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- | |}{{TOCleft}} | + | |}{{TOCleft}}Romania (dated spellings Roumania and Rumania; Romanian: România [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_Romanian romɨˈni.a] is a country located at the intersection of Central and Southeastern Europe, bordering on the [[Black Sea]]. Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and Moldova to the northeast and east, and [[Bulgaria]] to the south. At 238,400 km<sup>2</sup> (92,000 sq mi), Romania is the eighth largest country of the European Union by area, and has the seventh largest population of the European Union with more than 19 million people. Its capital and biggest city is Bucharest, the tenth largest city in the EU. |
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+ | Romania can now be reached by a more direct way than through the Mediterranean thanks to the opening of the 107 mile long Main-Danube Canal. This new canal has made it possible to sail across the entire continent of Europe, from the mouth of the Rhine, on the North Sea, to the mouth of the Danube, on the Black Sea. The 2179 mile long waterway can be used by boats drawing not more than 8 ft (2.5 m) and with an air clearance of 19.5 ft (6 m), so as to be able to pass under the many bridges. Some of the bridges in Yugoslavia were destroyed during the NATO bombing of 1999 and until the situation returns to normal river traffic has been severely restricted. | ||
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+ | Cruising yachts may use the Danube-Black Sea Canal, which starts near [[Constanta]] and bypasses the Danube Delta. There are certain height restrictions both in the Canal and on the Danube and most yachts will have to lower their masts before entering the Canal. | ||
====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
- | + | The Romania coast includes the delta of the river Danube. It is about 100 nM and has only a few harbors. | |
==Climate & Weather== | ==Climate & Weather== | ||
+ | The climate is typically temperate with hot summers and cold winters. The winds along the Black Sea coast are very much influenced by the surrounding landmass and in summer there is a daily pattern of land and sea breezes. An onshore breeze comes up around midday and usually dies by dusk to be followed by a land breeze during the night. | ||
====Weather Forecasts==== | ====Weather Forecasts==== | ||
+ | * Weather broadcasts are at 10:04, 16:04, 20:04, and 04:04 local time on VHF 25 | ||
* [http://www.dmi.gov.tr/en-US/marine-daily-report.aspx Turkish State Meteorological Service Forecast for Black Sea] | * [http://www.dmi.gov.tr/en-US/marine-daily-report.aspx Turkish State Meteorological Service Forecast for Black Sea] | ||
* [http://www.dmi.gov.tr/en-US/marine-metu3-detail.aspx?b=Danube&t=W&s=03&g=p#sayfaBaslik 3 Day Forecast Map for Western BlackSea] | * [http://www.dmi.gov.tr/en-US/marine-metu3-detail.aspx?b=Danube&t=W&s=03&g=p#sayfaBaslik 3 Day Forecast Map for Western BlackSea] | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | ; | + | ; British Admiralty |
- | : | + | : 2231 Cape Kaliakra to Odessa |
- | : | + | : 2282 Black Sea. Plans in Roumania |
- | ; | + | : 2284 Portul Constanta and approaches |
- | : | + | ; Turkish |
- | : | + | : 10A Bati Kara Deniz (West Black Sea) |
+ | : 17 Kara Deniz; Romanya to Bulgaristan | ||
==Approaches and Navigation== | ==Approaches and Navigation== | ||
- | + | A yacht must stay several miles off the shore, especially at the Danube delta, because of shallow depths. | |
==Local Radio Nets== | ==Local Radio Nets== | ||
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==Arrival/Departure procedures== | ==Arrival/Departure procedures== | ||
+ | An agent is not required. Yachts must clear in and out of each port. Crew should remain on board until formalities have been completed. | ||
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====Arrival==== | ====Arrival==== | ||
- | + | On arrival at any of the ports a yacht will be visited by Border Police (Immigration), Customs and Health. They will want to see a completed crew list in duplicate in addition to the ships registration and valid insurance, plus the Customs declaration. It is helpful to have a ship’s stamp with the ships' particulars on it. | |
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+ | Once the formalities are completed a Clearance Permit is given by Harbourmaster to sail from each port to the next port or country. | ||
====Departure==== | ====Departure==== | ||
- | + | On departure for the next port in Romania, or on leaving the country, all the visits are repeated and an exit stamp added. | |
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==Customs and Immigration== | ==Customs and Immigration== | ||
====Customs==== | ====Customs==== | ||
- | + | Firearms must be declared and will be detained. | |
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+ | A customs declaration must be completed on arrival, where video cameras, personal computers and other valuables should be detailed. | ||
