Turkish Waters & Cyprus Pilot: Supplement No.3

Imray ROD HEIKELL

TURKISH WATERS & CYPRUS PILOT A yachtsman’s guide to the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts of Turkey with the island of Cyprus Gerence Köyu Hekim Adası (Prohibited area) Balıkliova Limanı Ciçek

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Adalari Karantina Adası

Akkum Gulbahçe Körfezi

TURKISH WATERS & CYPRUS PILOT

Ursa Iskelesi

Gulbahçe

Yilan Adası

Supplement No.3 April 2005

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YALIKAVAK

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Büyük Kiremit Ad.

Kucuk Kiremet Ad.

Fully revised sixth edition

6th Edition 2001 ISBN 085288 481 8

Caution Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this supplement. However, it contains selected information and thus is not definitive and does not include all known information on the subject in hand. The author and Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd believe this supplement to be a useful aid to prudent navigation, but the safety of a vessel depends ultimately on the judgement of the navigator, who should assess all information, published or unpublished, available to him/her. This supplement contains amendments and corrections sent in by a number of cruising yachtsmen and women, in addition to those culled from official sources such as Notices to Mariners. Page references are made to Turkish Waters & Cyprus Pilot 6th Edition, 2001. The last input of technical information was March 2005. Latest changes are marked with an Asterisk * and also highlighted in Blue.

Introduction Page 10 Rescue services Updated DSC Stations for Turkey Istanbul MMSI 002711000DSC VHF Ch 70DSC MF 2187·5kHz, 2182kHz, 2670kHz \ 021 0212 2 242 971 9710 0 Fax 0212 242 3093

Antalya

MMSI 002713000 DSC VHF Ch 70 DSC MF 2187·5kHz, 2182kHz, 2670kHz \ 031 0312 2 417 505 5050 0 Fax 0312 417 2845

* Coas Coastguard tguard Telephone Telephone Service Service Dial 158 in Turkey or +90 252 412 7722 from outside Turkey. English spoken. Page 13 Entry and exit formalities – Transit log The Transit log is now valid for up to one year, although entry visas are still issued for 90 days. Those with a marina contract can apply for the residents' permit. The Transit Log cost US$30 in 2002. Page 16 Other regulations – Diving

Turkey – South Coast

The laws regarding diving are changing. Previously all diving by foreigners was forbidden except in authorised diving schools. Diving gear in yachts had to be sealed. It now appears that diving is permitted off the south coast of Turkey, except in the areas

listed below, which are around archaeological sites where there are likely to be antiquities on the seabed. It is likely that other areas on the Aegean coast have likewise been opened up. As with all changes in the law, it may take some time for the details to trickle down to local authorities, and my advice is to check with a diving school before using your own equipment. Kas, Heybeliada South, Sicak Koyu, Antik Koyu, vicinity of Oludeniz, vicinity of Suluada, vicinity of Olimpos Antik Kenti, vicinity of Anamur Burun. * Pa Page ge 16 Fines Extremely heavy fines have been reported for alleged innocent and innocuous discharge made from yachts in Turkish waters. A fine of 43,000 Euros (to avoid detention of the vessel) and a lawsuit (to recoup the money) was reported to have resulted for a German yacht, despite the fact that the coastguard was unable to find any evidence of foul discharge on inspection of the yacht’s bilges and surrounding water. Extreme caution is advised in all Turkish waters. Page 25 Weather forecasts VHF weather forecasts in Turkish and English Izmir (covers Aegean and W Med coast) Ch 67 (announce 16) at 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2100 LT Antalya (covers Med coast) Ch 67 (announce 16) at 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2100 LT Page 25 FLEET FORECAST AREAS CHART Marmara Sea area 25 omitted from chart – between 18 and 26. * Turki Turkish sh State State Meteoro Meteorological logical Servic Servicee Marine Marine Forecast (in Turkish /English) www.meteor.gov.tr

Chapter I. The Dardanelles to Istanbul Page 54 ERDEK Corrected waypoint 40[23]}5N 27[47]}3E Water and electricity on the NE quay. Page 56 PASALIMANI W channel entrance entrance is now now marked with two small unlit buoys – green with conical topmark on starboard and red with can topmark on port. Further in is a lit isolated danger pillar buoy with 8 top topma mark rk.. Page 56 PASALIMANI ADASI Isolated danger mark (BRB 2 balls atop) marking the S extremity of the reefs off the S side of the island. Lit as for a S cardinal mark Q(6)+LFl. Page 59

MARMARA Yacht berths on the N quay. Water and electricity.

