Mola di Bari

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-	==Mola di Bari, Italy==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Adriatic Sea|Italy|Adriatic Coast of Italy}}
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-	Description, etc.	+	{{Infobox
-		+	| lat= 41.05987|lon=17.0992
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	| name= Mola di Bari
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		+	| image= MolaBariHarbour.jpg
		+	| imagetext= Mola di Bari harbour from NE (the E breakwater is out of the picture)
		+	| summary= Mola di Bari is a small fishing and yacht  harbour on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]] 65 miles NW of the port of [[Brindisi]] and 12 miles SE of the larger harbour of [[Bari]]. While frequently crowded, it is usually possible for a medium-sized yacht of up to about 15 metres to squeeze in somewhere here. At peak times (and for yachts much over 15 metres), [[Bari]] is a better proposition two hours to the NW. Shelter is very good here following the completion several years ago of a new 700 metre eastern breakwater protecting the harbour from easterlies.
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	; British Admiralty
-	;Chart Source	+	: 186 Vlore to Bar and Brindisi to Vieste
-	:Chart No	+	; Italian charts
-	:Chart No	+	: 921
		+	: 30 From Torre Scanzano to Taranto, with the Armeleia Shallows
		+	: 196
-	==Radio Nets==	+	==Weather==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	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.  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).
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		+	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)
-	==Local Weather==	+	==Passages==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	''See [[Adriatic_Sea#Passages|Adriatic]]''.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	Details?	+
-	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==	+	==Navigation==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	A church with a distinctive onion-shaped dome is conspicuous SE of the harbour entrance. Entry to the outer harbour is from NNW between the long eastern breakwater and the western breakwater that encloses the inner harbour. Depths in the entrance are 5.5 - 7.0 metres. Once through the outer entrance, turn sharply to starboard to enter the inner harbour, taking care to stay no more than 20 - 30 metres off the western breakwater (but not too close because of ballasting). There is a shoal patch of less than 1.5 metres extending nearly 100 metres NE from the short, inner breakwater that is a trap for the unwary. Depths in the safe, starboard side of the channel into the inner harbour are 3.5 - 5.0 metres.
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	==Berthing==
-	List Islands	+	Vising yachts normally berth where directed on the pontoons in the inner harbour, which are operated by the [[#Circolo Nautico Daphne|Circolo Nautico Daphne]]. An alternative options for shallow draught vessels is the pontoon in the outer harbour operated by the Italian [[#Lega Navale|Lega Navale]], which extends E from the root of the inner breakwater.
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	*	+	{{poi | lat= 41.06129| lon=17.09445
-	*	+	| type= marina
-	*	+	| name= Circolo Nautico Daphne
		+	| altname=
		+	| url = http://circolonauticodaphne.it
		+	| zoom= 17
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= Depths here vary from 2.0 metres at the root to 3.5 metres at the end. Laid moorings at all berths.
		+	: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel/Fax: {{phone|39|080|4736419}}; Mobile: {{mob|39|347|40 77 399}}; VHF channel XX
		+	: Address: Via Lungara Porto 13, 70042 Mola Di Bari (Ba), Italy
		+	}}
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		+	{{poi | lat= 41.05934| lon=17.09762
		+	| type= marina
		+	| name= Lega Navale
		+	| altname=
		+	| url = http://www.leganavale.it/strutture/Mola_di_bari
		+	| zoom= 17
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| image=
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		+	| text= Depths at the pontoons are 1.5 - 2 metres. If there is no space on the pontoons, yachts are also permitted to berth alongside the western breakwater, where depths range from 2.0 metres at the root to 4.5 metres along the outer section. This is, however, sometimes full of fishing boats.
		+	: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|080|474 6465}}; Fax: {{fax|39|080|471 4021}}; VHF channel XX
		+	: Address: Cala Loreto Porto,  70042  Mola di Bari (BA), Italy
		+	}}
	==Anchorages==		==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	In settled weather,  a small yacht could anchor in the SE corner of the outer harbour in depths of 3.5 - 4.0 metres.  Holding is good in sand and mud.  A second anchor might be necessary at avoid swinging into the shallows inshore or the fairway. The outer harbour is completely open to any winds or swell from NW round to NE.
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-	==Yacht Repairs and Services==	+	==Amenities==
-	====Marine Stores====	+	{{tlist
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+
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-	====Repairs/Yards====	+	|header|Facilities
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-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	|Water| On the pontoons
-	; Fuel	+	|Electricity| On the pontoons
-	: fuel notes	+	|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	; Water	+	|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	: water notes	+	|Laundry| N/A (Not Available)
-	; Electricity	+	|Garbage| Bins near the harbour
-	: electricity notes	+
-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	|header|Supplies
-	===Tourism===	+	|Fuel| On the inner breakwater (telephone for supplies)
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	*	+	|Chandlers| None
-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	|header|Services
-	*	+	|Repairs| Slipway. Fixed crane (300 T). Travel lift (100 T). Some hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood, fiberglass and steel hull repairs. Divers
-	*	+	|Internet| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| Rental outlets in the town
		+	}}
-	===Eateries===	+	==Provisioning==
-	*	+	Numerous provisions shops in the town.
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-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	==Eating out==
-	Available?	+	Restaurants and pizzerias around the harbour and in the town.
-	===Laundry===	+	==Transportation==
-	*	+	* Buses to Grotte di Castellana and other local destinations.
-	*	+	* Local and international flights from Bari airport (30 kms).
		+	* Trains to [[Bari]], [[Brindisi]] and connections to most major cities.
-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	==Tourism==
-	*	+	{{Image right|MolaCastle.jpg | Angiovin castle of Mola di Bari<  }}
		+	{{Image right|MolaMatrice.jpg |Chiesa Matrice, Mola di Bari  }}
-	===Garbage Disposal===	+	There is not a great deal of tourist interest in Mola di Bari other than a squat, 16th century Angiovin castle built on the harbour by Charles I of Anjou and the Chiesa Matrice, a church dating back o the 13th century. The old town still retains its mediaeval street plan and is fun to explore. With transport, one can also visit the impressive cave system of Grotte di Castellana and the World Heritage site of Alberobello with its unique ''trulli'' houses.
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-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+
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-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	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 requirement''s)
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		+	==Links==
		+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
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		+	==References==
		+	''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''.
-	==External Links==	+	{{Comments}}
-	Links to relevant websites.	+
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-	==References & Publications==	+	{{Verified by}}
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	* May 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:11, 27 December 2010 (UTC)
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-	Personal experiences?	+
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Latest revision as of 12:06, 15 August 2018

