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==Siğacik Region==
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== Siğacik Region ==
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This region is north of [[Samos]] & [[Kusadasi]] and south of [[Cesme|Çesme]]. It consists of [[#Siğacik|Siğacik harbor]] and several pleasant anchorages.
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{{TOCleft}} This region is north of [[Samos]] &amp; [[Kusadasi]] and south of [[Cesme|Çesme]]. It consists of [[#Si.C4.9Facik|Siğacik harbor]] and several pleasant anchorages.  
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==Charts==
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== Charts ==
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_r.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Chart of Siğacik Region<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Turkey Sigacik r.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Turkey Sigacik r.jpg]]
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:1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi
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;Imray-Tetra
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;BA  
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:G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
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:1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi  
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;NIMA
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;Imray-Tetra  
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:G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese &amp; the Coast of Turkey  
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;NIMA  
:54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait  
:54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait  
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:2231 A) Mersin Körfezi, B) Sığacık Limanı
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:2231 A) Mersin Körfezi, B) Sığacık Limanı  
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:2235 A) Alaçatı, B) Alaçatı Barınağı, D) Sarpdere, E) Kırkdilim, F) Gökliman, H) Teos Malkaya
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:2235 A) Alaçatı, B) Alaçatı Barınağı, D) Sarpdere, E) Kırkdilim, F) Gökliman, H) Teos Malkaya  
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:334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
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:334 Chios Island &amp; Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
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== Radio Nets  ==
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''Also see [[HF Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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== Weather  ==
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''See [[Turkey#Weather|Turkey]]''.
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== Approach and Navigation  ==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of [[#Si.C4.9Facik|Siğacik and]] [[#Teos_Liman|Teos]].  
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== Check-in facilities  ==
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''See [[Turkey#Weather|Turkey]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The closest ports of entry are [[Kusadasi]] and [[Cesme|Çesme]].  
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In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of [[#Siğacik|Siğacik ]] and [[#Teos_Liman|Teos]].
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== Ports and Popular Stops  ==
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The closest ports of entry are [[Kusadasi]] and [[Cesme|Çesme]].
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==== Siğacik  ====
==== Siğacik  ====
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Image:TurkeySigacicMarina.jpg|The marina<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:TurkeySigacicMarina.jpg|The marina<br />''Click for larger view''
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== Anchorages  ==
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==== Siğacik Bay ====
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====Siğacik Bay====
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It is possible to anchor off in the bay.
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====Teos Liman====
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It is possible to anchor off in the bay.  
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Teos_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Teos Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.148333&lon=26.798333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|08.9|N|26|47.9|E|}}<br />
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==== Teos Liman  ====
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You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the ''meltem'' but it is totally exposed to S winds.
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> Give a wide berth to the reefs near the point to the W.
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[[Image:Turkey Sigacik Teos m.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Turkey Sigacik Teos m.jpg]]
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|08.9|N|26|47.9|E|}}<br>You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the ''meltem'' but it is totally exposed to S winds.
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* August 2007--[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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<font color="#ff0000">Danger:</font> Give a wide berth to the reefs near the point to the W.  
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====Gökkovar Liman====
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Gokkavar_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Gökkovar Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.136667&lon=26.613333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|08.2|N|26|36.8|E|}}<br />
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[[Image:Sigacik_Gokkavar1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Gökkovar Liman<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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Gökkovar Liman is a deep fjord about 2 nM NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.
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=====North Creek=====
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_GokkavarN_h.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of North Creek<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.
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=====East Creek=====
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*August 2007--[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece Icon.png]]
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This anchorage is deep and only one or two boats can be accommodated. Try to anchor in 10 m and possibly take a line ashore. The holding here is less reliable than in the North Creek.
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==== Gökkovar Liman  ====
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[[Image:Turkey Sigacik Gokkavar h.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Turkey Sigacik Gokkavar h.jpg]] [[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|08.2|N|26|36.8|E|}}<br>[[Image:Sigacik Gokkavar1.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sigacik Gokkavar1.jpg]] Gökkovar Liman is a deep fjord about 2 nM NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.
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There are two anchorages:
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====Kirdilim Liman====
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|08|N|26|34.3|E|}} <br />
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===== North Creek  =====
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[[Image:Turkey Sigacik GokkavarN h.jpg|thumb|right|281px|Turkey Sigacik GokkavarN h.jpg]]
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This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.
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This anchorage is deep and only one or two boats can be accommodated. Try to anchor in 10 m and possibly take a line ashore. The holding here is less reliable than in the North Creek.
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*August 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece Icon.png]]
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==== Kırkdilim Liman  ====
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|08|N|26|34.3|E|}} <br>
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<center><gallery perrow="2" heights="300px" widths="300px">
Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Kirdilim_m.jpg|Chart of Kirdilim Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.133333&lon=26.571667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Kirdilim_m.jpg|Chart of Kirdilim Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.133333&lon=26.571667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Kirdilim_h.jpg|Detailed Chart of Kirdilim Anchorage<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Kirdilim_h.jpg|Detailed Chart of Kirdilim Anchorage<br />''Click for larger view''
