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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Bodrum, Turkey. | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Bodrum, Turkey. | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum Bodrum] the ancient [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halicarnassus Halicarnassus] is a bustling harbor town. The old harbor is full of ''gulets''. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum Bodrum] the ancient [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halicarnassus Halicarnassus] is a bustling harbor town. The old harbor is full of ''gulets''. | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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+ | : 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi | ||
+ | ; Imray-Tetra | ||
+ | : G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey | ||
+ | ; NIMA | ||
+ | : 54400 Samos to Rodhos | ||
+ | ; Turkey | ||
+ | : 2248 Gündoğan Limanı - Kadıkalesi | ||
+ | : 311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris | ||
+ | : 3110 Bodrum Boğazı | ||
+ | : 3111 A) Bodrum Limanı | ||
+ | ; Greek | ||
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- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | * [[Cruising the Turkish Ionian Coast]] | |
+ | * [[Cruising the Carian Coast]] | ||
+ | * [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]] | ||
+ | * [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]] | ||
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+ | * [[Gulf_of_Gokova#Orak_Island_Region|Orak Adasi]] | ||
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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- | + | ==Navigation== | |
+ | {{Danger}}Approaching Bodrum from the W stay clear of the Dikilitas Reef about 1 nM from the harbor. | ||
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- | + | Bodrum is a port of entry/exit to [[Turkey#Entrance| Turkey]]. Because the authorities are scattered through the town, it is better to let a marina handle the red tape. | |
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- | + | {{Poi |37|1.95|N|27|25.47|E| | type= harbour |name= Bodrum Harbor |zoom= 16 | |
+ | | image= Turkey_Bodrum_h.jpg | imagetext= Chart of the Old Harbor and Marina | ||
+ | | text= Bodrum is one of Turkey's major yachting regions. As a result there are here 4 marinas ([[Bodrum Marina]] in Bodrum, [[Yalikavak Marina]], and [[Turgutreis Marina]] about 15 nM NW), a boatyard ([http://www.zetastourism.com/bodrumboatyard.htm ''Icmeler Yat''], [[Port Atami|Port Atami Marina]]), and several anchorages. | ||
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+ | The old Bodrum Harbor caters to commercial ''gulets'' and does not welcome yachts. }} | ||
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+ | {{himage|Bodrum.jpeg|he Bay from the Castle}} | ||
+ | {{himage|Bodrum.jpg|Old Harbor}} | ||
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- | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
* [[Bodrum Marina]] | * [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
* [[Yalikavak Marina]], 15 km from Bodrum | * [[Yalikavak Marina]], 15 km from Bodrum | ||
* [[Turgutreis Marina]], 15 km from Bodrum | * [[Turgutreis Marina]], 15 km from Bodrum | ||
- | * [[Port Atami|Port Atami Marina]], 40 km from | + | * [[Port Atami|Port Atami Marina]], 40 km from {{Note}} As of 2013 this marina is not operating |
* There is a yachting club based in the marina in Bodrum. They hold frequent races. | * There is a yachting club based in the marina in Bodrum. They hold frequent races. | ||
==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
====Gümüslük==== | ====Gümüslük==== | ||
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- | + | {{Poi |37|03.3|N|27|14|E| | type= anchorage |name= Gümüslük |zoom= 16 | |
- | An idyllic although sometimes very busy anchorage on the north west side of the Bodrum peninsular between Turgutreis and Yalikavak. Gumusluk is an ancient harbour, known during former times as Myndos, and some traces of the former settlement remain - especially the half-submerged remains of the ancient breakwaters at the entrance to the harbour. The bay should be entered close to the island on the east side in order to avoid the sunken remains of the mole on the west (which are usually buoyed anyway). Once inside, anchor wherever you can, if necessary taking a line ashore or dropping a kedge anchor to avoid swinging. Depths range from 15-16 meters in the centre to 5-10 meters at the head and sides of the bay. Holding is good once through the weed. Alternatively, it may be possible to anchor moor back to the wooden jetty in front of the village (although