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Trieste Port of Entry
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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. 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
- British Admiralty
- 204
- 1471
- Italian
- 924
- 39
- 237
- 238
- 239
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 Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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 [[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 [[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 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
Zaule
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina San Giusto
Anchorages
There are no suitable anchorages in the vicinity of Trieste.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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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.
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.
Comments
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