CORSICA- ISLAND OF ELBA Practical details
SITUATION
Situated at 100 nautical miles from the Cote
d'Azur and between 50 and 120 nautical miles from the Italian coast, Corsica is
a mountain set in the sea. The island is 100 n. miles long, 45 wide and
possesses 600n, miles of coastline with numerous beaches and coves.
There are also numerous sites for diving
which figure amongst the most beautiful of the Mediterranean coast.
The nearby island of Elba provides a
good departure base. It is the largest island of the Tuscany archipelago, which
includes the islands of Capraia, Gorgone, Giglio, Giannutri….
The coastlimailto:sailpassion@laposte.netne of Elba has no less than 5 picturesque
ports as well as many calm anchorages. The highest point of the island
attains a height of 1019 meters at the summit of the Capanne mountain.
NAVIGATION
CONDITIONS
Blue,
cloudless skies with a usually calm sea is the zones of the island of
Elba and East Corsica.
On the western coast of Corsica, there
is a possibility of strong winds. check weather forecast carefully, especially
if intending to spend the night at anchor. The wind generally increases 15 to 20
knots on the Beaufort scale in the Cap Corse and Bonifacio zones.
There is an extensive choice of anchorages or marinas all along the coast (about
25n. miles between marinas)
CLIMATE
A typically Mediterranean climate from
May to October. There is often a stormy period during the 2nd fortnight of the
month of August, but this does not greatly interfere with normal navigation.
In summer the temperature varies between 25 et
30°C, and the sea is about 24°C.
In the Tuscan archipelago the prevailing
wind is WNW generally moderate. SE wind around the island of Capraia and the
north coast of Giannutri. Frequent calm periods with a light WSW breeze
at night. Check
the weather forecast towards the end of the cruise, care must be taken not to
return to base after expiry of your contract.
In Italy, the weather forecast is continuously broadcast by VHF
channel 68 or by telephone :
166-187569
in Italian and English
ON LAND
Visit the interior of Corsica if you
don't already know it ! The mountain, untouched villages, and small restaurants
where you can taste the Figatella, blackbird paté with myrtilles, bruccio
cheese and the celebrated local sausages. The roads twist and turn but the
distances are short.
On the Island of Elba, stop off in Marcianna Marina
to take the telepherique, the « Cabinovia », to the summit of
Capanno Mount for a splendid view of Corsica ant its neighboring islands.
PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
Ferry from Nice, Marseille, Toulon,
Genova and Livorno. Il you wish to bring your car, it is advisable to make a
reservation.
Airport at Bastia, Ajaccio et Porto Ferraio (Island of Elba).