TOPAGAC

Large car ferry now uses the quay overnight 1700–0700.


Supplement No.3 July 2004 6th Edition 2001 ISBN 085288 481 8

Page 61 SARAYLAR New concrete quay along half the length of the E mole. Yachts go alongside alongside or stern-to where convenient. Page 65 IMRALI ADASI It is prohibited to approach within 3M of the island. Page 67 KATIRLI Charge band 2. Page 69 AYDINLI RMK Marine (formerly PKM) boat-building yard in the harbo harbour. ur. Hauls (and builds) yachts up to 50m. 40/120/320ton lifts. All yacht repairs. \ 216 395 286 2865 5 Fax 216 395 4582 [email protected] www.rmkyachts.com Page 83 MUREFTE Lights 2F.R/2F.G(vert). Fuel on W mole.

Chapter II. The Aeolian Coast Page 88 BOZCAADA LIMANI Mooring The N breakwater has been widened. Water and electricity on the quay. Charge band 2. * Pa Page ge 94 AYVALIK LIMANI PLAN Waypoint correction F9 0}25M E of Fener Burnu (Ciplak Adasi) 39[17]}02N 26[36]}39E * Page 103 103 CANDARLI CANDARLI PLAN Waypoint correction 38[55]}4N 26[56]}2E * Page 104 KADIRGA KADIRGA LIMAN LIMANII PLAN Waypoint correction 38[53]}9N 27[01]}1E Page 106 ESKIFOCA Yacht berths now extend up the quay on the W side with laid moorings. Page 111 LEVENT MARINA [email protected] www.levent-marina..com.tr Page 114 MORDOGAN Fishing harbour charge band 2. New harbour under construction 1M S of the fishing harbour. Breakwaters have been built, but work is sporadic. Anchor under the new breakwater, works permitting. Shelter reported to be good. Page 117 YENILIMANI Harbourmaster will direct you to a berth. Charge band 2. Page 124 ÇESME MARINA Marina office now in place. Berth where directed. Water and electricity points at all berths. Some

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outer berths can suffer from ferry wash. Care needed of floating mooring lines from the tripper boat quay. Charge band 2. Page 124 ÇESME MARINA Berths Berth where directed. Laid moorings. Shelter Some outer berths can suffer from ferry wash. Data c.400 berths. Charge band 2. Facilities Water. 220V. Fuel nearby. Provisions and restaurants in the town. Remarks Care needed of floating mooring lines from the tripper boat quay. Berths on the outer pontoon suffer from wash.

Chapter III. The Ionian Coast Page 128 ÇESME TO GULLUK KORFEZI PLAN Waypoint No.9 1M W of Tekagac Burnu should read 37°21]·3N 27°10]·1E Page 130 ALAÇATI MARINA It has been reported that the entrance may have silted since the last survey. Depths in places 1·5–2m near the entrance. Page 134 SIGAÇIK MARINA Work reported in progress Summer 2002. Harbourmaster directs you to a berth. Water and electricity on the quay. Charge band 2. Page 134 SIGACIK MARINA Pontoons are reported to be in place in the SE corner. Data c.200 berths. Depths 1.5-4m. Facilities Laid moorings. Water and electricity. WC and showers. Page 140 KUSADASI MARINA There is no customs office in the marina. The marina office can deal with formalities or visit the customs office at the ferry port. Page 146 GULLUK KORFEZI TO BODRUM

PLAN

Waypoint No.9 1M W of Tekagaç Burnu should read 37°21]·3N 27°10]·1E Page 147 ALTINKUM The beacon marking the reef in the approaches was reported missing (summer 2001). The W side of the reef is marked with a white buoy (occas.). Page 151 ASIN KÖRFEZI PLAN Amend light off Güllük to Fl(2)5s7M. * Pa Page ge 15 155 5 Ince Burun (Gulluk Korfezi) 37[11]}30N 27[32]}11E Rock just under the surface and dangerous to navigation in the approaches to the private harbour under the cape. Reported position 150m due S of the breakwater head.



