Ponza Italy
Persevere
Pat and Bruce
Tue 20 Apr 2010 20:02
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40:53.83N 12:57.70E
We left Nettuno and had a wonderful sail to Ponza,
a small island off the coast. Winds were 20-25 knots at 120 degrees
apparent. We were comfortably able to make 6-8 knots without fuss.
We did have some dolphins ride our bow wave for a few miles.
Once to Ponza we headed for the main harbour to get
protection from the wind and be close to town. The former individual quays
have been removed since the owners refused to pay the fees to the
goverment. Guess who wins. So now most of the harbour is open to
anchoring but you still must be out of the ferry turning basin. If not it
is at your own risk because they have a schedule and do not seem to worry about
others.
We found a nice area in 4 meters of water and let
out 30 meters of chain rode. Winds were 10 - 15 knots so we were sitting
good.
We took the dingy into town and to give Simon his
well received shore break. The town just at the beginning to re-opening
for the season so not all the shops were open. Obviously a tourist town,
very popular with the local mainland boaters but well worth the stop. For
overnight berthing, there is an option to use the day tripper ferry docks
for stern-to berthing but be gone before the first morning ferry. There is
no mooring line so the anchor is used for the bow mooring line. Lots of
entertainment watching the charter boats try and try to set an anchor and stern
to berth. They eventually get it done.
This island is really beatiful and it is a shame we
had only one night stay because the weather was supposed to get bad and the
protection is minimal for a southeast blow.
 East coast of Ponza just north of town
 East coast Ponza by Cala d'Inferno
 Persevere anchored in main harbour
 Main harbour, fishing boats, church and charter
boat trying to anchor again.
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