the overnight charge, currently TRYL30, is kept deliberately high in order to deter private yachts). The anchorage is usually very crowded with private yachts and gulets bringing diners to the restaurants lining the bay and care is usually needed when placing your anchor to avoid frayed tempers. Dining ashore is good - especially fish - but expensive. | + | | text= An idyllic although sometimes very busy anchorage on the north west side of the Bodrum peninsular between Turgutreis and Yalikavak. Gumusluk is an ancient harbour, known during former times as Myndos, and some traces of the former settlement remain - especially the half-submerged remains of the ancient breakwaters at the entrance to the harbour. The bay should be entered close to the island on the east side in order to avoid the sunken remains of the mole on the west (which are usually buoyed anyway). Once inside, anchor wherever you can, if necessary taking a line ashore or dropping a kedge anchor to avoid swinging. Anchor mooring to the rocks along the west shore is trouble free. Depths range from 15-16 meters in the centre to 5-10 meters at the head and sides of the bay. Holding is good once through the weed. Alternatively, it may be possible to anchor moor back to the wooden jetty in front of the village (although the overnight charge, currently TRYL30, is kept deliberately high in order to deter private yachts). The anchorage is usually very crowded with private yachts and gulets bringing diners to the restaurants lining the bay and care is usually needed when placing your anchor to avoid frayed tempers. Dining ashore is good - especially fish - but expensive. Try the mezes at ''Melengee''. }} |
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+ | {{Image center|Gumusluk.jpeg |The waterfront |400px }} | ||
- | ===== | + | {{Poi |lat= 36.97191 |lon=27.30193 | type= anchorage |name= Aspat Bay |zoom= 16 |
- | + | | image= Bodrum_Aspat.jpg | imagetext= Aspat Khoyü | |
+ | | text= Aspat Bay or Aspat Koyü is a pleasant place to anchor. There are several restaurants ashore. During the day there are a lot of boats from Bodrum In the evening these boats leave but the loud music from the shore establishments starts. Anchor in 7 m. Reasonable holding. }} | ||
- | + | {{Poi |lat=37.02113|lon=27.3672 | type= anchorage| name= Bitez Kofu |zoom= 15 | |
+ | | text= Bitez Koyu or Petasa Bay is NE of [[#Aspat Bay|Aspat Bay]]. It is popular with windsertfers and has many restaurants and it is noisy.}} | ||
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+ | |header|Facilities | ||
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+ | |Water| At the [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
+ | |Electricity| At the [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
+ | |Toilets| At the [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
+ | |Showers| At the [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
+ | |Laundry| At the [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
+ | |Garbage| There are bins around the harbor and in the [[#Marinas_&_Yacht_Clubs|marinas]] | ||
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+ | |header|Supplies | ||
+ | |Fuel| At the [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
+ | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Chandlers| | ||
* At the [[Bodrum Marina]] | * At the [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
* At [http://www.zetastourism.com/bodrumboatyard.htm ''Icmeler Yat''] (5 km from the town) | * At [http://www.zetastourism.com/bodrumboatyard.htm ''Icmeler Yat''] (5 km from the town) | ||
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- | Major repairs at [http://www.zetastourism.com/bodrumboatyard.htm ''Icmeler Yat''] | + | |Repairs| Major repairs at [http://www.zetastourism.com/bodrumboatyard.htm ''Icmeler Yat''] |
- | + | |Internet| In Internet cafés and in the [[#Marinas_&_Yacht_Clubs|marinas]] | |
- | + | |Mobile connectivity| Strong 4G signal | |
- | + | |Vehicle rentals| In town | |
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There numerous food stores in town. | There numerous food stores in town. | ||
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* There numerous restaurants in old town | * There numerous restaurants in old town | ||
* There is a very good and fancy restaurant in the [[Bodrum Marina]] | * There is a very good and fancy restaurant in the [[Bodrum Marina]] | ||
* Right across from the [[Bodrum Marina]] is a "marble palace" Chinese restaurant | * Right across from the [[Bodrum Marina]] is a "marble palace" Chinese restaurant | ||
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* Milas Airport, 23 km. from Bodrum | * Milas Airport, 23 km. from Bodrum | ||
