Silivri
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Silivri
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Silivri is a commercial harbour on the north shore of the Sea of Marmara in Turkey, 36 miles west of Istanbul and a similar distance east of the commercial harbour of Tekirdag. There is no provision for yachts in the harbour and visitors here must find a place wherever they can alongside the rough central jetty. Shelter is reasonable from the prevailing N/NE winds, although a yacht will usually be blown onto the jetty. In the absence of a suitable space to moor, there is a sheltered anchorage in the bay to the north of the harbour.
Silivri is one of the harbours for which the Turkish Transportaion Ministry is currently (March 2011) inviting tenders to establish a proper marina operation.
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
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.
Passages
Silivri is a convenient port of call if transiting the north coast of the Sea of Marmara between the Dardanelles and Istanbul.
Islands
None.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
In the approach from W or S the harbour breakwater is visible from some distance off. In the approach from E, the headland of Kaba Burnu obscures the harbour until close in, when the white light structure (unlit) on the southern ‘spur’ of the breakwater will be visible. The harbour is entered from WNW. Depths in the entrance are 4.5 – 5.5 metres close to the starboard marker but shelve to 2.0 metres or less towards the port marker.
Berthing
The western section of the breakwater, shown as alongside moorings in some (out of date) pilot books is now totally enclosed and is reserved for use by purse seine fishing boats. Visiting yachts must find a berth on the central jetty, oriented E/W from the shore. Usually it will be necessary to go on the windward (northern) side, since there are very few mooring rings on the southern side and (during May to September) the more sheltered leeward side is occupied by laid up fishing vessels. The quay is rather rough and quite high and – inconveniently – the top has been resurfaced, with the result that the bollards and mooring rings are deeply recessed and awkward to access. Depths along the quay are 4.0 – 4.5 metres. A canvas hull protector is a useful asset here, as fenders will scrub your hull in the prevailing winds.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor in the bay north of the harbour. The bay shallows for quite some distance offshore, and it will be necessary to anchor a fair way out in 5.0 – 6.0 metres. The holding is good in sand.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | There are some water points at the root of the jetty, but they are too far from the areas where a yacht will be able to berth} |
Toilets | There are someelectricity points at the root of the jetty, but they are too far from the areas where a yacht will be able to berth |
Showers | N/A (Not Available) |
Laundry | N/A |
Garbage | Bins up the road from the jetty |
Supplies | |
Fuel | N/A |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | Internet cafes only. |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
BIM and Dia supermarkets in the town. BIM is straight ahead from the jetty and on the left hand side of the road.
Eating out
Numerous fish restaurants on the fish quay. For meat, try the Silivri Koftecesi immediately east of the fish quay.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
Silivri has little to offer as a tourist destination, although in 2011 a new fish quay opened on the southern side of the harbour, with several fish stalls and a string of fish restaurants, all of which compete for business and (for once) offer sensible prices.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Silivri at the Wikipedia
References
See Turkey.
Comments
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- Silivri is a quite likeable place, even though the berthing arrangements are somewhat primitive.--Athene of Lymington 06:52, 19 June 2011 (BST)
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- June 2011 --Athene of Lymington 06:52, 19 June 2011 (BST)
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