Supplements to some of my books
This page contains some recent supplements to my books. It is not intended to be all-encompassing and for a complete list of supplements you should go to the Imray site www.imray.com and click on corrections. The corrections on the Imray site are in pdf format whereas these are straight html.
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GREEK WATERS PILOT 10TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #1
GREEK WATERS PILOT 9TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #4
GREEK WATERS PILOT 10TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #2 APRIL 2009
IONIAN 5TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #3
IONIAN 6TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #2 MAY 2009
WEST AEGEAN 1ST EDITION SUPPLEMENT #2
WEST AEGEAN 1ST EDITION SUPPLEMENT #3 APRIL 2009
EAST AEGEAN 1ST ED. SUPPLEMENT #1 MAY 2009
MEDITERRANEAN FRANCE & CORSICA 3RD EDITION SUPPLEMENT MAY 2007
MEDITERRANEAN FRANCE & CORSICA 4TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT APRIL 2009
TURKISH WATERS AND CYPRUS PILOT 7TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #2
TURKISH WATERS & CYPRUS PILOT 7TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #1
TURKISH WATERS & CYPRUS PILOT 8TH ED. SUPPLEMENT #1 APRIL 2009
OCEAN PASSAGES AND LANDFALLS SUPPLEMENT #1 (2007)
OCEAN PASSAGES AND LANDFALLS SUPPLEMENT #2 (2008)
MEDITERRANEAN ALMANAC 2007-2008 #2
MEDITERRANEAN ALMANAC 2009-2010 #1
ITALIAN WATERS PILOT 7TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #2
ITALIAN WATERS PILOT 7TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT #3 APRIL 2009
INDIAN OCEAN CRUISING GUIDE 2ND EDITION SUPPLEMENT #1
GREEK WATERS PILOT 10TH EDITION
SUPPLEMENT #1 APRIL 2008
Preveza
Cleopatra Marina
100 berth marina now open, with all facilities to follow. Also new 300-ton travel-lift and a hydraulic trailer.
VHF Ch 67
Levkas
Contract Yacht Services
Tel 26450 24490 Fax 26450 26791
Lefkas Marine Service
Tel 2645025036 Fax 2645021323
email lmslefkas@otenet.gr
Vathi (
Works in progress on the town quay.
Lakki Marina (Leros)
Note There are plans in 2009 to expand the number of berths to 110 with additional pontoons shown in the plan.
Email info@lakki-marina.gr
Palon (Nisiros)
The W breakwater has been extended in an arc such that the entrance to the harbour is now from the E.
Please keep checking this site to ensure you have the latest information.
Thanks to all who sent in information for this supplement, and thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell and Lu Michell
April 2008
Greek Waters Pilot 9th Edition
Supplement #4. May 2007
INTRODUCTION
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ENTRY FORMALITIES
All yachts entering Greece should fly the Greek courtesy ensign and should proceed to a port of entry.
The authorities should be visited in the following order:
PASSPORT CONTROL (IMMIGRATION) HEALTH - CUSTOMS - PORT POLICE
All yachts entering from countries outside the EU should fly a Q flag, and will need to complete full immigration and customs clearance.
Yachts entering Greece from within the EU are not required to clear customs, but non-EU registered yachts need to obtain a Transit Log from customs officials. Non-EU passport holders will first need to complete immigration formalities and obtain visas if necessary.
Transit Log
The Transit Log is a customs record for non-EU yachts visiting the EU. It is valid for six months, and an extension for up to twelve months may be applied for. A yacht may be left in Greece for as long as the Transit Log remains valid. Your passport will be stamped by customs to indicate that the vessel remains in Greece. The Transit Log must be surrendered when the yacht leaves Greece. There is no charge for the Transit Log, other than overtime charges if clearance procedures are not completed during normal working hours. However, all non-EU registered yachts (except those from the EEA) are subject to a Reciprocal Tax of Euro 15 per metre, every three months, levied at the end of the period.
Traffic Document (DEKPA)
All yachts over 10m LOA must purchase a Traffic Document (DEKPA) from the Port Police. The DEKPA is valid for fifty ports of call, and should be presented to Port Police to stamp on entering and leaving each port, when harbour dues will also be collected. It may be re-used even after the yacht has left and re-entered Greece. The cost of the DEKPA is Euro 30.
Cruising Permit
(Private Pleasure Yacht Permission for Stay & Maritime Traffic)
These are issued by the Port Authority to all non-EU yachts and cost Euro 6 per metre LOA. A new permit must be purchased each time a yacht enters Greek waters, and are valid for 6 months, with a further 6 months renewable, in line with the Transit log and Temporary Importation rules for VAT.
From 2004 EU registered yachts are no longer required to obtain a permit, but as it stands all non-EU yachts are still required to have one.
