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==Burgas, Bulgaria== | ==Burgas, Bulgaria== | ||
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <googlemap lat="42.481417" lon="27.466217" zoom="10" width="350" height="350"></googlemap> | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <googlemap lat="42.481417" lon="27.466217" zoom="10" width="350" height="350"></googlemap> | ||
- | |}{{TOCleft}} | + | |}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgas Burgas] or Bourgas or Burgaz (Bulgarian: Бургас, pronounced: [burˈɡas]) is is[[ Bulgaria|Bulgaria's]] largest port and the second-largest city on the Bulgarian [[Black Sea]] Coast and the fourth-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia, Plovdiv and [[Varna]], with a population of 200,271 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. It is the capital of Burgas Province and an important industrial, transport, cultural and tourist centre. |
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
- | + | ''See [[Bulgaria#Climate_.26_Weather|Bulgaria]]''. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | + | ''See [[Bulgaria#Charts|Bulgaria]]''. | |
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
- | + | The approach to Burgas is straight forward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance. | |
- | + | Call the Port Authories on VHF channel 11 on approach. | |
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
- | + | Burgas is a port of entry to [[Bulgaria]]. Moor at Quay 6 for clearance. The formalities are performed here and are straightforward. The ships papers may be retained by the Harbourmaster. | |
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+ | The Port Control Office is situated on the 8th. floor of the tower with the radar antenna, by the dock gates. (NOTE: No lift after 3rd floor!). You must go here for departure clearance. | ||
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+ | After clearance, a yacht can move to the yacht club. | ||
==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
- | + | [[Image:Bulgaria_Burgas_s.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Burgas - ''Click for larger view'']] | |
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+ | You can either moor at the [[#Yacht Club Port Bourgas|Yacht Club]] or at an anchorage behind the commercial port. | ||
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+ | {{Warning}}While the harbor provides good shelter it can be uncomfortable due the wakes of the large commercial vessels. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | ====Yacht Club Port Bourgas==== | |
- | + | The Yacht Club is immediately to starboard after passing the lighthouse at the entrance to the commercial harbor. Cruisers report that the moorings are in a poor state and generally for smaller yachts (no more than 12m). It may be advisable to drop your own anchor and back to the quay, but stand well off as wash from passing commercial traffic and swell can cause problems. | |
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+ | The club provides water, electricity, toilets and showers. Charges are based on sq.m (LOA x beam) and on a "day" starting at midnight. So a 1 night stay will be charged as 2 days. Ask about marine supplies and repair. | ||
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+ | : 1, Alexander Batenberg Street, Burgas 8000, Bulgaria | ||
+ | :Telephone:+359 56 822302 | ||
+ | : Fax:+359 56 822302 / 840124 | ||
+ | : [http://www.yachtclubportbourgas.org/ Website] | ||
+ | : [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
- | + | There is an anchorage behind the commercial port. A few local boats moor here and it offers good shelter. The bottom is mud and good holding. You are closer to town and you do not have to walk through the port. | |
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
{{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}} | {{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}} | ||
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
- | * | + | * The dock is used as a boatyard where repairs and boat building take place. Most repairs would be possible. Ask at the [[#Yacht Club Port Bourgas|yacht club]] for further details and possible haul out |
- | * | + | * North Sails Bulgaria |
+ | *: LZ Yachting Bulgaria EOOD , Passengers Terminal floor 1 , Varna 9000, Bulgaria | ||
+ | *: Telephone:+359 52 712345 | ||
+ | *: Fax:+359 52 712300 | ||
+ | *: [http://www.bg.northsails.com Website] | ||
+ | *: [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
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: {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}} | : {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}} | ||
; Water | ; Water | ||
- | : | + | : At the [[#Yacht Club Port Bourgas|yacht club]] |
; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
- | + | [[Image:Bulgaria_Burgas_Lake_Burgas.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Lake Burgas - ''Click for larger view'']] | |
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- | * | + | The Burgas Wetlands are highly recognized for their significance to biodiversity and as a resource pool for various products utilized by people. |
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Burgas Lake Burgas] is Bulgaria's largest lake and situated in the middle of the city | ||
+ | * The Atanasovo Lake is one of the two saltwater lakes in the Black Sea region and contains rare and representative examples of wetland habitats | ||
+ | * There is an archaeological museum | ||
====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
- | * | + | * Provisions on a shopping mall at Aleksandrovska Street |
====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
- | * | + | * On Aleksandrovska Street |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
- | + | * Domestic airport | |
- | * | + | * Railway station |
- | * | + | * Ferry terminal |
+ | * Bus station | ||
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
- | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgas Burgas] | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgas Burgas] - Wikepedia |
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Bulgaria/Burgas Burgas] - Noonsite | ||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Burgas Lake Burgas] | ||
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
- | * | + | * Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 23:56, 8 April 2013 (BST) [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] |
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- | '''Names''': [[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]] | + | '''Names''': [[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] |
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Revision as of 22:56, 8 April 2013
Burgas, Bulgaria
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Local Weather
See Bulgaria.
Charts
See Bulgaria.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Burgas is straight forward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance.
Call the Port Authories on VHF channel 11 on approach.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Burgas is a port of entry to Bulgaria. Moor at Quay 6 for clearance. The formalities are performed here and are straightforward. The ships papers may be retained by the Harbourmaster.
The Port Control Office is situated on the 8th. floor of the tower with the radar antenna, by the dock gates. (NOTE: No lift after 3rd floor!). You must go here for departure clearance.
After clearance, a yacht can move to the yacht club.
Berthing Options
You can either moor at the Yacht Club or at an anchorage behind the commercial port.
Warning: While the harbor provides good shelter it can be uncomfortable due the wakes of the large commercial vessels.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Club Port Bourgas
The Yacht Club is immediately to starboard after passing the lighthouse at the entrance to the commercial harbor. Cruisers report that the moorings are in a poor state and generally for smaller yachts (no more than 12m). It may be advisable to drop your own anchor and back to the quay, but stand well off as wash from passing commercial traffic and swell can cause problems.
The club provides water, electricity, toilets and showers. Charges are based on sq.m (LOA x beam) and on a "day" starting at midnight. So a 1 night stay will be charged as 2 days. Ask about marine supplies and repair.
- 1, Alexander Batenberg Street, Burgas 8000, Bulgaria
- Telephone:+359 56 822302
- Fax:+359 56 822302 / 840124
- Website
Anchorages
There is an anchorage behind the commercial port. A few local boats moor here and it offers good shelter. The bottom is mud and good holding. You are closer to town and you do not have to walk through the port.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
- The dock is used as a boatyard where repairs and boat building take place. Most repairs would be possible. Ask at the yacht club for further details and possible haul out
- North Sails Bulgaria
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- At the yacht club
- Electricity
- At the yacht club
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The Burgas Wetlands are highly recognized for their significance to biodiversity and as a resource pool for various products utilized by people.
- Lake Burgas is Bulgaria's largest lake and situated in the middle of the city
- The Atanasovo Lake is one of the two saltwater lakes in the Black Sea region and contains rare and representative examples of wetland habitats
- There is an archaeological museum
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Provisions on a shopping mall at Aleksandrovska Street
Eateries
- On Aleksandrovska Street
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
- Domestic airport
- Railway station
- Ferry terminal
- Bus station
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Burgas - Wikepedia
- Burgas - Noonsite
- Lake Burgas
References & Publications
See Bulgaria.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 23:56, 8 April 2013 (BST)
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