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Antibes, together with its associated area of Juan les Pins and the Cap d'Antibes peninsula, is arguably the wealthiest enclave along the whole Cote d'Azur in [[France]], with some of the most imposing and beautifully sited villas. Formerly host to such luminaries as Pablo Picasso and Graham Greene, residents would probably agree with Greene that Antibes is one of the few towns in the Cote d'Azur which has not completely lost its soul. Apart from the large marina, the town attractions include a Picasso Museum, an excellent covered market and a Romanesque cathedral with a beautiful mediaeval altarpiece. For the energetic, there are also some wonderful walks around the Cap d'Antibes peninsula. For dedicated beach bunnies, there are reportedly a total of 48 beaches within easy reach of Antibes and Juan les Pins. There is a huge but busy marina in Port Vauban, the old harbour of Antibes, and another, smaller marina at Port Gallice near Juan les Pins on the west side of the Cap d'Antibes peninsula. | Antibes, together with its associated area of Juan les Pins and the Cap d'Antibes peninsula, is arguably the wealthiest enclave along the whole Cote d'Azur in [[France]], with some of the most imposing and beautifully sited villas. Formerly host to such luminaries as Pablo Picasso and Graham Greene, residents would probably agree with Greene that Antibes is one of the few towns in the Cote d'Azur which has not completely lost its soul. Apart from the large marina, the town attractions include a Picasso Museum, an excellent covered market and a Romanesque cathedral with a beautiful mediaeval altarpiece. For the energetic, there are also some wonderful walks around the Cap d'Antibes peninsula. For dedicated beach bunnies, there are reportedly a total of 48 beaches within easy reach of Antibes and Juan les Pins. There is a huge but busy marina in Port Vauban, the old harbour of Antibes, and another, smaller marina at Port Gallice near Juan les Pins on the west side of the Cap d'Antibes peninsula. | ||
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- | + | Antibes is mercifully free from the worst of the mistral, which tends to blow down towards Corsica from the Gulf of Lion. However, it can get up to F6-7 on this coast during a strong mistral. The usual diurnal wind during the summer is a light to fresh SW seabreeze, which blows from mid-morning until evening. Occasionally there will be a fresh land breeze during the night, but more often conditions are calm. | |
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- | ''' | + | '''''Sources for Weather forecasts:''''' |
- | * 1998 Nice to Livorno incl. Gulf of Genoa | + | * '''VHF''' |
- | + | ** Continuous forecast on channel 23 | |
+ | ** Channel 80 (0803 – 1333 – 2003) | ||
+ | * '''NAVTEX''' - Cross La Garde (W) | ||
+ | * '''INTERNET''' | ||
+ | ** [http://marine.meteofrance.com Meteo France] (in French) | ||
+ | ** [http://weather.gmdss.org/III.html GMDSS Weather] | ||
+ | ** [http://www./metmarine.com Met Marine] | ||
+ | ** [http://www. Passageweather.com Passage Weather] | ||
+ | ** [http://www. eurometeo.com Meteomar] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.weatheronline.co.uk Weather Online] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/antibes Windfinder] | ||
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+ | ==Charts== | ||
+ | ; Imray | ||
+ | : M15 Marseille to San Remo | ||
+ | ; British Admiralty | ||
+ | : 1998 Nice to Livorno incl. Gulf of Genoa | ||
+ | : 2246 Cap d'Antibes to Cap Ferrat | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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==Berthing options== | ==Berthing options== | ||
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Call Port Vauban marina on channel 9 to negotiate a berth before entering the harbour. The capitainerie can be contacted also by telephone: +33 (0) 492 91 60 00 | Call Port Vauban marina on channel 9 to negotiate a berth before entering the harbour. The capitainerie can be contacted also by telephone: +33 (0) 492 91 60 00 | ||
- | or | + | or [mailto:[email protected] Email]. The capitainerie itself is situated on a projecting spur to the left about 300 meters from the entrance, past the megayacht berths of the International Yacht Club, at the entrance to the inner harbour and close to the fuel berth. Some yachts report that the staff here are occasionally less than helpful; to compound matters, it can be a very long walk round to the capitainerie, depending on where visiting yachts are slotted in. |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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As arguably the leading yachting centre along the Cote d'Azur, Antibes is well supplied with all marine services, including chandlery, sailmakers, stainless steel fabrication, paint works etc (details needed) | As arguably the leading yachting centre along the Cote d'Azur, Antibes is well supplied with all marine services, including chandlery, sailmakers, stainless steel fabrication, paint works etc (details needed) | ||
- | ===Repairs/yards=== | + | ====Repairs/yards==== |
Two yards in Port Vauban, where boats of up to 45 tons can be lifted. All repairs can be undertaken. The yards are on the south side of the outer harbour, opposite the megayacht moorings. | Two yards in Port Vauban, where boats of up to 45 tons can be lifted. All repairs can be undertaken. The yards are on the south side of the outer harbour, opposite the megayacht moorings. | ||
- | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
: Fuel berth next to the capitainerie | : Fuel berth next to the capitainerie | ||
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; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
: In the marina | : In the marina | ||
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==Things to do ashore== | ==Things to do ashore== | ||