Page 162 PORT BODRUM YALIKAVAK

MARINA

37[06]}20N 27[17]}24E F Buyuk Kiremit Is. Fl(2)10s89m10M. Marina Fl.G.5s3M/Fl.R.5s3M VHF Ch 16, 06, 72 ‘Port Bodrum/TAL 568 – BYK’ Navigation The marina lies SW of the fishing harbour. Berths Where directed. Laid moorings. Data 450 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 45m. Charge band 3. Facilities Water. 220v/380v. Fuel quay. 100-ton travel-hoist. Port Bodrum Yalikavak Marina, Cokertme Caddesi, Yalikavak 48400 Bodrum. \ 0252 385 3280/3 3280/3860 860 Fax Fax 0252 385 3281 [email protected] www.portbodrum.com

PORT BODRUM YALIKAVAK MARINA New entrance waypoint 37[06]}40N 27[16]}92E WGS84

Chapter IV. The Carian Coast Page 167 GÜMÜSLÜK All except one of the wooden jetties have been removed (again). The S jetty now has a ‘T' section added, but is usually full in any case. Page 168 GÜMÜSLÜK TO ASPAT PLAN Waypoint No.2 Updated 0·5M S of Hüseyin Burnu light 36°57]·33N 27°15]·85E WGS84 Page 168 CATALADA REEF The wreck of the cargo ship off Catalada is no longer conspicuous. Page 168/9 TURGUTREIS MARINA 36°59]·57N 27°15]·19E WGS84 The new marina is almost finished. Much of the structural work is complete and shore-side buildings are under construction (Oct 2002). Pontoons are in place and the marina should be open to yachts from 1st May 2003.

Approach

The marina lies immediately SE of the fishing harbour at Karatoprak (Turgutreis). Conspicuous Catalada can be identified easily in the approaches from N or S. Twin minarets behind the fishing harbour also show up well. Closer in the outer breakwater can be seen and the light structures are easily identified, although the entrance is not obvious until quite close to. By night The night The NE tip of Catalada is lit Fl(2)20s6M. The fishing harbour is not lit but the marina entrance will be lit Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s. VHF Ch VHF Ch 73 (callsign Dogus Marina). Marina). Dangers Care is needed of the shallows off the coast and the reefs and islets around Catalada.

Mooring Data 540 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 50m. Depths 2–8m. Berths Berth where directed. Finger pontoons and laid moorings. Shelter Should Shelter Should provide excellent all round shelter. Authorities Marina staff. Customs on the S jetty. Port of Entry (reported). Charges not yet published. \ 025 0252 2 382 906 9065 5 Fax 0252 382 9068 www.turgutreismarina.com www.turgutreismar ina.com (Open soon)

Facilities

All the usual facilities are planned and construction of marina buildings is well underway. The marina already has a 100-ton travel-lift and repair facilities are planned.

TURGUTREIS MARINA PLAN IS ON PAGE 9 Page 169 D-MARIN TURGUTREIS MARINA 36[59]}57N 27[15]}19E WGS84 F Marina entrance Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s. VHF Ch VHF Ch 16, 72, 73 (Dogus Marina) Navigation The marina lies immediately SE of the fishing harbour at Karatoprak (Turgutreis). Berths Berth where directed. Finger pontoons. Laid moorings for large yachts. Data 550 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 50m. Depths 3–8m. Charge band 3. Facilities Water. 220v/380v. Showers and toilets. 100-ton travel-lift and repair facilities. Duty-free fuel. Customs and port procedures. ATM. Provisions and restaurants. Remarks Care is needed of the shallows off the coast and the reefs and islets around Catalada. D-Marin Turgutreis, Dogus Turgutreis Marina, Gazi M.Kemal Bulvari 26, Turgutreis 48960 Bodrum. \ 0252 382 9200 Fax 0252 382 6200 www.dogusmarina.com.tr [email protected]

