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| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:RocellaIonica.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Marina of Rocella Ionica from NW'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
| + | The marina of Rocella Ionica is the first proper harbour encountered by a yacht transiting the Straits of Messina southwards and continuing along the Ionian coast, 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. | ||
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| + | ==Charts== | ||
| + | British Admiralty 1941 | ||
| - | + | Italian charts 918, 919, 24 | |
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
| - | + | 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. | |
| - | + | Sources for weather information: | |
| - | Sources for | + | * 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 Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily). | |
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | + | 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 around 3.5 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 16 for advice. With strong southerlies, the wise course is to stand off altogether until conditions improve. | |
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
| - | + | 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 all berths. Depths at the pontoons are from 3.0 - 5.0 metres. Toilets and showers in the marina. | |
| + | [[Image:RocellaPontoons.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Pontoons of Rocella Ionica Marina'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
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==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| - | + | Limited. Mobile crane on request (30 T). Some basic engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Hull repairs. Sail repair. Divers. | |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
| - | + | Fuel can be delivered by tanker (0700 - 1900). Water and electricity on the pontoons. | |
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
| - | + | 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) | |
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
| - | * | + | * Provisions in the town (3 kms W of the marina) |
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
| - | * | + | * Good pizzeria in the marina. Other restaurants in the town (3 kms away). |
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===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
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===Garbage Disposal=== | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
| - | + | Bins around the harbour. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
Publications, Guides, etc. | Publications, Guides, etc. | ||
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | ==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
| - | * | + | * May 2004--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:35, 19 December 2010 (UTC) |
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
| - | * | + | * 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) |
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Revision as of 17:35, 19 December 2010
Rocella Ionica, Italy
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Click for larger view
The marina of Rocella Ionica is the first proper harbour encountered by a yacht transiting the Straits of Messina southwards and continuing along the Ionian coast, 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.
Charts
British Admiralty 1941
Italian charts 918, 919, 24
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
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. 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 are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
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 around 3.5 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 16 for advice. With strong southerlies, the wise course is to stand off altogether until conditions improve.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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 all berths. Depths at the pontoons are from 3.0 - 5.0 metres. Toilets and showers in the marina.
Click for larger view
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Limited. Mobile crane on request (30 T). Some basic engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Hull repairs. Sail repair. Divers.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel can be delivered by tanker (0700 - 1900). Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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)
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Provisions in the town (3 kms W of the marina)
Eateries
- Good pizzeria in the marina. Other restaurants in the town (3 kms away).
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the harbour.
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
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2004--Athene of Lymington 17:35, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- 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. --Athene of Lymington 17:35, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
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