- | ===Tourism=== | + | ====Tourism==== |
One of Antibes' chief attractions is the 16th century Chateau Grimaldi, in which Pablo Picasso stayed for six months in 1946, creating numerous paintings and drawings as well as ceramics. On departing, he left all his work in the castle, which the municipality then turned into the Picasso Museum. Today, it represents one of the finest collections of the artist's work. Next to the museum is the cathedral, which contains a beautiful mediaeval altarpiece surrounded by intricately painted scenes. Also worth visiting for the view from the ramparts is the Vauban-designed Fort Carre, on the spur of Saint-Roch overlooking the port. An absolute must is a stroll along the megayacht berths of the International Yacht Club of Antibes at the north side of the harbour, where you will see jaw-droppingly palatial superyachts as big as deep sea ferries. If you take your wife, make sure you handcuff her to you before setting out ... | One of Antibes' chief attractions is the 16th century Chateau Grimaldi, in which Pablo Picasso stayed for six months in 1946, creating numerous paintings and drawings as well as ceramics. On departing, he left all his work in the castle, which the municipality then turned into the Picasso Museum. Today, it represents one of the finest collections of the artist's work. Next to the museum is the cathedral, which contains a beautiful mediaeval altarpiece surrounded by intricately painted scenes. Also worth visiting for the view from the ramparts is the Vauban-designed Fort Carre, on the spur of Saint-Roch overlooking the port. An absolute must is a stroll along the megayacht berths of the International Yacht Club of Antibes at the north side of the harbour, where you will see jaw-droppingly palatial superyachts as big as deep sea ferries. If you take your wife, make sure you handcuff her to you before setting out ... | ||
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* Good grocery shops in the town. | * Good grocery shops in the town. | ||
* Excellent traditional Provencal covered market every morning in Cours Massena. | * Excellent traditional Provencal covered market every morning in Cours Massena. | ||
- | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
- | * L'Elephant Bleu, a Thai restaurant in the street just inside the ramparts overlooking the port, was very good in 2002 - ''s/y Athene of Lymington.'' | + | *'' L'Elephant Bleu,'' a Thai restaurant in the street just inside the ramparts overlooking the port, was very good in 2002 - ''s/y Athene of Lymington.'' |
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- | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
- | Available? | + | {{MagentaText|Available?}} |
- | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
+ | * In the town | ||
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+ | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
* Several outlets in the town | * Several outlets in the town | ||
- | === | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
- | Transportation (local and/or international) | + | Bins around the marina and at the capitainerie. |
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
- | 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 requirements'') |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
- | + | * [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antibes Antibes]] ( Wikipedia entry) | |
- | * [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antibes | + | * |
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+ | : {{GreenText|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot Imray</cite>, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718}} | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
We laid up for the winter of 2002-03 in Antibes and found we could access virtually everything we needed from the several chandleries and marine suppliers in the town. However, we wished we had lifted out at the larger of the two yards, which had a travel hoist. We used the smaller one, Chantier Carotini, lifting out with an alarmingly creaky crane - ''s/y Athene of Lymington''. | We laid up for the winter of 2002-03 in Antibes and found we could access virtually everything we needed from the several chandleries and marine suppliers in the town. However, we wished we had lifted out at the larger of the two yards, which had a travel hoist. We used the smaller one, Chantier Carotini, lifting out with an alarmingly creaky crane - ''s/y Athene of Lymington''. | ||
- | === | + | =====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'': | ||
* July 2002 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 21:26, 18 January 2010 (UTC) | * July 2002 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 21:26, 18 January 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Antibes, France
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Antibes marina - Click for larger view |
Antibes, together with its associated area of Juan les Pins and the Cap d'Antibes peninsula, is arguably the wealthiest enclave along the whole Cote d'Azur in France, with some of the most imposing and beautifully sited villas. Formerly host to such luminaries as Pablo Picasso and Graham Greene, residents would probably agree with Greene that Antibes is one of the few towns in the Cote d'Azur which has not completely lost its soul. Apart from the large marina, the town attractions include a Picasso Museum, an excellent covered market and a Romanesque cathedral with a beautiful mediaeval altarpiece. For the energetic, there are also some wonderful walks around the Cap d'Antibes peninsula. For dedicated beach bunnies, there are reportedly a total of 48 beaches within easy reach of Antibes and Juan les Pins. There is a huge but busy marina in Port Vauban, the old harbour of Antibes, and another, smaller marina at Port Gallice near Juan les Pins on the west side of the Cap d'Antibes peninsula.
