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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
| - | The '''Black Sea'' is an inland sea between southeastern Europe and the Anatolian peninsula [[Turkey]] and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the [[Med|Mediterranean]] and Aegean Seas and various straits. The [[Bosphorus|Bosporus Strait]] connects it to the [[Marmara Sea|Sea of Marmara]], and then the long island-bound strait of the [[Dardanelles]] connects it to the Aegean Sea region of the [[Med|Mediterranean]]. These waters separate eastern Europe and western Asia. The Black Sea also connects to the Sea of Azov by the Strait of Kerch. The Black Sea has an area of 436,400 km² (168,495 sq mi), and a maximum depth of 2,200 m (7,200 ft). | + | The '''Black Sea''' is an inland sea between southeastern Europe and the Anatolian peninsula [[Turkey]] and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the [[Med|Mediterranean]] and Aegean Seas and various straits. The [[Bosphorus|Bosporus Strait]] connects it to the [[Marmara Sea|Sea of Marmara]], and then the long island-bound strait of the [[Dardanelles]] connects it to the Aegean Sea region of the [[Med|Mediterranean]]. These waters separate eastern Europe and western Asia. The Black Sea also connects to the Sea of Azov by the Strait of Kerch. The Black Sea has an area of 436,400 km² (168,495 sq mi), and a maximum depth of 2,200 m (7,200 ft). |
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
Revision as of 20:59, 21 December 2008
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BLACK SEA CRUISING GUIDE
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in the Black Sea.
Background
The Black Sea is an inland sea between southeastern Europe and the Anatolian peninsula Turkey and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas and various straits. The Bosporus Strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and then the long island-bound strait of the Dardanelles connects it to the Aegean Sea region of the Mediterranean. These waters separate eastern Europe and western Asia. The Black Sea also connects to the Sea of Azov by the Strait of Kerch. The Black Sea has an area of 436,400 km² (168,495 sq mi), and a maximum depth of 2,200 m (7,200 ft).
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Weather
General weather contitions?
Sources for weather forecast information:
Countries (and Ports)
Entry/Exit
Islands and Groups
List Islands & Island Groups (pages will be made for each)
Passages
Popular passages & best timing, etc.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
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