http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Discussions on cruising in Europe and the Mediterranean en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:12:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.cruisersforum.com/forums/../ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/video-sailing-the-lake-m-lar-sweden-33241.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:52 GMT YouTube - HÃ¥rd segling]]> YouTube - HÃ¥rd segling ]]> eladhari http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/video-sailing-the-lake-m-lar-sweden-33241.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/video-wind-33240.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:38:31 GMT YouTube - Sailing between Greece and...]]> Between Greece and Malta, September 2007
YouTube - Sailing between Greece and Malta ]]> eladhari http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/video-wind-33240.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/sailing-malta-italy-greece-some-pictures-33136.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:31:32 GMT Collection: Sailing to Greece]]> Collection: Sailing to Greece ]]> eladhari http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/sailing-malta-italy-greece-some-pictures-33136.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/new-rules-in-turkey-for-black-water-discharge-33027.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:31:45 GMT For those cruising in, or going to the Bodrum to Fethiye areas, there are new rules regarding the discharge of black, grey, and bilge waters as well... For those cruising in, or going to the Bodrum to Fethiye areas, there are new rules regarding the discharge of black, grey, and bilge waters as well as new cruising rules for the Gocek bays and coves. Noonsite.com has the latest update from the Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association.
Pumping out of the holding tanks is finally coming to Turkey. However, the numbers of stations are currently limited, but expected to grow. The cost has yet to be finalized, but at Yat Marina in Marmaris, it is rumored to be about $45 (70 TL) per tank. In the Gocek area, where grey water is required to be contained, the tanks could fill up quickly.
While it is not exactly clear what is required, the agent at Yat Marina in Marmaris Turkey said don't go retro-fitting boats until this issue gets sorted out. At present, it is even unclear if you can go offshore and pump your tanks.

These new rules only apply to the cruising area from Bodrum to Fethiye, but expect them to be expanded to other areas in a few years.

n.b. This was bound to happen sooner or later. All those day-trippers and gulets without holding tanks have really screwed up the waters. It's too bad they never heard of "leave a clean wake". ]]> gegroves http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/new-rules-in-turkey-for-black-water-discharge-33027.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/river-danube-to-the-black-sea-32768.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:57 GMT We are planning a trip through the Canal systems of Europe, down the River Danube and out into the Black Sea. We would then like to sail south... We are planning a trip through the Canal systems of Europe, down the River Danube and out into the Black Sea.

We would then like to sail south into the Aegean Sea, around the Greek Islands heading west until we finally make it back to France.
Our boat is a 24ft Hirondelle bridge deck catamaran, narrow enough to cope with canals but hopefully big enough to deal with the various challenges that such a voyage will bring to us.
We are looking for information from anyone who has done a similar voyage and who would be happy to share any information with us.
Look forward to hearing from you. ]]> Gordo http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/river-danube-to-the-black-sea-32768.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/laying-up-costs-in-the-med-32628.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:22:09 GMT Considering the purchase of a yacht in the eastern Med and would eventually want to sail it to northern Europe. In case we are to go through with... Considering the purchase of a yacht in the eastern Med and would eventually want to sail it to northern Europe. In case we are to go through with this we would like to sail the yacht 4-5 weeks each summer, progressing at a leisurely pace towards Gibraltar, and lay up the boat somewhere to continue next year.

However, I have absolutely NO idea what the cost of laying up a boat in the Med is like. Would like to do the French canals, but draft is too great for that. The boat in question is 43' long, 12' beam. ]]> Oyvind http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/laying-up-costs-in-the-med-32628.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/greek-taxes-32373.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:31:47 GMT well the Greeks are at it again today i had a visit from the port police informing me that i now must pay the new rate for cruising tax for yachts... well the Greeks are at it again today i had a visit from the port police informing me that i now must pay the new rate for cruising tax for yachts remaining in Greek waters from the current rate of 30 euros per annum to the new rate of 200 euros per yr for my yacht, and also now must pay new marina rates from 195 per month to 750 euros per month .

Of which i replied after 17 yrs here you cant stick it where the sun don't shine i am of out of here to find a new port .

so to all those who are contemplating life sailing in the med ie Greece be warned ]]> beneteau-500 http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/greek-taxes-32373.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/balearic-islands-32269.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:43:35 GMT Looking for suggestions as to a quality bareboat charter company and which island would be best to fly into. Thanks, JT.:viking: Looking for suggestions as to a quality bareboat charter company and which island would be best to fly into. Thanks, JT.:viking: ]]> John Tulik http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/balearic-islands-32269.html