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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION
YACHTING
For entrance formalities, see the
section Passports and Visas. The coastline of Turkey, often green, rocky
and indented with bays, coves, inlets, and a number of ancient sites near
safe mooring spots, is perfect for yachting. Sailing in Turkish waters
Some recommendations:
- International navigation
rules should be scrupulously followed.
- The Turkish courtesy
flag should be flown from 8 a.m. to sunset.
- It is best to avoid
zigzagging between Turkish and Greek waters.
- Yachtsmen should
strictly refrain from taking any "archaeological souvenirs" from the coastal
waters and keeping them on board, since the penalty is confiscation of
the yacht.
- According to navigation
law, it is forbidden to take passengers on board between two ports in Turkey.
- In order to preserve
both nature and the environment, it is necessary to adhere to the internationally
recognized norms (do not empty dirty and bilge water into the sea). If
the above clauses are not respected, a penalty will be applied in accordance
with international rules.
Note: Cellular Telephones
entering the country must be accompanied by a certification form showing
ownership. Ownership must be documented in the passport of the owner and
will be checked on entry and exit. For more information contact the Ministry
of Transportation, General Directorate at Tel:(312)212 35 72 - 212 60 10
(10 lines),Fax:(312) 221 32 26 or write to Ulastirma Bakanligi Telsiz Gn.
Md. Emek - Ankara. In addition, Use of MF and HF radio bands is prohibited
in Turkish harbors. When sailing along 'the Turkish coast: In summer, the
winds normally blow from the northwest to southeast on the central and
southern Aegean. This wind is commonly called as “meltem”, although in
some areas such as at Cesme, Izmir and Kusadasi, it is called the "imbat."
In the early and late summer, the "meltem" blows less and there are days
of little or no wind at all. Generally, the meltem will die down at night
and then resume the next day around midday. It can also blow day and night
for days on end in the gulfs. The wind follows the coast from the west
and becomes weaker towards the heads of the gulfs. Gusts are particularly
violent off the north coast of the Gulf of Gokova and the Gulf of Hisaronu.
The meltem also blows in a westerly direction along the Mediterranean coast
as far as the Gulf of Finike. Around the Gulf of Antalya, there are both
land and sea breezes with the latter predominating generally between the
south and southwest. In the morning, there will often be a land breeze
blowing from the north. Winds in the spring and autumn are almost equally
divided between north and south, but in winter, winds and gales are predominantly
from the south.
There is a meteorological bulletin
on VHF 16, and 67, in English and Turkish, for the Mediterranean and Aegean
region (Bodrum, Kusadasi, Marmaris, Antalya, Finike, Alanya, Anamur, and
Mersin). It is broadcast everyday at 9:00, 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00
hrs. Each broadcast is repeated three times. For more information contact:
- State Meteorology
General Director (Devlet Meteoroloji IsIeri Gn. Md.), 06120 - Kalaba, Ankara.
Tel : (312) 359
75 45 /ext 392, Fax: (312)360 25 51.
Marinas and resorts
All ports of entry in
Turkey (listed in the section Passports and Visas) are in a position to
receive sailboats year round. Supplies (food and motor fuel) are also available.
Marinas provide mooring, maintenance, repair and dry-dock facilities, and
tourist, social and cultural services for yachtsmen.
The following marinas maintain international
standards: Istanbul Atakoy, Istanbul Kalamis, Izmir, Levent Marina, Cesme
Altin Yunus, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris Netsel, Marmaris Albatros, Marmaris
Bay Marina, Kemer Turban, Fethiye Club Marina and Antalya Setur and Kaleici
Marinas. Antalya Setur Marina, which is managed by the Tourism Bank of
Turkey, as is the holiday, village of Altin Yunus at Cesme, are open year
round and are fully equipped.
| Marina capacities |
Sea |
Land |
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Istanbul
Atakoy |
700 |
100 |
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Istanbul
Kalamis |
540 |
200 |
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Istanbul
Fenerbahce |
1250 |
200 |
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Izmir
Levent |
70 |
60 |
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Cesme
Altinyunus |
125 |
70 |
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Kusadasi
Turban |
450 |
179 |
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Bodrum
Turban |
275 |
- |
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Marmaris Bay
Marina |
50 |
70 |
|
Marmaris
Netsel |
720 |
150 |
|
Marmaris
Albatros |
150 |
350 |
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Gocek Club
Marina |
160 |
- |
|
Kemer
Turban |
180 |
120 |
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Antalya
Setur |
200 |
300 |
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Antalya Kaleici
Turban |
65 |
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Facilities include connections for
water and electricity. For further information contact the local Tourist
Information Offices or;
-Turban Turizm A.S. head office:
Karanfil Sokak, No : 32.Kizilay/Ankara Tel: (312) 417 41 92(8 Lines), Fax:
(312) 418 54 69, Tlx: 944648 tourism tr; and
-The Yacht Enterprises Association
(Yat IsIetmecileri Demegi) Neyzen Tevfik Cad,No:144
Bodrum
Tel: (252) 316
62 83, 316 17 95 Fax: (252) 316 84 99 The coastline, especially between
Izmir and Antalya, is quite varied and comprises numerous caves and bays
that provide perfect mooring spots for sailboats. The depths generally
range from 10-12 m and marine charts indicate the positions of dangerous
reefs. Forbidden Mooring Zones: Certain zones are forbidden for security
reasons. For more information, contact local authorities through the Tourist
Information Offices.
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