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===Background===
===Background===
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum Bodrum] the ancient [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halicarnassus Halicarnassus] is bustling harbor town. The old harbor is full of ''gulets''.
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<td>[[Image:Bodrum.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Bodrum Old Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]</td>
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<td>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum Bodrum] the ancient [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halicarnassus Halicarnassus] is bustling harbor town. The old harbor is full of ''gulets''.</td>
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===Charts===
===Charts===
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===Check-in facilities===
===Check-in facilities===
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Bodrum is one of Turkey's major yachting regions. As a result there here 2 marinas ([[Bodrum Marina]] in Bodrum and [[Turgutreis Marina]] about 15 nM NW), a boatyard (''Icmeler Yat''), and several anchorages.
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Bodrum is one of Turkey's major yachting regions. As a result there here 3 marinas ([[Bodrum Marina]] in Bodrum, [[Yalikavak Marina]], and [[Turgutreis Marina]] about 15 nM NW), a boatyard ([http://www.zetastourism.com/bodrumboatyard.htm ''Icmeler Yat'']), and several anchorages.
The old Bodrum Harbor caters to commercial ''gulets'' and does not welcome yacht.
The old Bodrum Harbor caters to commercial ''gulets'' and does not welcome yacht.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
* [[Bodrum Marina]]
* [[Bodrum Marina]]
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* [[Yalikavak Marina]]
* [[Turgutreis Marina]]
* [[Turgutreis Marina]]
* There is a yachting club based in the marina in Bodrum. They hold frequent races.
* There is a yachting club based in the marina in Bodrum. They hold frequent races.
===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
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List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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====Gümüslük====
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<td>Gümüslük [37° 03.3' N 27° 14' E] is a very pretty cove but crowded and popular with power boats.</td>
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<td>[[Image:Bodrum_Gumusluk.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Gümüslük<br/>''Click for larger view'']]</td>
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====Aspat Bay====
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<td>Aspat Bay or Aspat Koyü [36° 58.4' N, 27° 18.2' E] is a pleasant place to anchor. There are several restaurants ashore. During the day there are a lot of boats from Bodrum In the evening these boats leave but the loud music from the shore establishments start. Anchor in 7 m. Reasonable holding.</td>
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<td>[[Image:Bodrum_Aspat.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Aspat Koyü<br/>''Click for larger view'']]</td>
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===Offshore Islands===
===Offshore Islands===
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List Islands
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====Orak Adasi====
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See [[Gulf_of_Gökova#Orak_Island_Region|Orak Island Region]]
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
===Routes/Passages To/From===
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
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The town of Bodrum is full of shops and the usual tourist
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In the old [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Hospitaller Knights of St. Joan] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum_Castle Castle] is housed the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum_Museum_of_Underwater_Archaeology#Museum_of_Underwater_Archaeology Underwater Museum] with exhibits from the excavations from [[Coast_W_of_Marmaris_&_Sömbeki_Körfesi#Serçe_Liman|Serçe Liman], Ulu Burum, etc. Do not miss it.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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At the [[Bodrum Marina]].
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===Laundry===
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At the [[Bodrum Marina]].
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===Grocery Stores===
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There numerous food stores in town.
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===Eateries===
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* There numerous restaurants in old town
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* There is a very good and fancy restaurant in the [[Bodrum Marina]]
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* Right across from the [[Bodrum Marina]] is a "marble palace" Chinese restaurant
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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In town.
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===Marine stores===
===Marine stores===
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Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
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* At the [[Bodrum Marina]]
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* At [http://www.zetastourism.com/bodrumboatyard.htm ''Icmeler Yat''] (5 km from the town)
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===Repairs===
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Major repairs at [http://www.zetastourism.com/bodrumboatyard.htm ''Icmeler Yat''].
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===Transportation===
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There are frequent ferries to [[Kos]].
===References & Publications===
===References & Publications===
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Publications, Guides, etc.
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See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]].
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===Cruiser's Friends===
===Cruiser's Friends===

Revision as of 21:48, 6 May 2008

Contents

Bodrum (Port of entry)

File:Bodrum r.jpg
Chart of Bodrum Region
Click for larger view

Background

Bodrum Old Harbor
Click for larger view
Bodrum the ancient Halicarnassus is bustling harbor town. The old harbor is full of gulets.

Charts

BA 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi

Imray-Tetra G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey

NIMA 54400 Samos to Rodhos

Greek 451 Leros to Rhodos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Danger: Approaching Bodrum from the W stay clear of the Dikilitas Reef about 1 nM from the harbor.

Check-in facilities

Bodrum is one of Turkey's major yachting regions. As a result there here 3 marinas (Bodrum Marina in Bodrum, Yalikavak Marina, and Turgutreis Marina about 15 nM NW), a boatyard (Icmeler Yat), and several anchorages.

The old Bodrum Harbor caters to commercial gulets and does not welcome yacht.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Gümüslük

Gümüslük [37° 03.3' N 27° 14' E] is a very pretty cove but crowded and popular with power boats.
File:Bodrum Gumusluk.jpg
Chart of Gümüslük
Click for larger view

Aspat Bay

Aspat Bay or Aspat Koyü [36° 58.4' N, 27° 18.2' E] is a pleasant place to anchor. There are several restaurants ashore. During the day there are a lot of boats from Bodrum In the evening these boats leave but the loud music from the shore establishments start. Anchor in 7 m. Reasonable holding.
Aspat Koyü
Click for larger view

Offshore Islands

Orak Adasi

See Orak Island Region

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The town of Bodrum is full of shops and the usual tourist In the old Knights of St. Joan Castle is housed the Underwater Museum with exhibits from the excavations from [[Coast_W_of_Marmaris_&_Sömbeki_Körfesi#Serçe_Liman|Serçe Liman], Ulu Burum, etc. Do not miss it.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

At the Bodrum Marina.

Laundry

At the Bodrum Marina.

Grocery Stores

There numerous food stores in town.

Eateries

  • There numerous restaurants in old town
  • There is a very good and fancy restaurant in the Bodrum Marina
  • Right across from the Bodrum Marina is a "marble palace" Chinese restaurant

Motorbike & Car Rentals

In town.

Marine stores


Repairs

Major repairs at Icmeler Yat.

Transportation

There are frequent ferries to Kos.

References & Publications

See Turkey.

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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