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==Gulf of Gökova==
==Gulf of Gökova==
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The Gulf of Gökova has many anchorages but it can be very crowded with charter boats and ''gulets'' from [[Bodrum]].
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==Charts==
[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_r.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Chart of the Gulf of Gökova<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_r.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Chart of the Gulf of Gökova<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
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; BA
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The Gulf of Gökova has many anchorages but it can be very crowded with charter boats and ''gulets'' from [[Bodrum]].
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: 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
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; NIMA
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: 54400 Samos to Rodhos
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; Turkey
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: 311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris
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: 3111 C)  Değirmen Bükü
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; Greek
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: 451 Leros to Rhodos
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===Charts===
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==Radio Nets==
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* BA 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
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* Imray-Tetra G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
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* NIMA 54400 Samos to Rodhos
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* Turkey 311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris
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* Turkey 3111 C)  Değirmen Bükü
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* Greek 451 Leros to Rhodos
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===Radio Nets===
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Submit details of local radio Nets.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Turkey#Turkey_Climate_&_Weather|Turkey]]''
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==Approach and Navigation==
Approach to the gulf is straightforward. The ''meltemi'' as you move into the gulf weakens and comes from the west.
Approach to the gulf is straightforward. The ''meltemi'' as you move into the gulf weakens and comes from the west.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities==
Ports of entry in the gulf are [[Bodrum]] and [[Turgutreis Marina]].
Ports of entry in the gulf are [[Bodrum]] and [[Turgutreis Marina]].
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
* [[Bodrum]]
* [[Bodrum]]
   
   
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
* [[Bodrum Marina]]
* [[Bodrum Marina]]
* [[Turgutreis Marina]]
* [[Turgutreis Marina]]
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
====Degirmen Bükü====
====Degirmen Bükü====
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[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_Degirmen_S.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Degirmen Bükü - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.92671995095716&lon=28.149769315740695&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|36|56|N|28|09|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|36|56|N|28|09|E|}}<br />
Degirmen Bükü or Deremen or English Harbor is a large magnificent heavily wooded bay with many anchoring possibilities.
Degirmen Bükü or Deremen or English Harbor is a large magnificent heavily wooded bay with many anchoring possibilities.
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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'':
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 12:02, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* July 2007 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 19:54, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
* July 2007 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 19:54, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
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<div style="clear: both;">
[[Image:Degirmen.jpeg|350px|thumb|center|Degirmen Bükü restaurant pontoon]]
[[Image:Degirmen.jpeg|350px|thumb|center|Degirmen Bükü restaurant pontoon]]
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|[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_Degirmen_S.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Degirmen Bükü - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.92671995095716&lon=28.149769315740695&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Sögüt====
====Sögüt====
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[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_Sogut_S.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Sögüt - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.95012024718413&lon=28.19041322236751&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|36|56.4|N|28|11.4|E|}}<br/>[http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.943753&ln=28.188858&z=1&k=2&a=1&tab=2 Panoramio]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|56.4|N|28|11.4|E|}} [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.943753&ln=28.188858&z=1&k=2&a=1&tab=2 Panoramio]<br />
Sögüt is a large bay that provides an all around shelter. A restaurant has a wooden pier which is available to tie a line. Anchor in 12-14 m. The restaurant also provides excellent water.
Sögüt is a large bay that provides an all around shelter. A restaurant has a wooden pier which is available to tie a line. Anchor in 12-14 m. The restaurant also provides excellent water.
=====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'':
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 12:02, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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|[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_Sogut_S.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Sögüt - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.95012024718413&lon=28.19041322236751&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Akbük Liman====
====Akbük Liman====
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[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_Akbuk_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Akbük Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.02911773953192&lon=28.11438965964402&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|37|01.9|N|28|06.3|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|37|01.9|N|28|06.3|E|}}<br />
When we were last in Akbük Liman there was an excellent restaurant.
When we were last in Akbük Liman there was an excellent restaurant.
=====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'':
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 12:02, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|59.8|N|27|47.5|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.996667&lon=27.791667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>
GPS: {{Coord|36|59.8|N|27|47.5|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.996667&lon=27.791667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>
Çökertme also known as Fesiliyen Koyu or Vasilika. It is an attractive cove but is subject to strong gusts. Anchor in 2-5 m. The bottom is sand and weed and there could be a problem with holding, so take a line ashore.  Alternatively, pick up a laid mooring on one of the restaurant pontoons.
Çökertme also known as Fesiliyen Koyu or Vasilika. It is an attractive cove but is subject to strong gusts. Anchor in 2-5 m. The bottom is sand and weed and there could be a problem with holding, so take a line ashore.  Alternatively, pick up a laid mooring on one of the restaurant pontoons.
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[[Image:Cokertme.jpeg|350px|thumb|center|Restaurant pontoon, Çökertme]]
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When we were there there was a very basic eatery presided by the colorful "Captain Ibrahim" who looked straight out of pirate movie.
When we were there there was a very basic eatery presided by the colorful "Captain Ibrahim" who looked straight out of pirate movie.
=====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'':
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 12:02, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* May 2007 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 20:06, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
* May 2007 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 20:06, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_Akbuk_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Akbük Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.02911773953192&lon=28.11438965964402&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:Cokertme.jpeg|350px|thumb|center|Restaurant pontoon, Çökertme]]</div>  
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===Offshore Islands===
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==Offshore Islands==
====Sehir Adalari====
====Sehir Adalari====
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[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_Sehir_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Sehir Adalari - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.995&lon=28.208333&scale=30000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|36|59.7|N|28|12.5|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|36|59.7|N|28|12.5|E|}}<br />
Sehir Adalari or Shehir Oghlan or Snake and Castle Island was known in antiquity as Kedreai. The beach on west of the island was known as "Cleopatra's Beach." It was believed to have been made with sand transported from Egypt by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Antony Mark Anthony] especially for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra_VII Cleopatra]. Today there many ruins and walking around the island is pleasure.
Sehir Adalari or Shehir Oghlan or Snake and Castle Island was known in antiquity as Kedreai. The beach on west of the island was known as "Cleopatra's Beach." It was believed to have been made with sand transported from Egypt by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Antony Mark Anthony] especially for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra_VII Cleopatra]. Today there many ruins and walking around the island is pleasure.
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[[Image:Sehir.jpeg|350px|thumb|center|Cleopatra's Beach]]
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Anchor on the E side in 5-10 m in the middle of the bay or in shallower water and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding especially if you avoid the weed.
Anchor on the E side in 5-10 m in the middle of the bay or in shallower water and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding especially if you avoid the weed.
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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'':
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 12:02, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* May 2007 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 20:01, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
* May 2007 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 20:01, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Turkey_Gokova_Sehir_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Sehir Adalari - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.995&lon=28.208333&scale=30000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:Sehir.jpeg|350px|thumb|center|Cleopatra's Beach]]</div>
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====Orak Island Region====
====Orak Island Region====
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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'':
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* August 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 12:02, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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====Marine Stores====
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None.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Repairs/Yards====
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Visit [[Bodrum]].
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None.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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* Fuel N/A
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; Fuel
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* Water in [[#Sögüt|Sögüt]]
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: N/A (Not Available)
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* Electricity N/A
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; Water
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: In [[#Sögüt|Sögüt]]
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; Electricity
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===Laundry===
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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N/A.
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===Tourism===
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Visit [[Bodrum]].
===Grocery Stores===
===Grocery Stores===
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* In [[#Çökertme|Çökertme]] at ''Captain Ibrahim''
* In [[#Çökertme|Çökertme]] at ''Captain Ibrahim''
* In [[#Sehir_Adalari|Sehir Adalari]]
* In [[#Sehir_Adalari|Sehir Adalari]]
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===Internet/WiFi===
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N/A.
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===Laundry===
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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N/A (Not Available).
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===Repairs===
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
From [[Bodrum]].
From [[Bodrum]].
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]]
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See [[Aegean_Sea#Passages|Aegean]].
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
Links to relevant websites.
Links to relevant websites.
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]].
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==
See individual ports in this page.
See individual ports in this page.
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 05:11, 11 May 2010