Other Documents
Yacht registration papers will usually be requested. Proof of VAT status, insurance cover, radio licenses and certificates of competence may also be requested.
Marinas and boatyards at a Port of Entry will usually assist with the paperwork.
VAT
Greece as part of the European Union (EU) comes under EU legislation regarding the implementation of the Single Market Agreement.
EU Registered Yachts
Since 1 January 1993 all yachts registered in EU countries are required to have proof that VAT has been paid or that the yacht is exempt from payment. The only exemption is for yachts built before 1 January 1985 which were in an EU country before 1 January 1993. All yachts built after 1 January 1985, and older craft imported into the EU after 1 January 1993, are liable for VAT payment.
If liable, VAT should be paid in the country where the vessel entered the EU, or in the country of registration, and is subject to a customs valuation of the vessel.
Notes as on page 5/6.
VAT on Non-EU Registered Yachts
From 1 July 2002 yachts registered in countries outside the EU and owned by someone who is established outside the EU, are allowed 18 months Temporary Importation (TI) into the EU without incurring VAT liability. At the end of the 18-month period the yacht must leave the EU to discharge its TI liability. Once the TI liability has been discharged by exit from the EU, the vessel may re-enter the EU to begin a new period of TI. There doesnt seem to be an official minimum time that a vessel needs to be out of the EU before it may re-enter to start a new TI period, but it is important that a yacht has established a recognisable time gap, backed up with documentary proof, before attempting to re-enter the EU. Proof of clearing customs out of the EU, into and out of, a non-EU country, such as Turkey, Tunisia or Croatia, with official documents, and, say, dated berthing receipts from the non-EU country. The lack of an official time limit means that the law is open to a certain amount of interpretation from country to country, and possibly from port to port.
Notes
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PORT FORMALITIES
Each time a yacht moors in a Greek harbour, the skipper should visit the Port Police to get the DEKPA stamped, and to pay port dues. The dues are made up of two parts, a docking fee and a mooring fee.
Fees (Euros in 2006) Docking Fee Mooring (Stern-to) (Alongside)
Charter yacht 0.07/m 0.08/m/day 0.11/m/day
Private yacht >5m with cabin 0.30/m 0.36/m/day 0.45/m/day
Private boat >5m open boat 0.04/m 0.36/m/day
Thus a 12m yacht mooring stern-to should pay a total of E9.42 per day including tax. The reality in some of the busier places is that a representative will come along the quay once a day to collect a flat fee of around E10. Since many of these town quays now have good access to water, and sometimes electricity, this doesnt seem to be an unfair arrangement.
Notes
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EU & the Eurozone
In May 2004 ten more countries joined: Malta, Slovenia*, Cyprus (S), Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovakia and Hungary. Bulgaria and Romania joined in January 2007. Countries marked with a star are also in the Euro zone, where the official currency is the Euro. Two other non-EU Mediterranean countries who adopted the Euro as official currency are Monaco and Montenegro.
Croatia and Turkey have been accepted as formal applicants to join the EU, but entry dates have not been agreed.
Note The Channel Islands, Gibraltar, Ceuta, Melilla and the Canary Islands are not part of the EU VAT area.
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Diving & Antiquities Regulations
The restrictions on pleasure diving with tanks have been eased recently, and diving is permitted in most places. If any antiquities are discovered during a dive, you must not touch or photograph them, they must not be moved, or brought to the surface, and must be reported immediately to the authorities or to the nearest archaeological department. It is strongly advised to speak to a local dive company before using SCUBA gear, to ensure you are not diving in restricted areas.
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Health & Medicines
The old paper form E111 has been replaced with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Application forms are stamped and processed by the post office and the new credit card sized official looking EHIC (valid for five years) will be sent to you. This entitles you to free or reduced costs for medical treatment throughout the EEA and Switzerland. (The EEA or European Economic Area comprises all the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
If you have to pay any charges, keep the receipts and apply at the local health authority for a refund. For prescriptions show your EHIC to the pharmacist; some medicines are free; some have a non-refundable fee. The EHIC does not usually afford discounts for private healthcare.
For more information see the Department of Health website www.dh.gov.uk
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Telecommunications
Some Greek SIM cards also allow data transmission at reasonable rates (see below).
Note Recent changes to the law have forced European mobile telecom companies to lower their international call prices and bring them into line with domestic pricing. From August 2007 rates should be capped at 30p/minute.
In many marinas, cafes, bars, libraries and internet cafes have Wi-Fi networks, some of which are provided free of charge, or unsecured, others require a password. It is likely that Wi-Fi technology will continue to develop, and will probably become the standard method of accessing the internet using phones, PDAs, handheld computers and laptops.
