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===Background===
===Background===
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Although Hopa is a port of entry into Turkey its officials are not very familiar in clearing private yachts. It is advisable, if convenient to stop in [[Rize]], about 30 nM west of Hopa, and clear formalities there.
Although Hopa is a port of entry into Turkey its officials are not very familiar in clearing private yachts. It is advisable, if convenient to stop in [[Rize]], about 30 nM west of Hopa, and clear formalities there.
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[[Image:Turkey_Hopa.jpg|310px|thumb|right|View of Hopa from the West<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
==Charts==
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You are not allowed here to anchor off as in most Turkish Black Sea harbors. The best protection is on southernmost corner. Moor either alongside, if there is room, or stern-to or bow-to (you will have to anchor).
You are not allowed here to anchor off as in most Turkish Black Sea harbors. The best protection is on southernmost corner. Moor either alongside, if there is room, or stern-to or bow-to (you will have to anchor).
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==Tourism & things to do ashore==
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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====Marine Stores====
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None.
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====Repairs/Yards====
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N/A (Not Available)
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: Diesel can be delivered, ask at the ''Ofisi'' filling station, 500 m SW of the harbor
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; Water
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: There is a tap at the toilet in the central quay
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; Electricity
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: N/A (Not Available)
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==Things to do Ashore==
====Tourism====
====Tourism====
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
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* Several food stores with basic provisions
* Several food stores with basic provisions
* There is an open market on Mondays and Fridays
* There is an open market on Mondays and Fridays
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====Laundry====
 
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====Internet/WiFi====
====Internet/WiFi====
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====Laundry====
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
 
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; Fuel
 
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: Diesel can be delivered, ask at the ''Ofisi'' filling station, 500 m SW of the harbor
 
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: There is a tap at the toilet in the central quay
 
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; Electricity
 
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: N/A (Not Available)
 
====Transportation====
====Transportation====
* Busses to other cities
* Busses to other cities
* ''Dolmus'' (shared vans) within the town
* ''Dolmus'' (shared vans) within the town
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==References & Publications==
 
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''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]] & the [[Black Sea#References_&_Publications|Black Sea]]''.
 
==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
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* [http://www.bayramshipping.com/Ports/hopa.html Hopa Harbor Authority]
* [http://www.bayramshipping.com/Ports/hopa.html Hopa Harbor Authority]
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==References & Publications==
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''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]] & the [[Black Sea#References_&_Publications|Black Sea]]''.
==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==

Revision as of 19:48, 25 February 2012

Hopa (Port of entry)

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 41°25.4′N, 41°26′E
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 Local chartlet
Turkey Hopa.jpgView of Hopa from the West
Click for larger view

Contents

Background

Hopa is the Turkish port closest to the Turkey - Georgia border.

Although Hopa is a port of entry into Turkey its officials are not very familiar in clearing private yachts. It is advisable, if convenient to stop in Rize, about 30 nM west of Hopa, and clear formalities there.

Charts

BA
2214 The Euxine or Black Sea
2236 Tirebolu to Tuapse
1279 Hopa
NIMA
55105 Eastern Part of the Black Sea
Turkey
142 Trabzon - Pazar
1431 Hopa

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

  • Hopa Harbor Authority - VHF channels 16 &, 12

Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to Hopa are straightforward.

Check-in facilities

Hopa Harbor

Plan of Hopa Harbor
Click for larger view

The harbor provides excellent all weather shelter.

You are not allowed here to anchor off as in most Turkish Black Sea harbors. The best protection is on southernmost corner. Moor either alongside, if there is room, or stern-to or bow-to (you will have to anchor).

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

N/A (Not Available)

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Diesel can be delivered, ask at the Ofisi filling station, 500 m SW of the harbor
Water
There is a tap at the toilet in the central quay
Electricity
N/A (Not Available)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Eateries

  • A few restaurants

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Several food stores with basic provisions
  • There is an open market on Mondays and Fridays

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

?

Transportation

  • Busses to other cities
  • Dolmus (shared vans) within the town

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 Turkey & the Black Sea.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:


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Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos, Haiqu


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