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==Trieste, Italy==
 
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The city of Trieste sits at the head of the gulf of the same name at the NE corner of the Adriatic, at the end of a narrow strip of [[Italy]] that projects SE for 22 miles from the port of [[Monfalcone]] into the territory of its neighbour to the E, Slovenia. Originally a minor Roman settlement, Trieste’s strategic position was recognized by the growing Austrian empire and the city came under Austrian control from the 16th century onwards.  By the 19th century, Trieste was one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean and this golden age was reflected in the construction of most of the splendid buildings that grace the city today.  By the turn of the century, the city had become the fourth largest in the entire Austro-Hungarian empire, only exceeded by Vienna, Prague and Budapest.  Trieste became part of Italy following the dismantling of the Austro-Hungarian empire in 1918 at the end of the Great War, a position which was confirmed at the end of World War II, although most of Istria to the S and modern-day Slovenia to the E became part of the new Federation of Yugoslavia.  Today Trieste is an important commercial hub, with a large container port, oil terminal, shipbuilding and steelworks as well as a substantial financial services sector. Its 19th century harbour of Porto Vecchio and associated warehouses have been the subject of major development in recent years, and most of Trieste’s yacht berthing facilities are in this area, in the small [[Marina San Giusto]] and the large basin of Bacino Sacchetta.  A further small yacht harbour lies on the northern outskirts of the city in the suburb of Barcola. Shelter is good in most parts of the old harbour, although Trieste is not a place to have your boat in the water during the winter, when the savage ''bora'' winds can reach 45-50 knots or more
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| summary= The city of Trieste sits at the head of the Gulf of the same name at the NE corner of the Adriatic, at the end of a narrow strip of [[Italy]] that projects SE for 22 miles from the port of [[Monfalcone]] into the territory of its neighbour to the E, [[Slovenia]]. Today Trieste is an important commercial hub, with a large container port, oil terminal, shipbuilding and steelworks as well as a substantial financial services sector. Its 19th century harbour of Porto Vecchio and associated warehouses have been the subject of major development in recent years, and most of Trieste’s yacht berthing facilities are in this area, in the small [[Marina San Giusto]] and the large basin of Bacino Sacchetta.  A further small yacht harbour lies on the northern outskirts of the city in the suburb of Barcola. The shelter is good in most parts of the old harbour, although Trieste is not a place to have your boat in the water during the winter when the savage ''bora'' winds can reach 45-50 knots or more.
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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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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.  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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* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)
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The approach to Trieste is well buoyed and free from dangers.  Three detached breakwaters SW of the Porto Vecchio are conspicuous in the approach from S, while in the approach from N the lighthouse of Faro della Vittoria, on a hill behind the suburb of Barcola two miles N of the Porto Vecchio, is a good landmark. See details of berthing locations below for closer approaches.
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==Berthing Options==
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There are a number of berthing options in Trieste, although most yachts usually head for the small [[Marina San Giusto]] or the adjacent basin of Bacino Sacchetta, both in the Porto Vecchio.  A quieter, albeit less central berthing option for smaller yachts (up to 12 metres) might be the small harbour of Barcola two miles N of the Porto Vecchio - although this is often full of local vessels - or the private pontoons in the industrial basin of Zaule, three miles SW on the southern fringes of the city.  Finally, a larger yacht may find a berth in the commercial basin of Porto Franco Vecchio half a mile N of [[Marina San Giusto]].
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====Bacino Sacchetta====
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|45|38.92|N|13|45.59|E|}}<br />
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The approach to Trieste is well buoyed and free from dangers. Three detached breakwaters SW of the Porto Vecchio are conspicuous in the approach from S, while in the approach from N the lighthouse of ''Faro della Vittoria'', on a hill behind the suburb of Barcola two miles N of the Porto Vecchio, is a good landmark.
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Bacino Sacchetta lies immediately W of the small basin of [[Marina San Giusto]], in the large sheltered basin of what was the first harbour of Trieste, Porto Vecchio.  The basin has a total of around 400 berths on a series of pontoons managed by two separate sailing clubs, the '''Yacht Club Adriaco''' and the '''Società Triestina della Vela'''.  Depths are from 2.0 - 14 .0 metres.  Water and electricity at all berths.  Contact either of the clubs for mooring requests.
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: '''Yacht Club Adriaco'''
