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.
Charts
See Black Sea.
Weather
See Black Sea.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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.
Entrance
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.
For entrance details see Russia.
Berthing
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
Sochi Yacht Club
The club welcomes visiting yachts. The shelter here is excellent and the facilities are better than at Sochi Port.
Sochi Adygea
- Phone: +7 8622 97-53-36
- Fax: +7 8622 92-76-28
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: [?? ??]
- Address: post office address?
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
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| Electricity | There are many plugs on the quays of the Sochi Yacht Club |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
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| Fuel |
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| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
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| Repairs | Can be arranged at either Sochi Port or the Sochi Yacht Club |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Sochi#Store name1|Store name1]]
Store name2 [[Sochi#Store name2|Store name2]]
Eating out
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- Location1
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Name [[Sochi#Name|Name]]
- Location2
- Name [[Sochi#Name|Name]]
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
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
References & Publications
See Black Sea.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Sochi and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 00:57, 28 March 2013 (GMT)
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