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This is a large and very pleasant, deserted cove, with very clear waters. It provides very good shelter from the meltemi. In the middle of the cove there is large buoy where a Turkish patrol boat ties up sometimes. Go to the NW end of the cove and anchor in 7 m, good holding.
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This is a large and very pleasant, deserted cove, with very clear waters. It provides very good shelter from the meltemi. In the middle of the cove there is large buoy where a Turkish patrol boat ties up sometimes. Go to the NW end of the cove and anchor in 7 m, good holding.
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<font color="#ff0000">Warning:</font> Do not tie to the large buoy, it is used by the Turkish patrol boats.  
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> Do not tie to the large buoy, it is used by the Turkish patrol boats.
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* September 2010 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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*September 2010 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece Icon.png]]
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*September 2011 [[User:Volkangorciz|Volkangorciz]] 16:05, 4 April 2012 (BST)
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Image:Turkey_Kirkdilim1.jpg|Entering the cove<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Kirkdilim1.jpg|Entering the cove<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Kirkdilim2.jpg|In the cove<br/>''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Kirkdilim2.jpg|In the cove<br/>''Click for larger view''
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==== Sarpdere Limanı  ====
==== Sarpdere Limanı  ====
[[Image:Turkey Sigacik Sarpede m.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Turkey Sigacik Sarpede m.jpg]]  
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|10.5|N|26|30.7|E|}}<br>Sarpdere Liman is a bay about 1 nM NW of Kirkdilim Liman. There are three anchorages: Sarpdere West Creek ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|11.16|N|26|31.04|E|}}), East Creek ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|10.92|N|26|31.24|E|}}), and Nerkis ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|10.14|N|26|31.13|E|}}) E of the bay entrance. Sarpdere has two coves, the W creek is used by a religious camp who have built ugly concrete blocks and is rather unattractive although the shelter is good. The E cove is prettier, but it is dominated by large high tension power lines which spoil its natural beauty. Nergis is the most attractive and peaceful of the three, with good depths for anchoring and water clear as glass. However, an uncomfortable chop develops with strong northerly winds as there is a fetch of nearly a mile across the bay. In all three anchorages, anchor in 4.0 - 4.0 metres in sand with patches of weed. The holding is good although the sand in parts is firm and it needs a good burst on the engine to dig the anchor in.  
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|10.5|N|26|30.7|E|}}<br>Sarpdere Liman is a bay about 1 nM NW of Kirkdilim Liman. There are three anchorages: Sarpdere West Creek ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|11.16|N|26|31.04|E|}}), East Creek ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|10.92|N|26|31.24|E|}}), and Nergis ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|10.14|N|26|31.13|E|}}) E of the bay entrance. Sarpdere has two coves, the W creek is used by a religious camp who have built ugly concrete blocks and is rather unattractive although the shelter is good. The E cove is prettier, but it is dominated by large high tension power lines which spoil its natural beauty. Nergis is the most attractive and peaceful of the three, with good depths for anchoring and water clear as glass. However, an uncomfortable chop develops with strong northerly winds as there is a fetch of nearly a mile across the bay. In all three anchorages, anchor in 4.0 - 4.0 metres in sand with patches of weed. The holding is good although the sand in parts is firm and it needs a good burst on the engine to dig the anchor in.  
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==== Mersin Körfezi  ====
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[[Image:Turkey Sigacik Mersin S.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Turkey Sigacik Mersin S.jpg]] [[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|12.1|N|26|26.3|E|}}<br>This is a large enclosed bay SE of Agriler Liman. Buoys near the fish farms at the entrance of the Mersin bay. Fish farms arround the Cırakan island at the most south of the bay.  
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<font color="#ff0000">Danger: </font>There&nbsp;is a&nbsp;shallow sea with&nbsp;the rocks under the&nbsp;surface&nbsp;at the south of Cırakan island. Leave&nbsp;200 m. at least between the boat and the&nbsp;shore when crossing from the south of the Cirakan island.&nbsp;
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====Alaçati Bay or Agriler Liman====
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==== Alaçati Bay or Agriler Liman ====
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A large bay 7.5 M from Ak Burun. It is reputed to be the windsurfing capital of Turkey because it is very windy. On the NW side there is a new small shipyard and  a [[Alaçatı_Marina|marina]].
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|14.5|N|26|23.2|E|}}<br>A large bay 7.5 M from Ak Burun. It is reputed to be the windsurfing capital of Turkey because it is very windy. On the NW side there is a new small shipyard and a [[Alaçatı Marina|marina]].  
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You can anchor off as long as you stay away from the channel and the designated by buoys surfing area.  
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The old town of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaçatı Alaçati], the Greek [http://alatsata.net/index.php?lang=en Αλάτσατα] (Alátsata), about 2 km inland has now been totally restored and wealthy people from Istanbul and Izmir have bought the old houses paying outrageous prices. It is well worth a visit.
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The old town of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaçatı Alaçati], the Greek [http://alatsata.net/index.php?lang=en Αλάτσατα] (Alátsata), about 2 km inland has now been totally restored and wealthy people from Istanbul and Izmir have bought the old houses paying outrageous prices. It is well worth a visit.  
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<font color="#ff0000">Danger:</font> Follow the channel marked by the buoys because of very shallow water especially to the W.  
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<center style="clear: both"><gallery perrow="2" heights="150px" widths="200px" caption="Alaçati Bay">
Image:TurkeyAlacatiMarina.jpg|The Bay and the marina<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:TurkeyAlacatiMarina.jpg|The Bay and the marina<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:TurkeyAlacati1.jpg|Houses at the Alaçati canal<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:TurkeyAlacati1.jpg|Houses at the Alaçati canal<br />''Click for larger view''
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==== Körmen Adasi ====
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There is a snug anchorage just east of Körmen Adasi where you can anchor in 5 meters in sand and weed.  Shelter is good from the meltemi, although the anchorage is open to the south.  It is a convenient stop when planning to cross the gulf of Sigacik and avoids the usual slog to windward up to Sigacik or Teos when cruising along this coast.
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|01.6|N|26|52.2|E|}}<br>There is a snug anchorage just east of Körmen Adasi where you can anchor in 5 meters in sand and weed. Shelter is good from the meltemi, although the anchorage is open to the south. It is a convenient stop when planning to cross the gulf of Sigacik and avoids the usual slog to windward up to Sigacik or Teos when cruising along this coast.
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Possible at [[#Agriler_Liman|Agriler Liman]] and at [[Teos-Siğacik Marina]].  
Possible at [[#Agriler_Liman|Agriler Liman]] and at [[Teos-Siğacik Marina]].  
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The ancient city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teos Teos] with a Temple of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Dionysus2.html Dionysus], Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.  
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The totally restored old town of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaçatı Alaçati], the Greek [http://alatsata.net/index.php?lang=en Αλάτσατα] (Alátsata) has charming old houses, upscale restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and boutiques. But also a wonderful Saturday street market.
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Siğacik Region

