal <br />''Click for larger view'']]<br />
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There are two berthing possibilities for visiting yachts: <br />
* The [[Marina di Cattolica]] offers 140 berths in the first, outer basin to starboard (with depths of around 4.0 metres and suitable for larger yachts up to 35 metres) and a further 35 berths in a small inner basin to starboard above a swing bridge (which has shallower depths and is only suitable for yachts up to 12 metres). Note: the second basin to starboard is primarily for commercial vessels and the fishing fleet. Berths in the marina are on laid moorings on quays or pontoons with all usual facilities. <br/> 06/2013: €60,- per night for 13 meters - negotiated €800.- for a month all included. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:29, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
* Alternatively, there is the canal itself, where there are reportedly 15 spaces allocated to yachts in transit. Berths in the canal are alongside with no facilities. <br/> '''06 2013: The berths allocated to transit alongside the canal are now all rented year around and all occupied by local mostly sailboats.'''<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina di Cattolica]] S.r.l. - Via Darsena Marinai D'Italia sn - 47841 Cattolica (RN)<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
No anchoring is permitted in the harbour.<br />
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==<br />
None.<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
* ''BERNABE'' - Fornitore Industriali e Nautiche (Hardware & Marine Hardware) and MAGELLANO (Chandelry) <br/> <br />
*: Via Del Porto, 23/D - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel +39 0541 962915 - [mailto:info@bernabegroup.it Email] - [http://www.bernabegroup.it Website]<br />
*: Note: Massimo speaks some English and will order what is needed. <br />
* Idrotecnica Tavallo (Plumbing) - via Risorgimento, 2 - Gabicce Mare<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
''See [[Marina di Cattolica]] for details''.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station on the quay. Water and electricity on the marina quays and pontoons.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Numerous provisions shops in the town. <br />
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====Eateries====<br />
* Bars and restaurants along the canal and in the town.<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
In the [[Marina di Cattolica]].<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
None.<br />
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==== Motorbike & Car Rentals ====<br />
* Rental outlets in the town<br />
* Garage Tomasetti s.n.c. di Tomasetti Gino & C. - Daniele - Via E. Romagna, 192 - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel. +39 0541.962519 - Fax +39 0541.835396 - [mailto:garage@garagetomasetti.191.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:08, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
* Automax srl - Via E. Romagna,184 - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel. +39 0541.833769 & +39 800.646400 - Fax +39 0541.835571 - [info@automaxrent.com Email] - [http://www.automaxrent.com Website] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:08, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
* Italia Servizi - Massimo - Via del Porto, 2/4 - 47841 Cattolica (RN) - Tel./Fax +39 0541.411533 - Cell +39 331.7812018 - [mailto:italiaservizisrl@libero.it Email] -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 17:08, 11 September 2013 (BST))<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Some bins around the harbour.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* Buses to most local destinations from the town<br />
* Railway station with connections to most destinations<br />
* Airports at Ancona (80 kms) and Rimini (20 km). <br />
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==Routes/Passages To/From==<br />
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.<br />
* <br />
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==Cruiser's Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
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==Forum Discussions==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==External Links==<br />
Links to relevant websites.<br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''.<br />
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==Personal Notes==<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* 06/2013: Cattolica (north/west side of the canal) & Gabbicce Mare (south/east side of the canal) are typical beach town with 1000's of umbrellas on the beach. <br/> We safely moored for a month at the marina and did a couple weeks road trip. The marina people were friendly and helpful. -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:39, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====<br />
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':<br />
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:50, 14 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
* 06 2013 -- [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 06:09, 5 October 2013 (BST)<br />
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