Note Wi-Fi is a generic term used here to describe all wireless networks.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Using a laptop with a broadband connection and a simple headset, many people are using VoIP to make telephone calls. You need to subscribe to a VoIP provider, and set up an account and username to use the service. Call charges are a fraction of those incurred using a GSM phone, and calls between subscribers of the same provider are free. The only downside for travellers is the need to be connected to a broadband network. Skype is probably the best known service, although there are now many companies offering similar services.
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Marine Reserves
The National Marine Park of Zakinthos (NMPZ) and the National Marine Park of Alonnisos - Northern Sporades (NMPANS) has restrictions on navigation and fishing. The wetlands of Amvirakikos Kolpos, in the northern Ionian, are a recognised area of importance, but there are no restrictions to navigation here. Likewise the Northern Dodecanese Wildlife Refuge. For more details on the Marine Parks see under the entries in the relevant chapters.
Fishing
According to the WWF around 1.5 million tons of fish are caught in the Mediterranean each year. They claim that destructive and often illegal fishing methods, including bottom trawlers, dynamite, long lines, and drift nets have depleted fish stocks. Use of driftnets is also responsible for the accidental deaths and incidental catches of whales, dolphins and marine turtles. Depleted fish stocks are also reflected in the undersized catch. 83% of all blue-fin tuna and swordfish caught in the Mediterranean are undersized.
Fish farms
Aquaculture is the fastest growing sector of the world food economy, and represents 31% of the total value of EU fish production.
It is the development of sea-cage fisheries for fin-fish such as salmon, trout, sea bass and sea bream in the Mediterranean that carries concerns based on environmental, health and sustainability issues. Greece produces 50% (60,000 tonnes) of all EU farmed sea bream and sea bass (Italy has a 14% share). Farmed fish has been seen as a solution to the natural poverty in fish in the Mediterranean, but it is becoming evident that these systems are causing more problems than they solve. They threaten the sustainability of wild fish stocks; it takes over 5 tonnes of wild fish to produce 1 tonne of farmed sea bass or sea bream. Fish farms pollute the coastal waters with toxic chemicals, and some farmed fish have also been found to be carrying unacceptably high levels of toxic chemicals.
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Pollution
The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) was adopted by all 21 Mediterranean states and the EU. Since 1995 it has been geared to protecting the marine and coastal environment and achieving sustainable development of the coastal regions. It is possible that new protocols will affect yachtsmen in the future.
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The games were hailed as a success, despite dire warnings that the infrastructure would not be completed in time for the opening ceremony. Costas Karamanlis, nephew of the former Greek President, and leader of the New Democracy Party is the current Greek Prime Minister. The elections in March 2004 ended 10 years of PASOK (Pan Hellenic Socialist Movement) governance, in the latest switch between these two parties who have dominated Greek politics since 1980.
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Electronic Position Finding
In Europe EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the new SDGPS system, which became available in 2005. WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) is the US SDGPS system.
Note Your GPS receiver needs to be EGNOS/WAAS enable to take advantage of the improved accuracy.
It has already been agreed that Galileo will be fully compatible with both GPS and GLONASS (the Russian system). In practice this means that receivers can get position data from satellites of all three systems. The first Gallileo satellites were in orbit in early 2006. The project has since faltered as doubts over the financial viability of Galileo have been raised by the consortium. Initial plans that users would pay a licensing fee based on the level of accuracy required now seems unrealistic given that GPS is free. GLONASS is also likely to leapfrog the Galileo project and become operational in the next couple of years.
For more information see the European Space Agency website www.esa.int
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VHF Weather Forecasts
Times: 0600, 1000, 1600, 2000 UTC
Forecast for Z+24hrs plus a 12hr outlook.
Additional stations:
Patras Ch 85
Astipalaia Ch 23
Sitia Ch 85
Moustakos Ch 04
Faistos Ch 27
HF Radio Forecasts
Times: 0703, 0903, 1533, 2133 UTC
Broadcast Radio
Time: 0635
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Navtex
Navtex forms part of the GMDSS Maritime Safety Information (MSI) service. Data is received and displayed on screen or can be printed. Software can be added to allow a computer to receive Navtex messages. Messages in English are transmitted on 518KHz. Messages in the home language may also be available on 490KHz, although not all receivers have dual frequency capability. Forecast details and areas covered are usually similar to those given on the VHF forecasts.
RTTY
It is possible to receive text forecasts using Radio Teletype (RTTY) using either a dedicated receiver (such as the NASA Weatherman or NASA HF3), or an SSB radio linked to a laptop with suitable software. RTTY forecasts for the Mediterranean are available from Hamburg and include a five day outlook which can be a useful alternative to obtaining web forecasts.
For jargon-free details see Frank Singletons website www.franksingleton.clara.net
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Weather on the Internet
National Observatory of Athens, NOA
Not the easiest site to navigate, but has simple graphic forecasts.
