GIRNE (CYPRUS) to MERSIN (TURKEY)

108 nm.

21th May 2010, Monday. Free start depending on the group decision

WP_Kyrenia 35°20.72 N 033°19.72 E
WP_Mersin 36°46.70 N 034°39.00 E 37° 108
Total 108 Nm.
Fl(2)R Fl(2)G just outside harbour entrance
No known particular hazards
Emergency Shelter: Bozyazı 36°N06.00 32°E56.70, Aydıncık 36°N08.80 33°E19.60, Taşucu36°N18.80 33°E53.00, Limonlu 36°N34.00 34°15.60

Reporting within the groups according to Group Leaders instructions. Group Leaders to report to Rally Committee after checking the group yachts.

22nd May 2010, Tuesday
Group 6 10:00 - 11:00 Group 3 11:00 - 12:00
Group 5 10:00 - 11:00 Group 2 12:00 - 13:00
Group 4 11:00 - 12:00 Group 1 12:00 - 13:00
On reaching 1 nm from arrival point change to VHF Ch 69 for Mersin Marina.
Give yacht name and Rally Number to the “Mersin EMYR Committee”. Then obey instructions for entering the Commercial Harbour.
This is very busy Harbour, give way and keep well clear of all Commercial Traffic.
The yacht Harbour is situated in the west corner of the Commercial Harbour about 1 Nm from Harbour entrance.
Tie up alongside on instruction of “Mersin EMYR Committee”. Larger boats will be stern-to or bow-to with own anchor

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Fuel available from tanker on 24th May 2010 prior to departure. Water and electricity on quay

22nd May 2010, Tuesday. 20:00 Evening cocktail on arrival.
23rd May 2010, Wednesday. Day tour Details follow. 20:00 Rally Dinner
24th May 2010, Thursday.
Free departures in afternoon according to individual group decision.

Formal (jackets and ties) for the Rally Dinner.
Boats dressed overall while in the harbour.

Mersin is a well-sheltered harbour very close to the busy, bustling town. Many shops of all shapes and sizes can be found here with fresh food and fish markets nearby. You will find tasty, freshly-made Turkish Delight—a must to buy for yourselves or to give as prettily-wrapped presents.

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Mr. Atahan Çukurova

According to Turkish State Meteorological Service
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Interpretation of weather information is the responsibility of each individual skipper. A weather briefing will be given by each group leader prior to departure.