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| + | | lat= 45.4385| lon=12.32833 | ||
| + | | name= Venice - Central | ||
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| image= VeniceAerial.jpg | | image= VeniceAerial.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Piazza San Marco, the most famous view in Venice | | imagetext= Piazza San Marco, the most famous view in Venice | ||
| - | + | | summary= Central Venice is arguably the one of the most difficult places in the lagoon to find a berth during high season. However, with careful planning and advance notice, it is usually possible to find a suitable berth at one of the four locations described below or even (with local help) in one of the numerous small basins and boatyards dotted around the outer edges of the central island of Venice. | |
| - | Central Venice is arguably the one of the most difficult places in the lagoon to find a berth during high season. | + | | notes= |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | During the summer months the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal | + | During the summer months, the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal sea breezes. 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. Fog is a further hazard often encountered in the lagoon of Venice, especially in the early and late season. |
Sources for weather information: | Sources for weather information: | ||
| - | * There is a continuous ( | + | * There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation. |
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16. | * The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16. | ||
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==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean_Passages|Mediterranean]]''. | |
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==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
There are a total of 117 small islands in the lagoon, some inhabited but many of them little more than extensive mudbanks. The principal inhabited islands are as follows: | There are a total of 117 small islands in the lagoon, some inhabited but many of them little more than extensive mudbanks. The principal inhabited islands are as follows: | ||
| - | *[[Torcello]] | + | * [[Torcello]] |
| - | *[[Burano]] | + | * [[Burano]] |
| - | *[[Murano]] | + | * [[Murano]] |
| - | *Mazzorbo | + | * Mazzorbo |
| - | *Sant’Erasmo | + | * Sant’Erasmo |
| - | *San Michele | + | * San Michele |
| - | *Isola le Vignole | + | * Isola le Vignole |
==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | Approach to Venice Central is via | + | Approach to Venice Central is via {{mark | lat= 45.419667 | lon=12.433333 |zoom=14| type= waypoint| name= Porto di Lido}}. Porto di Lido is the principal (and busiest) entrance to the lagoon, giving the most direct access to the centre of Venice. As the deepest channel with depths of over 10 metres, it is also the one used by ferries and large commercial vessels. The ends of the N and S breakwaters are identifiable by conspicuous black and white and red and white painted structures. A fairway beacon is situated around 2.5 miles SE of the entrance, from where a course of 300 degrees brings you safely through the entrance. The safe channel is also indicated by port and starboard markers. The channel is dredged to over 10.0 metres. Entry is best around slack water, since the tides can reach 4.0 knots at springs. |
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==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
| - | [[ | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Italy. For details ''see [[Italy#Entrance|Entrance: Italy]]''. |
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==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| - | Yachts visiting central Venice have four principal berthing options: two on the islands of Sant’Elena and Certosa at the E end of Venice, one on the N side of the island of San Giorgio Maggiore opposite the Piazza San Marco and the range of large yacht berths operated by the agency of Venice Yacht Pier along the Canale La Guidecca. | + | Yachts visiting central Venice have four principal berthing options: two on the islands of [[Sant’Elena]] and '''Certosa''' at the E end of Venice, one on the N side of the island of '''San Giorgio Maggiore''' opposite the Piazza San Marco and the range of large yacht berths operated by the agency of ''Venice Yacht Pier'' along the Canale La Guidecca. |
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| + | {{poi | lat= 45.430141| lon=12.3640 | ||
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| + | | name= [[Marina Santelena]] | ||
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| + | | text= Is on the E side of the island of Santa Elena at the easternmost extremity of the city of Venice, close to the Porto di Lido, the main entrance to the lagoon. It offers has 561 berths for yachts up to 40 metres in maximum depths of 4.5 metres. | ||
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| - | [[ | + | {{poi | lat= 45.42924| lon=12.36504 |
| + | | type= marina | ||
| + | | name= [[Diporto Velico Veneziano]] | ||
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| + | | text= Is on the E side of the island of Santa Elena at the easternmost extremity of the city of Venice, close to the Porto di Lido, the main entrance to the lagoon. It offers has 230 berths for yachts up to 15 metres in maximum depths of 3.5 metres. | ||
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| - | + | {{poi | lat= 45.43483 |lon=12.37241 | |
| + | | type= marina | ||
| + | | name= [[Vento di Venezia]] | ||
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| + | | imagetext= Lies at the W end of the island of La Certosa, which is situated 200 metres NE of the island of [[Sant’Elena]] at the easternmost extremity of the city of Venice. It has 300 berths for yachts up to 605 metres, although the access channel to reach it is shallow (2.5 metres at half tide) and the maximum depths at the berths are 7.0 metres. | ||
