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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
- | This region is north of [[Samos]] & Kusadasi and south of Çesme. It consists of 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. |
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
- | + | BA 1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi | |
- | + | ||
- | + | Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey | |
+ | |||
+ | NIMA 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait | ||
+ | |||
+ | Greek 334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor | ||
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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===Weather=== | ===Weather=== | ||
- | + | See [[Turkey#Weather|Turkey]]. | |
===Approach and Navigation=== | ===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]. | |
===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
- | + | The closest ports of entry are [[Kusadasi]] and [[Cesme|Çesme]]. | |
===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ||
- | + | ====Siğacik==== | |
- | + | [[Image:Sigacik_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Siğacik Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |
- | + | [http://www.kokachi.com/sigacik.html Siğacik] [38° 11.6' N 26° 47' E] is a fishing harbor within which operates small marina operated by the municipality. It is well protected from the ''meltem''. There are some laid moorings and stern lines. | |
- | === | + | It provides a safe place to leave the boat and visit nearby ancient [[#Teos|Teos]]. |
- | + | ||
- | + | <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)===== | ||
+ | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
+ | * August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT) | ||
* | * | ||
+ | <center><gallery widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="2"> | ||
+ | Image:Sigacik4.jpg|Siğacik Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
+ | Image:Sigacik1.jpg|At the quay<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
+ | </gallery></center> | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
- | + | ====Siğacik Bay==== | |
- | * | + | It is possible to anchor off in the bay. |
+ | |||
+ | ====Teos Liman==== | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | |valign="top"|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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <font color="red">Danger:</font> Give a wide berth to the reefs near the point to the W. | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | ||
+ | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
+ | * August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT) | ||
* | * | ||
+ | |[[Image:Sigacik_Teos_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Teos Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Gökkovar Liman==== | ||
+ | [[Image:Sigacik_Gokkavar_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Gökkovar Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
+ | Gökkovar Liman [38° 08' N 26° 37' E] is a deep fjord about 2 M 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. | ||
+ | [[Image:Sigacik_Gokkavar1.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Gökkovar Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
+ | There are two anchorages: | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====North Creek===== | ||
+ | [[Image:Sigacik_GokkavarN_h.jpg|frame|right|Chart of North Creek<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
+ | 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)===== | ||
+ | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
+ | * August 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT) | ||
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
- | + | ====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. | ||
===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
- | * | + | * Fuel - Electricity |
+ | * Water - On the pier in [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]] | ||
+ | * Electricity - Possible on the pier in [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]] but connections not very reliable or well grounded. | ||
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
- | * | + | * In [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]], wonderful fruits. |
* | * | ||
===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
- | * | + | * Several restaurants, some upscale, in [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]] |
* | * | ||
===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
- | + | No. | |
===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
- | + | ? | |
===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ||
- | + | None. | |
- | + | ||
===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
- | + | ? | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
- | + | Taxi from [[#Siğacik|Siğacik]] to Izmir. | |
- | + | ||
===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
- | + | See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications| Turkey]]. | |
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- | + | ||
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=== | ===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=== | ||
- | + | See individual ports in this page. | |
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Revision as of 20:56, 13 June 2008
Siğacik Region
Background
This region is north of Samos & Kusadasi and south of [[Cesme|Çesme]. It consists of Siğacik harbor and several pleasant anchorages.
Charts
BA 1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi
Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
NIMA 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait
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.
In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of Siğacik and [[#Teos_Liman|Teos].
Check-in facilities
The closest ports of entry are Kusadasi and Çesme.
Ports and Popular Stops
Siğacik
Siğacik [38° 11.6' N 26° 47' E] is a fishing harbor within which operates small marina operated by the municipality. It is well protected from the meltem. There are some laid moorings and stern lines.
It provides 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:
- August 2007 --Istioploos 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
Sigacik1.jpg
At the quay |
Anchorages
Siğacik Bay
It is possible to anchor off in the bay.
Teos Liman
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)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
|
Gökkovar Liman
Gökkovar Liman [38° 08' N 26° 37' E] is a deep fjord about 2 M 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.
There are two anchorages:
North Creek
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)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2007 --Istioploos 14:56, 13 June 2008 (MDT)
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Teos
The ancient city of Teos with a Temple of Dionysus, Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - Electricity
- Water - On the pier in Siğacik
- Electricity - Possible on the pier in Siğacik but connections not very reliable or well grounded.
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
- In Siğacik, wonderful fruits.
Eateries
- Several restaurants, some upscale, in Siğacik
Internet/WiFi
No.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
?
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
?
Transportation
Taxi from Siğacik to Izmir.
References & Publications
See Turkey.
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.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
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