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Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 20-08-2013, 13:17
Replies: 14
Views: 3,677
Posted By fishtail
Re: Wintering in Turkey

I would highly recommend YATLIFT just outside Bodrum..they have all the facilities for lifting large Cats . The yard is very secure,convenient for Bodrum town and airport,and they have a good...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 20-08-2013, 13:09
Replies: 19
Views: 4,679
Posted By fishtail
Re: Formalities in Turkey/Dodecanese

It is not necessary to use an agent especially when in Greece.
In Kos town harbour for example,the passport and customs office is just along from the mooring quay and the port police office is a 5...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 05-03-2013, 09:19
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By fishtail
Re: Considering Kastelorizo (Greece) who knows it ?

Good to hear from you again Kris, glad that you had a good stay in Kastellorizo, did you actually check into Greece there or in Symi?
have a good onward trip.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 19-02-2013, 10:46
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By fishtail
Re: Considering Kastelorizo (Greece) who knows it ?

Hi krissteyn...
we visit Kastelorizo regularly ,and would definitely recommend it as a place to stop for a day or two.
However I don't know what it will be like at this time of year...probably...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 08-01-2013, 12:45
Replies: 17
Views: 4,044
Posted By fishtail
Re: Cruising turkey

Got it in one Steve!
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 08-01-2013, 12:39
Replies: 36
Views: 10,980
Posted By fishtail
Re: Turkey - New Black and Grey Water Regulations and Blue Card Scheme

The blue card regulation in Turkey is a bit of a muddle.
There are plenty of rumours going around,but that's what they are.....rumours
We have kept the boat in Turkey for 4 years now and last year...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 04-01-2013, 09:14
Replies: 17
Views: 4,044
Posted By fishtail
Re: Cruising turkey

We have wintered our boat in Bodrum for 4 years now and find that it is a really convenient base.
I can't help you with charter recommendations,but would agree with the comments above.
Two weeks...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 02-11-2012, 20:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,675
Posted By fishtail
Re: Marinas?

Sorry but this is a bit misleading.
Firstly,harbour walls...or town harbours in Greece are rarely full. You can always find space .True,local boats tend to moor haphazardly,mainly nearest to the...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 03-10-2012, 14:57
Replies: 24
Views: 5,268
Posted By fishtail
Re: Yat Marine-Marmaris

Well we have just returned home after spending 5weeks cruising Turkey ,and having purchased the blue card earlier in the year for 20 ytl,we have been unable to find any place where we could get...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 24-07-2012, 01:46
Replies: 19
Views: 7,054
Posted By fishtail
Re: Cyclades in august

JCKB (Jim) The channel has obviously really silted up since you were there ,friends of mine tried to enter with a 1.8 m draft and were firmly stuck overnight just at the entrance to the outer...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 23-07-2012, 13:09
Replies: 19
Views: 7,054
Posted By fishtail
Re: Cyclades in august

It is based on genuine ,first hand... and sometimes bitter, experience!!!
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 23-07-2012, 12:38
Replies: 19
Views: 7,054
Posted By fishtail
Re: Cyclades in august

I would endorse the above comments especially regarding the Meltemi wind which will be very strong in August .
We were in Santorini area in June this year and experienced 7 and 8 bfrs on several...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 21-07-2012, 14:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,764
Posted By fishtail
Re: Checking out of TURKEY

Check out in Bozburun is free,at least it was in mid May this year.It is also a short run over to Symi from there.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 17-04-2012, 09:28
Replies: 37
Views: 3,700
Posted By fishtail
Re: MARMITE?

:


I reckon that someone is winding me up,it's just that I haven't quite figured out who it is!:D:D:D
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 16-04-2012, 13:19
Replies: 37
Views: 3,700
Posted By fishtail
MARMITE?

Marmite? never heard that one before. Do you eat it or rub it on?
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 13-04-2012, 09:59
Replies: 15
Views: 3,549
Posted By fishtail
Re: Bodrum to Gocek in one week, advice

You will easily do it in one week,but will have to miss out a lot of good places on the way.

However,nice places to stop are:-

Knidos...worth visiting the ancient city.

Palamut:- small...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 08-04-2012, 05:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,795
Posted By fishtail
Re: Buying a VAT-paid boat in Greece - what legalities

I would agree about the identity check...ask to see his passport,and have your's for him to see. After all,he will be as keen as you to make sure that the sale goes through without any problem.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 02-04-2012, 09:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,724
Posted By fishtail
Re: A Place to Stay - Greek Islands

Too many to list. You need to buy a pilot book either Rod Heikell's "Greek water pilot" (as mentioned by Jaques) or better still "Greece sea guide" (Eagle ray) written by Nicholas Elias this...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 02-04-2012, 09:18
Replies: 15
Views: 2,724
Posted By fishtail
Re: A Place to Stay - Greek Islands

I have found that the wind tends to be more of a problem from mid June onwards,being at its most problematic July- August and tapering off from early September .
The worst that generally happens is...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-03-2012, 14:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,724
Posted By fishtail
Re: A place to stay - Greek Islands

A very pleasant place,but well off the intended route don't you think?

I didn't know that it has direct flights from Athens.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-03-2012, 14:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,724
Posted By fishtail
Re: A place to stay - Greek Islands

Naxos / Paros area. I would highly recommend.

Naxos town has a fine harbour, mostly well sheltered and the town is very lively and interesting and not too touristy. The island is large...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-03-2012, 11:55
Replies: 15
Views: 2,724
Posted By fishtail
Re: A place to stay - Greek Islands

Everywhere in the greek islands is within ferry distance of Athens or should we say Pireaus. As Jaques says,it all depends where you will have reached by Mid June,and if you are planning to stay in...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 17-03-2012, 15:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,724
Posted By fishtail
Re: Favorite Stops out of Bodrum , Turkey

You only have a week,so not a lot of time. Forget about Greece,you won't have enough time to make it worthwhile
So...
From Bodrum (I assume you mean Bodrum Marina) head across the gulf ,to Knidos....
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 13-03-2012, 14:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
Posted By fishtail
Re: Greek DEPKA checking in

The customs office is close to the port police ,nearer to the town on the same street,about 100 metres away.
The port police should be able to give you directions if you are unsure.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 05-02-2012, 09:09
Replies: 166
Views: 34,997
Posted By fishtail
sailing guides for Greece

This has been a very informative thread but there has been no mention of pilot books etc.
The most well known book used in Greece is the "Greek waters pilot "by Rod Heikell,which gives a fairly...
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