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-	|}{{TOCleft}}	+	|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mürefte Mürefte] or Myriophyton (Greek: Μυριόφυτο is a relatively new harbour constructed on the north coast of the [[Sea of Marmara]], 22 miles SW of [[Tekirdag]] and 50 miles NW of [[Canakkale|Çanakkale]].  The harbour is a useful port of refuge along the relatively poorly supplied north coast of the Sea of Marmara, but unfortunately is run by a fishermen’s co-operative which seems to regard foreign yachtsmen as a golden opportunity for exploitation.  In settled weather, a yacht is better off anchoring in the lee of the harbour just SW of the breakwater and, in unsettled weather, anchoring in the harbour itself away from the quays.  Shelter in the harbour is good from the prevailing winds, but it is completely open to the SW.
-	====Overview====	+
-	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mürefte Mürefte] or Myriophyton (Greek: Μυριόφυτο is a relatively new harbour constructed on the north coast of the [[Sea of Marmara]], 22 miles SW of [[Tekirdag]] and 50 miles NW of [[Canakkale|Çanakkale]].  The harbour is a useful port of refuge along the relatively poorly supplied north coast of the Sea of Marmara, but unfortunately is run by a fishermen’s co-operative which seems to regard foreign yachtsmen as a golden opportunity for exploitation.  In settled weather, a yacht is better off anchoring in the lee of the harbour just SW of the breakwater and, in unsettled weather, anchoring in the harbour itself away from the quays.  Shelter in the harbour is good from the prevailing winds, but it is completely open to the SW.	+
	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	;BA	+	; BA
-	:224 Maramara Denizi	+	: 224 Maramara Denizi
-	:1005 Marmara Adasi to Istanbul Boğazi	+	: 1005 Marmara Adasi to Istanbul Boğazi
-	;NIMA	+	; NIMA
-	:55040 Sea of Marmara	+	: 55040 Sea of Marmara
-	;Turkey	+	; Turkey
-	:29 Marmara Sea	+	: 29 Marmara Sea
-	:291 İzmit Körfezi	+	: 291 İzmit Körfezi
-	:292 İstanbul - Mudanya	+	: 292 İstanbul - Mudanya
-	:293 Büyükçekmece - Hoşköy	+	: 293 Büyükçekmece - Hoşköy
-	:294 Marmara Adaları - İmralı Adası	+	: 294 Marmara Adaları - İmralı Adası
-	:295 Hoşköy - Gelibolu	+	: 295 Hoşköy - Gelibolu
-	:296 Marmara Adaları	+	: 296 Marmara Adaları
-	;Greek	+	; Greek
-	:109 Ionio-Aegeo Steno Messinis mechri Thalassa Marmara	+	: 109 Ionio-Aegeo Steno Messinis mechri Thalassa Marmara
	==Radio Nets==		==Radio Nets==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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-	==Local Weather==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	''See also [[Turkey#Turkey_Climate_&_Weather|Turkey]]''.	+
		+	==Local Weather==
	Winds along the north coast of the Sea of Marmara are generally from N/NE, which can give some excellent sailing in flat water between the [[Dardanelles]] and [[Istanbul]].  Winds tend to be at their strongest in mid to late afternoon.		Winds along the north coast of the Sea of Marmara are generally from N/NE, which can give some excellent sailing in flat water between the [[Dardanelles]] and [[Istanbul]].  Winds tend to be at their strongest in mid to late afternoon.
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		+	''See also [[Turkey#Turkey_Climate_&_Weather|Turkey]]''.
	==Approach and Navigation==		==Approach and Navigation==
-	[[Image:MurefteEntrance.jpg|330px|thumb|right|Entrance to Murefte<br />''Click for larger view'']]	+	[[Image:MurefteEntrance.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Entrance to Murefte - ''Click for larger view'']]
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	The harbour breakwaters are easily identifiable from all directions.  The entrance is oriented SW.  Depths in the entrance are 5.0 metres.		The harbour breakwaters are easily identifiable from all directions.  The entrance is oriented SW.  Depths in the entrance are 5.0 metres.
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		+	==Berthing Options==
		+	[[Image:MurefteQuay.jpg|345px|thumb|right|A YTL50 a night berth on the N quay in Murefte - ''Click for larger view'']]
-	==Check-in facilities==
	The W quay is rather shallow, with depths of 1.5 – 1.75 metres.  The best place for a yacht is at the end of the N quay, where a yacht can lie alongside in depths of 2.75 metres.  This position offers excellent shelter from the prevailing N/NE winds.  Second best option is to do an anchor moor on the S quay, where there is space for around 12-15 yachts.  However, depths are uneven here and range from 1.75 to 2.0 metres, so deeper draft yachts may prefer to go bows to.  However, in view of the exorbitant charge for mooring in the harbour, many yachts may prefer to anchor off or even avoid the harbour altogether.		The W quay is rather shallow, with depths of 1.5 – 1.75 metres.  The best place for a yacht is at the end of the N quay, where a yacht can lie alongside in depths of 2.75 metres.  This position offers excellent shelter from the prevailing N/NE winds.  Second best option is to do an anchor moor on the S quay, where there is space for around 12-15 yachts.  However, depths are uneven here and range from 1.75 to 2.0 metres, so deeper draft yachts may prefer to go bows to.  However, in view of the exorbitant charge for mooring in the harbour, many yachts may prefer to anchor off or even avoid the harbour altogether.
-	[[Image:MurefteQuay.jpg|330px|thumb|right|A YTL50 a night berth on the N quay in Murefte<br />''Click for larger view'']]
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	None.	+
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+
	None.		None.
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
	In settled weather, anchor in the lee of the S breakwater, where there is good protection from the prevailing winds.  Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand.  In unsettled weather, anchor in the harbour itself.		In settled weather, anchor in the lee of the S breakwater, where there is good protection from the prevailing winds.  Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand.  In unsettled weather, anchor in the harbour itself.
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		+	==Offshore Islands and Groups==
		+	None.
	==Yacht Repairs and Services==		==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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	==Routes/Passages To/From==		==Routes/Passages To/From==
-	* Murefte would be a convenient port of call if transiting the north coast of the Sea of Marmara between the [[Dardanelles]] and [[Istanbul]], but for the policies of the co-operative which runs it.	+	* Murefte would be a convenient port of call if transiting the north coast of the [[Sea of Marmara]] between the [[Dardanelles]] and [[Istanbul]], but for the policies of the co-operative which runs it.
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	==Forum Discussions==		==Forum Discussions==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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Mürefte, Turkey

