Balaklava Bay is a consequence of a tectonic fault, cut deep into the crevice of the rock mass in the north direction at a distance of up to 1500 meters. Width 200-400 meters (at its narrowest point - 45 meters), depth 5-10 meters in the upper reaches, up to 25 meters near the beach and up to 35 meters at the neck. The entrance to the bay is located between the capes of George (aka Balaklavsky, eastern coast) and Cape Curon (aka Western, Battery). At the entrance to the bay on the eastern shore is Mount Fortress (Kastron) with the ruins of the Genoese fortress Cembalo. The bay is curved, picturesque, hidden by mountains, imperceptible from the sea. The winding fairway protects the bay from strong storms. A feature of the Balaklava Bay is its semi-closedness and limited connection with the open part of the Black Sea. Balaklava Bay is the best yachting bay on the Black Sea coast in terms of its geographical, natural and navigation features. It is closed from wind and waves from all directions. Balaklava Bay is not loaded with large-tonnage vessels, which creates fewer problems and increases the safety of navigation.