Göcek

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Contents 1 Göcek (Port of entry) 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Local Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) 7 Offshore Islands and Groups 8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 9 Anchorages 10 Yacht Repairs and Services 10.1 Marine Stores 10.2 Repairs/Yards 10.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 11 Tourism and Things to do Ashore 11.1 Tourism 11.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 11.3 Eateries 11.4 Internet/WiFi 11.5 Laundry 11.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 11.7 Garbage Disposal 11.8 Transportation 12 Routes/Passages To/From 13 Cruiser's Friends 14 Forum Discussions 15 External Links 16 References & Publications 17 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 18 Personal Notes 19 Contributors to this page [add 3 tildes (~~~) on the name line] 20 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Göcek (Port of entry)

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	36°45′N, 28°56.25′E
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Göcek has grown from a small agricultural town 15 miles NW of Fethiye into one of Turkey’s premier yachting locations, rivaling Marmaris and the Bodrum Peninsula. This is largely as a result of its natural advantages, being at the top of a deep gulf sheltered by the island of the same name. The town hosts a total of no less than six marinas, Port Göcek, Club Marina, Göcek Village Port, Göcek Exclusive; Skopea Marina and Göcek Municipal Marina. It is also a place where virtually every conceivable yachting need can be met, including liferaft servicing. Since the completion of a one kilometer tunnel in 2006, the journey from Dalaman International Airport takes only 20 minutes.

Göcek is an excellent base for exploring the wonderful (and popular) cruising area of Skopea Limani a few miles to the south, which is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful yachting destinations in Turkey, and the so-called Twelve Islands of the Gulf of Fethiye. .

Charts

BA

1886 Approaches to Fethiye Körfezi

Imray-Tatra

G36 South Coast of Turkey

NIMA

54421 Kardeiga to Ilbiz Burnu

Turkey

312Marmaris - Fethiye

313 Fethiye - Kaş

3122 Fethiye Körfezi

Greek

452 Rhodos to Cattelorizo

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Göcek is a relatively sheltered bay, although an unpleasant short chop sets into the bay whenever there are strong winds with anything south in them. This particularly affects Göcek Village Port, Skopea Marina and Göcek Municipal Marina, which are uncomfortable in these conditions. During the winter, when there are occasional southerly gales, most berths in these marinas are effectively untenable.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

• Poseidon System 3 day forecasts for Greek and Turkish seas from the National Center for Marine Research
• Weather on Line Detail 7 day forecast charts for the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Atlantic
• Navtex Broadcasts
• Wind GURU A surfer's site with worldwide wind forecasts
• Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlügü Forecasts for Turkey (in Turkish).
• Passage Weather - Eastern Med

Approach and Navigation

Approach to all the marinas is straightforward, although berthing in the three marinas affected by southerly winds (see above) can be challenging. Marina staff are usually in attendance in such conditions.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Yachts can clear in at either Port Göcek Marina or Göcek Village Port, which will handle all formalities. For check-in see marina entries.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Twelve in all in the approach to Göcek and even more in the wider Gulf of Fethiye. Popular anchorages are at Göcek Island, Tersane Island and Domuz Island.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Port Göcek
• Club Marina
• Göcek Village Port
• Göcek Exclusive
• Skopea Marina
• Göcek Municipal Marina

Anchorages

• Göcek Bay, between Göcek Village Port and Skopea Marina. This is the most popular anchorage and offers good shelter in most conditions (although strong southerlies send in an unpleasant chop). Anchor in 5.0 – 10.0 metres in mud. The holding is very good.
• NW Göcek Bay, off Club Marina. This anchorage offers slightly better shelter in southerly winds, but is deep. Anchor in 15.0 – 20.0 metres well to the north of the marina mooring buoys. The bottom is mud and good holding.
• Poruklu Bay GPS: 36°45.34′N, 28°55.42′E, just south of the Göcek Exclusive marina. Anchor in 12-15 metres and take a line ashore wherever convenient.
• Numerous sheltered anchorages in the six mile stretch between Göcek and Skopea Limani.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Numerous chandleries in the town. Blues Yachting operates one of the best.

Repairs/Yards

• Blues Yachting offers a wide range of technical services, including liferaft and outboard servicing, diesel engine and generator repairs, osmosis treatment, epoxy and paintwork, stainless steel and rigging work and electrical repairs.

Contact: Blues Yachting, Inonu Bulvari No:50, Göcek 48310, Fethiye, Turkey Tel: +90 252 645 1435 Fax: +90 252 645 1081 E-mail: [email protected]

• Port Göcek Technical Services (across the bay from the marina) has a travel lift (70T) and winter storage for 180 boats. The yard can undertake most yacht repairs, including engineering and welding, electrical and electronic repairs, carpentry, upholstery, sail repairs, painting, cooling and plumbing systems and rigging work.

Contact: Port Gocek Boatyard, P.K. 20, 48310, Gocek-Fethiye, Mugla Tel : 90 252- 645 2288 Fax: 90 252- 645 2109 E-mail: [email protected]

• Village Port Boatyard, just west of the marina, has 75T and 200T travel hoists and winter storage for around 100 yachts. Most services available, including mechanical, electrical and electronics, engineering, carpentry, upholstery, painting services and stainless steel fabrication.

Contact: Club Marina, Göcek 48310, Fethiye, Turkey Tel: +90 252 645 1800 Fax: +90 (252) 645 1804 E-mail: [email protected].

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel stations at Port Göcek, Club Marina and Göcek Municipal Marina. Water and electricity at all marinas (at some an additional charge is made).

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Good Tansaş and Migros supermarkets in the town

Eateries

• The restaurant at Club Marina is excellent.

Internet/WiFi

At Port Göcek, Club Marina and Göcek Village Port.

Laundry

• Most of the marinas operate a collection service and your laundry will usually be returned within 24 hours (look out for the ubiquitous laundry trailer towed behind a scooter). However, the cost can be up to Turkish lire 40 per load, so enquire first.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• In the town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins at all marinas.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

• Dalaman International Airport is just 20 minutes away by car.

Routes/Passages To/From

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

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• June 2010 --Athene of Lymington 12:22, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

• Club Marina is a personal favorite (one of the most beautifully sited and peaceful marinas we have ever stayed in) --Athene of Lymington 12:22, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

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