Charts

British Admiralty

186 Vlore to Bar and Brindisi to Vieste

Italian charts

921

30 From Torre Scanzano to Taranto, with the Armeleia Shallows

196

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. 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).

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 Adriatic.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

A church with a distinctive onion-shaped dome is conspicuous SE of the harbour entrance. Entry to the outer harbour is from NNW between the long eastern breakwater and the western breakwater that encloses the inner harbour. Depths in the entrance are 5.5 - 7.0 metres. Once through the outer entrance, turn sharply to starboard to enter the inner harbour, taking care to stay no more than 20 - 30 metres off the western breakwater (but not too close because of ballasting). There is a shoal patch of less than 1.5 metres extending nearly 100 metres NE from the short, inner breakwater that is a trap for the unwary. Depths in the safe, starboard side of the channel into the inner harbour are 3.5 - 5.0 metres.

Berthing

Vising yachts normally berth where directed on the pontoons in the inner harbour, which are operated by the Circolo Nautico Daphne. An alternative options for shallow draught vessels is the pontoon in the outer harbour operated by the Italian Lega Navale, which extends E from the root of the inner breakwater.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

In settled weather, a small yacht could anchor in the SE corner of the outer harbour in depths of 3.5 - 4.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and mud. A second anchor might be necessary at avoid swinging into the shallows inshore or the fairway. The outer harbour is completely open to any winds or swell from NW round to NE.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	On the pontoons
Electricity	On the pontoons
Toilets	?
Showers	?
Laundry	N/A (Not Available)
Garbage	Bins near the harbour
Supplies
Fuel	On the inner breakwater (telephone for supplies)
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	Slipway. Fixed crane (300 T). Travel lift (100 T). Some hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood, fiberglass and steel hull repairs. Divers
Internet	?
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	Rental outlets in the town

Provisioning

Numerous provisions shops in the town.

Eating out

Restaurants and pizzerias around the harbour and in the town.

Transportation

• Buses to Grotte di Castellana and other local destinations.
• Local and international flights from Bari airport (30 kms).
• Trains to Bari, Brindisi and connections to most major cities.

Tourism

There is not a great deal of tourist interest in Mola di Bari other than a squat, 16th century Angiovin castle built on the harbour by Charles I of Anjou and the Chiesa Matrice, a church dating back o the 13th century. The old town still retains its mediaeval street plan and is fun to explore. With transport, one can also visit the impressive cave system of Grotte di Castellana and the World Heritage site of Alberobello with its unique trulli houses.

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

• Mola di Bari at the Wikipedia
• Mola di Bari at the Wikivoyage

References

See Italy.

Comments

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Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Mola di Bari and this page's details validated:

• May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 14:11, 27 December 2010 (UTC)

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