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+ | The export of articles of cultural, historical or artistic value is prohibited. | ||
====Immigration==== | ====Immigration==== | ||
- | + | All visitors must have a passport valid for 6 months. | |
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+ | No visa is required for visits of up to 90 days by nationals of the EU and certain other countries. See [www.mae.ro Customs Anex 2] for an up todate list. | ||
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+ | Extensions of stays beyond 90 days may be obtained from the local passport office. | ||
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+ | For a current list of countries whose nationals do require a visa to enter Romania, see [http://www.mae.ro/en/node/2040 Ministry of Foreign Affairs]. | ||
====Fees and Charges==== | ====Fees and Charges==== | ||
- | + | There are no extra fees other then visa (if required) and harbor dues. | |
====Restrictions==== | ====Restrictions==== | ||
- | + | Reports on the firing ranges and dates of activity are given following the weather on VHF ch. 12. The firing area can be very close to the coast and on direct the path to/from Constanta. | |
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+ | Pets must have a Pet Passport, a current Health Certificate and Rabies Vaccination Certificate (valid at least 30 days prior to and not more than 6 months) and be be microchipped. | ||
==Health and Security== | ==Health and Security== | ||
====Health==== | ====Health==== | ||
- | + | There is a hepatitis risk. | |
====Security==== | ====Security==== | ||
- | + | Be aware of the risk of distraction theft and bogus policemen asking to see documents. Also the copying of credit cards. | |
==Ports & Popular Stops== | ==Ports & Popular Stops== | ||
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'''Key to icons''': [[Image:Island icon.png]] = Island, [[image:Poe.jpg]] = Port of entry, [[image:Marina_icon.png]] = Marina, [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] = Harbor, [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] = Anchorage, [[image:Question_icon.png]] = Needs data. | '''Key to icons''': [[Image:Island icon.png]] = Island, [[image:Poe.jpg]] = Port of entry, [[image:Marina_icon.png]] = Marina, [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] = Harbor, [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] = Anchorage, [[image:Question_icon.png]] = Needs data. | ||
- | * [[Constanta|Constanta (Port Tomis)]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[image:Marina_icon | + | * [[Constanta|Constanta (Port Tomis)]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[image:Marina_icon.png]] |
- | * [[Eforie Nord]]<sup>1</sup> [[image:Marina_icon | + | * [[Eforie Nord]]<sup>1</sup> [[image:Marina_icon.png]] |
- | * [[Mangalia]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[image:Marina_icon | + | * [[Mangalia]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[image:Marina_icon.png]] |
- | * [[Sulina]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon | + | * [[Sulina]] [[image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] |
'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
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* [[Mangalia]] | * [[Mangalia]] | ||
* [[Tomis Marina Constanta]] | * [[Tomis Marina Constanta]] | ||
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==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
- | + | * International flights only from Bucharest | |
- | * | + | * Domestic flights between major cities |
- | * | + | * Trains need advance reservations to secure a seat |
+ | * Buses are slow, disty, and unreliable | ||
+ | * Metered taxis in major ciries | ||
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
- | * | + | * Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 22:21, 6 April 2013 (BST) [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] |
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Revision as of 21:21, 6 April 2013
Romania Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Romania.
Romania | |
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Capital: | Buchrest 44°25′N, 26°06′E |
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Language: | Romanian |
Currency: | Romanian Leu (RON) |
Timezone: | UTC+2 (DST observed) |
More notes about the country | |
Latest News | |
Content - news items, etc. |
Romania can now be reached by a more direct way than through the Mediterranean thanks to the opening of the 107 mile long Main-Danube Canal. This new canal has made it possible to sail across the entire continent of Europe, from the mouth of the Rhine, on the North Sea, to the mouth of the Danube, on the Black Sea. The 2179 mile long waterway can be used by boats drawing not more than 8 ft (2.5 m) and with an air clearance of 19.5 ft (6 m), so as to be able to pass under the many bridges. Some of the bridges in Yugoslavia were destroyed during the NATO bombing of 1999 and until the situation returns to normal river traffic has been severely restricted.
