Reggio di Calabria

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Reggio di Calabria

Coords: 38°07.6′N, 15°39.1′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos

Reggio Calabria is the main port of the Italian mainland in the Strait of Messina. It is bustling city, a little run down, but with a nice waterfront esplanade.

The city was founded by Greek colonists in 720 BC. It then it belonged to the Roman Empire and its successor the Byzantine. In the middle ages it was the capital of Duchy of Calabria. Then, in 1127, it fell under of the Kingdom of Sicily under Roger II. which was succeeded by the Kingdom of Naples. Following the Italian Unification in 1860 it became part of the modern Italian state. In December 28, 1908 Reggio was devastated by an earthquake. In 1972 a local diver found of the coast of Riace two of the most spectacular Ancient Greek bronze statues. These are now the price of the Reggio Calabria's Museum. Yachtsmen transiting the Straits of Messina find a convenient (if expensive) berth in the small yacht basin at the NE end of Reggio di Calabria commercial harbour.

Contents 1 Reggio di Calabria 1.1 Charts 1.2 Radio Nets 1.3 Weather 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Check-in facilities 1.6 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.7 Routes/Passages To/From Reggio di Calabria 1.8 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.9 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.10 Laundry 1.11 Grocery Stores 1.12 Eateries 1.13 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.14 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.15 Repairs 1.16 Transportation 1.17 References & Publications 1.18 Cruiser's Friends 1.19 Forum Discussions 1.20 External Links 1.21 Personal Notes 1.21.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 2 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Charts

• British Admiralty 1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Collonne
• British Admiralty 1018 - Approaches to Stretto di Messina
• British Admiralty 917 - Stretto di Messina
• Italian charts 230, 915, 918, 13, 23, 138, 145

Radio Nets

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Weather

Weather conditions in the Straits of Messina can vary considerably from those encountered in the Tyrrhenian or Ionian Seas to N and S respectively. The funnelling effect of the land to either side can turn a typically light NW summer seabreeze into quite brisk winds at the N end of the Straits which, equally, can accelerate over the easternmost tip of the island of Sicily, creating testing conditions in the narrows between Capo Peloro and Punta Pezzo. With the light southerlies that are more frequent in spring and autumn, moderate to brisk headwinds will be experienced by a yacht headed S through the Straits from just off Scilla on the mainland coast as far as Reggio di Calabria and up to 10 miles beyond, where the Straits open out into the Ionian Sea. Gusting off the high land on either side is not uncommon with moderate to strong winds from any quarter. Finally, any wind against tide results in very uncomfortable conditions in the Straits, especially during spring tides, and yachts transiting the Straits should aim to accomplish at least the narrowest section between Messina and Capo Pelora at or near slack water.

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).

Approach and Navigation

Warning: There are strong currents, which build heavy seas, in the Strait of Messina believed to be the location of the mythological Scylla and Charybdis. Consult the tide tables before a passage through the Strait. There are strong overfalls in the entrance to Reggio di Calabria with any wind against tide conditions. The large apartment blocks behind the harbour are conspicuous in the approach and there are usually ferries entering or leaving the harbour to guide you in. The harbour is entered from NNE.

Warning: Also be aware that south of Reggio local fishermen deploy lines with floats that are particularly hard to see during a night passage.

Check-in facilities

There is only one suitable berthing place for yachts, a small basin at the NE corner of the large commercial harbor: GPS: 38°07.6′N, 15°39.1′E. The commercial port itself is very industrial and dirty and at times malodorous, but the yacht basin area is well cared for. Marinas & Yacht Clubs Reggio ‘Marina’ is located GPS: 38°07.6′N, 15°39.1′E in the basin to the NE of the large commercial harbor. The yacht basin in Reggio di Calabria Click for larger view The berths here were formerly operated by the local yacht club and are now in concession to the Compagnia Portuale "Tommaso Gulli". There are a total of 57 berths here, all with laid moorings, for yachts up to 13 metres. The moorings have water, electricity, toilet, and shower facilities. There are ostensibly 10 berths reserved for visiting yachts. If no attendant comes to your help, grab a mooring line and go stern-to. Chart of Reggio Calabria Harbor Click for larger view Routes/Passages To/From Reggio di Calabria Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. Tourism & things to do ashore The one thing that any visitor to Reggio Calabria should not miss is the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia with the two absolutely incredibly well preserved early Classical Greek bronze statues, the Riace Bronzes. These were found by a diver in the beach of Riace. Gallery The Town of Reggio Calabria Click for larger view Riace Warrior A Click for larger view Riace Warrior B Click for larger view Fuel, Water, & Electricity Fuel - There is a fuel station on the SE quay of the basin. There is very tight maneuvering room. The station is attended every day from 0600 - 2100 Water - Available for every berth on the marina quay Electricity - On every berth of the marina Laundry Grocery Stores Good food and shopping in the town, about 15 minutes on foot from the marina. Wonderful cheeses and cold-cuts. Camping Gaz in a store a few blocks from the museum North of the museum there is a good bakery Eateries Several in town Pleasant patisserie/cafés on the esplanade Motorbike & Car Rentals Marine Stores & Facilities Very limited. Repairs Mobile cranes (up to 50T). Limited engine and electrical repairs. Transportation Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc. Rail links to Naples, Rome, Milan, Turin, Venice and Florence Ferries to Messina and the Aeolian Islands Internal flights from airport (6 km to south) to Rome and Milan Daily buses to Rome References & Publications See Italy. 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 Reggio Calabria (Wikipedia) 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: October 2004 --Istioploos 12:51, 15 July 2008 (MDT) August 2003 --Athene of Lymington 15:49, 19 December 2010 (UTC) Template:Guide2 Cruising Wiki Navigation | HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | Mediterranean | Italy | Ionian Sea | Reggio di Calabria | .