Hopa
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Hopa Port of Entry
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Hopa is the Turkish port closest to the Turkey - Georgia border.
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
Weather
See Turkey.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
- Hopa Harbor Authority - VHF channels 16 &, 12
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approaches to Hopa are straightforward.
Entrance
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.
Berthing
Ports
Hopa Harbor
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 go stern-to or bow-to (you will have to anchor).
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | There is a tap at the toilet in the central quay |
Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Diesel can be delivered, ask at the Ofisi filling station, 500 m SW of the harbor |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
- Several food stores with basic provisions
- There is an open market on Mondays and Fridays
Eating out
- A few restaurants
Transportation
- Busses to other cities
- Dolmus (shared vans) within the town
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Hopa at the Wikipedia
- Hopa Harbor
References
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Hopa and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot book, internet, etc.) December 2011 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos, Haiqu |