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==Berthing==
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:: Address: Yacht Club Adriaco, Molo Sartorio 1, 34123 Trieste, Italy
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There are a number of berthing options in Trieste, although most yachts usually head for the small [[Marina San Giusto]] or the adjacent basin of [[#Bacino Sacchetta|Bacino Sacchetta]], both in the Porto Vecchio. A quieter, albeit less central berthing option for smaller yachts (up to 12 metres) might be the small harbour of [[#Barcola|Barcola]] two miles N of the {{mark | lat= 45.64756| lon=13.75678| type= harbour| name= Porto Vecchio}} - although this is often full of local vessels - or the private pontoons in the industrial basin of [[#Zaule|Zaule]], three miles SW on the southern fringes of the city. Finally, a larger yacht may find a berth in the commercial basin of  {{mark | lat= 45.65585| lon=13.764548| type= harbour| name= Porto Franco Vecchio}} half a mile N of [[Marina San Giusto]].
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:: [http://www.ycadriaco.it/ Website]
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:: Office manned: 1030-1230 and 1700-1900 Monday - Saturday)
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: '''Società Triestina della Vela'''
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:: Address: Società Triestina della Vela, Pontile Istria 8, 34123 Trieste, Italy
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| text= '''Bacino Sacchetta''' lies immediately W of the small basin of [[Marina San Giusto]], in the large sheltered basin of what was the first harbour of Trieste, Porto Vecchio.  The basin has a total of around 400 berths on a series of pontoons managed by two separate sailing clubs, the '''Yacht Club Adriaco''' and the '''Società Triestina della Vela'''. Depths are from 2.0 - 14.0 metres.  Water and electricity at all berths.  Contact either of the clubs for mooring requests.
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:[http://www.ycadriaco.it/ '''Yacht Club Adriaco''']; {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|040|304 539}}; Fax: {{fax|39|040|322 4789}}; VHF channel XX
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: Address: Yacht Club Adriaco, Molo Sartorio 1, 34123 Trieste, Italy
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: Hours: Office manned: 1030-1230 and 1700-1900 Monday - Saturday
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:[http://www.stv.ts.it/ '''Società Triestina della Vela''']; {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|040|306 327}}; Fax: {{fax|39|040|313 257}}; VHF channel XX
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: Address: Società Triestina della Vela, Pontile Istria 8, 34123 Trieste, Italy
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: Hours: Office manned: 0900-1200 on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 1600 -1800 on Friday
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The small harbour of Barcola lies two miles N of the Porto Vecchio in the suburb of Barcola. The lighthouse of Faro della Vittoria, on a hill behind the harbour, is an excellent landmark. The harbour lies behind a long breakwater parallel with the shore and space inside is quite tight. It is usually crowded with local yachts and really only suitable for smaller vessels of 12-15 metres. Within the harbour are around 270 berths managed by four separate yacht and sailing clubs for yachts up to 15 metres. Depths in the basin are 1.5 - 4.0 metres.  There are no facilities here other than a few water points.  Entry here would be dangerous in strong winds.
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| text= The small harbour of '''Barcola''' lies two miles N of the Porto Vecchio in the suburb of Barcola. The lighthouse of Faro della Vittoria, on a hill behind the harbour, is an excellent landmark. The harbour lies behind a long breakwater parallel with the shore and space inside is quite tight. It is usually crowded with local yachts and really only suitable for smaller vessels of 12-15 metres. Within the harbour are around 270 berths managed by four separate yacht and sailing clubs for yachts up to 15 metres. Depths in the basin are 1.5 - 4.0 metres.  There are no facilities here other than a few water points.  Entry here would be dangerous in strong winds.
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Zaule is a heavily industrialised zone on the southern fringes of the city, S of the commercial docks. The yacht berths here lie at the top end of a long, 200 metre wide canal, oriented WSW/ENE and are on four pontoons on the N and S sides of the canal.  The pontoons are managed by a private concessionaire, but a berth may be available if a bertholder is away. There are around 50 berths on the pontoons for yachts of up to 12.0 metres. Depths range from 2.0 - 7.0 metres. There are no facilities on the pontoons.
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| text= '''Zaule''' is a heavily industrialised zone on the southern fringes of the city, S of the commercial docks. The yacht berths here lie at the top end of a long, 200 metre wide canal, oriented WSW/ENE and are on four pontoons on the N and S sides of the canal.  The pontoons are managed by a private concessionaire, but a berth may be available if a bertholder is away. There are around 50 berths on the pontoons for yachts of up to 12.0 metres. Depths range from 2.0 - 7.0 metres. There are no facilities on the pontoons.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===  
