Turkeli
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Turkeli
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Turkeli (or to give it its full name Turkeli Feneri) is a small fishing harbour on the European side and at the northern end of the Bosphorus (Strait of Istanbul). It is an out-and-out fishing harbour and absolutely no provision is made for visiting yachts, but it is a convenient stop on the European side of the Strait for yachts passing to or from the Bulgarian coast to the NW. A yacht planning to stop here should be prepared to lie alongside a fishing boat, as this will often be the only option (especially during the close period for fishing of May to September).
Charts
- BA
- 1158 Istanbul Bogazi N Part NW Turkey
- 1159 Istanbul Bogazi S Part NW Turkey
- 1198 Istanbul Bogazi NW Turkey
- NIMA
- 55047 Southern Entrance to the Istanbul Bogazi (Bosporus)
- 55048 Istanbul Bogazi (Bosporus)
- Turkey
- 2921 Bosphorus
Weather
For most of the time, even in settled weather, winds blow down the Strait from the N and can funnel strongly in the narrower parts. It is not advisable to attempt a transit up to Turkeli in strong winds from N unless your engine is exceptionally powerful.
See also Turkey.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Navigation up to Turkeli is straightforward (see Bosphorus).
The harbour breakwater will not be seen until rounding a small cape with shallows off it (marked with an E cardinal mark) a mile south of the harbour. Once past this, the breakwater and the rocky islet at the NE corner of it is clearly identifiable. The entrance is oriented due S. Beware of the fish traps to the W of the entrance, which have stakes secured with long lines to the sea bed.
Berthing
There are two quayed basins in the harbour. Most boats berth in the inner harbour, where there are depths of around 4.0 metres. All the quays are normally full of local fishing boats and (especially during the close period of May to September) a yacht will have no option but to lie alongside a fishing boat.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | N/A (Not Available) |
Electricity | N/A |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | N/A |
Garbage | Limited. Take it with you. |
Supplies | |
Fuel | N/A |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | N/A |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Limited.
Eating out
Several restaurants near the harbour.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
Ashore there are a few small restaurants, but only limited provisions in the town.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Turkeli at the Wikipedia
References
See Turkey.
Comments
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- The harbour gives good shelter from the prevailing N/NE winds, but is not a place to linger.--Athene of Lymington 12:40, 13 June 2011 (BST)
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- June 2011 --Athene of Lymington 12:40, 13 June 2011 (BST)
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