Mersrags

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Mērsrags
57°20.091'N, 023°08.354'E Chart icon.png
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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.

Navigation

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

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Marina icon Yachting Center Mērsrags [[Mersrags#Yachting Center Mērsrags|Yachting Center Mērsrags]] 57°20.093'N, 023°07.601'E

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
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

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Transportation

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Tourism

History

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Places to Visit

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Friends

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Forums

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Links

References

See Latvia.

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