Local Weather
Antibes is mercifully free from the worst of the mistral, which tends to blow down towards Corsica from the Gulf of Lion. However, it can get up to F6-7 on this coast during a strong mistral. The usual diurnal wind during the summer is a light to fresh SW seabreeze, which blows from mid-morning until evening. Occasionally there will be a fresh land breeze during the night, but more often conditions are calm.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- VHF
- Continuous forecast on channel 23
- Channel 80 (0803 – 1333 – 2003)
- NAVTEX - Cross La Garde (W)
- INTERNET
Charts
- Imray
- M15 Marseille to San Remo
- British Admiralty
- 1998 Nice to Livorno incl. Gulf of Genoa
- 2246 Cap d'Antibes to Cap Ferrat
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
On the approach to Port Vauban, Fort Carre, the large fort on the hill above the port, is very conspicuous. Closer in, the port beacon marking the end of the breakwater will be easily identified. Entry to the port is from due north.
Berthing options
Call Port Vauban marina on channel 9 to negotiate a berth before entering the harbour. The capitainerie can be contacted also by telephone: +33 (0) 492 91 60 00 or Email. The capitainerie itself is situated on a projecting spur to the left about 300 meters from the entrance, past the megayacht berths of the International Yacht Club, at the entrance to the inner harbour and close to the fuel berth. Some yachts report that the staff here are occasionally less than helpful; to compound matters, it can be a very long walk round to the capitainerie, depending on where visiting yachts are slotted in.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Port Vauban Marina has a total of 2400 berths, spread around the hemisphere of the old port. Although one of the largest marinas along this coast, berths are still hard to come by at some periods in July and August, and an early arrival is advised unless you have reserved a berth (see above). There are no designated visitors' berths and the capitainerie will slot you in wherever there is space (which can be a long way from the facilities, which are at the capitainerie).
- Port Gallice On the west side of the Cap d'Antibes peninsula, near the town of Juan les Pins, there is a further marina, Port Gallice (details needed).
Anchorages
Depending on wind direction, there are anchorages on both sides of the Cap d'Antibes, in the Golfe Juan on the west side, or in the Anse de la Garoupe and Anse de la Salis on the east side. The anchorages can be weedy, however, and it is important to ensure your anchor is through the weed before venturing ashore.
Offshore Islands
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
As arguably the leading yachting centre along the Cote d'Azur, Antibes is well supplied with all marine services, including chandlery, sailmakers, stainless steel fabrication, paint works etc (details needed)
Repairs/yards
Two yards in Port Vauban, where boats of up to 45 tons can be lifted. All repairs can be undertaken. The yards are on the south side of the outer harbour, opposite the megayacht moorings.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel berth next to the capitainerie
- Water
- In the marina
- Electricity
- In the marina
Things to do ashore
Tourism
One of Antibes' chief attractions is the 16th century Chateau Grimaldi, in which Pablo Picasso stayed for six months in 1946, creating numerous paintings and drawings as well as ceramics. On departing, he left all his work in the castle, which the municipality then turned into the Picasso Museum. Today, it represents one of the finest collections of the artist's work. Next to the museum is the cathedral, which contains a beautiful mediaeval altarpiece surrounded by intricately painted scenes. Also worth visiting for the view from the ramparts is the Vauban-designed Fort Carre, on the spur of Saint-Roch overlooking the port. An absolute must is a stroll along the megayacht berths of the International Yacht Club of Antibes at the north side of the harbour, where you will see jaw-droppingly palatial superyachts as big as deep sea ferries. If you take your wife, make sure you handcuff her to you before setting out ...
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Good grocery shops in the town.
- Excellent traditional Provencal covered market every morning in Cours Massena.
Eateries
- L'Elephant Bleu, a Thai restaurant in the street just inside the ramparts overlooking the port, was very good in 2002 - s/y Athene of Lymington.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
- In the town
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Several outlets in the town
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the marina and at the capitainerie.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Routes/Passages To/From
List 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
- [Antibes] ( Wikipedia entry)
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:
See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].
If you do not use the above link, please remove it.
Personal Notes
We laid up for the winter of 2002-03 in Antibes and found we could access virtually everything we needed from the several chandleries and marine suppliers in the town. However, we wished we had lifted out at the larger of the two yards, which had a travel hoist. We used the smaller one, Chantier Carotini, lifting out with an alarmingly creaky crane - s/y Athene of Lymington.
=Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2002 --Atheneoflymington 21:26, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
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