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==LATVIA CRUISING GUIDE==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Latvia
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Latvia_map.png|330px| ]]<br>'''Latvia''' - ''Click for larger view''
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==Background==
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'''Latvia''' is a European state which is situated on the coast of the [[Baltic|Baltic Sea]]. One of the three Baltic states, Latvia is bordered by [[Estonia]] to the north, [[Lithuania]] to the south, [[Russia]] to the east, Belarus on the south east, and the [[Baltic|Baltic Sea]] on the west.
'''Latvia''' is a European state which is situated on the coast of the [[Baltic|Baltic Sea]]. One of the three Baltic states, Latvia is bordered by [[Estonia]] to the north, [[Lithuania]] to the south, [[Russia]] to the east, Belarus on the south east, and the [[Baltic|Baltic Sea]] on the west.
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==Climate & Weather==
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==Charts==
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The Latvian climate is humid, continental and temperate owing to the maritime influence of the [[Baltic|Baltic Sea]]. Summers are warm, and the weather in spring and autumn fairly mild; however, the winters can be extreme due to the northern location. Precipitation is common throughout the year with the heaviest rainfall in August. During severe spells of winter weather, Latvia is dominated by cold winds from the interior of Russia, and severe snowfalls are very common.
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==Weather==
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The best time to travel to Latvia is during Summer, from June up to early-September, as it is warm during that period (around 15°C to 20°C) and various local foods are available. While the start of December is usually mild with temperatures staying above freezing, snowfall can be expected during the Winter season, January and February, and the temperatures can drop to around -30°C for short periods of time. Springs and autumns are fairly mild.
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==Transportation==
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* Riga International Airport (RIX IATA) is the only airport in Latvia that services regular international flights and is located 10 km southwest of [[Riga]]
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* LDZ Cargo operates international trains to [[Riga]] from Moscow and Saint Petersburg in [[Russia]] with stops at Rezekne and Jekabpils, as well as trains to and from Minsk in Belarus
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* T''allink Silja'' operates ferries between [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]] and Riga
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* ''Stena Line'' operates ferries from Travemunde, [[Germany]] to Liepāja and [[Ventspils]] and from Nynäshamn, [[Sweden]] to [[Ventspils]]
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 29 January 2019

World ▶ North Sea ▶ Baltic Sea ▶ Northern Europe ▶ Eastern Europe ▶ Latvia

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Latvia
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Latvia
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Capital Riga
Language Latvian
Currency Lats
Time zone EET (UTC+2) , DST: EEST (UTC+3)
Calling code +371

Latvia is a European state which is situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea. One of the three Baltic states, Latvia is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, Belarus on the south east, and the Baltic Sea on the west.

Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.

Charts

British Admiralty
BA2215 - Gulf of Riga
BA2256 - Riga and approaches
BA2816 Baltic Sea — southern sheet

Weather

The best time to travel to Latvia is during Summer, from June up to early-September, as it is warm during that period (around 15°C to 20°C) and various local foods are available. While the start of December is usually mild with temperatures staying above freezing, snowfall can be expected during the Winter season, January and February, and the temperatures can drop to around -30°C for short periods of time. Springs and autumns are fairly mild.

Weather links

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||
Ports & Marinas
EngureEngure/wiki/Engure | Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Engure MarinaEngure Marina/wiki/Engure | Marina icon – marina |
Jurmala Jurmala /wiki/Jurmala | Harbour icon – harbour |
Jurmala MarinaJurmala Marina/wiki/Jurmala | Marina icon – marina |
Liepaja Liepaja/wiki/Liepaja | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour |
Liepaja MarinaLiepaja Marina/wiki/Liepaja | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Pavilosta Pavilosta /wiki/Pavilosta | Harbour icon – harbour |
Pavilosta MarinaPavilosta Marina/wiki/Pavilosta | Marina icon – marina |
Riga Riga /wiki/Riga | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour |
Andrej Ostas MarinaAndrej Ostas Marina/wiki/Riga | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
City Yacht ClubCity Yacht Club/wiki/Riga | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Port BolderajaPort Bolderaja/wiki/Riga | Marina icon – marina |
Roja Roja /wiki/Roja | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour |
Roja MarinaRoja Marina/wiki/Roja | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Salacgriva Salacgriva /wiki/Salacgriva | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour |
Salacgrīva MarinaSalacgrīva Marina/wiki/Salacgriva | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Ventspils Ventspils /wiki/Ventspils | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour |
Ventspils MarinaVentspils Marina/wiki/Ventspils | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |

Transportation

  • Riga International Airport (RIX IATA) is the only airport in Latvia that services regular international flights and is located 10 km southwest of Riga
  • LDZ Cargo operates international trains to Riga from Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia with stops at Rezekne and Jekabpils, as well as trains to and from Minsk in Belarus
  • There are international bus connections to anywhere in Europe, including frequent service to Tallinn and Tartu in Estonia, and Vilnius and Kaunas in Lithuania
  • Tallink Silja operates ferries between Stockholm, Sweden and Riga
  • Stena Line operates ferries from Travemunde, Germany to Liepāja and Ventspils and from Nynäshamn, Sweden to Ventspils

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

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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