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Although developing rapidly, the Baltic states still have few facilities for yachts. Most will be found at yacht clubs, rather than marinas.
EU member?
No.
Visas?
No.
Ship’s papers
Ship’s registration papers
List of crew, with dates of birth and passport numbers.
Crew papers
Passports.
Report to Customs ?
Yes, at port of entry Klaipeda. Notify Customs of all valuable items on board eg cameras, watches, radios, etc, as these may be checked later against receipts and money-changing dockets. Keep a record of all your financial transactions, and all bills and receipts. It is illegal to make trade, or sell goods.
Other information
Enquire at Klaipeda yacht club about visiting other harbours in Lithuania.
Diesel
Difficult. The yacht club may be able to help.
Water
At yacht club.
Shore power 220V AC
At yacht club.
LPG
Butane not obtainable. Propane possibly obtained through yacht club.
Camping Gaz
Not obtainable.
Berthing fees
Cheaper than UK.
Currency
Lita.
Lita may not be taken out of the country. Take a supply of low-denomination US dollars, Deutschmarks and Finnish currency.
Credit cards
Only accepted in large tourist shops and hotels. Cashpoints at large banks in capital, Vilnius, but not in small towns yet.
Eurocheques
Not used.
Travellers cheques
Can change in banks.
Emergencies VHF
Klaipeda coast radio station monitors Ch 16.
Emergencies phone
Police 02
Ambulance 03
Fire 014
Pets?
Must have certificate of health and proof of rabies injection.
Telephone boxes
New telephone boxes have been installed all over the country, which locals say makes international dialling easier than phoning the next town! Buy phonecards from newsagents and post offices.
Dialling code to UK
81044 then the number, omitting the first 0.
Weather forecasts
No VHF or other broadcast services available at time of writing.
British Embassy
2 Antakalnio, 2055 Vilnius. Tel: (00370) 2222070. (Very helpful.) Visit www.britain.lt or e-mail be-vilnius@britain.lt
Embassy in UK
84 Gloucester Place, London W1U 6AU. Tel: 020 7486 6400/1/2
Visit www.travel.lt or www.tourism.lt or e-mail info@tourism.lt
Charts and books
Admiralty charts.
The Baltic Sea. RCC Pilotage Foundation. Imray.
www.ybw-books.com
Useful publications
On arrival in Klaipeda, look for the very useful booklet, Klaipeda in Your Pocket, written in English. This has up-to-date information. Things are changing rapidly in the Baltic states. Try to find a really up-to-date guidebook before you go.
Language
Lithuanian.
September 2001