Yachtworks

Professional yacht maintenance, repairs and servicing. Bases in Turgutreis Marina, Turgutreis and Bodrum. Contact: Yusuf Civelekoglu and Can Sürekli Cumhuriyet Bulvari 29a, 48960 Turgutreis Bodrum \ 025 0252 2 382 444 4445 5 Fax 0252 382 7074 www.yachtworks.info [email protected] Page 172 BODRUM BOGAZI Waypoint Updates No.3 0·25M W of Karaada (NW) light 36°59]·77N 27°25]·05E WGS84

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Kargi Adasi – Kocaburun Fairway 36°57]·29N 27°18]·15E WGS84 Kocek Adasi SE side 36°57]·71N 27°19]·48E WGS84

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Page 174 APPROACHES TO BODRUM PLAN Waypoint Update 0·15M E of Dikilitas Kayasi 37°00]·85N 27°25]·06E WGS84 Page 174 MILTA BODRUM MARINA –

BODRUM

www.miltabodrummarina.com [email protected] Page 176 BODRUM PLAN Waypoint Update 37°01]·88N 27°25]·44E WGS84 Page 179

ALAKISLA BÜKÜ 0·5M S Yildiz Adasi 36°58]·19N 27°39]·37E WGS84 A detac detached hed reef reef lies between between the the N tip of Yildiz Yildiz Adasi and the S point of the bay. A rusty red buoy (occas.) marks the reef. The prudent course is to pass between the reef and the island, but many local gulets pass inside between the reef and the point.

CÖKERTME 36°59]·96N 27°47]·52E WGS84 Two lattice communication towers (conspic.) on the E side of the entranc entrancee to Cökertme. Cökertme. Page 185 DEGIRMEN BÜKÜ PLAN Waypoint Updated 36°56]·18N 28°08]·79E WGS84 Page 187 TUZLA KÖYÜ 36°55]·51N 28°01]·98E WGS84 Rocks just under the surface extend out from either side of the entrance to the coves on the S side further than suggested on the plan. Still good depths in the entrance fairway. Page 188 YEDI ADALARI – East Creek It has been reported that the bar across the entrance now has less than 3m over it. Approach with care and recce in the dingy first. Page 193 KNIDOS Entrance to Buyuk Limani 36°41]·01N 27°22]·65E WGS84 Sunken breakwater on the NE side is occasionally marked. It has been reported that moorings have been laid in the bay. Charge band 2. Page 198 KALABOSHI It has been reported that moorings have been laid in the bay. Charge band 2. Page 202 HISARÖNÜ KÖRFEZI – BENCIK Sunk Rock marked by a round rusty red buoy not S cardinal (2001). Page 203 BENCIK PLAN Waypoint amended 36°45]·8N 28°01]·08E

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Page 206 MARTI MARINA The three inside pontoons have been extended. Popular place for wintering. Page 209 KOCA ADASI In the bay on the mainland to the S of the island there is a ‘T’-pontoon and associated restaurant. Page 212 SÖGÜT LIMANI Depths in the passage N of Sogut Adasi are now only 1·5–2m. Page 213 BOZUK BÜKÜ Makeshift jetties with some laid moorings run by "restaurants". Page 218 MARMARIS

Netsel Marina

www.netselmarina.com [email protected]

Albatross Marina

www.albatrosmarina.com [email protected]

