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Cyprus Pilot Cyprus Pilot A Yachting Pilot for Cyprus This yachtsman's pilot for the island of Cyprus is based on our cruising notes following our trip around southern Cyprus in the summer of 2015. We did not visit northern Cyprus and it is not included at this time. No pilot is ever “finished” of course and your input would be useful, so if you have any amendments, additions, useful photographs or general comments about this pilot please send them to me at [email protected]. This pilot is completely free of charge and you may pass it on to anyone who would like a copy. However, please note that the contents are covered by various copyrights (details below). You may print the pilot but copying and editing the text has been disabled because we want to retain the integrity of the document and not have odd pages being distributed around. The latest version can always be downloaded freely from http://cruisingtips.net/ pdf/Cyprus_Pilot.pdf. The version date of this copy can be found in the “Last updated” date at the bottom of every page. Businesses I think will be of interest to people cruising Cyprus are listed and they have been encouraged to provide additional information. If you have a business that you think should have been include but was left out, please contact me with your information. The Standard Disclaimer Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information presented here, you use this pilot entirely at your own risk. Neither Rick Munden nor any of the contributors provide any guarantee or warranty as to the suitability or accuracy of this information. You alone are responsible for the navigation and safety of your vessel. Acknowledgements This pilot was inspired by Tony Cross's Crete Pilot which I have plagiarized to the best of my ability. Copyright Information This document contains images from Google Earth and these are copyright ©Google Inc. According to the Google Earth website (http://earth.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=21422&topic=1141) it is legal for me to use these images in this document provided I do not sell it. Therefore you may not sell it either. Last updated 24 March 2016 2 Cyprus Pilot General Information on Cyprus From Wikipedia: “Cyprus is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, and a member state of the European Union. It is located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and the Gaza Strip, north of Egypt and east of Greece. It is roughly 115 nautical miles East to West and 68 nautical miles north to south and has about 400 miles of coastline. It is center about 35 degrees North and 33 degrees East. While there are no natural harbors that offer all-round protection, there are many anchorages that are safe during typical summer weather. ”The Republic of Cyprus is de facto partitioned into two main parts; the area under the effective control of the Republic, comprising about 59% of the island's area, and the north,[29] administered by the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognised only by Turkey, covering about 36% of the island's area. The international community considers the northern part of the island as territory of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by Turkish forces. [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] The occupation is viewed as illegal under international law, amounting to illegal occupation of EU territory since Cyprus became a member of the European Union.” For the purpose of describing the ports and anchorages here we have divided the island into four quarters; the west, south, east and north and, starting with the west quadrant, we will travel around the island in an anti-clockwise direction. Information on the north, occupied quadrant will be added at a later date. No vessel, with the same captain, that has ever visited Northern Cyprus, may enter the Republic of Cyprus. That is currently the law. Many people have violated this law and gotten away with it – but not all. As of 2015, Cyprus is a member of the European Union but is not a member of Schengen. If, on entry, you tell immigrations you intend to stay on your boat, you may be given a “Landing Permit” rather than a stamp in you passport. The Landing Permit allows you to stay in Cyprus as long as your boat is here. It should be noted that Cyprus is not a “dog friendly” country. Dogs are not allowed on beaches and may face quarantine on entry. The Cyprus Tourism Organization has information offices in many towns. They are usually very good sources of information both local and island wide. Last updated 24 March 2016 3 Cyprus Pilot Cyprus Weather Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate with long, dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild winter from December to February. Summer is a season of high temperatures and cloudless skies. Winds are predominately from the West, are often calm in the morning but increasing to force 4 or 5 in the afternoon. They tend to follow the coast but may have an on-shore component during the day and an off-shore component at night. Winters are mild with rain. Winter winds are more variable. March seems to be the windiest month. Weather Forecasts for Cyprus Cyprus Radio broadcast weather forecasts at 0600, 1000, 1600, and 2200 with notification on channel 16 then switching to another channel. The forecasts are for 24 hours and cover the four coasts. The Internet-based weather services provide more detailed and longer-term forecasts, often up to 7 or more days ahead and often with resolutions down to a few kilometers. Almost all of them are derived from numerical computer models and most use the data from the NOAA GFS model, this uses a 1⁄2-degree grid length (551⁄2km) and is run every 6 hours. Meso-scale local forecasts are generated by more specialized computer models which typically use the GFS data for their initial conditions and which may also include real weather data or take account of local topography. These models can produce local forecasts with grid lengths of 9km or less. The two main forecast delivery methods are to download grib files to a grib-aware application on your PC or tablet, or to display weather information directly in your web browser. The two commonest grib-based services that cover Cyprus are Ugrib and Zygrib . Both allow you to download the latest grib files and display the resulting forecast in the associated application on your PC or tablet. Zygrib displays a wider range of weather data than Ugrib and most people find Zygrib's displays easier to read and use. A third source of grib file for the area is openSkiron. It offers files of 0.1 degree resolution and one hour increments though for only 2 day forecasts rather than 5 or 8. There are a plethora of websites that provide web-based forecasts covering Cyprus and everyone has their personal favorite. Some popular weather sites are, TurkMeteo, ISRAMAR, PassageWeather , PredictWind , AthensObservatory , WindGuru , WindFinder , WeatherOnline , and ECMWF . We would advise you to carefully check the source data of each forecast you use to be sure you don't rely on two apparently different forecasts which in Last updated 24 March 2016 4 Cyprus Pilot fact come from exactly the same computer model! Internet-based forecasts are very useful for planning purposes but it would be unwise to rely on them alone, especially around a rugged island like Cyprus. We recommend that you always listen to the VHF weather forecasts, or monitor the NAVTEX weather broadcasts, and also use your own observations and experience. Computer models can only produce statistical predictions, they are not a statement of fact even though they are often presented as such. The weather does not know itself to within a Beaufort force, neither do human forecasters, nor computer models. It's always better to be in port wishing you were at sea than to be at sea wishing you were in port! Last updated 24 March 2016 5 Cyprus Pilot Republic of Cyprus Last updated 24 March 2016 6 Cyprus Pilot Ports of Entry Latchi Latchi may be the least complicated port of entry. It is the closest for boats arriving from Turkey. The Marine Police monitor VHF channel 16. The Port Authority can be reached by phone at: +357 994 68750. Customs does not have an office in Latchi but will send an agent from Pafos if needed. Pafos Pafos is the western most port of entry. The harbor is shallow and may present problems for boats with more than two meters draft. Both the Marine Police and Port Authority monitor VHF channel 16. Port Authority phone number is: +357 26 946 840, email: [email protected]. Limasol Boats may clear in at either Limassol Marina or St. Raphael Marina. The officials in Limassol are more thorough than elsewhere on the island. Extra time should be set aside for formalities even if you have entered Cyprus at another port. The information below is provided by Con Sprenger of “Big Sky”: Clearing into Cyprus at Limassol Marina November 5th, 2015 Boats arriving at Limassol, Cyprus marina must clear in. All officials have offices in the marina and the process is quick and efficient. Most of us who have sailed from one EU country to another, are accustomed to not having to check in with customs - Cyprus is different.
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