Balchik

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-	|}{{TOCleft}}{{GreenText|Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.}}	+	|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balchik Balchik] (Bulgarian: Балчик, Turkish: Balçık, Romanian: Balcic) is a [[Black Sea]] coastal town and seaside resort in the Southern Dobruja area of northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in Dobrich Oblast and is 42 km northeast of [[Varna]]. The town sprawls scenically along hilly terraces descending from the Dobruja plateau to the sea.
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		+	This port is the most northerly port in Bulgaria and the best port to clear in if coming from [[Romania]].
	==Local Weather==		==Local Weather==
-	{{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}	+	''See [[Bulgaria#Climate_.26_Weather|Bulgaria]]''.
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
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	==Radio Nets==		==Radio Nets==
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	==Approach and Navigation==		==Approach and Navigation==
-	Details?	+	The approach to Balchik is straight forward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance.
-	{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}}	+	When coming from the North ([[Romania]]) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.
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		+	{{Caution}}When coming from the South there is a permanent long fishing net set up a little to the West of the harbor entrance, with no lights.
	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==		==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
-	{{GreenText|If this is '''not''' a ''port of entry'' '''omit''' this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in -  location of immigration & customs, etc.}}	+	Balchik is a port of entry to Bulgaria.
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		+	If you are coming from the North ([[Romania]]) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.
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		+	''For details see [[Bulgaria#Customs_and_Immigration|Bulgaria]]''.
	==Berthing Options==		==Berthing Options==
-	{{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}}	+	[[Image:Bulgaria_Balchik_s.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Balchik - ''Click for larger view'']]
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		+	The harbor now operates as marina with floating docks. It provides good all-round shelter.
	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===		===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	{{GreenText|Iff there are any marinas please either give a short description or better yet, provide a dedicated page ([[Template:Port|Marina Template]]).}}	+	The pontoons are suitable for yachts up to 12m. While longer yachts can use them in fair weather, in strong northerly winds it might be safer to try and find a berth alongside if available.
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-	===Anchorages===	+	Depths are at least 2.5 m.
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-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	There are shower and WC facilities.
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-	*	+	===Anchorages===
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	==Yacht Repairs and Services==		==Yacht Repairs and Services==
-	{{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''',  & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}}	+	Limited.
	====Marine Stores====		====Marine Stores====
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	====Repairs/Yards====		====Repairs/Yards====
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	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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	==Things to do Ashore==		==Things to do Ashore==
	====Tourism====		====Tourism====
-	{{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}	+	[[Image:Bulgaria_Balchik_Gardens.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Balchik Botanical Gardens - ''Click for larger view'']]
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		+	* Visit the the Balchik Botanical Gardens
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	====Grocery & Supply Stores====		====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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	====Eateries====		====Eateries====
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		+	* ''Dionysopoli''
	====Internet/WiFi====		====Internet/WiFi====
-	{{MagentaText|Available?}}	+	In many restaurants and cafés.
	====Laundry====		====Laundry====
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-	{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}	+	* Nearest airport is in [[Varna]]
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balchik Balchik]	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balchik Balchik] - Wikepedia
-	*	+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Bulgaria/Balchik Balchik] - Noonsite
	==References & Publications==		==References & Publications==
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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'':
-	*	+	* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 22:29, 8 April 2013 (BST) [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Balchik, Bulgaria (Port of Entry)

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Contents 1 Balchik, Bulgaria (Port of Entry) 2 Local Weather 3 Charts 4 Radio Nets 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) 7 Berthing Options 7.1 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 7.2 Anchorages 8 Yacht Repairs and Services 8.1 Marine Stores 8.2 Repairs/Yards 8.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 9 Things to do Ashore 9.1 Tourism 9.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 9.3 Eateries 9.4 Internet/WiFi 9.5 Laundry 9.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 9.7 Garbage Disposal 9.8 Transportation 10 Routes/Passages To/From 11 Cruiser's Friends 12 Forum Discussions 13 External Links 14 References & Publications 15 Personal Notes 15.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 16 Contributors to this page 17 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Balchik (Bulgarian: Балчик, Turkish: Balçık, Romanian: Balcic) is a Black Sea coastal town and seaside resort in the Southern Dobruja area of northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in Dobrich Oblast and is 42 km northeast of Varna. The town sprawls scenically along hilly terraces descending from the Dobruja plateau to the sea.

This port is the most northerly port in Bulgaria and the best port to clear in if coming from Romania.

Local Weather

See Bulgaria.

Charts

See Bulgaria.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Balchik is straight forward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance.

When coming from the North (Romania) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.

Caution: When coming from the South there is a permanent long fishing net set up a little to the West of the harbor entrance, with no lights.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Balchik is a port of entry to Bulgaria.

If you are coming from the North (Romania) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.

For details see Bulgaria.

Berthing Options

The harbor now operates as marina with floating docks. It provides good all-round shelter.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The pontoons are suitable for yachts up to 12m. While longer yachts can use them in fair weather, in strong northerly winds it might be safer to try and find a berth alongside if available.

Depths are at least 2.5 m.

There are shower and WC facilities.

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Limited.

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

Limited, ask at the marina office.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Can be arranged, ask at the marina office

Water

At the floating docks

Electricity

At the floating docks

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

• Visit the the Balchik Botanical Gardens

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Basic provisions in the town

Eateries

• Kavatci
• Dionysopoli

Internet/WiFi

In many restaurants and cafés.

Laundry

At the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

• Nearest airport is in Varna
• Several busses per day to Varna (about 40 km)

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

• Balchik - Wikepedia
• Balchik - Noonsite

References & Publications

See Bulgaria.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 22:29, 8 April 2013 (BST)

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