Turkey

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	===References & Publications===		===References & Publications===
-	Books, Guides, etc.	+	* Heikell, R. ''Turkish Waters Pilot'', Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire
-	*	+	* Rick and Sheila Nelson ''Black Sea Cruising Guide'', Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire
-	*	+	* Mc Donagh, B. ''Turkey'', Blue Guide, Norton, New York
-	*	+	* Insight Guides ''Turkish Coast'', Houghton Mifflin
		+	* Mariana Koromila and Thodoris Kontaras ''Erythraea enas evloyimenos mikrokosmos stin kardia tis Ionias'' (in Greek), Pamorama, Athens
		+	* Smithsonian (November 1998), ''The Bosporus: A Diasater Waiting to Happen'', p 110-123
		+	* Neal Ascherson ''Black Sea'', Hilll & Wang, New York
		+	* Mariana Koromila, ''Pontos - Anatolia, Fotographico odiporiko'' (in Greek), Brazioti, Athens
		+	* Tim Severin ''The Jason Voyage, the Quest for the Golden Fleece'', Hutchinson, London
	===Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions===		===Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions===

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Contents 1 Turkey 1.1 Background 1.2 Climate & Weather 1.3 Charts 1.4 Special Navigation Notes 1.5 Local Radio Nets 1.6 Arrival/Departure procedures 1.7 Immigration, Visas & Customs 1.8 Ports & Popular Stops 1.9 Offshore Islands 1.10 Health & Security 1.11 Cruiser's Friends 1.12 References & Publications 1.13 Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions 1.14 External Links 1.15 Personal Notes

Turkey

Turkey
Port of Izmir
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Capital:	Ankara
Language:	Turkish
Currency:	New Turkish Lira
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Background

The background and history of Turkey is best observed on Wikipedia

Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.

Climate & Weather

Aegean Turkey's climate is varied, but it is typically Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters. Lighter winds prevail along the Mediterranean coast and nights are usually calm. There is a heavy swell along this coast. In summer, the Aegean is dominated by the northerly Meltemi wind, which blows from early June to the the middle of September. The meltemi can be very strong reaching gale force but these gales last only 2-3 days.

The Black Sea has more extremes and is more humid with the most rain. The local saying is that the Black Sea has four good harbors: Samsun, Trabzon, July and August!

Weather links for Turkey:

• Poseidon System 3 day forecasts for Greek and Turkish seas from the National Center for Marine Research
• Weather on Line Detail 7 day forecast charts for the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Atlantic.
• Navtex Broadcasts
• Wind GURU A surfer's site with worldwide wind forecasts.
• Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlügü Forecasts for Turkey (in Turkish).

Charts

See individual ports.

Special Navigation Notes

Any navigation notes here.

Local Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.

Arrival/Departure procedures

In most ports there is no need to make advance reservations. The exemption to this are some popular marinas, especially during the peak cruising season form June to September. See individual ports for details.

Immigration, Visas & Customs

For up to date details on non-Turkish yachts clearing into Turkey see Noonsite (Turkey:Clearance).

Once clearance into Turkey is obtained, a Transit Log is issued. The authorities request you very rarely to show this Transit Log.

Ports & Popular Stops

• Black Sea: Amasra, Bartin (Port of entry), Caylioglu, Cide, Eregli (Port of entry), Fatsa, Giresun (Port of entry), Hopa (Port of entry), Igneada, Inebolu (Port of entry), Rize (Port of entry), Samsun (Port of entry), Sile, Sinop (Port of entry), Trabzon (Port of entry), Zonguldak (Port of entry),
• Bosphorus: Poyrazkoy, Rumeli,
• Dardanelles: Canakkale (Port of entry), Gelibolu,
• Marmara Sea: Asmaliköy, Bandirma (Port of entry), Burgazada, Büyükada, Erdek Harbour, Karabiga Harbour, Mudanya (Port of entry), Port Marmara (Marmara Adasi), Saraylar (Marmara Adasi), Tekirdag (Port of entry),
• Istanbul: Istanbul (Port of entry)
• Aegean Sea: Agriler Liman, Akbük Liman, Alibey, Altinkum, Aplotheka or Lorymna, Asin Liman, Ayvalik (Port of entry), Bedemli Liman, Bekar Liman, Bencik Liman, Bodrum (Port of entry), Bozburun, Bozcaada, Büyük Cati, Büyük Liman, Cesme (Port of entry), Datca (Port of entry), Dikili (Port of entry), Gulluk (Port of entry), Izmir (Port of entry), Kusadasi (Port of entry), Marmaris (Port of entry), Sigacik, Sogut, Gulf of Gokova,
• Eastern Med: Alanya (Port of entry), Anamur (Port of entry), Iskenderun (Port of entry), Mersin (Port of entry), Tasucu (Port of entry)
• Western Med: Andraki, Antalya (Port of entry), Fethiye (Port of entry), Finike (Port of entry), Gocek, Kalkan, Kas (Port of entry), Kekova Roads, Kemer (Port of entry),
• Northern Cyprus: Kyrenia (Girne)

Offshore Islands

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Health & Security

Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.

Cruiser's Friends

Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".

References & Publications

• Heikell, R. Turkish Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire
• Rick and Sheila Nelson Black Sea Cruising Guide, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire
• Mc Donagh, B. Turkey, Blue Guide, Norton, New York
• Insight Guides Turkish Coast, Houghton Mifflin
• Mariana Koromila and Thodoris Kontaras Erythraea enas evloyimenos mikrokosmos stin kardia tis Ionias (in Greek), Pamorama, Athens
• Smithsonian (November 1998), The Bosporus: A Diasater Waiting to Happen, p 110-123
• Neal Ascherson Black Sea, Hilll & Wang, New York
• Mariana Koromila, Pontos - Anatolia, Fotographico odiporiko (in Greek), Brazioti, Athens
• Tim Severin The Jason Voyage, the Quest for the Golden Fleece, Hutchinson, London

Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions

Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum

External Links

• Turkey (Wikipedia)
• Noonsite (Jimmy Cornell)
• FOCUS on TURKEY A very thorough coverage of Turkish history, culture and landscapes. It has an extensive coverage on sailing in Southern Turkey. From the Middle Eastern Technical University.
• Turkish Odyssey An online travel guide to Turkey.
• Mersina Travel Guide Another online travel guide to Turkey. It includes some cultural information. It also covers the Black Sea.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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