FAQ: Ports & petrol station
Please click on the question you want to ask:
- Which ports can I sail into with the yacht without any problem?
- What type of fuel must I fill up with?
- Where can I fill up the rented yacht?
- Where can I get the water tank filled up?
- Where can I empty the holding tank?
- Where do I find the yachts at the port of Locarno?
- Is there a detailed plan of the port of Locarno?
- How long does a tankful last?
- Is it cheaper to refuel the boat in Switzerland or in Italy?
- How far away is port X from port X (distance table)?
- Which hotel is near the port of Locarno?
Which ports can I sail into with the yacht without any problem?
On each yacht there is a port handbook. The ports can also be seen at
www.lago-maggiore.ch.
When calling at ports you must always pay attention to the water depths – the data about depths in the handbook and on all cards refers to the medium standard water level as 193 m above sea level. High or low water levels can mean that certain port installations cannot be sailed into.
What type of fuel must I fill up with?
Please fill up exclusively with the following types of fuel for each yacht as appropriate:
|
Yacht Bianca |
Yacht Freedom |
Yacht Baby Blue |
Yacht Relax |
| Type of fuel: | diesel | petrol | petrol | petrol |
Where can I fill up the rented yacht?
Our yachts can be refuelled for example at one of the following marina services:
Switzerland
| Port | Type of fuel | Comment |
| Locarno | Benzin, Diesel, 2T | Machine for notes |
| Porto Ronco | Benzin, Diesel | In operation daily during season |
Italy
| Port | Type of fuel | Comment |
| Feriolo | Bleifrei, Diesel, 2T | Machine for notes |
| Stresa, Taroni | Bleifrei, Diesel, 2T | In operation daily during season |
| Arona | Bleifrei, 2T | Open daily until 8 pm |
| Castelletto - Porticciolo | Bleifrei, 2T | Open daily |
| Castelletto - Barberis | Bleifrei, 2T | Open during working hours |
| Brebbia | Bleifrei, 2T | Special credit card |
| Caldé | Bleifrei, 2T | Closed October - March |
Where can I get the water tank filled up?
You can refuel the water tank at the marina services:
- Locarno Cantiere Di
- Domenico SA
- Proto Ronco Cantiere nautico Poroli
- Brebbia - Cantiere nautico Lavazza
- Sesto Calende
- Castelletto - Centro nautico II Porticciolo
- Solcio
Where can I empty the holding tank?
You can empty the holding tank at the marina services:
- Locarno Cantiere Di
- Domenico SA
- Proto Ronco Cantiere nautico Poroli
- Brebbia - Cantiere nautico Lavazza
- Sesto Calende
- Castelletto - Centro nautico II Porticciolo
- Solcio
Where do I find the yachts at the port of Locarno?
The yacht Bianca is in the port of Locarno at holding area S1. To visit the other yachts, please contact us.
Is there a detailed plan of the port of Locarno?
You can download the detailed plan of the port of Locano as a PDF here:
Information plan of the port of Locarno (PDF, approx. 300KB)
How long does a tankful last?
When sailing normally, one tankful is sufficient for the following journey time:
|
Yacht Bianca |
Yacht Freedom |
Yacht Baby Blue |
Yacht Relax |
| Sufficient for | 12-15 hours | 11 hours | 9 hours | 11 hours |
Is it cheaper to refuel the boat in Switzerland or in Italy?
The answer is very clear: The fuel is much cheaper in Switzerland!
How far away is port X from port X (distance table)?
You can find distance tables at www.lago-maggiore.ch
Which hotel is near the port of Locarno?
- Hotel Millenium
Via Dogana Nuova 2
C.P.552
CH 6600 Locarno Tesin
Schweiz
www.millennium-hotel.ch - Hotel Arcadia al Lago
Via Lungolago Motta
6600 Locarno
Tel. 0041 / 91 756 18 18 - Utoring al Lago
Via Lungolago Motta 12
6600 Locarno
Tel. 0041 / 91 456 16 16 - Muralto Garni
Via Sempione 16
6000 Muralto
Tel. 0041 / 91 735 30 60
Contact
We would be glad to help you with any questions you may about renting a yacht on Lake Maggiore.
Marco Brusa
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Tel: +41 91 7921946
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