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== Varazze, Italy == | == Varazze, Italy == | ||
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Varazze is a small resort town on the Ligurian coast of [[Italy]] around five miles NE of [[Savona]] and 12 miles SW of [[Genoa]]. The town is popular with Italian tourists and the population of 14,00 swells to several times that during the holiday months of July and August. For yachtsmen, the town’s main attraction is its sheltered 700-berth marina, [[Varazze Marina]], which provides a useful alternative to the busy harbours of [[Savona]] or [[Genoa]] a few miles along the coast. | Varazze is a small resort town on the Ligurian coast of [[Italy]] around five miles NE of [[Savona]] and 12 miles SW of [[Genoa]]. The town is popular with Italian tourists and the population of 14,00 swells to several times that during the holiday months of July and August. For yachtsmen, the town’s main attraction is its sheltered 700-berth marina, [[Varazze Marina]], which provides a useful alternative to the busy harbours of [[Savona]] or [[Genoa]] a few miles along the coast. | ||
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E. In winter, the ''tramontana'', a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the ''libecchio'' is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas. | The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E. In winter, the ''tramontana'', a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the ''libecchio'' is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas. | ||
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Sources for weather forecasts: | Sources for weather forecasts: | ||
| - | * There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation | + | * There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation |
| + | * The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 | ||
| + | * Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia) | ||
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| - | + | ==Charts== | |
| + | ; British Admiralty | ||
| + | : 1998 - Nice to Livorno, including Gulf of Genoa. | ||
| + | ; Italian | ||
| + | : 909 | ||
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| + | : 104 | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | See | + | ''See [[Varazze Marina]]''. |
==Berthing options== | ==Berthing options== | ||
| - | See | + | ''See [[Varazze Marina]]''. |
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| - | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
* [[Varazze Marina]] | * [[Varazze Marina]] | ||
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| - | ==Anchorages== | + | |
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It is possible to anchor in the bay just E of the harbour, clear of the small craft moorings. Depths here are 4.0 - 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand. The bay here is well sheltered from all directions except S and E. | It is possible to anchor in the bay just E of the harbour, clear of the small craft moorings. Depths here are 4.0 - 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand. The bay here is well sheltered from all directions except S and E. | ||
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| + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
| + | None. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
| - | + | In [[Varazze Marina]]. | |
====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| - | + | In [[Varazze Marina]]. | |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
| - | + | In [[Varazze Marina]]. | |
| - | == | + | ==Things to do Ashore== |
| - | ===Tourism=== | + | ====Tourism==== |
Although there are some pretty 15th and 16th century churches and remnant of the town’s mediaeval walls, the main attraction of Varazze is its beach and beachfront promenade. The ''Passeggiata Europa'' (Europa Walk) is a walking trail along the route of the former Genoa-Ventimiglia railway, connecting Varazze to the neighbouring town of Cogoleto. The path transits a rocky landscape thick with Aleppo pines and passes a series of small coves rich with birdlife. | Although there are some pretty 15th and 16th century churches and remnant of the town’s mediaeval walls, the main attraction of Varazze is its beach and beachfront promenade. The ''Passeggiata Europa'' (Europa Walk) is a walking trail along the route of the former Genoa-Ventimiglia railway, connecting Varazze to the neighbouring town of Cogoleto. The path transits a rocky landscape thick with Aleppo pines and passes a series of small coves rich with birdlife. | ||
| - | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
| - | * Excellent provisions shops in the town E of the marina. | + | * Excellent provisions shops in the town E of the [[Varazze Marina|marina]]. |
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| - | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
* Numerous bars and restaurants in the town. | * Numerous bars and restaurants in the town. | ||
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| - | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | |
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No. | No. | ||
| - | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
???? | ???? | ||
| - | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
*Several rental outlets in the town. | *Several rental outlets in the town. | ||
| - | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
| - | Bins in the marina. | + | Bins in the [[Varazze Marina|marina]]. |
| - | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. | |
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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| + | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
| + | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
| + | * Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:07, 24 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Varazze, Italy
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Varazze is a small resort town on the Ligurian coast of Italy around five miles NE of Savona and 12 miles SW of Genoa. The town is popular with Italian tourists and the population of 14,00 swells to several times that during the holiday months of July and August. For yachtsmen, the town’s main attraction is its sheltered 700-berth marina, Varazze Marina, which provides a useful alternative to the busy harbours of Savona or Genoa a few miles along the coast.
Local Weather
The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E. In winter, the tramontana, a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the libecchio is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
- The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
- Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia)
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1998 - Nice to Livorno, including Gulf of Genoa.
- Italian
- 909
- 2
- 104
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
See Varazze Marina.
Berthing options
See Varazze Marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor in the bay just E of the harbour, clear of the small craft moorings. Depths here are 4.0 - 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand. The bay here is well sheltered from all directions except S and E.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
In Varazze Marina.
Repairs/Yards
In Varazze Marina.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
In Varazze Marina.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Although there are some pretty 15th and 16th century churches and remnant of the town’s mediaeval walls, the main attraction of Varazze is its beach and beachfront promenade. The Passeggiata Europa (Europa Walk) is a walking trail along the route of the former Genoa-Ventimiglia railway, connecting Varazze to the neighbouring town of Cogoleto. The path transits a rocky landscape thick with Aleppo pines and passes a series of small coves rich with birdlife.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Excellent provisions shops in the town E of the marina.
Eateries
- Numerous bars and restaurants in the town.
Internet/WiFi
No.
Laundry
????
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Several rental outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the marina.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
See Italy.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 16:07, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
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