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* [[Marina San Giusto]] [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|45|38.92|N|13|45.59|E|}} is situated in a small basin, enclosed by an L-shaped floating pontoon, at the SW end of the Porto Vecchio, immediately E of the large yacht basin of Bacino Sacchetta. The marina currently provides 226 berths for yachts up to 24 metres, plus 13 alongside berths for ‘megayachts’.  Depths in the basin are 5.0 - 17.0 metres. ''Click on the link for details''.
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| text= '''Marina San Giusto''' is situated in a small basin, enclosed by an L-shaped floating pontoon, at the SW end of the Porto Vecchio, immediately E of the large yacht basin of Bacino Sacchetta. The marina currently provides 226 berths for yachts up to 24 metres, plus 13 alongside berths for ‘megayachts’.  Depths in the basin are 5.0 - 17.0 metres.
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There are no suitable anchorages in the vicinity of Trieste.
There are no suitable anchorages in the vicinity of Trieste.
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|Water| In [[#Bacino Sacchetta|Bacino Sacchetta]], and [[Marina San Giusto]]
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|Electricity| In [[#Bacino Sacchetta|Bacino Sacchetta]] and [[Marina San Giusto]]
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|Toilets| In [[Marina San Giusto]]
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|Repairs| In [[Marina San Giusto]] - Boatyard. Slipway. Travel lift (60 T). Mobile crane (100 T). Fixed crane (200 T). Hardstanding. Engine, electrical, and electronic repairs. Wood, steel, and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers
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Many of the grand buildings of Trieste’s 19th century golden age still stand, especially around the huge square of Piazza Unita d’Italia.  The climb up to the hill of San Giusto is rewarded with the prospect of the huge 15th century Castello di San Giusto, which contains a small museum. The nearby Basilica di San Giusto has 14th  century frescoes. Along the Canal Grande which borders the N end of the Porto Vecchio is the 19th  century Serbian Orthodox church of Saint Spyridon, which contains some magnificent mosaics. The city also contains the remains of a Roman theatre and a Roman arch, Arco di Riccardo (so called becuase King Richard the Lionheart of England is reputed to have passed through it on his return from the Crusades. A few kilometers N of the city near [[Grignano]] is the imposing 19th century palace of Castello di Miramare.  Just three kilometers inland of Castello di Miramare is the huge cave of Grotta Gigante, the world’s largest cave open to tourism.
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Image:TriestePiazza.jpg| The Piazza Unita d’Italia, Trieste
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The berths in the '''Porto Vecchio''' are close to provisions shops, but the other berths are some distance (especially in the case of[[ #Zaule|Zaule]]).
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Image:CastelloMiramare.jpg| The Castello di Miramare
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The berths in [[Marina San Giusto]] and [[#Bacino Sacchetta|Bacino Sacchetta]] are close to numerous bars and restaurants around the Porto Vecchio.  [[#Bacino Sacchetta|Bacino harbour]] is also close to bars, restaurants and several hotels.  [[#Zaule|Zaule]] is remote from everything.
The berths in [[Marina San Giusto]] and [[#Bacino Sacchetta|Bacino Sacchetta]] are close to numerous bars and restaurants around the Porto Vecchio.  [[#Bacino Sacchetta|Bacino harbour]] is also close to bars, restaurants and several hotels.  [[#Zaule|Zaule]] is remote from everything.
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Originally a minor Roman settlement, Trieste’s strategic position was recognized by the growing Austrian empire and the city came under Austrian control from the 16th century onwards.  By the 19th century, Trieste was one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean and this golden age was reflected in the construction of most of the splendid buildings that grace the city today.  By the turn of the century, the city had become the fourth largest in the entire Austro-Hungarian empire, only exceeded by Vienna, Prague and Budapest. Trieste became part of Italy following the dismantling of the Austro-Hungarian empire in 1918 at the end of the Great War, a position which was confirmed at the end of World War II, although most of Istria to the S and modern-day Slovenia to the E became part of the new Federation of Yugoslavia.  
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Many of the grand buildings of Trieste’s 19th century golden age still stand, especially around the huge square of Piazza Unita d’Italia. The climb up to the hill of San Giusto is rewarded with the prospect of the huge 15th century Castello di San Giusto, which contains a small museum. The nearby Basilica di San Giusto has 14th  century frescoes. Along the Canal Grande which borders the N end of the Porto Vecchio is the 19th  century Serbian Orthodox church of Saint Spyridon, which contains some magnificent mosaics. The city also contains the remains of a Roman theatre and a Roman arch, Arco di Riccardo (so called becuase King Richard the Lionheart of England is reputed to have passed through it on his return from the Crusades.
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{{himage|TriesteArch.jpg| The Roman Arco di Riccardo, Trieste}}
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Latest revision as of 08:02, 21 August 2018