Marmaris Yacht Marine

Work on the marina expansion is reported complete. Berths Where directed. Laid moorings. Data 600 berths. Max LOA c.40m. Depths 3-8m. Charge band 2/3. Facilities Water. 220/380V. Showers and toilets. Fuel. 60/330-ton travel-hoist. 1000 places ashore. Most repairs. Provisions and restaurant in the marina. Bus to Marmaris town (8km). www.yachtmarin.com [email protected] Page 220 MARMARIS MARINA Gino Group Technical Service now has repair and maintenance services at Netsel Marina. VHF Ch VHF Ch 73 (Gino Group) Ch 06, 16 (Port Marmaris) VHF Ch VHF Gino Group Technical Service Netsel Marina 48700 Marmaris, Turkey \ 025 0252 2 412 0671/7 0671/72 2 Fax 0252 412 6889 [email protected] Email [email protected] Email Web www.ginoyacht.com Page 221 MARMARIS YACHT MARINE Marmaris Yacht Marine have acquired Marmarin Marina and associated facilities. It is reported that work has started on pontoons for the marina extension. [email protected] Email [email protected] Email www.yachtmarin.com NOTE: PUPA YAT TO YALANCI BOGAZ

PLAN

Marmaris Yacht Marine lies on the isthmus joining Yildiz (Nimara) Adasi to the mainland. There is an error on the plan: the contour line S of the marina is in fact the shoreline. South of this line is Yalanci Bogazi.



Chapter V. The Lycian Coast Page 227 MARMARIS TO ÖLÜ DENIZ PLAN Waypoint No.3 Amended/upd Amended/updated ated 1·25M SW of Disibilmez Burnu 36°41]·18N 28°36]·31E WGS84 Page 229 DISIBILMEZ BÜKÜ 36°43]·29N 28°38]·94E Good shelter from W winds reported in the NW cove. Anchor behind the rock outcrop in 3–5m and take a line ashore. Restaurant. Page 232 SKOPEA LIMANI PLAN Waypoint updates Fairway W of Tetranot Rock 36°42]·36N 28°54]·72E WGS84 Fairway W of Gocek Adasi 36°43]·96N 28°55]·89E WGS84 Note Reef N of Tetranot Rock marked at S end by a blac black k pole beaco beacon n and at at the N end end by a N cardinal beacon. Page 239 GÖÇEK PLAN Entrance to Port Göçek Marina marked with fairway buoy (Iso.5s) 36°44]·98N 28°56]·30E WGS84 and channel buoys (Fl.R(3)15s/ Fl.G(3)15s and Fl.R(2)10s/Fl.G(2)10s). Port Göçek entrance lit Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s. Two isolated danger buoys (Fl.Y.5s) to the S of the marina. Page 241 CLUB MARINA – GOCEK [email protected] www.turkeyclubmarina.net Page 242 PORT GÖÇEK MARINA Finger pontoons on the inside of the S wave-breaker pontoon. Page 244 FETHIYE Quay wall now extended E of the pier. Immediately E of the pier pier is a dinghy dinghy dock. dock. Page 244 ECE MARINA – FETHIYE New pontoons reported complete. The new layout shows an enclosed marina offering improved shelter from the N. All facilities are reported. [email protected] www.ecesaray.net * FETHIYE ECE MARINA New entrance waypoint 36[37]}48N 29[05]}97E WGS84 Page 247 GEMILAR ADASI AND NEARBY

ANCHORAGES PLAN Waypoint amended 36°32]·8N 29°04]·7E

Page 261 ÜÇAGIZ LIMANI 36°11]·76N 29°50]·85E WGS84 Three restaurants have their own jetties for customers. Call on Ch 16 to enquire (Hasan/Ibrahim/Onur).

Page 266 ÇAVUS LIMANI Some reports of opportunist theft from boats left open. Page 268 ATBÜKÜ LIMANI Fish farm reported in the middle of the bay.

Chapter VI. The Pamphylian and Cicilian Coasts Page 277 SIDE Temple ruins on the headland S of the harbour are conspicuous. The ancient harbour is now accessible and has a concrete quay running around it. There is underwater ballast in places near the quay so bowsto is probably safer. Depths 2–3m inside. Usually crowded with gulets in summer but you may find room. The prevailing afternoon breeze pushes some swell in through the narrow entrance, more uncomfortable than dangerous. Water on the quay. Fuel can be delivered. Page 278 Note Between Side and Alanya there are unlit buoys and floating pontoons up to 2M off the coast. They don't appear to be permanent, and may be for fish farming purposes. Page 279 ALANYA YENI LIMAN 36°33]·28N 31°57]·04E WGS84 3M NW of the promontory of Alanya (Kaleardi Burnu) a new harbour is under construction.