* There are frequent ferries to [[Kos]] | * There are frequent ferries to [[Kos]] | ||
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- | + | The old-town of Bodrum is full of shops and the usual tourist. | |
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+ | In the old [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Hospitaller Knights of St. Joan] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum_Castle Castle] is housed the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodrum_Museum_of_Underwater_Archaeology#Museum_of_Underwater_Archaeology Underwater Museum] with exhibits from the excavations from [[Coast_W_of_Marmaris_&_Sombeki_Korfesi#Serçe_Liman|Serçe Liman]], Ulu Burum, etc. Do not miss it. | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]]''. | ''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]]''. | ||
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- | + | * August 2004 ([[#Bodrum Harbor|Bodrum Harbor]]) {{Istioploos2}} | |
- | * August 2004 | + | * July 2009 ([[#Bodrum Harbor|Bodrum Harbor]], [[#Gümüslük|Gümüslük]]) --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:10, 11 July 2009 (UTC) |
- | * July 2009 --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:10, 11 July 2009 (UTC) | + | * May 2014 ([[#Bodrum Harbor|Bodrum Harbor]], [[#Gümüslük|Gümüslük]]) --[[User:Monterey|Monterey]] [[Image:Bermuda Icon.png]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:03, 22 August 2018
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Bodrum, Turkey.
Bodrum Port of Entry
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Bodrum the ancient Halicarnassus is a bustling harbor town. The old harbor is full of gulets.
Charts
- BA
- 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Samos to Rodhos
- Turkey
- 2248 Gündoğan Limanı - Kadıkalesi
- 311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris
- 3110 Bodrum Boğazı
- 3111 A) Bodrum Limanı
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
- Cruising the Turkish Ionian Coast
- Cruising the Carian Coast
- N - S Passages in East Aegean
- Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Danger: Approaching Bodrum from the W stay clear of the Dikilitas Reef about 1 nM from the harbor.
Entrance
Bodrum is a port of entry/exit to Turkey. Because the authorities are scattered through the town, it is better to let a marina handle the red tape.
Berthing
Bodrum Harbor
Bodrum is one of Turkey's major yachting regions. As a result there are here 4 marinas (Bodrum Marina in Bodrum, Yalikavak Marina, and Turgutreis Marina about 15 nM NW), a boatyard (Icmeler Yat, Port Atami Marina), and several anchorages.
The old Bodrum Harbor caters to commercial gulets and does not welcome yachts.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Bodrum Marina
- Yalikavak Marina, 15 km from Bodrum
- Turgutreis Marina, 15 km from Bodrum
- Port Atami Marina, 40 km from Note: As of 2013 this marina is not operating
- There is a yachting club based in the marina in Bodrum. They hold frequent races.
Anchorages
Gümüslük
Gümüslük
Aspat Bay
Bitez Kofu
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | At the Bodrum Marina |
Electricity | At the Bodrum Marina |
Toilets | At the Bodrum Marina |
Showers | At the Bodrum Marina |
Laundry | At the Bodrum Marina |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbor and in the marinas |
Supplies | |
Fuel | At the Bodrum Marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers |
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Services | |
Repairs | Major repairs at Icmeler Yat |
Internet | In Internet cafés and in the marinas |
Mobile connectivity | Strong 4G signal |
Vehicle rentals | In town |
Provisioning
There numerous food stores in town.
Eating out
- There numerous restaurants in old town
- There is a very good and fancy restaurant in the Bodrum Marina
- Right across from the Bodrum Marina is a "marble palace" Chinese restaurant
Transportation
- Milas Airport, 23 km. from Bodrum
- There are frequent ferries to Kos
Tourism
The old-town of Bodrum is full of shops and the usual tourist.
In the old Knights of St. Joan Castle is housed the Underwater Museum with exhibits from the excavations from Serçe Liman, Ulu Burum, etc. Do not miss it.
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
References
See Turkey.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Bodrum and this page's details validated:
- August 2004 (Bodrum Harbor) --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- July 2009 (Bodrum Harbor, Gümüslük) --Athene of Lymington 12:10, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- May 2014 (Bodrum Harbor, Gümüslük) --Monterey
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