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==Batumi, Georgia (Port of entry)== | ==Batumi, Georgia (Port of entry)== | ||
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| - | | | + | |}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batumi 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. |
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| - | + | Batumi is located on the site of the ancient Greek colony in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colchis 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medea Medea] and the destination of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argonauts Argonauts]. | |
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| - | + | In the 17th century AD, Batumi, under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans], was famous for its slave market. | |
==Local Weather== | ==Local 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#Weather|Black Sea]]''. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Black_Sea#Charts|Black Sea]]''. | |
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | + | Approach Batumi directly from the N, whether arriving from either E or W. | |
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
| - | + | 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. | |
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| - | + | [[Image:Georgia Batumi h.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Batumi Harbor - ''Click for larger view'']] | |
| - | ==== | + | Yachts must not go to the large commercial harbor but to the smaller one NE of the commercial one, as indicated in the figure. |
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| - | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | |
| + | None. | ||
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| + | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| + | None. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
| - | : | + | : N/A (Not Available) |
; Water | ; Water | ||
| - | : | + | : At the small harbor for yahcts |
; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
| - | : | + | : N/A |
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
| - | Available? | + | {{MagentaText|Available?}} |
====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
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====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
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| - | + | ==Transportation== | |
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| - | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batumi Batumi] (Wikipedia) | |
| - | * | + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Georgia/Batumi] (Noonsite) |
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | Publications | + | ''See [[Black_Sea#References & Publications|Black Sea]]''. |
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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| - | ==== | + | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== |
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
| - | * | + | * Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 21:08, 28 March 2013 (GMT) [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] |
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Revision as of 21:08, 28 March 2013
Batumi, Georgia (Port of entry)
 (Click links for more information)
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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.
Local 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.
Charts
See Black Sea.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approach Batumi directly from the N, whether arriving from either E or W.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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 Options
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
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- At the small harbor for yahcts
- Electricity
- N/A
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.
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
See Black Sea.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 21:08, 28 March 2013 (GMT)
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