Ventspils

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-	{{IsPartOf|Baltic|Latvia}}	+	{{IsPartOf|North Sea|Baltic Sea|Northern Europe|Eastern Europe|Latvia}}
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	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
-	| lat= 57.40863	+	| lat= 57.40121| lon=21.53573
-	| lon=21.54436	+	| name= Ventspils
	| portofentry= y		| portofentry= y
	| zoom= 13		| zoom= 13
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	| imagetext= {{MagentaText|Pic or Map of Port Name?}}		| imagetext= {{MagentaText|Pic or Map of Port Name?}}
		+	| summary= [[Ventspils]] (Latvian: [ˈvæntspils] is a town in northwestern Latvia in the historical Courland region of [[Latvia]], and is the sixth largest city in the country. It is  is an important port in northwestern Latvia, at the mouth of the Venta River.
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Latvia#Charts|Latvia]]''.
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	==Weather==		==Weather==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	''See [[Latvia#Weather|Latvia]]''.
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	==Passages==		==Passages==
-	{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}	+	''See [[Latvia#Passages|Latvia]]''.
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-	==Islands==	+
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	==Communication==		==Communication==
-	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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		+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
	==Navigation==		==Navigation==
-	{{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.}}	+	Currents in the river average 1 knot, increasing to 2 knots near the entrance. The current sets N or S along the coast in the port entrance, depending on the wind. The NW approach channel leads SE from {{mark|name=Lighted Buoy B| lat=57.4753333333|lon=21.4316666667|type=buoy|zoom=11}} to the Ventspils Outer Harbour protected by two, N and S, breakwaters. Entering the harbour turn into the Fishing Harbour and Marina – it is located on the S (left) side of the River Venta.
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	==Entrance==		==Entrance==
-	''For entrance details see [[Latvia#Entrance|Latvia]]''.	+	[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Latvia. For details ''see [[Latvia#Entrance|Entrance: Latvia]]''.
	==Berthing==		==Berthing==
-	*	+	[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is an important commercial port. Yachts berth in the marina
	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===		===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	*	+	{{poi | lat= 57.39426|lon=21.53864
-	*	+	| type= marina
-	*	+	| name= Ventspils Marina
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		+	| url = http://www.ventspilsmarina.lv
		+	| zoom= 15
		+	| portofentry= y
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		+	| text= Ventspils Marina offers 110m mooring length of pier at a depth of 3.5m. Tides are negligible, but the water level fluctuates with wind conditions and may differ by 0.3m above or below the mean. Water, 30 berths supplied with mains (220 V) electricity, toilets, showers, laundry, WiFi, sauna. 24-hr security, Maintenance and repairs, indoor storage in the winter. Café. Medical Assistance.
		+	: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|371|28|311 919}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 09
		+	: Address: Ventspils Jahtklubs, Medņu iela 40, Vetspils, LV-3600, Latvia
		+	: Prices: ''For the latest prices see [http://www.ventspilsmarina.lv/services-and-prices/ Price Listing]''
		+	}}
	==Anchorages==		==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	{{Green|List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). Remove this section if not applicable.}}
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-	==Yacht Repairs and Services==	+	==Amenities==
-	====Marine Stores====	+	{{tlist
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+
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-	====Repairs/Yards====	+	|header|Facilities
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-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	|Water| In the marina
-	; Fuel	+	|Electricity| In the marina
-	: Give details on fuel	+	|Toilets| In the marina
-	; Water	+	|Showers| In the marina
-	: Give details on water	+	|Laundry| In the marina
-	; Electricity	+	|Garbage| Bins in the marina
-	: Give details on electricity	+
-	==Things to do Ashore==	+	|header|Supplies
-	====Tourism====	+	|Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	{{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}	+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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-	====Grocery & Supply Stores====	+	|header|Services
-	*	+	|Repairs| In the marina
-	*	+	|Internet| WiFi in the marina
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| Bicycles In the marina
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-	====Eateries====	+	==Provisioning==
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-	====Internet/WiFi====	+	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
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-	====Laundry====	+	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}}
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-	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====	+	==Transportation==
-	*	+	''See [[Latvia#Transportation|Latvia]]''.
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-	{{MagentaText|?}}	+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the port.}}
-	====Transportation====	+	====Places to Visit====
-	{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}	+	{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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		+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Latvia/Ventspils Noonsite]
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-	[[Category:Ports - Latvia]]	+	[[Category:Ports - Latvia]] [[Category:Marinas - Latvia]]

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Charts

See Latvia.

Weather

See Latvia.

Passages

See Latvia.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Currents in the river average 1 knot, increasing to 2 knots near the entrance. The current sets N or S along the coast in the port entrance, depending on the wind. The NW approach channel leads SE from Lighted Buoy B/wiki/Ventspils#Lighted_Buoy_Bbuoy Lighted Buoy B [[Ventspils#Lighted Buoy B|Lighted Buoy B]] 57°28.520'N, 021°25.900'ELighted Buoy B57.4753333333;21.4316666667 to the Ventspils Outer Harbour protected by two, N and S, breakwaters. Entering the harbour turn into the Fishing Harbour and Marina – it is located on the S (left) side of the River Venta.

Entrance

Ventspils is a port of entry/exit for Latvia. For details see Entrance: Latvia.

Berthing

Ventspils is an important commercial port. Yachts berth in the marina

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.

• [[large Anchorage1]]
• [[large Anchorage2]]

Amenities

Facilities
Water	In the marina
Electricity	In the marina
Toilets	In the marina
Showers	In the marina
Laundry	In the marina
Garbage	Bins in the marina
Supplies
Fuel	?
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	?
Services
Repairs	In the marina
Internet	WiFi in the marina
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	Bicycles In the marina

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Store name1/wiki/Ventspils#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name1 [[Ventspils#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name1; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

• Location1

Name/wiki/Ventspils#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Ventspils#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

See Latvia.

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

• Ventspils at the Wikipedia
• Ventspils at the Wikivoyage
• Noonsite

References

See Latvia.

Comments

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• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) January, 2019 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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