Bareboat Gocek, Turkey

Sailing Conditions

General Conditions
Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures above 30° C. Spring and autumn are generally mild, but during both seasons sudden hot and cold spells frequently occur in the region. Annual precipitation averages about 500-800 millimeters with actual amounts determined by elevation. In Istanbul and around the Sea of Marmara the climate is moderate (winter 4° C and summer 27° C).
In Western Anatolia, there is a mild Mediterranean climate with average temperatures of 9° C in winter and 29° C in summer. On the southern coast of Anatolia the similar climatic condition are observed.
The climate of the Anatolian Plateau is a steppe climate. There is a great temperature difference between day and night. Rainfall is low but it usually in form of snow. The average temperature is 23°C in summer. The climate in the Black Sea area is wet, and humid (summer 23° C, winter 7° C).
The dominant winds in Turkey are:
* The Meltemi: The meltemi starts blowing at the end of May. It is full strength in July and August and dies in October.The strength varies between 15 and 40 knots. Between Kusadasi and Bodrum it blows from the North. After Bodrum it is more West and follows the coast. It loses strength the more you sail east. In the summer the winds are influenced by the relief, you can have very strong gusts in the channels or behind the islands.
* The Poyraz: North or North East
* The Lodos: South or South East. More frequent in winter, it is a depression with low and dark clouds. They can blow in gusts of wind in April or at the end of October.

Historical Weather (Averages by month):

Tides
In the Eastern Mediterranean, the tide range is very small: 30 cm to 60 cm (one to two feet depending on location) including the variation of level due to atmospheric pressure and dominant winds.

Weather Forecast
When you arrive at the base, we will provide you with a weather forecast for the next 24 hours.  The weather forecast during your cruise can be seen on all television channels: Tavernas and restaurants show weather programs just after the news at 8.50pm. Wind direction and speed are clearly indicated on a map.
Harbour Offices receive a weather forecast regularly. A weather forecast is also available on the web at www.meteoturk.com

On your VHF: It is possible to call the coastguard on channel 16 and ask them the weather forecast for your zone after telling them your VHF signal code and the name of your boat. On your radio receiver: On TRT Radio Nationale, frequency 96 MHz FM a weather forecast is given in English after the news at 9.00 am (local time). You can also listen to Greek radio which broadcast the weather forecast for the Aegean Sea. For example: Radio Rhodes 1493kHz (201m) in Greek and English at 6.30/7.00 am.