Approach

The high steep-to promontory with the castle on top is prominent from some way off. The substantial breakwaters and white light structures (no lights) are also conspicuous.

Mooring

The quay is not yet y et completed but there is plenty of room to moor stern or bows-to with a long line or to anchor. Depths range from 7m in the entrance down to 3–5m nearer the rough quay. When finished the harbour should provide excellent shelter.

General

Work continues on shore and although not officially open yachts and local fishing boats already use the harbour. The busy main road to Alanya runs past the harbour, but it is still a quieter alternative to the harbour in Alanya.

NEW ALANYA YENI LIMANI PLAN IS ON PAGE 9 Page 279 ALANYA 36°32]·23N 32°00]·36E WGS84

Mooring

The pile pier to the E of the inner harbour is now used for ferries and cruise boats. The inner harbour has been substantially enlarged. The E breakwater has been extended by some 200m to the ENE and the shoreside quay has also been extended and

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widened. The quay is usually full with gulets and tripper boats but there is plenty of room for yachts to anchor within the harbour in 5–6m. The entrance entrance is not lit, and at night care should be taken in the approaches as large fishing boats sometimes raft up to the E of the breakwater. The breakwater extension has already suffered some damage from storms, and although shelter is reasonable in the harbour, the new harbour to the W of Alanya should provide better all round shelter. Page 280 OFFSHORE FISH FARM 36°18]·04N 32°13]·50E (S corner) About 5M NW of Gazipasa a large fish farm has been established. Yellow buoys mark the limits and by day it is possible to pass between the enclosures and the coast. By night it is not well lit and should be given a good offin offing. g.

GAZIPASA 36°16]·05N 32°16]·61E WGS84 A harbo harbour ur has been been built built on the the N side of of Kale Burnu immediately N of the river mouth. Work appears to have halted with no finished quay and winter storms have dislodged some of the concrete ballast of the outer breakwater. It is difficult to know if the development has been abandoned or if it is merely a glitch in the progress.

Mooring

Depths of 5–8m in the approaches have been reported, but care should be taken as a bar appears to be forming off the breakwater. Mostly 3–5·5m depths in the harbour but rocks and ballast off the beach and breakwaters reduce depths to <1m in places, particularly off the S side. Small fishing boats use the mole on the N side of the harbour and larger boats anchor and take a line ashore or to the breakwater. Should provide good shelter from the prevailing winds.

Facilities

No water, electricity or lights. You may have difficulty finding something to tie a shore line to, but the local fishermen seem amiable enough. A minimarket is nearby and small hotels and restaurants run along the beach in the summer. The ruins of Ancient Selinus sit atop the bluff on the S side of the river.

NEW GAZIPASA PLAN IS ON PAGE 9 Page 281

ANAMUR KALESI Waypoint update 36°04]·87N 32°53]·76E WGS84

BOZYAZI LIMANI 36°05]·87N 32°56]·53E WGS84 Harbourmaster. Customs and Authorities coastguard. Facilities Mini-market and restaurants nearby. Taxi to Bozyazi village.

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SOFTA KALESI Bozyazi Adasi is now connected to the mainland by a cause causeway. way. Two Two minarets minarets on on the headla headland nd are conspicuous.

SOGUKSU LIMANI Care needed in the approach of large mooring buoys and a large platform off the entrance to the bay. Purpose unknown.