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38°11.8′N, 26°47′E
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This region is north of Samos & Kusadasi and south of Çesme. It consists of Siğacik harbor and several pleasant anchorages.

Charts

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BA
1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi
Imray-Tetra
G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
NIMA
54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait
Turkey
2231 A) Mersin Körfezi, B) Sığacık Limanı
2235 A) Alaçatı, B) Alaçatı Barınağı, D) Sarpdere, E) Kırkdilim, F) Gökliman, H) Teos Malkaya
Greek
334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of Siğacik and Teos.

Check-in facilities

The closest ports of entry are Kusadasi and Çesme.

Ports and Popular Stops

Siğacik

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World icon.png 38°11.8′N, 26°47′E
Siğacik is a former fishing harbor which has been converted into a full service, 480-berth marina.

In addition to the marina it is possible to anchor in the bay outside, where there is a good sheltered anchorage west of the small boat moorings and just east of a fish farm.

The marina is a safe place to leave the boat and visit nearby ancient Teos.

Coast Guard boat and office between the old fishing harbour and the marina.

Danger: Do not pass between Esek Adasi and the mainland. It is too shallow. Also on the N side of Esek Adasi there is a reef. Give it a wide berth.

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Anchorages

Siğacik Bay

It is possible to anchor off in the bay.

Teos Liman

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World icon.png 38°08.9′N, 26°47.9′E
You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the meltem but it is totally exposed to S winds.

