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==Siğacik Region==
==Siğacik Region==
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_r.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Chart of Siğacik Region<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
 
This region is north of [[Samos]] & [[Kusadasi]] and south of [[Cesme|Çesme]]. It consists of [[#Siğacik|Siğacik harbor]] and several pleasant anchorages.
This region is north of [[Samos]] & [[Kusadasi]] and south of [[Cesme|Çesme]]. It consists of [[#Siğacik|Siğacik harbor]] and several pleasant anchorages.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_r.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Chart of Siğacik Region<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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;BA
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:1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi
:1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi
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:334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
:334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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See [[Turkey#Weather|Turkey]].
See [[Turkey#Weather|Turkey]].
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigation==
In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of [[#Siğacik|Siğacik ]] and [[#Teos_Liman|Teos]].
In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of [[#Siğacik|Siğacik ]] and [[#Teos_Liman|Teos]].
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities==
The closest ports of entry are [[Kusadasi]] and [[Cesme|Çesme]].
The closest ports of entry are [[Kusadasi]] and [[Cesme|Çesme]].
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
====Siğacik====
====Siğacik====
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Siğacik Harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.196667&lon=26.783333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|38|11.8|N|26|47|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|38|11.8|N|26|47|E|}}<br />
[http://www.kokachi.com/sigacik.html Siğacik] is a former fishing harbor which is in the process of being converted into a full service, 400-berth marina.  Currently (September 2009), the entire inner harbour is closed while the marina infrastructure is completed and only the small, outer fishing boat harbour is open.  The marina is due for opening in 2010, but in the meantime it is necessary if visiting Sigacik to anchor in the bay outside, where there is a good sheltered anchorage west of the small boat moorings and just east of a fish farm.
[http://www.kokachi.com/sigacik.html Siğacik] is a former fishing harbor which is in the process of being converted into a full service, 400-berth marina.  Currently (September 2009), the entire inner harbour is closed while the marina infrastructure is completed and only the small, outer fishing boat harbour is open.  The marina is due for opening in 2010, but in the meantime it is necessary if visiting Sigacik to anchor in the bay outside, where there is a good sheltered anchorage west of the small boat moorings and just east of a fish farm.
Once completed, the marina will provide a safe place to leave the boat and visit nearby ancient [[#Teos|Teos]].
Once completed, the marina will provide a safe place to leave the boat and visit nearby ancient [[#Teos|Teos]].
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[[Image:Sigacik.jpeg|left|thumb|450px|Old fishing harbour, Siğacik]]
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> Do not pass between Esek Adasi and the mainland. It is too shallow. Also on the N side of Esek Adasi there is a reef. Give it a wide berth.
<font color="red">Danger:</font> Do not pass between Esek Adasi and the mainland. It is too shallow. Also on the N side of Esek Adasi there is a reef. Give it a wide berth.
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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* September 2008 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 15:42, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
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* September 2009 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 09:05, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
* September 2009 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 09:05, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
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|[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Siğacik Harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.196667&lon=26.783333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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Image:Sigacik.jpeg|Old fishing harbour, Siğacik<br/>''Click for larger view''
Image:Sigacik4.jpg|Siğacik Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view''
Image:Sigacik4.jpg|Siğacik Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view''
Image:Sigacik1.jpg|At the quay<br/>''Click for larger view''
Image:Sigacik1.jpg|At the quay<br/>''Click for larger view''
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====Körmen Adasi====
====Körmen Adasi====
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GPS: {{Coord|38|01.6|N|26|52.2|E|}}<br />
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There is a snug anchorage just east of Körmen Adasi where you can anchor in 5 meters in sand and weed.  Shelter is good from the meltemi, although the anchorage is open to the south.  It is a convenient stop when planning to cross the gulf of Sigacik and avoids the usual slog to windward up to Sigacik or Teos when cruising along this coast.
There is a snug anchorage just east of Körmen Adasi where you can anchor in 5 meters in sand and weed.  Shelter is good from the meltemi, although the anchorage is open to the south.  It is a convenient stop when planning to cross the gulf of Sigacik and avoids the usual slog to windward up to Sigacik or Teos when cruising along this coast.
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====Teos Liman====
====Teos Liman====
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Teos_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Teos Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.148333&lon=26.798333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|38|08.9|N|26|47.9|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|38|08.9|N|26|47.9|E|}}<br />
You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the ''meltem'' but it is totally exposed to S winds.
You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the ''meltem'' but it is totally exposed to S winds.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2007--[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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|[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Teos_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Teos Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.148333&lon=26.798333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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====Gökkovar Liman====
====Gökkovar Liman====
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Gokkavar_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Gökkovar Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.136667&lon=26.613333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|38|08.2|N|26|36.8|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|38|08.2|N|26|36.8|E|}}<br />
Gökkovar Liman is a deep fjord about 2 nM NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.
Gökkovar Liman is a deep fjord about 2 nM NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.
