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Introduction
This article concerns the Italian Riviera and why sailing in Italy is such a delight! Whether you choose to take the family, or prefer a romantic escape, this article covers the topics you should know. Beautiful destination ports, the charming characteristics, festivals, history, cuisine and culture. You will really see why the region is ideal for chartering. After all how could generations of Italians be wrong?!

Situation
Nestled in the North of Italy, near Genoa, the sharp Ligurian coastline rises to hillsides and in the distance, mountains. To the South West, further along the coast, lies Monaco and the French Riviera. The distinction between the two Rivieras is that the Ligurian has not lost its heritage and character. It is less developed, but oozes Italian charisma instead. You can be assured of outstanding shopping in San Remo for example!

Such rise and fall of water levels causes changes in the depth of the water level and produces oscillating currents. These are known as tidal streams. Wind can further influence water levels and intensity of tidal stream.

Learning to sail requires in-depth knowledge of seawater levels at all times. You should therefore remain aware of high and low water affects your yachts course to ensure safe navigation.

The information you require can be found in yachting nautical almanacs issued annually, shown on charts, and booklets issued by local yacht clubs for its members. The tables show the tidal flows direction, speed and depth of the tidal stream, at a given date and time of the year of every standard port. This is then plotted on your chart from your passage plan start datum, this will create what is called a tidal vector and closing that vector off with a third line will give you to a given time to travel the degrees of correction, plus or minus, you will have to make to your course to steer.

Festivals And History
The Liguria coastline has been ruled by many cultures through the ages. The significance of Genoa as a trading port is testament to this. In order to develop trade routes Genoa became a busy commercial hub, ruled by the Normans, Romans, Barbarians and more recently Napoleon.

The medieval festival of Torta Dei Fieschi is held annually in Lavagna. Originating from the thirteenth century. It commemorates the wedding between Count Opizza Fieschi and Bianca De Bianchi. In mid August a huge cake is prepared, using traditional pastry. The cake is carried through the ancient streets.

This parade goes back to medieval times. Symbolically reuniting the six neighborhoods of Lavagna. Once the parade finishes, the cake is distributed to the crowds.

Tides

The tidal differences caused through the cycle of the sun and moons influence are called “Spring and Neap” tides. Spring tides are the highest and Neap the lowest in the tide cycle given in feet or metres. It is a gentle progression from Neap to Spring tides where you will see the gradual increase in tidal flow as you get closer to the Spring tide. The highest and fastest tides are normally two days after a full moon

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