Numana

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Charts

British Admiralty

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Italian

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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).

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

The marina is protected by a long detached breakwater oriented NNE/SSW. The numerous hotels along the shore and the buildings of the village climbing up the hill behind the harbour are conspicuous from distance. Closer in the low detached breakwater is clearly identifiable. Entry to the marina is from SW, through the southern entrance.

Note: If approaching from N, be aware that entry is forbidden through the northern entrance - it is for exit only. Depths in the entrance are 6.0 - 7.0 metres.

Berthing

Try contacting Numana Marina on VHF channel 16 prior to entry. There does not appear to be any central organization of berthing in the marina; the various quays and pontoons are managed by concessionaires.

There are three options at present for visiting yachts:

1. Porto Turistico Di Numana
2. Italian Lega Navale, Numana Section
3. Circolo Nautico Numana
4. Yachts may also berth overnight outside the fuel station on the short pier at the southern end of the harbour (although only in settled weather and certainly not with any southerly winds).

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

No anchoring is permitted in the marina.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	On most of the pontoons
Electricity	On most of the pontoons
Toilets	In Circolo Nautico Numana
Showers	In Circolo Nautico Numana
Laundry	N/A (Not Available)
Garbage	Bins around the harbour
Supplies
Fuel	Fuel station on the quay (0730 - 1930)
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	Yard of Cantiere Nautico Jurini (telephone: +39 071 9331391). Slipway. Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Divers
Internet	WiFi in Circolo Nautico Numana
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	Rental outlets in the village

Provisioning

• Provisions shop at marina entrance
• More provisions shops in the village

Eating out

Restaurants and pizzerias in the village.

Transportation

• Buses to most local destinations from the town.
• Railway station at Ancona with connections to most destinations.
• Airport at Falconara (Ancona) 25 kms away.

Tourism

Places to Visit

The town of Numana on the hill of Mount Conero above the marina has a few Roman remains but is not otherwise especially exciting. Like most of the harbours along this coast, there are some nice beaches near the marina (although they get very busy in summer). Numana is at the southern edge of the Parco Naturale del Conero, which has some good hiking trails. With transport, it is possible to explore some of the pretty mountain villages of the interior.

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

• Numana at the Wikipedia
• Numana tourism

References

See Italy.

Comments

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• Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 18:43, 6 January 2011 (UTC)

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