SAAR
port · Genoa · Liguria
SAAR is a port on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Genoa.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Calata Oli Minerali.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (136°–140°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Rossopomodoro) 720 m away
- Supermarket (Conad City) 890 m away
- Metro (M Sarzano / Mura della Marina) 1.1 km away
- Parking 480 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Circolo Nautico Mandraccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Circolo Nautico Mandraccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Circolo Nautico Mandraccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Circolo Nautico Mandraccio marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Calata di Mezzo cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marina Molo Vecchio marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Marina Porto Antico marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Abruzzi Marina marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ismar marina · 0.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Genoa
- Genoa Port Terminal port
- Petrolig port
- Sampierdarena Levante port
- Sampierdarena Ponente port
Questions
Is SAAR sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is SAAR sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Circolo Nautico Mandraccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at SAAR?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at SAAR?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.