Karabiga Harbour

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-	==Karabiga Harbour==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Turkey|Sea of Marmara}}
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-	[[Image:Turkey_Karabiga_S.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Karabiga - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.398333&lon=27.31&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+
-	===Background===	+	{{Infobox | lat=40.40167 | lon=27.308
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		+	The commercial harbour of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabiga Karabiga] lies at the western end of the gulf of Erdek in the [[Sea of Marmara]] in Turkey.  In addition to a busy fishing fleet, the harbour is also used by bulk tankers loading coal and aggregates from its long quays and a regular ferry service.  Karabiga makes no concessions to yachts at all, and visitors here need to fit in where they can amongst the coastal freighters, fishing boats and ferries.  However, it is a useful port of call for an overnight stop en route from the [[Dardanelles]] eastwards along the Sea of Marmara.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	==Charts==
		+	; Turkey
		+	: 2941 Ports in Marmara Denizi - F Karabiga
-	===Charts===	+	''See also [[Sea of Marmara#Charts|Sea of Marmara]]''.
-	* Turkey 2941 Ports in Marmara Denizi - F Karabiga	+
-	See also [[Marmara_Sea#Charts|Marmara Sea]].	+	==Weather==
		+	{{Green|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}
-	===Radio Nets===	+	Sources for Weather forecasts:
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
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-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+
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-	===Approach and Navigation===	+
-	Details?	+
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-	===Check-in facilities===	+
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.	+
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-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+
-	Submit Marina details.	+
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-	===Anchorages===	+	==Passages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}
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-	===Offshore Islands===	+	==Islands==
-	List Islands	+	* [[Marmara_Islands#Port_Marmara.2C_Marmara_Island|Marmara Adasi]]
-	*	+	* [[Marmara_Islands#Yigitlar.2C_Avsa_Island|Avsa Adasi]]
		+	* [[Marmara_Islands#Pasalimani_Adasi|Pasalimani Adasi]]
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		+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	===Routes/Passages To/From===	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+
-	===Tourism & things to do ashore===	+	==Navigation==
-	List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.	+	The headland of Kale Burun two miles NE of Karabiga is easily identified from the row of ruined mediaeval towers along the neck of the peninsula.  The headland should be given a clearance of at least half a mile in the approach from W and N as there are dangerous reefs off it.  Once round the headland, the long breakwater of Karabiga harbour will be clearly seen.  Two white towers with port and starboard lights on them identify the entrance.  The harbour is entered from ESE.  Depths in the entrance are 6.0 – 7.0 metres and at the quays from 3.0 to 5.0 meters.
-	===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===	+	==Berthing==
-	*	+	Yachts normally moor stern-to the outside of the quay of the fishing harbour, directly opposite the entrance, although it is lined with heavy black tyres and the mooring rings are difficult to locate (especially since the fishermen pile their nets on top of them).  Shelter here is, however, only moderate and an unpleasant swell rolls in with even moderate E or NE winds.  Better shelter can be found alongside the commercial quay at the northern end of the harbour, but you must be prepared to move off at short notice if a ship is due to berth there.
-	===Laundry===	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	*	+	None.
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-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	==Anchorages==
-	*	+	It is just about possible to anchor in 5.0 – 6.0 metres under the harbour breakwater, clear of the 2-3 small mooring buoys there, but the position feels very exposed and may obstruct big ship movements.  A better option is in the cove a mile NE of the harbour, in the small bay under the mediaeval ruins, where shelter is good from the prevailing N/NE winds.
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-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	==Amenities==
-	Available?	+	{{tlist
-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	|header|Facilities
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-	===Marine Stores & Facilities===	+	|Water| N/A (Not Available)
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	|Electricity| N/A
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		+	|Showers| N/A
		+	|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
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		+	|Fuel| N/A
		+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers| None
-	===Repairs===	+	|header|Services
		+	|Repairs| N/A
		+	|Internet| In internet cafés
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| N/A
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		+	==Provisioning==
		+	Limited provisions in the town.
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		+	==Eating out==
		+	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}}
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-	Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.	+	{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}
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-	===References & Publications===	+	==Tourism==
-	See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]].	+	{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
-	===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.
-	===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==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{Wikipedia|Karabiga|Karabiga}}
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-	===Personal Notes===	+	==References==
-	Personal experiences?	+	''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]]''.
-	===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===	+	{{Comments}}
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+	* We anchor moored on the fishing harbour quay in a moderate NE going ENE wind and experienced a very uncomfortable swell.  Later, in winds gusting around 20 knots, we and two French yachts alongside us all dragged.  Luckily the commercial quay was free that night and we all went alongside gratefully.  Point is, the holding is suspect here and Karabiga is not a place to be with strong winds forecast unless you know you can get alongside on the commercial quays. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:09, 18 May 2011 (BST)
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Latest revision as of 11:57, 15 August 2018

The commercial harbour of Karabiga lies at the western end of the gulf of Erdek in the Sea of Marmara in Turkey. In addition to a busy fishing fleet, the harbour is also used by bulk tankers loading coal and aggregates from its long quays and a regular ferry service. Karabiga makes no concessions to yachts at all, and visitors here need to fit in where they can amongst the coastal freighters, fishing boats and ferries. However, it is a useful port of call for an overnight stop en route from the Dardanelles eastwards along the Sea of Marmara.

Charts

Turkey

2941 Ports in Marmara Denizi - F Karabiga

See also Sea of Marmara.

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

• Marmara Adasi
• Avsa Adasi
• Pasalimani Adasi

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

The headland of Kale Burun two miles NE of Karabiga is easily identified from the row of ruined mediaeval towers along the neck of the peninsula. The headland should be given a clearance of at least half a mile in the approach from W and N as there are dangerous reefs off it. Once round the headland, the long breakwater of Karabiga harbour will be clearly seen. Two white towers with port and starboard lights on them identify the entrance. The harbour is entered from ESE. Depths in the entrance are 6.0 – 7.0 metres and at the quays from 3.0 to 5.0 meters.

Berthing

Yachts normally moor stern-to the outside of the quay of the fishing harbour, directly opposite the entrance, although it is lined with heavy black tyres and the mooring rings are difficult to locate (especially since the fishermen pile their nets on top of them). Shelter here is, however, only moderate and an unpleasant swell rolls in with even moderate E or NE winds. Better shelter can be found alongside the commercial quay at the northern end of the harbour, but you must be prepared to move off at short notice if a ship is due to berth there.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

It is just about possible to anchor in 5.0 – 6.0 metres under the harbour breakwater, clear of the 2-3 small mooring buoys there, but the position feels very exposed and may obstruct big ship movements. A better option is in the cove a mile NE of the harbour, in the small bay under the mediaeval ruins, where shelter is good from the prevailing N/NE winds.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	N/A (Not Available)
Electricity	N/A
Toilets	N/A
Showers	N/A
Laundry	?
Garbage	?
Supplies
Fuel	N/A
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	N/A
Internet	In internet cafés
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	N/A

Provisioning

Limited provisions in the town.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

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

• Karabiga at the Wikipedia

References

See Turkey.

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.

• We anchor moored on the fishing harbour quay in a moderate NE going ENE wind and experienced a very uncomfortable swell. Later, in winds gusting around 20 knots, we and two French yachts alongside us all dragged. Luckily the commercial quay was free that night and we all went alongside gratefully. Point is, the holding is suspect here and Karabiga is not a place to be with strong winds forecast unless you know you can get alongside on the commercial quays. --Athene of Lymington 16:09, 18 May 2011 (BST)

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

• May 2011 --Athene of Lymington 16:09, 18 May 2011 (BST)

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