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==Rize (Port of entry)== | ==Rize (Port of entry)== | ||
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[[Image:Turkey_Rize-sahil.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The Harbor of Rize<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Turkey_Rize-sahil.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The Harbor of Rize<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
- | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rize Rize | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rize Rize] is a fairly large commercial harbor about 60 nM west of the border between [[Turkey]] and [[Georgia]]. It is a port of entry. Rize is built on the site of ancient Rhizaion (Ριζαίον). |
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
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===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
====Rize Harbor==== | ====Rize Harbor==== | ||
+ | GPS: {{Coord|41|02.2|N|40|31.4|E|}}<br/> | ||
[[Image:Turkey_Rizeport1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Plan of Rize Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Turkey_Rizeport1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Plan of Rize Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
The harbor provides excellent all weather shelter. | The harbor provides excellent all weather shelter. |
Revision as of 20:16, 9 March 2009
Rize (Port of entry)
GPS: 41°02.2′N, 40°31.4′E
Background
Rize is a fairly large commercial harbor about 60 nM west of the border between Turkey and Georgia. It is a port of entry. Rize is built on the site of ancient Rhizaion (Ριζαίον).
Charts
- BA 2214 The Euxine or Black Sea
- BA 2236 Tirebolu to Tuapse
- BA 1279 Rize
- NIMA 55105 Eastern Part of the Black Sea
- Turkey 142 Trabzon - Pazar
- Turkey 1421 Rize
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Rize Harbor Authority - VHF channel 16
Weather
See Turkey.
The approaches to Rize are straightforward.
Check-in facilities
Rize Harbor
GPS: 41°02.2′N, 40°31.4′E
The harbor provides excellent all weather shelter.
You can anchor off inside the harbor or you can moor side-to the southeast quay.
The customs are located in the ferry building.
Tourism & things to do ashore
The Çay Entstitutu (Tea Institute) has a lovely garden with a good view. Well worth a visit.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - Diesel can be delivered, ask at any of the filling stations along the main road
- Water - There is a tap behind the ferry building
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
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Grocery & Supply Stores
- Several food stores near Türkiye İș Bankasi (Bank)
- Rize is the capital of the tea producing area
Eateries
- Several restaurants on or near the main square
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
?
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Transportation
- Busses to other cities
- Dolmus (shared vans) within the town
- Ferry from Russia
References & Publications
See Turkey.
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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Rize (Wikipedia)
- Rize Port Authority
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:
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