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Trieste
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Trieste with Marina San Giusto in foreground and Bacino Sacchetta behind

The city of Trieste sits at the head of the Gulf of the same name at the NE corner of the Adriatic, at the end of a narrow strip of Italy that projects SE for 22 miles from the port of Monfalcone into the territory of its neighbour to the E, Slovenia. Today Trieste is an important commercial hub, with a large container port, oil terminal, shipbuilding and steelworks as well as a substantial financial services sector. Its 19th century harbour of Porto Vecchio and associated warehouses have been the subject of major development in recent years, and most of Trieste’s yacht berthing facilities are in this area, in the small Marina San Giusto and the large basin of Bacino Sacchetta. A further small yacht harbour lies on the northern outskirts of the city in the suburb of Barcola. The shelter is good in most parts of the old harbour, although Trieste is not a place to have your boat in the water during the winter when the savage bora winds can reach 45-50 knots or more.

Charts

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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).

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  • 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 Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The approach to Trieste is well buoyed and free from dangers. Three detached breakwaters SW of the Porto Vecchio are conspicuous in the approach from S, while in the approach from N the lighthouse of Faro della Vittoria, on a hill behind the suburb of Barcola two miles N of the Porto Vecchio, is a good landmark.

Berthing

There are a number of berthing options in Trieste, although most yachts usually head for the small Marina San Giusto or the adjacent basin of Bacino Sacchetta, both in the Porto Vecchio. A quieter, albeit less central berthing option for smaller yachts (up to 12 metres) might be the small harbour of Barcola two miles N of the Porto Vecchio/wiki/Trieste#Porto_VecchioHarbour icon Porto Vecchio [[Trieste#Porto Vecchio|Porto Vecchio]] 45°38.854'N, 013°45.407'E - although this is often full of local vessels - or the private pontoons in the industrial basin of Zaule, three miles SW on the southern fringes of the city. Finally, a larger yacht may find a berth in the commercial basin of Porto Franco Vecchio/wiki/Trieste#Porto_Franco_VecchioHarbour icon Porto Franco Vecchio [[Trieste#Porto Franco Vecchio|Porto Franco Vecchio]] 45°39.351'N, 013°45.873'E half a mile N of Marina San Giusto.

Bacino Sacchetta

Bacino Sacchetta/wiki/Trieste#Bacino_Sacchetta
Harbour icon Bacino Sacchetta [[Trieste#Bacino Sacchetta|Bacino Sacchetta]] 45°38.872'N, 013°45.404'E
Port of Entry

Bacino Sacchetta lies immediately W of the small basin of Marina San Giusto, in the large sheltered basin of what was the first harbour of Trieste, Porto Vecchio. The basin has a total of around 400 berths on a series of pontoons managed by two separate sailing clubs, the Yacht Club Adriaco and the Società Triestina della Vela. Depths are from 2.0 - 14.0 metres. Water and electricity at all berths. Contact either of the clubs for mooring requests.

Yacht Club Adriaco; [email protected]; Tel: +39 (040) 304 539; Fax: +39 (040) 322 4789; VHF channel XX
Address: Yacht Club Adriaco, Molo Sartorio 1, 34123 Trieste, Italy
Hours: Office manned: 1030-1230 and 1700-1900 Monday - Saturday
Società Triestina della Vela; [email protected]; Tel: +39 (040) 306 327; Fax: +39 (040) 313 257; VHF channel XX
Address: Società Triestina della Vela, Pontile Istria 8, 34123 Trieste, Italy
Hours: Office manned: 0900-1200 on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 1600 -1800 on Friday

Barcola

Barcola/wiki/Trieste#Barcola
Harbour icon Barcola [[Trieste#Barcola|Barcola]] 45°40.920'N, 013°45.034'E
The small harbour of Barcola lies two miles N of the Porto Vecchio in the suburb of Barcola. The lighthouse of Faro della Vittoria, on a hill behind the harbour, is an excellent landmark. The harbour lies behind a long breakwater parallel with the shore and space inside is quite tight. It is usually crowded with local yachts and really only suitable for smaller vessels of 12-15 metres. Within the harbour are around 270 berths managed by four separate yacht and sailing clubs for yachts up to 15 metres. Depths in the basin are 1.5 - 4.0 metres. There are no facilities here other than a few water points. Entry here would be dangerous in strong winds.

