Gulf of Gokova
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Gulf of Gökova
The Gulf of Gökova has many anchorages but it can be very crowded with charter boats and gulets from Bodrum.
Charts
- BA
- 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Samos to Rodhos
- Turkey
- 311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris
- 3111 C) Değirmen Bükü
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Local Weather
See Turkey.
Approach to the gulf is straightforward. The meltemi as you move into the gulf weakens and comes from the west.
Check-in facilities
Ports of entry in the gulf are Bodrum and Turgutreis Marina.
Ports and Popular Stops
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Degirmen Bükü
36°56′N, 28°09′E
Degirmen Bükü or Deremen or English Harbor is a large, magnificent, heavily wooded bay with many anchoring possibilities.
The actual English Harbor (Ingilizi Liman) is shown on Satellite view.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1985 --Istioploos
- July 2007 --Atheneoflymington 19:54, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
- May 2012 (Vigdis)
Sögüt
36°56.4′N, 28°11.4′E PanoramioSögüt is a large bay that provides an all around shelter. There are three mooring possibilities. The Yacht Club, the" town quay " (really just a wooden pontoon) and the restaurant pontoon. Or you can anchor off. Anchor in 12-14 m. The restaurant also provides excellent water.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1985 --Istioploos
- May 2012 (Vigdis)
Akbük Liman
37°01.9′N, 28°06.3′EWhen we were last in Akbük Liman there was an excellent restaurant.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1985 --Istioploos
Çökertme
36°59.8′N, 27°47.5′E - Chartlet
Çökertme also known as Fesiliyen Koyu or Vasilika. It is an attractive cove but it is subject to strong gusts. Anchor in 2-5 m. The bottom is sand and weed and there could be a problem with holding, so take a line ashore. Alternatively, pick up a laid mooring on one of the three restaurant pontoons. With an onshore southerly it is best to anchor off in the western cove, as big incoming waves make the restaurant pontoons very uncomfortable.
When we were there there was a very basic eatery presided by the colorful "Captain Ibrahim" who looked straight out of pirate movie.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1985 --Istioploos
- May 2007 --Atheneoflymington 20:06, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
- May 2012 (Vigdis)
Offshore Islands
Sehir Adalari
36°59.7′N, 28°12.5′ESehir Adalari or Shehir Oghlan or Snake and Castle Island was known in antiquity as Kedreai. The beach on west of the island was known as "Cleopatra's Beach." It was believed to have been made with sand transported from Egypt by Mark Anthony especially for Cleopatra. Today there are many ruins and walking around the island is a pleasure.
Anchor on the E side in 5-10 m in the middle of the bay or in shallower water and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding especially if you avoid the weed.
Visiting the island is controlled by ticket and you are not allowed to visit at night.There is a restaurant and snack bar ashore. Danger: Watch out for the submerged ancient mole in the NE point.
Warning: The wind direction is liable to change in the evening from N to NE.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1985 --Istioploos
- May 2007 --Atheneoflymington 20:01, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
- May 2012 (Vigdis)
Orak Island Region
36°58.8′N, 27°34′E - Chartlet
There are several anchoring opportunities here. It is a nice place not too far from Bodrum. You can anchor here. But, it is deep and there can be strong cross winds.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2004 --Istioploos
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- In Sögüt
- Electricity
- N/A
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Visit Bodrum.
Grocery Stores
N/A.
Eateries
- In Sögüt
- In Akbük Liman
- In Çökertme at Captain Ibrahim
- In Sehir Adalari
Internet/WiFi
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
N/A (Not Available).
Transportation
From Bodrum.
Routes/Passages To/From
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
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
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Names: Istioploos, Obarut, Athene of Lymington |
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