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| - | [[ | + | {{poi | lat= 45.43315| lon=12.34712 |
| + | | type= marina | ||
| + | | name= [[Venezia San Giorgio]] | ||
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| + | | text= Has 70 berths for yachts up to 15 metres. | ||
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| - | + | {{poi | lat= 45.433521 | lon= 12.34002 | |
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| - | [[ | + | | name= [[Venice Yacht Pier]] |
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| - | [[Venice Yacht Pier]] is essentially a booking agency - principally geared to superyachts - which operates a total of five different berthing locations on the Canale della Guidecca along the S side of the main island of Venice. | + | | portofentry= |
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| - | + | | text= [[Venice Yacht Pier]] is essentially a booking agency - principally geared to superyachts - which operates a total of five different berthing locations on the Canale della Guidecca along the S side of the main island of Venice. The berths are suitable for yachts up to 100 metres. | |
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| - | + | ==Anchorages== | |
Port regulations prohibit anchoring anywhere in the lagoon of Venice, owing to the large number of electrical and other cables criss-crossing the lagoon bed. | Port regulations prohibit anchoring anywhere in the lagoon of Venice, owing to the large number of electrical and other cables criss-crossing the lagoon bed. | ||
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| - | + | |Water| In [[Marina Santelena]], [[Diporto Velico Veneziano]], [[Vento di Venezia]] | |
| - | + | |Electricity| In [[Marina Santelena]], [[Diporto Velico Veneziano]], [[Vento di Venezia]] | |
| - | + | |Toilets| In [[Marina Santelena]], [[Diporto Velico Veneziano]], [[Vento di Venezia]], [[Venezia San Giorgio]] | |
| - | + | |Showers| In [[Marina Santelena]], [[Diporto Velico Veneziano]], [[Vento di Venezia]], [[Venezia San Giorgio]] | |
| - | + | |Laundry| In [[Marina Santelena]] (can be arranged), [[Vento di Venezia]] | |
| - | + | |Garbage| Bins at most of the basins and the marinas | |
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| + | |Fuel|N/A (Not Available) | ||
| + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Chandlers| In [[Vento di Venezia]] | ||
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| - | + | * [[Marina Santelena]] - Hard standing. Storage hangars (19,500 cu metres) | |
| + | |Internet| WiFi [[Vento di Venezia]], [[Venezia San Giorgio]] | ||
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| N/A | ||
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Provisions shops within reasonable walking distance of most berths except Venezia San Giorgio (ferry to centre needed). | Provisions shops within reasonable walking distance of most berths except Venezia San Giorgio (ferry to centre needed). | ||
| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
| - | Numerous bars and restaurants in central Venice | + | * Numerous bars and restaurants in central Venice |
| + | * Restaurant in [[Marina Santelena]], [[Diporto Velico Veneziano]], [[Vento di Venezia]] | ||
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* Marco Polo airport just N of Mestre has flights to most international destinations | * Marco Polo airport just N of Mestre has flights to most international destinations | ||
* Budget flights also from Treviso airport (30 kms) | * Budget flights also from Treviso airport (30 kms) | ||
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* Vaporetti (water buses) serving Venice and outlying islands | * Vaporetti (water buses) serving Venice and outlying islands | ||
* Venice People Mover public transit system connecting Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma | * Venice People Mover public transit system connecting Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma | ||
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| + | ==Tourism== | ||
| + | ''See entry for [[Venice#Tourism|Venice]]''. | ||
==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| - | * {{wikipedia|Venice}} | + | * {{wikipedia|Venice|Venice}} |
| - | * | + | * {{Wikivoyage|Venice|Venice}} |
| - | * | + | * [http://www.turismovenezia.it/eng/ Official tourism website] |
| - | * | + | * [http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/ Europe for Visitors] |
| - | * | + | * [http://www.veniceconnected.com/ Venice Connected] |
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Italy/venice-how-to-see-the-canals-of-venice-by-dinghy How to see the canals of Venice by dinghy] @ www.noonsite.com | ||
| + | * [http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/1748 Tide forecast] for Venice | ||
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. | ''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. | ||
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Revision as of 21:39, 7 June 2018
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 Piazza San Marco, the most famous view in Venice |
Central Venice is arguably the one of the most difficult places in the lagoon to find a berth during high season. However, with careful planning and advance notice, it is usually possible to find a suitable berth at one of the four locations described below or even (with local help) in one of the numerous small basins and boatyards dotted around the outer edges of the central island of Venice.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 220
- 1483
- 1473
- Italian charts
- 924
- 38
- 221
- 222
Weather
During the summer months, the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal sea breezes. 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. Fog is a further hazard often encountered in the lagoon of Venice, especially in the early and late season.
