Batumi

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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.

Navigation

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.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

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.

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)

Links

• Batumi at the Wikipedia
• Noonsite

References & Publications

See Black Sea.

Comments

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• The food in Georgia is EXCELLENT. The people are very friendly and open to visitors. --Wikiexpert

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

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