AYDINCIK LIMANI Entrance Waypoint 36°08]·73N 33°19]·52E WGS84 Facilities Most provisions and gas available. Note The ruins are now fenced off. Page 284 BESPARMAK ADALARI Waypoint amended 36°08]·2N 33°31]·8E Akkuyu A small mole in the N bay gives reasonable shelter from the prevailing winds. There are no quays, facilities or lights. Anchor in 8–10m. Large concrete blocks are piled nearby but no further work appears to be in progress. Depths in the S bay are more convenient for anchoring, but it is open W and even in settled weather a swell can roll in. Buildings on shore give the appearance of some sort of disused military camp. Yachts have stayed here without problems, but if the area is obviously occupied by the military, it may be prudent to go elsewhere.

YESILOVACIK 36°11]·24N 33°39]·30E WGS84 A large harbour in the NE corner of Ovacik Ovacik Korfezi on the E side of Ada (Sulusalma) Burnu.

Approach

The steep-to bulk of Ovacik Yarimadasi on the E side of the entrance, joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus is conspicuous from E and W. Once into the bay the breakwaters of the harbour will be seen. By night The night The SW corner of Ovacik Yarimadasi is lit Fl(2)5s43m18M. The harbour entrance is lit Fl.R.5s12m5M/Fl.G.5s12m5M.

Mooring

Go stern or bows-to or alongside where convenient. 2–5m depths along most of the SW quay. Depths <1–5m. Excellent shelter.

Facilities

Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker. Several minimarkets and restaurants nearby. PO.

General

The old village on the steep slopes behind the harbour remains largely untouched by the relentless advance of beachside apartments, hotels and restaurants.



NEW YESILOVACIK PLAN IS ON PAGE 9 Page 284 OVACIK YARIMADASI The anchorages lie on the E (not W) side of the promontory. Page 285 KALESI LIMANI 36°16]·69N 33°50]·24E WGS84 A large pier pier has been been construc constructed ted extendin extending g NE from the coast to the W of Kalesi Limani. It appears to be solely for commercial use.

Mooring At present mooring on the quay is not permitted as works are in progress, but it is possible to anchor within the harbour in 4–5m. Holding is reported to be good in sand. It is expected that pontoons will be installed at some point. Shelter looks good.

Facilities

None at present, although a travel-lift bay has been built. Restaurant off the beach immediately N of the harbour and others nearby. Provisions in the village.

Page 286 TASUCU

General

The ferry port entrance is lit Fl(2)R.10s7M/ Fl(2)G.10s7M. Yachts should make for the jetty in the NW corner of the harbour. harbour. Go stern or bows-to in 2–3m. The bottom is mud and good holding. There are plans to move all ferries to the commercial harbour and to create a dedicated yacht harbour here. Other reports suggest a yacht harbour will be built on the W side of the customs quay.

NEW KUM KUYU PLAN IS ON PAGE 10 * Pa Page ge 28 288 8 KUM KUYU (TIRTAR)

Mooring

Page 286 TASUCU Yacht jetty in N of the harbour. Laid moorings. Water and electricity. Works in progress between the jetty and the E breakwater. Page 287 TASUCU KORFEZI PLAN Lighthouse on Incekum Burnu is now 2M up the coast on the E side of the spit (36°15]·8N 33°57]·5E). Shoal water now extends S as far as the 7·5m patch. Care is needed when rounding the spit as from the S it is very difficult to see the breaking waves. From the NE the shoals are easier to see but the lighthouse and a wreck on the E side of the spit are not easy to identify. Page 288 AKYAR BURUN ANCHORAGES

Akisu Koyu

This new harbour will provide good shelter on an otherwise open coast between Tasucu and Mersin. Some of the ruins that dot this coastline are visible behind the harbour.

Pontoons are in place and yachts are using the harbour. No facilities yet.

LIMONLU It is reported that the entrance to Limonlu has silted, with depths of <1·8m at the entrance (2002). Page 289 MERSIN MARINA 36°46]·28N 34°34]·29E WGS84 A new harbou harbourr under under construct construction ion to the the W of Mersin commercial harbour. Not open to boats 2002.

Approach

The four minarets of the large mosque immediately E of the harbour harbour are conspicuous from from the S. The pillars for the entrance lights show the entrance on the NE corner. There are no lights yet.

