Varna Lake (Asparuhvo)

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==Varna Lake (Asparuhvo)==
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Varna Lake Marina'''
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! Radio:
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| VHF - Nil
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! Berths:
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| Approx 80
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! Max length:
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| 13m
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! Max draft:
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! Fuel:
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! Water:
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| Available via length of hose
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! Elect:
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| Yes, 220v via extension cable
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! Showers:
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! Laundry:
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! Internet:
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| No
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This marina is in two halves. The Eastern half is a commercial enterprise, modern and has facilities including fuel. The Western half is a family run business, is considerably cheaper, secure, but with limited facilities
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| name= Varna Lake Marina
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| berths= Approx 80
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| elect= Yes, 220v via extension cable
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| water= Available via length of hose
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| fuel= Yes, from East side
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| toilets= No
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| showers= No
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| laundry= No
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This marina is in two halves.  The Eastern half is a commercial enterprise, modern and has facilities including fuel. The Western half is a family run business, is considerably cheaper, secure, but with limited facilities
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===Marina radio contact===
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===Communication===
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Nil.
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===Navigation/Approach===
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===Navigation===
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Follow the marked channel inland from Varna Bay, under the bridge. Continue to follow the channel, still marked, into the lake.  After a mile you will see a grey/white free water mark, indicating the approach angle for the marina.  Head strait for the entrance, keep an eye on the depth.  Shallows to either side, and shallow (1.5m) further in the marina.
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Follow the marked channel inland from Varna Bay, under the bridge. Continue to follow the channel, still marked, into the lake.  After a mile you will see a grey/white free watermark, indicating the approach angle for the marina.  Head straight for the entrance, keep an eye on the depth.  Shallows to either side and shallow (1.5m) further in the marina.
===Berthing===
===Berthing===
Come alongside to the eastern side initially and seek directions.  You may opt to keep your yacht in the cheaper western side after.  Indeed, if your vessel is not flash enough, you may be encouraged to stay 'with the other cheap boats'
Come alongside to the eastern side initially and seek directions.  You may opt to keep your yacht in the cheaper western side after.  Indeed, if your vessel is not flash enough, you may be encouraged to stay 'with the other cheap boats'
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===Marina facilities===
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===Facilities===
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There is a chandlery in the modern side.
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There is a chandlery on the modern side.
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===Repairs/Yard===
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* Crane for haul-outs can be called in
* Crane for haul-outs can be called in
* Long-term storage on grass
* Long-term storage on grass
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There is 24 hour security in both locations.  Both are gated areas
There is 24 hour security in both locations.  Both are gated areas
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===Marina Location===
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===Location===
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You'll need a taxi to get anywhere. It is a long walk to the nearest shop, over hills and dirt tracks. Very peaceful, except for the security alams which go off at night occasionally.
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You'll need a taxi to get anywhere. It is a long walk to the nearest shop, over hills and dirt tracks. Very peaceful, except for the security alarms which go off at night occasionally.
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===Transport===
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===Transportation===
* Taxis can be called.  10 lev into town
* Taxis can be called.  10 lev into town
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* Varna Airport is a 15 minute drive
* Varna Airport is a 15 minute drive
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The family run side is very cheap, about 60 euro for a month for a 9m yacht in the water. Less on land.  All negotiable.
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The family run side is very cheap, about 60 euro for a month for a 9m yacht in the water. Less on the land.  All negotiable.
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===Contact===
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* I kept my boat here a couple of times in the family side. Friendly people, helpful.  Friends of mine have wintered their yacht here--[[User:BenPikeUK|BenPikeUK]]
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===Personal experience===
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I keep my boat here a couple of times in the family side. Friendly people, helpful.  Friends of mine have wintered their yacht here--[[User:BenPikeUK|BenPikeUK]]
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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* October 2012 --[[User:BenPikeUK|BenPikeUK]]  
* October 2012 --[[User:BenPikeUK|BenPikeUK]]  
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 16 August 2018

WorldBlack SeaBulgariaVarnaVarna Lake (Asparuhvo)
Varna Lake Marina
43°11.552'N, 027°51.766'E Chart icon.png
Varnalakemarina.jpg
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Marina Photo
Radio VHF channel ?
Phone +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Fax +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Berths Approx 80
Max. length 13 m
Max. draft 3 m
Fuel Yes, from East side
Water Available via length of hose
Electricity Yes, 220v via extension cable
Toilets No
Showers No
Laundry No
Internet No
Cable TV No
Hours ?
More notes about the marina

This marina is in two halves. The Eastern half is a commercial enterprise, modern and has facilities including fuel. The Western half is a family run business, is considerably cheaper, secure, but with limited facilities

Communication

Nil.

Navigation

Follow the marked channel inland from Varna Bay, under the bridge. Continue to follow the channel, still marked, into the lake. After a mile you will see a grey/white free watermark, indicating the approach angle for the marina. Head straight for the entrance, keep an eye on the depth. Shallows to either side and shallow (1.5m) further in the marina.

Berthing

Come alongside to the eastern side initially and seek directions. You may opt to keep your yacht in the cheaper western side after. Indeed, if your vessel is not flash enough, you may be encouraged to stay 'with the other cheap boats'

Facilities

There is a chandlery on the modern side.

Repairs

  • Crane for haul-outs can be called in
  • Long-term storage on grass
  • Various repairs or assistance with repairs, but not professional

Security

There is 24 hour security in both locations. Both are gated areas

Location

You'll need a taxi to get anywhere. It is a long walk to the nearest shop, over hills and dirt tracks. Very peaceful, except for the security alarms which go off at night occasionally.

Transportation

  • Taxis can be called. 10 lev into town
  • Varna Airport is a 15 minute drive

Price

The family run side is very cheap, about 60 euro for a month for a 9m yacht in the water. Less on the land. All negotiable.

Comments

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  • I kept my boat here a couple of times in the family side. Friendly people, helpful. Friends of mine have wintered their yacht here--BenPikeUK

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