Sardinia Base Guide
About the Marina | Cruising Grounds | Around the Base | Provisioning | Things to Do | Water Toys & Sports
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About the Marina
Address
Sailitalia/The Moorings
Via A.Vespucci, 28
Cannigione (Sassari)
Sardinia
Italy
Base Hours
Monday - Thursday: in case of embarkment
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm or until the last arrival
Sunday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm in case of embarkment
Season: This charter destination is closed from early November to mid-March.
Marina Facilities
Your comfort is assured by extensive facilities including a laundromats, hotel, restaurant, public phones, bank and fuel.
Marina Information
During the summer months, you will generally need to call in advance to reserve a berth at other Ports and Marinas. You will find a booklet on board listing the telephone numbers for these. During the summer months, the main Port of Capri in particular is extremely difficult to reserve a berth and during the briefing other possibilities will be suggested. Port authorities will sometimes request the boat's papers and your charter contract. Do not forget to retrieve your documents before leaving.
Marina Prices
Sail Italia/Moorings has reserved berths in the Marina, just a short walk from the Sail Italia/Moorings Office. Your first and last night moorings are complimentary.
All other nights are at customer’s expense and subject to availability. Payment details will be confirmed at the Base.
Cruising Grounds
Cruising Area Restrictions
Restricted Zones: Information will be given at time of briefing.
Cruising Information: Information will be given at time of briefing.
It is strictly forbidden to sail alone, we require two persons minimum on board.
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Charts & Pilot Books
All the charts and pilot books you will need for the sailing area are issued at your chart briefing.
Nighttime Sailing
You must be moored at least one hour before sunset. Night Sailing is not allowed without permission from the base manager. The decision to allow night sailing is based on your skill level and can be requested in advance. You will need to fill out the Sailing or Power resume for the base to review but we cannot guarantee approval.
Cruising Permits & Taxes
- If you choose to sail to Archipelago-La Maddalena, a permit is required. Permit application needs to be done online before they arrive here. Permit rates vary by boat size.
Around the Base
Accommodations
Hotel Morisco
Hotel Residence Riva Azzurra
Hotel Del Porto
Hotel Baja
Hotel Micalosu
Hotel Club Cala di Falco
Banks
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 8.30 am-1.30 pm and 2.30-4.00 pm; Closed on Sat & Sun.
Cash Machine operational 24 hours a day.
Currencies / Money Exchange
Currency Exchange: You can exchange currency and traveler's checks in Italy at most major banks, airports, large hotels, or at one of the many money exchange centers. Generally, banks will give you better rates so check around.
Always carry additional cash to cover both anticipated and unanticipated expenses. The following are anticipated expenses to aid your advance planning. A Vacation Planning Specialist can assist you in approximating costs:
-Airport/Shuttle Transfers
-Taxes & service charges
-Customs & Duty fees
-Refundable deposits
-Additional beverages
-Additional meals
-Personal incidentals
-Gratuities
Post Office
The post office is just 19 miles from the Sail Italia/Moorings office.
The Post Office is open From Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dining
Ristorante La Risacca
Ristorante La Sciumara
Ristorante Entro Fuori Bordo
Ristorante Hotel Del Porto
Inquire at The Moorings Customer Service for more options.
Provisioning
The Moorings Provisioning
Online Provisioning is available. Provisioning must be ordered 7 days prior to the start date of the charter for this destination. Visit The Moorings Yacht Charter Provisioning to order.
Supermarkets
There are several supermarkets located near the base.
Things to Do
Interesting Sites
While you are in Sardinia take the opportunity to visit these cultural attractions. Cannigione lies on the western shore of the broad bay that forms the Gulf of Arzachena. This deep bay has two harbours. The first is Mucchi Bianchi on the east side near the entrance and Cannigione on the West side. Tourist development has transformed this old fishing village, which was also the point of departure for boats to the island of La Maddelena, into a functional, modern vacation resort. The Gulf of Arzachena which reaches so deeply into the mainland that it seems like a fjord, ends in a lagoon that is highly interesting from the point of view of nature. The small village is charming and the hinterland fertile and green, in marked contrast to the barren rocky landscape so often encountered elsewhere. In the summer, the town is full of life in an unsophisticated enjoyable way.
Water Toys & Sports
For your convenience, you can add water toys to your charter prior to arrival at the base. They will be waiting on your boat upon arrival. You are able to rent these at the base; please keep in mind that we have limited availability. For more information, please view our Water Sports Options.
Diving
In order to save you from carrying extra luggage, The Moorings provides snorkeling equipment: flippers, mask and snorkel for your use. The equipment is stored in the office. Just ask the customer service representative for the sizes needed for you and your crew.
Sardinia’s clear waters, rocky coastline and islands offer great scuba diving for the novice through to the seasoned diver. Alghero, on the North West coast is a good base for year round diving in deep sea with many caverns to explore. In the northeast dive schools abound and some of our hotels have their own dive center such as the Abi d’Oru, the Capo d’Orso, Park Hotel Cala di Lepre and Dune Village. For self-catering Residence Il Mirto. In the south marine life abounds and our hotels Sofitel Timi Ama, Hotel and Residence Cormoran and Hotel Chia Laguna have their own dive centers. Diving in warm waters of the Mediterranean during a vacation is definitely the way to have a go! Dive equipment contact information can be requested through the base in the event the client would like to pre-book their scuba diving excursion.
Fishing
Sardinia offers numerous opportunities for fishing either inland on the numerous lakes and rivers, on the coast off the rocks or jetties, you can see the locals catching octopi and taking them home for dinner. Offshore sport fishing trips can be also be arranged.
Some hotels in the north of the island offer trips on The Poseidon, a 14m sport fishing boat with excellent equipment, a very comfortable cabin and sundeck. They offer day or night fishing, drifting, deep or shallow line fishing and deep or coastal fishing. The waters around the northeast are especially rich with fish and this is a fantastic trip for the keen fisherman. Inland near to Mandra Edera Farm is Lake Omodeo with stunning scenery and coarse fishing. There is also fishing on the lakes and lagoons that surround Oristano on the west coast. In the south there is excellent fishing at Cala Carbonara where there is an abundance of marine life. From Alghero you can take a boat and rod out to fish under the cliffs at Capo Caccia. From Cala Gonone there is freshwater fishing on the Fiumendosa and Cedrino Rivers getting better the further upstream you go. Whether you are a keen fisherman or a child with a hand line, fishing is a popular activity in Sardinia.
For more information on what's included on your yacht, please view the full list here for Bareboat Charters or here for Crewed Charters.
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