Sochi

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Sochi (Russian: Сочи; IPA: [ˈsotɕɪ]) is a city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, situated on the Black Sea coast near the border between Georgia/Abkhazia and Russia. Greater Sochi sprawls for 145 km (90 mi) along the shores of the Black Sea near the Caucasus Mountains. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a permanent population of 343,334; up from 328,809 recorded in the 2002 Census, making it Russia's largest resort city. It is the most southern commercial Port of Entry. It lies about 25nM NW of the border with Georgia.

Sochi hosted the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games in 2014, as well as the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2014 until at least 2020. It is also one of the host cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Local Weather

See Black Sea.

Charts

See Black Sea.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Danger: It has been reported that there are huge semi-submerged logs with 5 nM from the port.

Otherwise the approach to Sochi is straightforward.

As you approach Sochi, and are 5 miles off, hail "Port Control" at VHF ch 16 advising of you arrival.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Sochi is a port of entry to Russia. Upon arrival you should first moor (either Med or alongside) at the customs dock where you will be met by the authorities and/or your agent. The crew should not attempt to disembark before all the formalities are completed. This applies whether or not you are entering Russia for the first time or coming from another Russian port.

Notify the authorities one day before your intending departure. They will come to the boat, more or less, at the declared time to clear you.

Berthing Options

Sochi Port

Sochi provides excellent all-round shelter.

After clearing with the authorities Med-moor to the NE finger pier. Alternatively you can go to the Sochi Yacht Club Harbor about 2 nM ESE.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

Can be arranged at either Sochi Port or the Sochi Yacht Club.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Can be arranged at either Sochi Port

At the Sochi Yacht Club

Water

There is a tap on the finger pier at Sochi Port

There are many taps on the quays of the Sochi Yacht Club

Electricity

There are many plugs on the quays of the Sochi Yacht Club

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

• Buses service the town, Port, and Sochi Yacht Club
• Taxis
• Trains to Moscow and other cities
• Hydrofoils to the nearby coast
• Ferryboats to Trabzon
• Airport 32 km away

Routes/Passages To/From

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

• Sochi at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Black Sea.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 00:57, 28 March 2013 (GMT)

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