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[[Image:Sigacik_Gokkavar1.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Gökkovar Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Sigacik_Gokkavar1.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Gökkovar Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Gokkavar_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Gökkovar Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.136667&lon=26.613333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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There are two anchorages:
There are two anchorages:
=====North Creek=====
=====North Creek=====
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_GokkavarN_h.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of North Creek<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.
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This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.
=====East Creek=====
=====East Creek=====
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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|[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_GokkavarN_h.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of North Creek<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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====Kirdilim Liman====
====Kirdilim Liman====
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GPS: {{Coord|38|08|N|26|34.3|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|38|08|N|26|34.3|E|}} <br />
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Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Kirdilim_m.jpg|Chart of Kirdilim Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.133333&lon=26.571667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Kirdilim_m.jpg|Chart of Kirdilim Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.133333&lon=26.571667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Kirdilim_h.jpg|Detailed Chart of Kirdilim Anchorage<br/>''Click for larger view''
Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Kirdilim_h.jpg|Detailed Chart of Kirdilim Anchorage<br/>''Click for larger view''
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This is a large and very pleasant, deserted cove, with very clear waters. It provides very good shelter from the meltemi. In the middle of the cove there is large buoy where a Turkish patrol boat ties up sometimes. Go to the NW end of the cove and anchor in 7 m, good holding.
This is a large and very pleasant, deserted cove, with very clear waters. It provides very good shelter from the meltemi. In the middle of the cove there is large buoy where a Turkish patrol boat ties up sometimes. Go to the NW end of the cove and anchor in 7 m, good holding.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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====Sarpede Liman====
====Sarpede Liman====
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Sarpede_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Sarpede Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.175&lon=26.511667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|38|10.5|N|26|30.7|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|38|10.5|N|26|30.7|E|}}<br />
Sarpede Liman is a bay about 1 nM NW of Kirdilim Liman. There are three anchorages: Sarpede West Creek (GPS: {{Coord|38|11.16|N|26|31.04|E|}}), East Creek (GPS: {{Coord|38|10.92|N|26|31.24|E|}}), and Nerkis (GPS: {{Coord|38|10.14|N|26|31.13|E|}}) E of the bay entrance. Sarpede has to coves, the W creek is used by a religious camp who have built ugly concrete blocks and is less then attractive while the E cove is more attractive but it is dominated by large high tension power lines which spoil its natural beauty. Nerkis is much more attractive and isolated, but with a strong meltemi it can develop a very uncomfortable swell.
Sarpede Liman is a bay about 1 nM NW of Kirdilim Liman. There are three anchorages: Sarpede West Creek (GPS: {{Coord|38|11.16|N|26|31.04|E|}}), East Creek (GPS: {{Coord|38|10.92|N|26|31.24|E|}}), and Nerkis (GPS: {{Coord|38|10.14|N|26|31.13|E|}}) E of the bay entrance. Sarpede has to coves, the W creek is used by a religious camp who have built ugly concrete blocks and is less then attractive while the E cove is more attractive but it is dominated by large high tension power lines which spoil its natural beauty. Nerkis is much more attractive and isolated, but with a strong meltemi it can develop a very uncomfortable swell.
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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|[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Sarpede_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Sarpede Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.175&lon=26.511667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Mersin Körfesi====
====Mersin Körfesi====
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[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Mersin_S.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Mersin Körfesi - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.20832359229807&lon=26.438157451724514&scale=25000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|38|12.1|N|26|26.3|E|}}
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This is a large enclosed bay SE of Agriler Liman.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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GPS: {{Coord|38|12.1|N|26|26.3|E|}}<br />
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This is a large enclosed bay SE of Agriler Liman.
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====Agriler Liman====
====Agriler Liman====
[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Agriler_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Agriler Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.241667&lon=26.386667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Turkey_Sigacik_Agriler_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Agriler Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.241667&lon=26.386667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|38|14.5|N|26|23.2|E|}}<br/>
GPS: {{Coord|38|14.5|N|26|23.2|E|}}<br/>
A large bay 7.5 M from Ak Burun. It is reputed to be the windsurfing capital of Turkey. On the NW side there is a new small shipyard and marina.
A large bay 7.5 M from Ak Burun. It is reputed to be the windsurfing capital of Turkey. On the NW side there is a new small shipyard and marina.
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* August 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
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Possible at [[#Agriler_Liman|Agriler Liman]].
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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: In [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]]
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: On the pier in [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]]
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: Possible on the pier in [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]] but connections not very reliable or well grounded.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
====Teos====
====Teos====
The ancient city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teos Teos] with a Temple of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Dionysus2.html Dionysus], Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.
The ancient city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teos Teos] with a Temple of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Dionysus2.html Dionysus], Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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Revision as of 03:15, 20 April 2010

Contents

Siğacik Region

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 38°11.8′N, 26°47′E
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This region is north of Samos & Kusadasi and south of Çesme. It consists of Siğacik harbor and several pleasant anchorages.