Contents

Gulf of Gökova

The Gulf of Gökova has many anchorages but it can be very crowded with charter boats and gulets from Bodrum.

Charts

Chart of the Gulf of Gökova
Click for larger view
BA
1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
Imray-Tetra
G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
NIMA
54400 Samos to Rodhos
Turkey
311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris
3111 C) Değirmen Bükü
Greek
451 Leros to Rhodos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Local Weather

See Turkey

Approach and Navigation

Approach to the gulf is straightforward. The meltemi as you move into the gulf weakens and comes from the west.

Check-in facilities

Ports of entry in the gulf are Bodrum and Turgutreis Marina.

Ports and Popular Stops


Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Degirmen Bükü

Satellite View of Degirmen Bükü - Chartlet
Click for larger view

GPS: 36°56′N, 28°09′E
Degirmen Bükü or Deremen or English Harbor is a large magnificent heavily wooded bay with many anchoring possibilities.

The actual English Harbor (Ingilizi Liman) is shown on Satellite view.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Degirmen Bükü restaurant pontoon

Sögüt

Satellite View of Sögüt - Chartlet
Click for larger view

GPS: 36°56.4′N, 28°11.4′E Panoramio
Sögüt is a large bay that provides an all around shelter. A restaurant has a wooden pier which is available to tie a line. Anchor in 12-14 m. The restaurant also provides excellent water.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Akbük Liman

Chart of Akbük Liman - Chartlet
Click for larger view

GPS: 37°01.9′N, 28°06.3′E
When we were last in Akbük Liman there was an excellent restaurant.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Çökertme

GPS: 36°59.8′N, 27°47.5′E - Chartlet
Çökertme also known as Fesiliyen Koyu or Vasilika. It is an attractive cove but is subject to strong gusts. Anchor in 2-5 m. The bottom is sand and weed and there could be a problem with holding, so take a line ashore. Alternatively, pick up a laid mooring on one of the restaurant pontoons.

When we were there there was a very basic eatery presided by the colorful "Captain Ibrahim" who looked straight out of pirate movie.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Restaurant pontoon, Çökertme

Offshore Islands

Sehir Adalari

Chart of Sehir Adalari - Chartlet
Click for larger view

GPS: 36°59.7′N, 28°12.5′E
Sehir Adalari or Shehir Oghlan or Snake and Castle Island was known in antiquity as Kedreai. The beach on west of the island was known as "Cleopatra's Beach." It was believed to have been made with sand transported from Egypt by Mark Anthony especially for Cleopatra. Today there many ruins and walking around the island is pleasure.

Anchor on the E side in 5-10 m in the middle of the bay or in shallower water and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding especially if you avoid the weed.

There is a restaurant ashore. Danger: Watch out for the submerged ancient mole in the NE point.

Warning: The wind direction is liable to change in the evening from N to NE.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Cleopatra's Beach

Orak Island Region

GPS: 36°58.8′N, 27°34′E - Chartlet
There are several anchoring opportunities here. It is a nice place not too far from Bodrum. You can anchor here. But, it is deep and there can be strong cross winds.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
In Sögüt
Electricity
N/A

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Visit Bodrum.

Grocery Stores

N/A.

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

N/A (Not Available).

Transportation

From Bodrum.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean.

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

See Turkey.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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