Danger: Give a wide berth to the reefs near the point to the W.

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Gökkovar Liman

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World icon.png 38°08.2′N, 26°36.8′E
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Gökkovar Liman is a deep fjord about 2 nM NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.

There are two anchorages:

North Creek
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This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.

East Creek

This anchorage is deep and only one or two boats can be accommodated. Try to anchor in 10 m and possibly take a line ashore. The holding here is less reliable than in the North Creek.

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Kırkdilim Liman

World icon.png 38°08′N, 26°34.3′E

This is a large and very pleasant, deserted cove, with very clear waters. It provides very good shelter from the meltemi. In the middle of the cove there is large buoy where a Turkish patrol boat ties up sometimes. Go to the NW end of the cove and anchor in 7 m, good holding.

Warning: Do not tie to the large buoy, it is used by the Turkish patrol boats.

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Sarpdere Limanı

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World icon.png 38°10.5′N, 26°30.7′E
Sarpdere Liman is a bay about 1 nM NW of Kirkdilim Liman. There are three anchorages: Sarpdere West Creek (World icon.png 38°11.16′N, 26°31.04′E), East Creek (World icon.png 38°10.92′N, 26°31.24′E), and Nergis (World icon.png 38°10.14′N, 26°31.13′E) E of the bay entrance. Sarpdere has two coves, the W creek is used by a religious camp who have built ugly concrete blocks and is rather unattractive although the shelter is good. The E cove is prettier, but it is dominated by large high tension power lines which spoil its natural beauty. Nergis is the most attractive and peaceful of the three, with good depths for anchoring and water clear as glass. However, an uncomfortable chop develops with strong northerly winds as there is a fetch of nearly a mile across the bay. In all three anchorages, anchor in 4.0 - 4.0 metres in sand with patches of weed. The holding is good although the sand in parts is firm and it needs a good burst on the engine to dig the anchor in.

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Mersin Körfezi

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World icon.png 38°12.1′N, 26°26.3′E
This is a large enclosed bay SE of Agriler Liman. Buoys near the fish farms at the entrance of the Mersin bay. Fish farms arround the Cırakan island at the most south of the bay.

Danger: There is a shallow sea with the rocks under the surface at the south of Cırakan island. Leave 200 m. at least between the boat and the shore when crossing from the south of the Cirakan island. 


Alaçati Bay or Agriler Liman

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World icon.png 38°14.5′N, 26°23.2′E
A large bay 7.5 M from Ak Burun. It is reputed to be the windsurfing capital of Turkey because it is very windy. On the NW side there is a new small shipyard and a marina.

You can anchor off as long as you stay away from the channel and the designated by buoys surfing area.

At the head of the bay there is dredged canal with several upscale houses with private piers.

The old town of Alaçati, the Greek Αλάτσατα (Alátsata), about 2 km inland has now been totally restored and wealthy people from Istanbul and Izmir have bought the old houses paying outrageous prices. It is well worth a visit.

Danger: Follow the channel marked by the buoys because of very shallow water especially to the W.

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Offshore Islands and Groups

Körmen Adasi

World icon.png 38°01.6′N, 26°52.2′E
There is a snug anchorage just east of Körmen Adasi where you can anchor in 5 meters in sand and weed. Shelter is good from the meltemi, although the anchorage is open to the south. It is a convenient stop when planning to cross the gulf of Sigacik and avoids the usual slog to windward up to Sigacik or Teos when cruising along this coast.

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

In Teos-Siğacik Marina.

Repairs/Yards

Possible at Agriler Liman and at Teos-Siğacik Marina.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
In Teos-Siğacik Marina
In Alaçatı Marina
Water
On the pier in Teos-Siğacik Marina
On the pier in Alaçatı Marina
Electricity
On the pier in Teos-Siğacik Marina
On the pier in Alaçatı Marina

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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A Street in Alaçati
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The Fabulous Market in Alaçati
Teos

The ancient city of Teos with a Temple of Dionysus, Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.

Alaçati

The totally restored old town of Alaçati, the Greek Αλάτσατα (Alátsata) has charming old houses, upscale restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and boutiques. But also a wonderful Saturday street market.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

  • Several restaurants, some upscale, in Siğacik
  • Many upscale restaurants in Alaçati

Internet/WiFi

Wi-Fi in Teos and Alaçatı marina

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

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Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

Taxi from Siğacik and Alaçati to the centre of the town and bus to Izmir.

Routes/Passages To/From

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.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.


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