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===Background===
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This region is north of [[Samos]] & Kusadasi and south of Çesme. It consists of Siğacik harbor and several pleasant anchorages.
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This region is north of [[Samos]] & [[Kusadasi]] and south of [[Cesme|Çesme]. It consists of [[#Siğacik|Siğacik harbor]] and several pleasant anchorages.
===Charts===
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BA 1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi
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Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
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NIMA 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait
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Greek 334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
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In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of [[#Siğacik|Siğacik ]] and [[#Teos_Liman|Teos].
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The closest ports of entry are [[Kusadasi]] and [[Cesme|Çesme]].
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====Siğacik====
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[[Image:Sigacik_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Siğacik Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[http://www.kokachi.com/sigacik.html Siğacik] [38° 11.6' N 26° 47' E] is a fishing harbor within which operates small marina operated by the municipality. It is well protected from the ''meltem''. There are some laid moorings and stern lines.
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It provides a safe place to leave the boat and visit nearby ancient [[#Teos|Teos]].
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> Do not pass between Esek Adasi and the mainland. It is too shallow. Also on the N side of Esek Adasi there is a reef. Give it a wide berth.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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<center><gallery widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="2">
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Image:Sigacik4.jpg|Siğacik Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Sigacik1.jpg|At the quay<br/>''Click for larger view''
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====Siğacik Bay====
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It is possible to anchor off in the bay.
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====Teos Liman====
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|valign="top"|You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the ''meltem'' but it is totally exposed to S winds.
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> Give a wide berth to the reefs near the point to the W.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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|[[Image:Sigacik_Teos_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Teos Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Gökkovar Liman====
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[[Image:Sigacik_Gokkavar_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Gökkovar Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Gökkovar Liman [38° 08' N 26° 37' E] is a deep fjord about 2 M NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.
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[[Image:Sigacik_Gokkavar1.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Gökkovar Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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There are two anchorages:
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=====North Creek=====
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[[Image:Sigacik_GokkavarN_h.jpg|frame|right|Chart of North Creek<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.
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=====East Creek=====
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This anchorage is deep and only one or two boats can be accommodated. Try to anchor in 10 m and possibly take a line ashore. The holding here is less reliable than in the North Creek.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Teos====
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The ancient city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teos Teos] with a Temple of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Dionysus2.html Dionysus], Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.
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* Water - On the pier in [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]]
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* Electricity - Possible on the pier in [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]] but connections not very reliable or well grounded.
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* In [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]], wonderful fruits.
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Taxi from [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]] to Izmir.
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Revision as of 20:56, 13 June 2008

Contents

Siğacik Region

File:Sigacik r.jpg
Chart of Siğacik Region
Click for larger view

Background

This region is north of Samos & Kusadasi and south of [[Cesme|Çesme]. It consists of Siğacik harbor and several pleasant anchorages.

Charts

BA 1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi

Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey

NIMA 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait

Greek 334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of Siğacik and [[#Teos_Liman|Teos].

Check-in facilities

The closest ports of entry are Kusadasi and Çesme.

Ports and Popular Stops

Siğacik

File:Sigacik m.jpg
Chart of Siğacik Harbor
Click for larger view

Siğacik [38° 11.6' N 26° 47' E] is a fishing harbor within which operates small marina operated by the municipality. It is well protected from the meltem. There are some laid moorings and stern lines.

It provides a safe place to leave the boat and visit nearby ancient Teos.

Danger: Do not pass between Esek Adasi and the mainland. It is too shallow. Also on the N side of Esek Adasi there is a reef. Give it a wide berth.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

  • August 2007 --Istioploos 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)

Siğacik Harbor
Click for larger view

Sigacik1.jpg

At the quay
Click for larger view

Anchorages

Siğacik Bay

It is possible to anchor off in the bay.

Teos Liman

You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the meltem but it is totally exposed to S winds.

Danger: Give a wide berth to the reefs near the point to the W.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

  • August 2007 --Istioploos 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
File:Sigacik Teos m.jpg
Chart of Teos Liman
Click for larger view

Gökkovar Liman

File:Sigacik Gokkavar h.jpg
Chart of Gökkovar Liman
Click for larger view

Gökkovar Liman [38° 08' N 26° 37' E] is a deep fjord about 2 M NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.

Gökkovar Liman
Click for larger view

There are two anchorages:

North Creek
File:Sigacik GokkavarN h.jpg
Chart of North Creek
Click for larger view

This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.

East Creek

This anchorage is deep and only one or two boats can be accommodated. Try to anchor in 10 m and possibly take a line ashore. The holding here is less reliable than in the North Creek.


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

  • August 2007 --Istioploos 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Teos

The ancient city of Teos with a Temple of Dionysus, Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • Fuel - Electricity
  • Water - On the pier in Siğacik
  • Electricity - Possible on the pier in Siğacik but connections not very reliable or well grounded.

Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

  • Several restaurants, some upscale, in Siğacik

Internet/WiFi

No.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

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Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

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Transportation

Taxi from Siğacik to Izmir.

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

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.


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