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	==Constanta, Romania==		==Constanta, Romania==
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-	{{TOCleft}}{{GreenText|Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.}}	+	{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constanța Constanța] (Romanian pronunciation: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_Romanian konˈstant͡sa]), historically known as Tomis (Greek: Κωνστάντζα or Κωνστάντια, Konstantia, Bulgarian: Кюстенджа or Констанца, Turkish: Köstence), is the oldest extant city in [[Romania]]. It was founded around 600 BC.
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		+	The Port of Constanța has an area of 39.26 km<sup>2</sup> (15.16 sq mi) and a length of about 30 km (19 mi). It is the largest port on the [[Black Sea]], and one of the largest ports in Europe.
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		+	The yacht harbor, Port Tomis, is in the ancient sea port north of the large commercial harbor. It is operated as a marina. It is in a very attractive location.
	==Local Weather==		==Local Weather==
-	{{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}	+	''See [[Romania#Climate_.26_Weather|Romania]]''.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Charts==
-	*	+	''See [[Romania#Charts|Romania]]''.
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		+	==Radio Nets==
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-	==Charts==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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	==Approach and Navigation==		==Approach and Navigation==
-	{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}}	+	[[Image:Romania_Constanta_s.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Constanta - ''Click for larger view'']]
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		+	Approach from the SW. Hail the authorities on VHF channel 67, but they may not respond.
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		+	The entrance can be difficult to see until almost upon it, especially when arriving with the sun setting in the west. Use extra care and attention when arriving in strong S or SE winds.
	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==		==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
-	{{GreenText|If this is '''not''' a ''port of entry'' '''omit''' this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in -  location of immigration & customs, etc.}}	+	[[Tomis Marina Constanta|Port Tomis]] (Constanta) is a port of entry. Stay in the boat until cleared.
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		+	Inform the harbor master one hour before departure.
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		+	''For details see [[Romania#Customs_and_Immigration|Romania]]''.
	==Berthing Options==		==Berthing Options==
-	{{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}}	+	Go to to the marina.
	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===		===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	* [[Tomis_Marina_Constanta|Tomis Marina Constanta]]	+	* [[Tomis Marina Constanta]]
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
-	{{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.}}	+	None.
	==Offshore Islands and Groups==		==Offshore Islands and Groups==
-	{{GreenText|This section does not apply for most ports, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands this port.}}	+	None.
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-	{{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''',  & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}}	+
		+	==Yacht Repairs and Services==
	====Marine Stores====		====Marine Stores====
-	{{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}}	+	None.
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	====Repairs/Yards====		====Repairs/Yards====
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	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
	; Fuel		; Fuel
-	: {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}}	+	: Can be arranged, ask the harbor master
	; Water		; Water
-	: {{MagentaText|Give details on water}}	+	: At the [[Tomis Marina Constanta|marina]]
	; Electricity		; Electricity
-	: {{MagentaText|Give details on electricity}}	+	: At the [[Tomis Marina Constanta|marina]] under each light post along the quay. It is metered
	==Things to do Ashore==		==Things to do Ashore==
	====Tourism====		====Tourism====
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-	*	+	[[Image:Romania_Constanta_Lighthouse.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Genoese Lighthouse - ''Click for larger view'']]
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		+	* National History and Archaeological Museum
		+	* The Genoese Lighthouse
		+	* The Roman Mosaics
	====Grocery & Supply Stores====		====Grocery & Supply Stores====
-	*	+	* Near the marina across from the ''Palace Hotel''
		+	* Open-air market across from the ''Hotel Continental''
	====Eateries====		====Eateries====
-	*	+	* ''Casa Cu Lei'' (House with Lions)
		+	* At the base of the marina
	====Internet/WiFi====		====Internet/WiFi====
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	====Laundry====		====Laundry====
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	====Transportation====		====Transportation====
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	''See [[Romania#Transportation|Romania]]''.
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	==Routes/Passages To/From==		==Routes/Passages To/From==
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	{{GreenText|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}
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	==Cruiser's Friends==		==Cruiser's Friends==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constanta Constanta]	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constanța Constanța] - Wikepedia
		+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Romania/PortTomis PortTomis] - Noonsite
	==References & Publications==		==References & Publications==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	''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)====		====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]] 15:35, 6 April 2013 (BST) [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Constanta, Romania

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	44°7.3′N, 28°41.53′E
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Contents 1 Constanta, Romania 2 Local Weather 3 Charts 4 Radio Nets 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) 7 Berthing Options 7.1 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 7.2 Anchorages 8 Offshore Islands and Groups 9 Yacht Repairs and Services 9.1 Marine Stores 9.2 Repairs/Yards 9.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 10 Things to do Ashore 10.1 Tourism 10.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 10.3 Eateries 10.4 Internet/WiFi 10.5 Laundry 10.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 10.7 Garbage Disposal 10.8 Transportation 11 Routes/Passages To/From 12 Cruiser's Friends 13 Forum Discussions 14 External Links 15 References & Publications 16 Personal Notes 16.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 17 Contributors to this page 18 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Constanța (Romanian pronunciation: konˈstant͡sa), historically known as Tomis (Greek: Κωνστάντζα or Κωνστάντια, Konstantia, Bulgarian: Кюстенджа or Констанца, Turkish: Köstence), is the oldest extant city in Romania. It was founded around 600 BC.

The Port of Constanța has an area of 39.26 km² (15.16 sq mi) and a length of about 30 km (19 mi). It is the largest port on the Black Sea, and one of the largest ports in Europe.

The yacht harbor, Port Tomis, is in the ancient sea port north of the large commercial harbor. It is operated as a marina. It is in a very attractive location.

Local Weather

See Romania.

Charts

See Romania.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Approach from the SW. Hail the authorities on VHF channel 67, but they may not respond.

The entrance can be difficult to see until almost upon it, especially when arriving with the sun setting in the west. Use extra care and attention when arriving in strong S or SE winds.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Port Tomis (Constanta) is a port of entry. Stay in the boat until cleared.

Inform the harbor master one hour before departure.

For details see Romania.

Berthing Options

Go to to the marina.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Tomis Marina Constanta

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Can be arranged, ask the harbor master

Water

At the marina

Electricity

At the marina under each light post along the quay. It is metered

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

• National History and Archaeological Museum
• The Genoese Lighthouse
• The Roman Mosaics

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Near the marina across from the Palace Hotel
• Open-air market across from the Hotel Continental

Eateries

• Casa Cu Lei (House with Lions)
• At the base of the marina

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

See Romania.

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

• Constanța - Wikepedia
• PortTomis - Noonsite

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 15:35, 6 April 2013 (BST)

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Contributors to this page
Names: Haiqu, Rr7, Istioploos

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