Mersrags
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Mērsrags
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The rural municipality of Mērsrags (Markgrafen), in the district of Talsi, Latvia, is a small harbor town located on the west coast of the Gulf of Riga, beside Lake Engure and surrounded by extensive woodlands. The total area of the municipality is 109 km² (10896.2 ha). 63.7% of this area is woodland and Lake Engure covers 20.4%. The coastline is about 12 km long. The town center is some 42 km from Talsi, the main city of the area, and some 95 km. from the capital, Riga. Mērsrags had a population of 1986 in June 2008.
Charts
See Latvia.
Weather
See Latvia.
Passages
See Latvia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach channel is well marked. It lies about halfway between Roja and Engure.
Berthing
The harbour has many piers. At its western end there is a small yacht marina built in 2017.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yachting Center Mērsrags
This small full service marina can accomodate 15 yachts. Max length 17 m, draft 3.5 m. It provides water, electricity, toilets, showers, laundry, sauna. Nearby shops and hotels. Some repairs.
- [email protected]; Tel: +371 (29) 409 290; Mobile: +371 (63) 235 696; VHF channel 16
- Address: Mērsraga Jahtu centrs, Mērsraga osta, Mērsrags, LV-3284, Latvia
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In the marina |
Electricity | In the marina |
Toilets | In the marina} |
Showers | In the marina |
Laundry | In the marina |
Garbage | Binsin the marina |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel station near the marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | Some repairs in the marina |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
- Stores near the marina
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
- Location1
- Name [[Mersrags#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
See Latvia.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References
See Latvia.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) January, 2019 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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