Charts

Chart of Siğacik Region
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BA
1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi
Imray-Tetra
G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
NIMA
54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait
Turkey
2231 A) Mersin Körfezi, B) Sığacık Limanı
2235 A) Alaçatı, B) Alaçatı Barınağı, D) Sarpdere, E) Kırkdilim, F) Gökliman, H) Teos Malkaya
Greek
334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of Siğacik and Teos.

Check-in facilities

The closest ports of entry are Kusadasi and Çesme.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Siğacik

Chart of Siğacik Harbor - Chartlet
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GPS: 38°11.8′N, 26°47′E
Siğacik is a former fishing harbor which is in the process of being converted into a full service, 400-berth marina. Currently (September 2009), the entire inner harbour is closed while the marina infrastructure is completed and only the small, outer fishing boat harbour is open. The marina is due for opening in 2010, but in the meantime it is necessary if visiting Sigacik to anchor in the bay outside, where there is a good sheltered anchorage west of the small boat moorings and just east of a fish farm.

Once completed, the marina will provide a safe place to leave the boat and visit nearby ancient Teos.

Danger: Do not pass between Esek Adasi and the mainland. It is too shallow. Also on the N side of Esek Adasi there is a reef. Give it a wide berth.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Old fishing harbour, Siğacik
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Siğacik Harbor
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At the quay
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Anchorages

Siğacik Bay

It is possible to anchor off in the bay.

Körmen Adasi

GPS: 38°01.6′N, 26°52.2′E
There is a snug anchorage just east of Körmen Adasi where you can anchor in 5 meters in sand and weed. Shelter is good from the meltemi, although the anchorage is open to the south. It is a convenient stop when planning to cross the gulf of Sigacik and avoids the usual slog to windward up to Sigacik or Teos when cruising along this coast.

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Teos Liman

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GPS: 38°08.9′N, 26°47.9′E
You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the meltem but it is totally exposed to S winds.

Danger: Give a wide berth to the reefs near the point to the W.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Gökkovar Liman

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GPS: 38°08.2′N, 26°36.8′E
Gökkovar Liman is a deep fjord about 2 nM NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.

Gökkovar Liman
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There are two anchorages:

North Creek
Chart of North Creek
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This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.

East Creek

This anchorage is deep and only one or two boats can be accommodated. Try to anchor in 10 m and possibly take a line ashore. The holding here is less reliable than in the North Creek.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Kirdilim Liman

GPS: 38°08′N, 26°34.3′E

Chart of Kirdilim Liman - Chartlet
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Detailed Chart of Kirdilim Anchorage
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This is a large and very pleasant, deserted cove, with very clear waters. It provides very good shelter from the meltemi. In the middle of the cove there is large buoy where a Turkish patrol boat ties up sometimes. Go to the NW end of the cove and anchor in 7 m, good holding.

Warning: Do not tie to the large buoy, it is used by the Turkish patrol boats.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Sarpede Liman

Chart of Sarpede Liman - Chartlet
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GPS: 38°10.5′N, 26°30.7′E
Sarpede Liman is a bay about 1 nM NW of Kirdilim Liman. There are three anchorages: Sarpede West Creek (GPS: 38°11.16′N, 26°31.04′E), East Creek (GPS: 38°10.92′N, 26°31.24′E), and Nerkis (GPS: 38°10.14′N, 26°31.13′E) E of the bay entrance. Sarpede has to coves, the W creek is used by a religious camp who have built ugly concrete blocks and is less then attractive while the E cove is more attractive but it is dominated by large high tension power lines which spoil its natural beauty. Nerkis is much more attractive and isolated, but with a strong meltemi it can develop a very uncomfortable swell.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Mersin Körfesi

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GPS: 38°12.1′N, 26°26.3′E
This is a large enclosed bay SE of Agriler Liman.

Agriler Liman

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GPS: 38°14.5′N, 26°23.2′E
A large bay 7.5 M from Ak Burun. It is reputed to be the windsurfing capital of Turkey. On the NW side there is a new small shipyard and marina.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

Possible at Agriler Liman.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
In Siğacik
Water
On the pier in Siğacik
Electricity
Possible on the pier in Siğacik but connections not very reliable or well grounded.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Teos

The ancient city of Teos with a Temple of Dionysus, Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

  • Several restaurants, some upscale, in Siğacik

Internet/WiFi

No.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

?

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

Taxi from Siğacik to Izmir.


Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean.

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

See Turkey.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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