Murefte
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Murefte, Turkey
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Murefte 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. 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
See Turkey. 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.
The harbour breakwaters are easily identifiable from all directions. The entrance is oriented SW. Depths in the entrance are 5.0 metres.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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.
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Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
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.
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
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 2011--Athene of Lymington 06:58, 19 June 2011 (BST)
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)
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