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Revision as of 14:54, 26 May 2016
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 The Batumi Harbor |
Batumi (Georgian: ბათუმი) is a seaside city on the Black Sea coast and capital of Adjara, an autonomous republic in southwest Georgia. With a population of 180,000 (2008 census), Batumi serves as an important port and a commercial center.
Batumi is located on the site of the ancient Greek colony in Colchis (Κολχίς) called Bathus or Bathys – derived from the Greek phrase bathus limen or bathys limin meaning "deep harbour". In Greek mythology, Colchis was the home of Aeëtes and Medea and the destination of the Argonauts.
In the 17th century AD, Batumi, under the Ottomans, was famous for its slave market.
Charts
See Black Sea.
Weather
Batumi has the warmest and wettest winters in the Black Sea. One can comfortably swim here from May to November.
See also 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
Approach Batumi directly from the N, whether arriving from either E or W.
Entrance
Batumi is a port of entry into Georgia. Call Port Control on VHF channel 16 when entering Georgian waters. You are likely to be met by a Coast Guard boat some way off the coast.
Port officials here will come on board promptly. It's important to stay on board until all formalities are completed.
Berthing
Yachts must not go to the large commercial harbor but to the smaller one NE of the commercial one, as indicated in the figure.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Possible
- Water
- At the small harbor for yahcts
- Electricity
- N/A (Not Available)
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
List transportation to other countries, 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
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?
- The food in Georgia is EXCELLENT. The people are very friendly and open to visitors. --Wikiexpert
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Date of member's last visit to Batumi and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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