Tersane Adası Anchorage Guide
Also known as: Boatyard Island, Tersane Island, Tersane Creek
Tersane Adası — Boatyard Island — takes its name from the Ottoman-era tersane (shipyard) that operated here for centuries, built into the island's sheltered northwest creek. The ruins of stone vaulted boathouses still stand at the shoreline, and the creek provides all-round shelter that made it a natural choice for winter lay-up by the charter fleet for decades. Today, the Tersane Creek restaurant operates a wooden jetty with laid moorings for 10–15 boats, offering water and a shaded dining terrace among the pine trees. The 2026 smart buoy system operates here; laid moorings from the restaurant are available alongside the official buoy system. A short dinghy trip reaches the ancient ruins.
Quick Reference
GPS Coordinates
36°40.2'N, 28°55.1'E
Depth
5–10m
Bottom
mud, sand
Holding
GoodProtected From
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
Exposed To
None (all-weather)
Best Months
May, June, September, October
Anchoring Fee
Smart buoy fee or free with restaurant mooring
Permit Required
No
SEPA Smart Mooring — Reservation Required
This bay is within the Fethiye-Göcek SEPA. Book your mooring buoy via the TÜÇA mobile app at least 48 hours in advance. Maximum stay: 3 days per bay, 11 days total in Göcek bays. No discharging. Speed limit 6 knots. Fines doubled in SEPA.
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
At 7m depth: 7:1 scope = 49m chain. Recommend 70m. All-round shelter means minimal movement. If taking a laid mooring at the restaurant dock, set alarm to 40m to detect any mooring failure.
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All-round shelter in 5–10m. Tersane Creek restaurant with wooden jetty; laid moorings for 10–15 boats (restaurant customers). Water available at the dock. Designated as a winter port for charter fleet.
Setting Your Anchor
The bottom at Tersane Adası is primarily mud and sand with reliable holding when properly set. Use the following approach:
- Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 5–10m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (70m chain at 10m depth).
- Drop into the wind or current and pay out chain steadily as the boat drifts back — do not allow chain to pile on the anchor.
- Set firmly in reverse. Apply moderate throttle astern for 30–60 seconds. The chain should tighten without the boat moving backwards.
- Take a GPS bearing. Note your position once set and compare to the scope calculator to confirm you have adequate chain for the depth.
Recommended anchor types for this bottom: Rocna, Mantus, CQR. See our guide to anchor types by bottom for detailed comparisons.
Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm
Overnight stays at Tersane Adası are excellent — 360-degree protection means minimal boat movement.
Set your GPS anchor alarm to 70m radius before going below for the night.At 7m depth: 7:1 scope = 49m chain. Recommend 70m. All-round shelter means minimal movement. If taking a laid mooring at the restaurant dock, set alarm to 40m to detect any mooring failure.
One of the most historically significant anchorages in the Göcek area. Designated as a winter port, it provides full all-round shelter year-round. The Ottoman boatyard ruins ashore are fascinating to explore by dinghy.
Navigation Hazards
- Deep channel entry — approach slowly and watch depth sounder
- SEPA: no discharging of any kind
- Ottoman-era and Lycian heritage structures ashore — no disturbance permitted
- Restaurant laid moorings are first-come; arrive before 16:00 in peak season to secure one
Rules & Regulations
- Permit: Not required
- Anchoring fee: Smart buoy fee or free with restaurant mooring
- Mooring buoys: Available — Fee via TÜÇA app reservation; restaurant laid moorings with dinner
- Maximum stay: 3 days per bay
- Restrictions: Mandatory smart mooring system (2026). Max 3 days per bay. SEPA: no discharging. Ancient Lycian heritage site — no disturbance of underwater or shore structures.
For a full overview of Turkish anchoring rules, see our overnight anchoring rules by region guide.
Facilities
- Fresh water: Available
- Fuel: Not available — nearest: Göcek town (7nm)
- Restaurant: Tersane Creek restaurant with wooden jetty. Laid moorings for 10–15 boats. Water at dock.
- Provisions: None on site — Göcek town (7nm)
Skipper's Tips
- Book smart buoy via TÜÇA app 48h ahead, or contact the restaurant about laid moorings
- Take the dinghy to explore the Ottoman boatyard ruins — fascinating stone-vaulted structures
- All-round shelter makes this an excellent option when meltemi or southerly is forecast
- Arrive before 16:00 to secure a restaurant mooring in peak season
A note on this guide: The data in this guide has been researched from multiple sailing sources and is provided in good faith. Anchorage conditions — including depth, holding, and local regulations — can change. Before visiting, always check current weather forecasts, NAVTEX and VHF weather bulletins, and consult your up-to-date charts. The Fethiye-Göcek SEPA mooring rules and fees change annually — verify current requirements via the TÜÇA app and ÇEYAŞ authority before departure. Use a GPS anchor alarm and never rely solely on a guide for navigational decisions.
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