Balchik

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-	==Balchik, Bulgaria==	+	{{IsPartOf|Black Sea|Bulgaria}}
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-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')	+
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-	| [ Photo gallery]	+
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-	| [ Local chartlet]	+
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-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+
-	Description, etc.	+	{{Infobox
		+	| lat=43.40333| lon=28.165
		+	| name= Balchik
		+	| zoom= 15
		+	| portofentry= Yes
		+	| chartlet = y
		+	| image= Bulgaria_Balchik_s.jpg
		+	| imagetext= Satellite view of Balchik
		+	| summary= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balchik Balchik] (Bulgarian: Балчик, Turkish: Balçık, Romanian: Balcic) is a [[Black Sea]] coastal town and seaside resort in the Southern Dobruja area of northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in Dobrich Oblast and is 42 km northeast of [[Varna]]. The town sprawls scenically along hilly terraces descending from the Dobruja plateau to the sea.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	This port is the most northerly port in Bulgaria and the best port to clear in if coming from [[Romania]].
		+	| notes=
		+	| news=
		+	}}
	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Bulgaria#Charts|Bulgaria]]''.
-	;Chart Source	+
-	:Chart No	+
-	:Chart No	+
-	==Radio Nets==	+	==Weather==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	''See [[Bulgaria#Weather|Bulgaria]]''.
-	*	+
-	==Local Weather==	+	==Passages==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	''See [[Bulgaria#Passages|Bulgaria]]''.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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		+	*
-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	Details?	+
-	==Check-in facilities==	+	==Navigation==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	The approach to Balchik is straightforward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance.
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	When coming from the North ([[Romania]]) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.
-	List Islands	+
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	{{Caution}}When coming from the South there is a permanent long fishing net set up a little to the West of the harbor entrance, with no lights.
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-	==Anchorages==	+	==Entrance==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Bulgaria. For details ''see [[Bulgaria#Entrance|Entrance: Bulgaria]]''.
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-	==Yacht Repairs and Services==	+	If you are coming from the North ([[Romania]]) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.
-	====Marine Stores====	+
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+
-	*	+
-	====Repairs/Yards====	+	==Berthing==
-	*	+	The harbor now operates as a marina with floating docks. It provides good all-around shelter.
-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	; Fuel	+	{{poi | lat= 43.4034 |lon=28.16629
-	: fuel notes	+	| type= marina
-	; Water	+	| name= Marina Balchik
-	: water notes	+	| altname=
-	; Electricity	+	| url =
-	: electricity notes	+	| zoom= 16
		+	| portofentry= y
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= The pontoons are suitable for yachts up to 12m. While longer yachts can use them in fair weather, in strong northerly winds it might be safer to try and find a berth alongside if available.
-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	Depths are at least 2.5 m.
-	===Tourism===	+
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+
-	*	+
-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	There are shower and WC facilities. Laundry. No security.
-	*	+	: {{email|[email protected]}}; Mobile: {{mob|359|889|299 250}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 08
-	*	+	}}
-	===Eateries===	+	==Anchorages==
-	*	+	None.
-	*	+
-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	==Amenities==
-	Available?	+	{{tlist
-	===Laundry===	+	|header|Facilities
-	*	+	|Water| At the floating docks
-	*	+	|Electricity| At the floating docks
		+	|Toilets| In the [[#Marina Balchik|marina]]
		+	|Showers| In the [[#Marina Balchik|marina]]
		+	|Laundry| In the [[#Marina Balchik|marina]]
		+	|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	|header|Supplies
-	*	+	|Fuel| Delivery can be arranged, ask at the marina office
		+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers| None
-	===Garbage Disposal===	+	|header|Services
-	?	+	|Repairs| Limited, ask at the marina office
		+	|Internet| WiFi in many restaurants and cafés
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	}}
-	===Transportation===	+	==Provisioning==
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	Basic provisions in the town.
		+
		+	==Eating out==
		+	* ''Kavatci''
		+	* ''Dionysopoli''
		+
		+	==Transportation==
		+	* Nearest airport is in [[Varna]]
		+	* Several busses per day to [[Varna]] (about 40 km)
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-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+	==Tourism==
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the port.}}
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		+	====Places to Visit====
		+	{{Image right|Bulgaria_Balchik_Gardens.jpg |The Balchik Botanical Gardens  }}
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		+	* Visit the the Balchik Botanical Gardens
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-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-	==External Links==	+
-	Links to relevant websites.	+
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-	==References & Publications==	+	==Links==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Bulgaria/Balchik Noonsite]
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-	==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==	+	==References==
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+	''See [[Bulgaria#References|Bulgaria]]''.
-	*	+
		+	{{Comments}}
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-	==Personal Notes==	+	{{Verified by}}
-	Personal experiences?	+	* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) {{Istioploos2}}
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-	[[Category:Ports - Bulgaria]]	+	{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]}}
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 21 August 2018

Charts

See Bulgaria.

Weather

See Bulgaria.

Passages

See Bulgaria.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

The approach to Balchik is straightforward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance.

When coming from the North (Romania) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.

Caution: When coming from the South there is a permanent long fishing net set up a little to the West of the harbor entrance, with no lights.

Entrance

Balchik is a port of entry for Bulgaria. For details see Entrance: Bulgaria.

If you are coming from the North (Romania) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.

Berthing

The harbor now operates as a marina with floating docks. It provides good all-around shelter.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	At the floating docks
Electricity	At the floating docks
Toilets	In the marina
Showers	In the marina
Laundry	In the marina
Garbage	?
Supplies
Fuel	Delivery can be arranged, ask at the marina office
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	Limited, ask at the marina office
Internet	WiFi in many restaurants and cafés
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	?

Provisioning

Basic provisions in the town.

Eating out

• Kavatci
• Dionysopoli

Transportation

• Nearest airport is in Varna
• Several busses per day to Varna (about 40 km)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

• Visit the the Balchik Botanical Gardens

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

• Balchik at the Wikipedia
• Noonsite

References

See Bulgaria.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Balchik and this page's details validated:

• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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