Cruising Guides - Black Sea: Navigation and Marinas

Cruising Bulgaria and Romania

'Cruising Bulgaria and Romania' aims to encourage many more yachtsmen to discover the pleasures of cruising the Lower Danube and the western Black Sea, to visit the ports and harbours (both antique and modern) and the miles of unspoilt beaches in these fascinating areas.
For the visiting yachtsman, the cruising areas of Bulgaria and Romania, the River Danube, parts of the Black Sea coast, and (in Romania) the Danube delta (a special area in its own right), offer an interesting diversity.

Despite being close geographical neighbours, Bulgaria and Romania are culturally very different. Bulgaria shares the Orthodox religion and Slavic cultural roots of Russia and Serbia, whereas Romania is a country with Latin cultural traditions similar to other western Mediterranean countries. Srebarna Lake, the North Romanian Black Sea coast, Kamchia and Strandja and the Danube Delta are internationally important as nature reserves and as homes to some rare and endangered species.

The River Danube is one of Europe's most ancient thoroughfares, but between Vienna and Bratislava the number of vessels on the river drops dramatically and the area is still relatively unknown to foreign boats.
Nicky Allardice has lived and worked in both countries and his guide is based on extensive first-hand experience.

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Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot

Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot covers the entire coast of Turkey from the Black Sea down the Aegean coast and around to the Syrian border. The coasts, ports and marinas of the island of Cyprus are also described.
There are few more beautiful cities in the world that it is possible to sail into the heart of, but that is what the authors were able to do in Istanbul while researching this, the tenth edition. Their research also took them south as far as Göçek and to Cyprus.
Much has changed, with new marinas completed and more under construction, but much has also stayed the same, namely the warmth and hospitality of the people you encounter.

This new edition includes all the latest information and marina developments, with new plans and photos, many of which were taken by the authors.
Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot is considered the essential companion to sailing these waters.

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Turquie et Chypre - De la Mère Noire à la frontière syrienne (Guide Imray Vagnon)

For each port, island or bay, the reader will find a complete and detailed description, cartography, day and night approaches, moorings and anchorages, facilities and services, or even visits to be made on land.

This guide covers an area ranging from the Gulf of Saros in the Dardanelles to Istanbul, the Aeolian coast which descends from the Dardanelles to the Gulf of Idlir, the Ionian coast which descends from Cesme to the Gulf of Güllük, the Carian coast from Gümüsluk to Marmaris, the Lycian coast from Marmaris to Antalya, the coasts of Pamphylia and Cilicia, from Antalaya to the Syrian border, the coasts of the island of Castellorizo, the coasts of the island of Cyprus and the Turkish coast washed by the Black Sea, from the border with Bulgaria to the border with Georgia.

The Vagnon guides are the French adaptation of the works of the prestigious English publishing house Imray, a world reference in the field of marine cartography. They describe with unequalled precision the ports, marinas, anchorages...
Their clear presentation, with many photos complementing numerous maps and detailed plans make them essential works for successful cruises.

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