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| Venice - Piave Vecchia
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 The location of Piave Vecchia on the lagoon of Venice |
The canal port of Piave Vecchia (also sometimes referred to as Porto Cavallino) is situated at the mouth of the Sile river, which disgorges into the Adriatic eight miles NE of the Porto di Lido entrance to the Venetian Lagoon and half a mile E of the settlement of Cavallino. Although not strictly part of Venice, the marinas in the river here are conveniently situated for visiting the city and have good transport links. They are also generally easier to access in the right conditions than many of the marinas in the lagoon. There are four principal marina operations here where yachts of up to 30 metres can find a berth in depths of up to 6.0 metres.
Click on this link for a map of Piave Vecchia yacht berths: Piave Vecchia
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 204
- 1483
- Italian
- 924
- 38
- 222
Weather
During the summer months the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal seabreezes. In spring and autumn, northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the northern Adriatic, where the much-feared “bora” is caused by high pressure over the mountains to the NE coupled with low pressure over southern Italy. Fortunately, the fiercest “bora” is normally to be expected in the winter months. Thunderstorms are occasionally experienced in spring and especially autumn and can be accompanied by violent winds of gale force and above. Luckily they are rarely long-lasting. 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 (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 covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
There are no offshore islands but 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:
Access to Piave Vecchia is via the mouth of the Sile river 
45°28.62′N, 12°35.04′E, which is flanked by two moles extending into the Adriatic Sea among the miles of beaches lining this coast. The prominent Piave Vecchia lighthouse on the W side of the entrance is visible from some considerable distance. The entrance is narrow and a good lookout is needed for other vessels leaving the river, especially in poor visibility. Approach should be made on a course of around 335 degrees to keep in the deepest water. The better depths are on the W side, close to the lighthouse. The channel here is dredged to a depth of 3.5 metres. However, as with most of the harbours along this coast, entry is best during the last hour or so of the tide, which can add up to a metre to the depths in the entrance. Entry should not be attempted in strong onshore winds, when it is safer to seek a berth in the lagoon via the Porto Lido. The various marinas are situated on either side of the river from half a mile to one mile from the entrance. Click on the link above for exact locations.
Berthing
Yachts visiting Piave Vecchia have four principal berthing options, from the large Porto Turistico di Jesolo to the mini-harbour of Marina del Faro. In order from the river entrance, the options are:
Marina del Faro 45°28.92′N, 12°35.15′E
Marina del Faro is a small basin on the W side of the river about half a mile from the entrance. It offers 100 berths for yachts up to 14 metres in maximum depths of 5.0 metres. Click on link for full details.
Marina del Cavallino 45°28.92′N, 12°35.19′E
Marina del Cavallino lies on the W side of the river immediately N of Marina del Faro. It has 300 berths for yachts up to 30 metres in depths of 6.0 metres. Click on link for full details.
Marina Nautica dal Vi 45°29.07′N, 12°35.23′E
Marina Nautica dal Vi is situated on the E side of the river 300 metres further upstream from Marina del Cavallino. It has 450 berths for yachts up to 16 metres in depths of 2.5 metres. Click on link for full details.
Porto Turistico del Jesolo 45°29.19′N, 12°34.94′E
Porto Turistico del Jesolo is the largest marina in the river, situated a futher 5-0 metres upriver from Nautica dal Vi on the E bank. Following a recent extension project, it has 638 berths for yachts up to 30 metres in depths of 4.5 metres. Click on link for full details.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
In order from the river entrance, the options are:
- Marina del Faro
45°28.92′N, 12°35.15′E Marina del Faro is a small basin on the W side of the river about half a mile from the entrance. It offers 100 berths for yachts up to 14 metres in maximum depths of 5.0 metres. Click on link for full details.
- Marina del Cavallino 45°28.92′N, 12°35.19′E Marina del Cavallino lies on the W side of the river immediately N of Marina del Faro. It has 300 berths for yachts up to 30 metres in depths of 6.0 metres. Click on link for full details.
- Marina Nautica dal Vi 45°29.07′N, 12°35.23′E Marina Nautica dal Vi is situated on the E side of the river 300 metres further upstream from Marina del Cavallino. It has 450 berths for yachts up to 16 metres in depths of 2.5 metres. Click on link for full details.
- Porto Turistico del Jesolo 45°29.19′N, 12°34.94′EPorto Turistico del Jesolo is the largest marina in the river, situated a futher 5-0 metres upriver from Nautica dal Vi on the E bank. Following a recent extension project, it has 638 berths for yachts up to 30 metres in depths of 4.5 metres. Click on link for full details..
Anchorages
None. The river is unsuitable for anchoring.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
See marina entries for details.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See marina entries for details.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
See Venice.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Provisions shops within easy reach of W bank marinas, but little on E bank.
Eateries
Bars and restaurants within easy reach of W bank marinas, but little on E bank.
Internet/WiFi
See marina entries for details.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Rental outlets in Cavallino 2 km to W.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at the marina.
Transportation
- Ferries from Piave Vecchia into Venice
- Marco Polo airport just N of Mestre has flights to most international destinations
- Budget flights also from Treviso airport (30 km)
- Trains from Venice station to Rome, Milan, Florence and Padua and several European capitals
- Ferries from Venice to several destinations in Greek islands and Croatia
- Vaporetti (water buses) serving Venice and outlying islands
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 - Piave Vecchia at the Wikipedia
- Official tourism website
- Visit Venice
- for Visitors
- Venice Connected
References & Publications
See Italy.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
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- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 19:25, 25 January 2011 (UTC)
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