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	40°40.48′N, 27°15.85′E
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Contents 1 Mürefte, Turkey 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Local Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Berthing Options 6.1 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 6.2 Anchorages 7 Offshore Islands and Groups 8 Yacht Repairs and Services 8.1 Marine Stores 8.2 Repairs/Yards 8.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 9 Tourism and Things to do Ashore 9.1 Tourism 9.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 9.3 Eateries 9.4 Internet/WiFi 9.5 Laundry 9.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 9.7 Garbage Disposal 9.8 Transportation 10 Routes/Passages To/From 11 Cruiser's Friends 12 Forum Discussions 13 External Links 14 References & Publications 15 Personal Notes 15.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 16 Contributors to this page 17 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Mürefte or Myriophyton (Greek: Μυριόφυτο is a relatively new harbour constructed on the north coast of the Sea of Marmara, 22 miles SW of Tekirdag and 50 miles NW of Çanakkale. The harbour is a useful port of refuge along the relatively poorly supplied north coast of the Sea of Marmara, but unfortunately is run by a fishermen’s co-operative which seems to regard foreign yachtsmen as a golden opportunity for exploitation. In settled weather, a yacht is better off anchoring in the lee of the harbour just SW of the breakwater and, in unsettled weather, anchoring in the harbour itself away from the quays. Shelter in the harbour is good from the prevailing winds, but it is completely open to the SW.

Charts

BA

224 Maramara Denizi

1005 Marmara Adasi to Istanbul Boğazi

NIMA

55040 Sea of Marmara

Turkey

29 Marmara Sea

291 İzmit Körfezi

292 İstanbul - Mudanya

293 Büyükçekmece - Hoşköy

294 Marmara Adaları - İmralı Adası

295 Hoşköy - Gelibolu

296 Marmara Adaları

Greek

109 Ionio-Aegeo Steno Messinis mechri Thalassa Marmara

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

Winds along the north coast of the Sea of Marmara are generally from N/NE, which can give some excellent sailing in flat water between the Dardanelles and Istanbul. Winds tend to be at their strongest in mid to late afternoon.

See also Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

The harbour breakwaters are easily identifiable from all directions. The entrance is oriented SW. Depths in the entrance are 5.0 metres.

Berthing Options

The W quay is rather shallow, with depths of 1.5 – 1.75 metres. The best place for a yacht is at the end of the N quay, where a yacht can lie alongside in depths of 2.75 metres. This position offers excellent shelter from the prevailing N/NE winds. Second best option is to do an anchor moor on the S quay, where there is space for around 12-15 yachts. However, depths are uneven here and range from 1.75 to 2.0 metres, so deeper draft yachts may prefer to go bows to. However, in view of the exorbitant charge for mooring in the harbour, many yachts may prefer to anchor off or even avoid the harbour altogether.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

In settled weather, anchor in the lee of the S breakwater, where there is good protection from the prevailing winds. Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand. In unsettled weather, anchor in the harbour itself.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel. Water and electricity are available on the W quay, but this is too shallow for most yachts.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The harbour is around 1.5 miles E of the town of Murefte (which is not really worth visiting anyway).

Grocery & Supply Stores

Nearest provisions 1.5 miles S in Murefte.

Eateries

A simple café and a restaurant in the harbour.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None

Garbage Disposal

Bins near the harbour.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

• Murefte would be a convenient port of call if transiting the north coast of the Sea of Marmara between the Dardanelles and Istanbul, but for the policies of the co-operative which runs it.

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

• Mürefte (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Turkey.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

• We felt totally ripped off in Murefte, being charged YTL 50 simply for lying alongside a rough stone quay, with absolutely no facilities. The fishermen’s co-operative which runs the harbour seems to have a predatory approach to foreign yachtsmen and the quays here are likely to stay empty until this policy changes.--Athene of Lymington 06:58, 19 June 2011 (BST)

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

• June 2011--Athene of Lymington 06:58, 19 June 2011 (BST)

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Contributors to this page
Names: Athene of Lymington

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