Cruising yachts may use the Danube-Black Sea Canal, which starts near Constanta and bypasses the Danube Delta. There are certain height restrictions both in the Canal and on the Danube and most yachts will have to lower their masts before entering the Canal.
Cruising the region
The Romania coast includes the delta of the river Danube. It is about 100 nM and has only a few harbors.
Climate & Weather
The climate is typically temperate with hot summers and cold winters. The winds along the Black Sea coast are very much influenced by the surrounding landmass and in summer there is a daily pattern of land and sea breezes. An onshore breeze comes up around midday and usually dies by dusk to be followed by a land breeze during the night.
Weather Forecasts
- Weather broadcasts are at 10:04, 16:04, 20:04, and 04:04 local time on VHF 25
- Turkish State Meteorological Service Forecast for Black Sea
- 3 Day Forecast Map for Western BlackSea
- 3 Maps to choose from - Wind Direction and Speed, Wave Direction and Height, Wave Period.
- This map is produced by the Turkish State Meteorological Service which also produces maps for the whole Black Sea and Mediterranean. Map of Regions
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2231 Cape Kaliakra to Odessa
- 2282 Black Sea. Plans in Roumania
- 2284 Portul Constanta and approaches
- Turkish
- 10A Bati Kara Deniz (West Black Sea)
- 17 Kara Deniz; Romanya to Bulgaristan
A yacht must stay several miles off the shore, especially at the Danube delta, because of shallow depths.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Arrival/Departure procedures
An agent is not required. Yachts must clear in and out of each port. Crew should remain on board until formalities have been completed.
Arrival
On arrival at any of the ports a yacht will be visited by Border Police (Immigration), Customs and Health. They will want to see a completed crew list in duplicate in addition to the ships registration and valid insurance, plus the Customs declaration. It is helpful to have a ship’s stamp with the ships' particulars on it.
Once the formalities are completed a Clearance Permit is given by Harbourmaster to sail from each port to the next port or country.
Departure
On departure for the next port in Romania, or on leaving the country, all the visits are repeated and an exit stamp added.
Customs and Immigration
Customs
Firearms must be declared and will be detained.
A customs declaration must be completed on arrival, where video cameras, personal computers and other valuables should be detailed.
The export of articles of cultural, historical or artistic value is prohibited.
Immigration
All visitors must have a passport valid for 6 months.
No visa is required for visits of up to 90 days by nationals of the EU and certain other countries. See [www.mae.ro Customs Anex 2] for an up todate list.
Extensions of stays beyond 90 days may be obtained from the local passport office.
For a current list of countries whose nationals do require a visa to enter Romania, see Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Fees and Charges
There are no extra fees other then visa (if required) and harbor dues.
Restrictions
Reports on the firing ranges and dates of activity are given following the weather on VHF ch. 12. The firing area can be very close to the coast and on direct the path to/from Constanta.
Pets must have a Pet Passport, a current Health Certificate and Rabies Vaccination Certificate (valid at least 30 days prior to and not more than 6 months) and be be microchipped.
Health and Security
Health
There is a hepatitis risk.
Security
Be aware of the risk of distraction theft and bogus policemen asking to see documents. Also the copying of credit cards.
Ports & Popular Stops
Ports
Key to icons: = Island, = Port of entry, = Marina, = Harbor, = Anchorage, = Needs data.
Notes:
- 1Unofficial Port of Entry; Ana Yacht Club marina can arrange for officials to come from Constanta to handle entry or exit.
Anchorages
There are no secure anchorages anywhere along the Romanian coast.
Offshore Islands
List islands and island groups belonging to this country. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given island, create a dedicated page for it (Island Template and/or Island Group Template).
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Transportation
- International flights only from Bucharest
- Domestic flights between major cities
- Trains need advance reservations to secure a seat
- Buses are slow, disty, and unreliable
- Metered taxis in major ciries
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
- Wikipedia - Romania
- Wikipedia - Ports in Romania
- Wikipedia - Islands of Romania
- Romania Ports Updated 2011
References & Publications
See Black Sea.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 22:21, 6 April 2013 (BST)
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