New Marina Kaş, Turkey
Kaş Marina: http://www.kasmarina.com.tr/
Uğur Mumcu Cd., Bucak Denizi, Acısu Mevkii
07580 Kaş, Antalya, Turkey
VHF CallSign Ch.73 – 16 “Kaş Marina”
Marina Manager: Tuncay Özses
E-Mail: tuncay@seturmarinas.com
Phone: +90 242 836 34 70
Fax: +90 242 836 34 72
Harbour Chief: Ümit Gölgeci
E-Mail: umitgolgeci@seturmarinas.com
The New Kaş Marina is finished! The technical workshop, the hotel, shops, restaurant, pub and yacht club are now fully staffed and open. The swimming pool at the Yacht Club is available for swimming. Several shops include the Yacht Chandlery, Billabong, Mudo, Nautica and Migros. Tuncay Özses welcomes the public to visit the marina but for the security of the boats, visitors are not allowed on the pontoons without permission or invitation.
Campaigns and Incentives are in place for the boating public.
For daily visitors, on their first visit only, there will be a “Stay Seven, Pay One” campaign. (Pay for one day, stay for seven.)
For long term moorings there are special promotions. (Requiring one month minimum stay)
Stay One, get 10 extra days
Stay Three, Get One Month Free
Pay For Six, Get Two Months Free
If you arrange for a buddy to sign up for a year, you get one month free and so does your buddy. Sign up 12 buddies and you moor free for one year!!
There will be a limited number of free moorings for the first year if payment is made for the second year (essentially a 50% discount). There will be a later announcement as to the limits.
July 7, 2011 – Update on the New Marina from Selwyn Hird, boat owner
From: Selwyn Hird
Sent: 07 July 2011 16:43
Subject: Marina Matters
Hi,
In response to various comments regarding the Marina I have spoken with the
management. Whilst they agree that many things need to improve they do
point out that it is early days yet. Staff are still learning and problems
sorted. It is natural for some hitches to happen and they ask for a little
patience and understanding. Any complaints should be made to the Management
preferably in writing so copies can be sent to head office if necessary.
It was pointed out to me that some problems arise because people do not read
their contracts properly (I did point out there is a lot of small print.)
One problem is that some people assume that because they have a contract
they can use the Marina to store things like Trailers, Motor Bikes, Bicycles
etc. This is not so most Marinas make a charge for such extras. Naturally
Dinghies and folding bikes kept on the boat are allowed. Swimming, and
Fishing in the Marina is not allowed for safety reasons. Obviously at the
moment this would not be a serious factor but if allowed now would be
difficult to stop when the Marina gets busy. Sea Toilets Must not be used
in the Marina without a holding tank. Believe it or not I did see one boat
discharging into the Marina it was a charter boat with a French flag. Only
authorised MarineBio detergents can be used in the Marina. Most of these
things are sensible and should not be a problem to real sailors.
Another point was made to me by the Coastguard Chief. All boats going in and
out of the Marina are monitored for safety and security reasons. He stated
that every boat that goes to Meis is logged. He is concerned that some
boats have already made several trips. He pointed out something I have
mentioned in the past.
1) Boats leaving Turkish waters should hand in their Transit Log. That
include going to Meis.
2) Boats entering from abroad including Meis should book in through
Customs.
3) Transit Logs should accurately record those on the boat. It is easy to
add and subtract names so keep it accurate.
Whilst he says there is no wish to make things difficult the rules should be
complied with. It was implied that anyone calling at Meis at the start or
end of a cruise of say a week or two should be OK. However, boats going on
regular day trips might well be thought as smuggling and dealt with on that
basis. He did say there as been a noticeable increase of illegal booze in
local Bars. He pointed out that any infringement of the rules could lead to
heavy fines, Impounding of the boat and Jail or deportation. YOU HAVE BEEN
WARNED.
It should be pointed out that the rules mentioned are much the same in any
country it is just the nearness of a Greek Island that makes them seem
somewhat over the top.
I would suggest that taking chances is not worth risking the the penalties.
Happy Sailing
Wyn Hird