Mooring

The entrance is blocked to boats at present, but work continues on the internal structure of the harbour. The quays and hardstanding are finished and pontoons are being installed.

A fish farm has been sited on the SW side of the bay.

General

In the N bay there is now a small breakwater and buoyed area off the camping ground.

It is not known when the harbour will be open, who will run it or facilities it will provide. Progress on the harbour suggests it may be open in 2003–2004.

Narlikoyu

KUM KUYU (Tirtar) 36°31]·83N 34°13]·83E WGS84 A new harbour is under construction construction off the town of Tirtar, 6M NE of the anchorage at Kizkalesi. The breakwaters and much of the quay is complete, and the project manager expects the harbour to be open in early 2003.

Approach

Two large hotel complexes overlook the small moles to the N of the new harbour where small fishing boats are moored. The outer breakwaters will be seen and the entrance to the harbour is at the N end of the harbo harbour. ur.

NEW MERSIN MARINA PLAN IS ON PAGE 10 MERSIN HARBOUR Authorities Mersin Chamber of Shipping are reported to be very helpful to visiting yachts. Their office is in a modern building near the Hilton Hotel. \ 032 0324 4 237 330 3306 6 Page 290 YUMURTALIK LIMANI PLAN Metal framework tower light structure 0·5M E of Ceyhan Nehru 36°42]·4N 35°43]·9E Fl.WR.3s7m7/4M Page 292 ISKENDERUN Fishing harbour 36°35]·51N 36°10]·51E WGS84

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The large commercial harbour is now a restricted area and yachts are not permitted to enter. The fishing harbour adjacent usually has room for ya chts to go alongside or stern or bows-to the outer wall. Good holding on mud. It is reported to be safe enough to leave a yacht here for a visit to Antioch. Page 292 ISKENDERUN The large commercial harbour is now a restricted area and yachts are not permitted to enter.

Chapter VII. Cyprus Page 294 PROHIBITED AREAS It appears that restrictions along the coast in N Cyprus have been relaxed. Once cleared in, it is possible to visit some of the smaller harbours and anchorages along the coast, although most of these really aren't suitable for overnight stops except in very settled weather. Page 297 KYRENIA (Girne)

Girne Marina

35°20]·56N 33°19]·46E WGS84 The old harbour is invariably packed with yachts, gulets and tripper boats, but there is usually room for one more. It is advisable to call in advance, especially in high season. Berth where directed on the W side of the harbour. Some laid moorings. Marina office/bar with showers and WC next to Tourist Info. \ (Hami (Hamit) t) 0392 0392 815 3587

Delta Marina

35°20]·49E 33°20]·30E WGS84 Delta Marina operates along the SW side of the commercial harbour. The entrance is lit Fl.R.3s4M/Fl.G.3s4M

Mooring

Stern or bows-to the catwalk or quay, some laid moorings. Reasonable shelter, but wash from ferries and hydrofoils in the summer can be tiresome.

Facilities

Water and electricity on the quay. Fuel. Showers and WC. Travel-lift and hardstanding. Most repairs. Chandlers. Café. A short walk into town for provisions, bars and restaurants. \ 039 0392 2 815 549 5491 1 Fax 0392 815 8212 Email [email protected] www.gemyatdelta.com

Anchorages of N Cyprus Yedidalga Anchor off the beach in settled weather only.

Esentepe Settled weather lunch-stop. Davlos Small fishing harbour on the N coast. Yassiburun Lunch-stop anchorage W of the cape in settled weather only. Bogaz Small harbour in the NW corner of Famagusta (Gazimagusa) Bay.

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Acknowledgements Thanks to Gabby and Jeremy Waters of s/y Watershed , Roz Rozlyn lyn and and Raymo Raymond nd Walsh Walsh,, Clive Clive Probert of s/y Sanyassa and Hugo Tilberg of Odyssey of Odyssey International Magazine who sent in information. Also thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention. As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays. Please keep checking this site to ensure you have the latest information. Rod Heikell and Lu Michell May 2005



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