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==Riga (Port of entry)==
 
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| summary= '''Riga''' (/ˈriːɡə/; Latvian: Rīga, Livonian: Rīgõ, is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 637,827 inhabitants (2018), it is also the largest city in the three Baltic states, home to one-third of Latvia's population and one-tenth of the three Baltic states' combined population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga's territory covers 307.17 km² (118.60 sq mi) and lies 1–10 m (3 ft 3 in–32 ft 10 in) above sea level, on a flat and sandy plain.
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==Weather==
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==Navigation==
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The approach to Riga is via the river Daugava. The river is wide and the stream weak, so it is possible to sail the 8 miles up to the centre, but it is a busy commercial waterway. Watch out for unlit moorings.
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==Check-in facilities==
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Latvia. For details ''see [[Latvia#Entrance|Entrance: Latvia]]''.
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| text= Convinient location, on east side of the river, behind the ferry terminal and just down stream of the bridge. Accommodates 50 yachts in 8 - 3.5 m depth. Water, electricity, toilets, showers. Repairs can be arranged, nearby shops.
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: Address: Andrejostas jahtu osta, Eksporta iela 1A, Riga LV-1010, Latvia
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| text= City Yacht Club in Riga, on west side of the river. Kipsala is one of the largest and most modern nautical clubs in the Baltic sea. It is situated just 15 minutes walk away from the city centre and Old Riga, in a quiet and clean area - Kipsala island. The marina can host for up to 200 yachts with a draft of up to 3.8 m. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, WiFi. Security cameras.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|371|29|196 943}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel XX
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: Address: Rīga, Ķīpsala, Balasta dambis, Latvia
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Revision as of 22:51, 20 January 2019

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Riga
Port of Entry
56°57.165'N, 024°06.148'E Chart icon.png
lat=56.952745 | lon=24.102459 | zoom=12 | y

Riga (/ˈriːɡə/; Latvian: Rīga, Livonian: Rīgõ, is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 637,827 inhabitants (2018), it is also the largest city in the three Baltic states, home to one-third of Latvia's population and one-tenth of the three Baltic states' combined population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga's territory covers 307.17 km² (118.60 sq mi) and lies 1–10 m (3 ft 3 in–32 ft 10 in) above sea level, on a flat and sandy plain.

Charts

See Latvia.

Weather

See Latvia.

Passages

See Latvia.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The approach to Riga is via the river Daugava. The river is wide and the stream weak, so it is possible to sail the 8 miles up to the centre, but it is a busy commercial waterway. Watch out for unlit moorings.

Call traffic control (Riga Radio) on VHF channel 16 and 09.

Entrance

Riga is a port of entry/exit for Latvia. For details see Entrance: Latvia.

Berthing

There several marinas accommodating yachts.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Andrej Ostas

Andrej Ostas/wiki/Riga#Andrej_Ostas
Marina icon Andrej Ostas [[Riga#Andrej Ostas|Andrej Ostas]] 56°57.682'N, 024°05.553'E
Port of Entry

Convinient location, on east side of the river, behind the ferry terminal and just down stream of the bridge. Accommodates 50 yachts in 8 - 3.5 m depth. Water, electricity, toilets, showers. Repairs can be arranged, nearby shops.

[email protected]; Tel: +371 (283) 01867; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
Address: Andrejostas jahtu osta, Eksporta iela 1A, Riga LV-1010, Latvia

City Yacht Club

City Yacht Club/wiki/Riga#City_Yacht_Club
Marina icon City Yacht Club [[Riga#City Yacht Club|City Yacht Club]] 56°57.248'N, 024°05.281'E
Port of Entry

City Yacht Club in Riga, on west side of the river. Kipsala is one of the largest and most modern nautical clubs in the Baltic sea. It is situated just 15 minutes walk away from the city centre and Old Riga, in a quiet and clean area - Kipsala island. The marina can host for up to 200 yachts with a draft of up to 3.8 m. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, WiFi. Security cameras.

[email protected]; Tel: +371 (29) 196 943; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
Address: Rīga, Ķīpsala, Balasta dambis, Latvia

Anchorages

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Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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Repairs/Yards

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Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

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Transportation

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Friends

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Forums

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Links

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References

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