Zaule

Zaule/wiki/Trieste#Zaule
Harbour icon Zaule [[Trieste#Zaule|Zaule]] 45°36.313'N, 013°47.711'E
Zaule is a heavily industrialised zone on the southern fringes of the city, S of the commercial docks. The yacht berths here lie at the top end of a long, 200 metre wide canal, oriented WSW/ENE and are on four pontoons on the N and S sides of the canal. The pontoons are managed by a private concessionaire, but a berth may be available if a bertholder is away. There are around 50 berths on the pontoons for yachts of up to 12.0 metres. Depths range from 2.0 - 7.0 metres. There are no facilities on the pontoons.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marina San Giusto

Marina San Giusto/wiki/Trieste#.5B.5BMarina_San_Giusto.5D.5D
Port of Entry
Marina San Giusto is situated in a small basin, enclosed by an L-shaped floating pontoon, at the SW end of the Porto Vecchio, immediately E of the large yacht basin of Bacino Sacchetta. The marina currently provides 226 berths for yachts up to 24 metres, plus 13 alongside berths for ‘megayachts’. Depths in the basin are 5.0 - 17.0 metres.

Anchorages

There are no suitable anchorages in the vicinity of Trieste.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In Bacino Sacchetta, and Marina San Giusto
Electricity In Bacino Sacchetta and Marina San Giusto
Toilets In Marina San Giusto
Showers In Marina San Giusto
Laundry In Marina San Giusto
Garbage Bins in Marina San Giusto
Supplies
Fuel In Marina San Giusto
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs In Marina San Giusto - Boatyard. Slipway. Travel lift (60 T). Mobile crane (100 T). Fixed crane (200 T). Hardstanding. Engine, electrical, and electronic repairs. Wood, steel, and fiberglass hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity WiFi in Marina San Giusto
Vehicle rentals Numerous rental outlets in the city

Provisioning

The berths in the Porto Vecchio are close to provisions shops, but the other berths are some distance (especially in the case ofZaule).

Eating out

The berths in Marina San Giusto and Bacino Sacchetta are close to numerous bars and restaurants around the Porto Vecchio. Bacino harbour is also close to bars, restaurants and several hotels. Zaule is remote from everything.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Originally a minor Roman settlement, Trieste’s strategic position was recognized by the growing Austrian empire and the city came under Austrian control from the 16th century onwards. By the 19th century, Trieste was one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean and this golden age was reflected in the construction of most of the splendid buildings that grace the city today. By the turn of the century, the city had become the fourth largest in the entire Austro-Hungarian empire, only exceeded by Vienna, Prague and Budapest. Trieste became part of Italy following the dismantling of the Austro-Hungarian empire in 1918 at the end of the Great War, a position which was confirmed at the end of World War II, although most of Istria to the S and modern-day Slovenia to the E became part of the new Federation of Yugoslavia.

Places to Visit

Many of the grand buildings of Trieste’s 19th century golden age still stand, especially around the huge square of Piazza Unita d’Italia. The climb up to the hill of San Giusto is rewarded with the prospect of the huge 15th century Castello di San Giusto, which contains a small museum. The nearby Basilica di San Giusto has 14th century frescoes. Along the Canal Grande which borders the N end of the Porto Vecchio is the 19th century Serbian Orthodox church of Saint Spyridon, which contains some magnificent mosaics. The city also contains the remains of a Roman theatre and a Roman arch, Arco di Riccardo (so called becuase King Richard the Lionheart of England is reputed to have passed through it on his return from the Crusades.

A few kilometers N of the city near Grignano is the imposing 19th century palace of Castello di Miramare. Just three kilometers inland of Castello di Miramare is the huge cave of Grotta Gigante, the world’s largest cave open to tourism.

The Piazza Unita d’Italia, Trieste
The Castello di Miramare
The Roman Arco di Riccardo, Trieste
The Grotta Gigante near Trieste

Cruiser’s 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

References

See Italy.

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