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== Aeolian Islands (Italy) == | == Aeolian Islands (Italy) == | ||
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The Aeolian Islands (in Italian Isole Eolie) consist of seven volcanic islands lying 35 miles N of Capo Orlando on the north coast of Sicily and 50 mile WSW of [[Tropea]] on the Italian mainland. The archipelago comprises [[Lipari]], the main tourist island, and the wine-producing island of [[Salina]] (the only ones with proper harbours); the still-active volcanic islands of [[Stromboli]] and [[Vulcano]] and the smaller, less-frequented islands of [[Panarea]], [[Filicudi]] and [[Alicudi]], which offer only settled weather anchorages. The archipelago has been occupied since Neolithic times and was much prized for its deposits of obsidian, the volcanic glass-like rock used for cutting implements prior to the discovery of bronze. It was subsequent Greek settlers who named the islands after Aeolus, the god of winds, in recognition of their exposed situation. The population of the islands was much depleted by the rigours imposed by World War II and its aftermath and the economy has only recovered in recent years with the growth of tourism. Today, the islands’ hotels and pensions are packed to capacity throughout July and August and their few protected harbours and anchorages thronged with cruising yachtsmen from all over the world. However, the price of a cruise around the islands is constant attention to the weather outlook, since space in the few protected harbours is at a premium in the summer and a yacht may even be forced to seek shelter on the Sicilian coast in extreme weather conditions. | The Aeolian Islands (in Italian Isole Eolie) consist of seven volcanic islands lying 35 miles N of Capo Orlando on the north coast of Sicily and 50 mile WSW of [[Tropea]] on the Italian mainland. The archipelago comprises [[Lipari]], the main tourist island, and the wine-producing island of [[Salina]] (the only ones with proper harbours); the still-active volcanic islands of [[Stromboli]] and [[Vulcano]] and the smaller, less-frequented islands of [[Panarea]], [[Filicudi]] and [[Alicudi]], which offer only settled weather anchorages. The archipelago has been occupied since Neolithic times and was much prized for its deposits of obsidian, the volcanic glass-like rock used for cutting implements prior to the discovery of bronze. It was subsequent Greek settlers who named the islands after Aeolus, the god of winds, in recognition of their exposed situation. The population of the islands was much depleted by the rigours imposed by World War II and its aftermath and the economy has only recovered in recent years with the growth of tourism. Today, the islands’ hotels and pensions are packed to capacity throughout July and August and their few protected harbours and anchorages thronged with cruising yachtsmen from all over the world. However, the price of a cruise around the islands is constant attention to the weather outlook, since space in the few protected harbours is at a premium in the summer and a yacht may even be forced to seek shelter on the Sicilian coast in extreme weather conditions. | ||
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| + | The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days. | ||
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| + | Sources for weather forecasts: | ||
| + | * 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]]) | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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* [[Filicudi]] | * [[Filicudi]] | ||
* [[Alicudi]] | * [[Alicudi]] | ||
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==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ||
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
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''See individual island entries for details''. | ''See individual island entries for details''. | ||
| - | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
''See individual island entries for details''. | ''See individual island entries for details''. | ||
| - | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
''See individual island entries for details''. | ''See individual island entries for details''. | ||
| - | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
''See individual island entries for details''. | ''See individual island entries for details''. | ||
| - | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
''See individual island entries for details.'' | ''See individual island entries for details.'' | ||
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Rental outlets in [[Lipari]] and [[Salina]]. | Rental outlets in [[Lipari]] and [[Salina]]. | ||
| - | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
''See individual island entries for details''. | ''See individual island entries for details''. | ||
| - | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
* Ferries and hydrofoils from Milazzo; hydrofoils from [[Messina]], [[Reggio di Calabria]] (year round) and [[Naples]], [[Palermo]] (summer only) | * Ferries and hydrofoils from Milazzo; hydrofoils from [[Messina]], [[Reggio di Calabria]] (year round) and [[Naples]], [[Palermo]] (summer only) | ||
* Bus services on [[Lipari]] and [[Salina]] | * Bus services on [[Lipari]] and [[Salina]] | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
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''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'': | ||
* May 2004--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 11:48, 13 November 2010 (UTC) | * May 2004--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 11:48, 13 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Aeolian Islands (Italy)
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The Aeolian Islands (in Italian Isole Eolie) consist of seven volcanic islands lying 35 miles N of Capo Orlando on the north coast of Sicily and 50 mile WSW of Tropea on the Italian mainland. The archipelago comprises Lipari, the main tourist island, and the wine-producing island of Salina (the only ones with proper harbours); the still-active volcanic islands of Stromboli and Vulcano and the smaller, less-frequented islands of Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi, which offer only settled weather anchorages. The archipelago has been occupied since Neolithic times and was much prized for its deposits of obsidian, the volcanic glass-like rock used for cutting implements prior to the discovery of bronze. It was subsequent Greek settlers who named the islands after Aeolus, the god of winds, in recognition of their exposed situation. The population of the islands was much depleted by the rigours imposed by World War II and its aftermath and the economy has only recovered in recent years with the growth of tourism. Today, the islands’ hotels and pensions are packed to capacity throughout July and August and their few protected harbours and anchorages thronged with cruising yachtsmen from all over the world. However, the price of a cruise around the islands is constant attention to the weather outlook, since space in the few protected harbours is at a premium in the summer and a yacht may even be forced to seek shelter on the Sicilian coast in extreme weather conditions.
Weather
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the gregale is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- 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)
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 172 - Isole Eolie
- Italian chart
- 915
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
See individual island entries for details.
Berthing options
See individual island entries for details.
Islands in the Group
Yacht Services and Repairs
There are few facilities in the islands for anything other than emergency repairs. Pignataro marina on Lipari, with a mobile crane (70 T) and basic engine and electrical repair services, is the best spot for yachts in difficulty.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel stations in Lipari and Salina.
See individual island entries for details.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
See individual island entries for details.
Grocery & Supply Stores
See individual island entries for details.
Eateries
See individual island entries for details.
Internet/WiFi
See individual island entries for details.
Laundry
See individual island entries for details.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Rental outlets in Lipari and Salina.
Garbage Disposal
See individual island entries for details.
Transportation
- Ferries and hydrofoils from Milazzo; hydrofoils from Messina, Reggio di Calabria (year round) and Naples, Palermo (summer only)
- Bus services on Lipari and Salina
Routes/Passages To/From
See Mediterranean.
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
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
See Italy.
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:
- May 2004--Athene of Lymington 11:48, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
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