Kerch
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Kerch, Ukraine (Port of entry)
Kerch
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Kerch (Ukrainian: Керч, Russian: Керчь, Greek: Παντικάπαιον Pantikapaion, Turkish: Kerç) is a city on the Kerch Peninsula of eastern Crimea, an important commercial port and the tourist centre of Ukraine.
Local Weather
See Black Sea.
Charts
See Ukraine.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Warning: You must be extremely careful transiting the narrow and shallow Kerç Channel.
Kerç Channel
Kerç Channel separates Russia and Ukraine and is the entrance to the sea of Azov. It is 24 nM long and runs north to south. It is dredged, well lit and buoyed.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Kerch is reported as a port of entry. The authorities will come to the boat. Do not step on land before clearance.
It has been suggested to notify the authorities a day be before departure.
Berthing Options
The harbor is is open the east; the best shelter is at the SW corner of the bay.
When you arrive moor to a commercial pier and after clearing with the authorities anchor at the SW corner of the bay.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchor in the SW orner of the bay. It is reported to be more then 3 m deep.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
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- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- The ruins of Panticapaeum, 6th century BC
- The Church of St John the Baptist, 8th century AD.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
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
- Kerch at the Wikipedia
- Panticapaeum
References & Publications
See Ukraine.
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 Travels with S/Y Thetis
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