Rize

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Rize is a fairly large commercial harbor about 60 nM west of the border between Turkey and Georgia. It is a port of entry. Rize is built on the site of ancient Rhizaion (Ριζαίον).

Charts

BA

2214 The Euxine or Black Sea

2236 Tirebolu to Tuapse

1279 Rize

NIMA

55105 Eastern Part of the Black Sea

Turkey

142 Trabzon - Pazar

1421 Rize

Radio Nets

• Rize Harbor Authority - VHF channel 16

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to Rize are straightforward.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Rize is a port of entry/exit to Turkey. The customs are located in the ferry building.

Berthing Options

The harbor provides excellent all weather shelter.

You can anchor off inside the harbor or you can moor side-to the southeast quay.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Diesel can be delivered, ask at any of the filling stations along the main road

Water

There is a tap behind the ferry building

Electricity

N/A (Not Available)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The Çay Entstitutu (Tea Institute) has a lovely garden with a good view. Well worth a visit.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Several food stores near Türkiye İș Bankasi (Bank)
• Rize is the capital of the tea producing area

Eateries

• Several restaurants on or near the main square

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

?

Transportation

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

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

• Rize at the Wikipedia
• Rize Port Authority

References & Publications

See Turkey.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) December 2011 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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Contributors to this page
Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos, Haiqu