Sources for weather information:
- There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
- The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16.
- Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia).
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Islands
There are a total of 117 small islands in the lagoon, some inhabited but many of them little more than extensive mudbanks. The principal inhabited islands are as follows:
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Approach to Venice Central is via 
Porto di Lido [[Venice - Central#Porto di Lido|Porto di Lido]] 45°25.180'N, 012°26.000'E . Porto di Lido is the principal (and busiest) entrance to the lagoon, giving the most direct access to the centre of Venice. As the deepest channel with depths of over 10 metres, it is also the one used by ferries and large commercial vessels. The ends of the N and S breakwaters are identifiable by conspicuous black and white and red and white painted structures. A fairway beacon is situated around 2.5 miles SE of the entrance, from where a course of 300 degrees brings you safely through the entrance. The safe channel is also indicated by port and starboard markers. The channel is dredged to over 10.0 metres. Entry is best around slack water, since the tides can reach 4.0 knots at springs.
Entrance
Venice - Central is a port of entry for Italy. For details see Entrance: Italy.
Berthing
Yachts visiting central Venice have four principal berthing options: two on the islands of Sant’Elena and Certosa at the E end of Venice, one on the N side of the island of San Giorgio Maggiore opposite the Piazza San Marco and the range of large yacht berths operated by the agency of Venice Yacht Pier along the Canale La Guidecca.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina Santelena
Is on the E side of the island of Santa Elena at the easternmost extremity of the city of Venice, close to the Porto di Lido, the main entrance to the lagoon. It offers has 561 berths for yachts up to 40 metres in maximum depths of 4.5 metres.
Diporto Velico Veneziano
Diporto Velico Veneziano [[Venice - Central#Diporto Velico Veneziano|Diporto Velico Veneziano]] 45°25.754'N, 012°21.902'E
Is on the E side of the island of Santa Elena at the easternmost extremity of the city of Venice, close to the Porto di Lido, the main entrance to the lagoon. It offers has 230 berths for yachts up to 15 metres in maximum depths of 3.5 metres.
Venezia San Giorgio
Venezia San Giorgio [[Venice - Central#Venezia San Giorgio|Venezia San Giorgio]] 45°25.989'N, 012°20.827'E
Has 70 berths for yachts up to 15 metres.
Venice Yacht Pier
Venice Yacht Pier [[Venice - Central#Venice Yacht Pier|Venice Yacht Pier]] 45°26.011'N, 012°20.401'E
Venice Yacht Pier is essentially a booking agency - principally geared to superyachts - which operates a total of five different berthing locations on the Canale della Guidecca along the S side of the main island of Venice. The berths are suitable for yachts up to 100 metres.
Anchorages
Port regulations prohibit anchoring anywhere in the lagoon of Venice, owing to the large number of electrical and other cables criss-crossing the lagoon bed.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In Marina Santelena, Diporto Velico Veneziano, Vento di Venezia |
| Electricity | In Marina Santelena, Diporto Velico Veneziano, Vento di Venezia |
| Toilets | In Marina Santelena, Diporto Velico Veneziano, Vento di Venezia, Venezia San Giorgio |
| Showers | In Marina Santelena, Diporto Velico Veneziano, Vento di Venezia, Venezia San Giorgio |
| Laundry | In Marina Santelena (can be arranged), Vento di Venezia |
| Garbage | Bins at most of the basins and the marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A (Not Available) |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | In Vento di Venezia |
| Services | |
| Repairs |
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| Internet | WiFi Vento di Venezia, Venezia San Giorgio |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Provisions shops within reasonable walking distance of most berths except Venezia San Giorgio (ferry to centre needed).
Eating out
- Numerous bars and restaurants in central Venice
- Restaurant in Marina Santelena, Diporto Velico Veneziano, Vento di Venezia
Transportation
- Marco Polo airport just N of Mestre has flights to most international destinations
- Budget flights also from Treviso airport (30 kms)
- Airport buses and hydrofoil to Venice
- Trains to Rome, Milan, Florence and Padua and several European capitals
- Ferries to several destinations in Greek islands and Croatia
- Vaporetti (water buses) serving Venice and outlying islands
- Venice People Mover public transit system connecting Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma
Tourism
See entry for Venice.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Venice at the Wikipedia
- Venice at the Wikivoyage
- Official tourism website
- Europe for Visitors
- Venice Connected
- How to see the canals of Venice by dinghy @ www.noonsite.com
- Tide forecast for Venice
References & Publications
See Italy.
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