Port Leone

Description

Port Leone is the former harbour of the island, which was deserted following the 1953 earthquake, which destroyed the water supply. Of the ruins, only the church remains. A yacht has three options here.1. Free anchor in the cove immediately N of the deserted village in 10-12 metres. Good shelter in the prevailing winds.2. Anchor in the cove to the S of the village in 6.0 - 7.0 metres, preferably taking a line ashore. Good shelter in the prevailing winds but gusts in the evening. Note that a fisherman occasionally lays nets part way across the entrance to the cove, which can be passed on the W side.3. Anchor immediately S of the village, taking a line ashore to either of the two wooden jetties. Depths at the end of the jetties are 2.0 – 2.5 metres. No more than two yachts can moor in this way (and not on 1 July or 15 August, when pilgrims visit the church). Lines are attached to ropes tied through the planking on the jetties.The holding is good in all these positions in sand and weed. Shelter from the prevailing W-NW winds is good in all positions, but the whole bay is open to NE and especially E.