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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopa Hopa] [41° 22' N, 41° 25' E] is the Turkish port closest to the [[Turkey]] - [[Georgia]] border. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopa Hopa] [41° 22' N, 41° 25' E] is the Turkish port closest to the [[Turkey]] - [[Georgia]] border. | ||
- | Although Hopa is a port of entry into Turkey its officials are very familiar in clearing private yachts. It is advisable, if convenient to stop in [[Rize]], about 30 nM west of Hopa, and clear formalities there. | + | Although Hopa is a port of entry into Turkey its officials are not very familiar in clearing private yachts. It is advisable, if convenient to stop in [[Rize]], about 30 nM west of Hopa, and clear formalities there. |
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== |
Revision as of 04:21, 21 December 2008
Hopa (Port of entry)
Background
Hopa [41° 22' N, 41° 25' E] is the Turkish port closest to the Turkey - Georgia border.
Although Hopa is a port of entry into Turkey its officials are not very familiar in clearing private yachts. It is advisable, if convenient to stop in Rize, about 30 nM west of Hopa, and clear formalities there.
Charts
- BA 2214 The Euxine or Black Sea
- BA 2236 Tirebolu to Tuapse
- BA 1279 Hopa
- NIMA 55105 Eastern Part of the Black Sea
- Turkey 142 Trabzon - Pazar
- Turkey 1431 Hopa
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Hopa Harbor Authority - VHF channels 16 &, 12
Weather
See Turkey.
The approaches to Hopa are straightforward.
Check-in facilities
Hopa Harbor
The harbor provides excellent all weather shelter.
You are not allowed here to anchor off as in most Turkish Black Sea harbors. The best protection is on southernmost corner. Moor either alongside, if there is room, or stern-to or bow-to (you will have to anchor).
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - Diesel can be delivered, ask at the Ofisi filling station, 500 m SW of the harbor
- Water - There is a tap at the toilet in the central quay
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
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Grocery & Supply Stores
- Several food stores with basic provisions
- There is an open market on Mondays and Fridays
Eateries
- A few restaurants
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
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Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Transportation
- Busses to other cities
- Dolmus (shared vans) within the town
References & Publications
See Turkey.
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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Hopa (Wikipedia)
- Hopa Harbor Authority
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:
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