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Text forecasts as broadcast on Olympia Radio, and broadcast schedules for all Maritime Safety Information (MSI) broadcasts.
Hellenic Weather site
All in Greek, but this link takes you directly to a map where you select your sea area for clear graphic wind forecasts.
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Safety & Rescue Services
Aspropirgos Attikis (SXE) JRCC Hellenic Coastguard
MMSI 002 391 000
VHF Ch 16, 07 DSC VHF
DSC MF
DSC HF
Tel
Telemedical Maritime Advice Service (MEDICO)
Medical Advice Centre of the Hellenic Red Cross
Using Olympia Radio CRS in Greek or English
Tel
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SOLAS
R34 Safe Navigation and Avoidance of Dangerous Situations. Vessels must be able to demonstrate that adequate passage planning has been undertaken. Things like weather, tides, vessel limitations, crew, navigational dangers, and contingency plans should be addressed.
CHAPTER I. THE IONIAN
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Port of Entry: Gouvia Marina
ALBANIA
It has taken nearly fifteen years since the collapse of the communist regime and the first multi-party elections in 1990 for Albania to establish a democratically robust system of government. The 2005 elections were declared as Albanias first peaceful transfer of power, albeit with caveats. With increased political stability the tourist industry is beginning to develop, with a growing cafι culture in Tirana not unlike that of many European cities. In turn yachts are returning to Albanian waters, and while the formalities are still cumbersome, the authorities are in general thorough but fair. The main concern being of vessels carrying drugs or clandestinis (stowaways). Security around the harbours is good, and with normal personal security precautions yachtsmen should encounter few problems. It is becoming an alternative to crossing to Italy when heading to or from the Adriatic. For details of harbours see the Adriatic Pilot or Mediterranean Almanac, both by Imray.
Major Lights
Akra Elia (Meganisi) Fl.WR.8s10/7M
Nisis Formikoula Fl.WR.3s8/5M
Atoko Fl.6s10M
Provati Fl.5s6M
Vrak Navayio Fl(2)10s6M
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WP#14 38d50.79N 20d43.42E WGS84
WP#19 0.5M SE of N.Kithros (Meganisi S end)
38d34.55N 20d48.86E WGS84
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ASTRAKARI
WP 39d47.8N 19d45.55E
A new small craft harbour 1/2M SE of Ak Astrakari. The harbour is mostly full of local small craft, but a small yacht may find room to go stern-to or alongside on the S pontoon. Care is needed of shallows in the approaches. Reasonable shelter from the prevailing NW winds, but strong winds from almost any direction are likely to cause a surge inside the harbour.
O. GOUVION
Anchorage Anchoring is prohibited in Ormos Gouvion. Good shelter from the prevailing NW winds can be found in Ormos Kommeno, under Akra Kommeno in the north side of the entrance to Ormos Gouvion. Anchor in 5-12m on mud and weed, taking a long line ashore if possible.
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LIMIN KERKIRA
Major works are in progress around the old customs enclosure in the west entrance, and yachts are not welcome here while work continues. The W part of the old breakwater has been removed, and dredgers are working in the vicinity. A new breakwater is under construction and work continues along the quay. When completed local ferries to Igoumenitsa and Paxos will use the E end of the commercial harbour, and ferries to Italy and cruise ships will use the W end. A new 80 berth yacht harbour is planned for the E side of the old harbour, although no dates for completion are available yet. There are also reports that additional cruise ship berths may be planned in Ormos Potamou. The customs offices have moved to the W side of the commercial quay.
NOTE Yachts wishing to clear into Greece in Corfu are strongly advised to go to Gouvia Marina where the relevant authorities for yachts are now based. Customs and immigration officials in the commercial harbour are kept busy with ferries, cruise ships and commercial ships, and are no longer geared up to dealing with yachts.
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BENITSES
Harbour has been expanded, but poor shelter and few berths for visiting yachts.
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PAGANIA
39d39.90N 20d05.25E WGS84
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PLATARIAS
The harbour was enlarged a few years ago and its popularity with passing yachts has grown. It is now also a yacht charter base and at weekends the east quay will be full with flotilla change-overs, but there will still be plenty of room for others on the west side.
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MOURTOS
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ORMOS ARILAS
WP 39d21.35N 20d17.0E
An open bay 3.5M south of Mourtos. The south side of the bay curls up in a short promontory, with a harbour tucked into the corner. If you can get behind the breakwater it looks as if it should offer some shelter from the prevailing winds. The rest of the beach-lined bay can only be used in calm weather as the prevailing wind blows straight into it. Close S is an inlet which offers reasonable shelter in light to moderate westerlies. Between Mourtos and Parga there are numerous bays and islets which may be explored in calm weather.
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AK MITIKAS
WP 39d00.0N 20d42.4E
A small craft harbour has been constructed on the north side of Ak Mitikas. The entrance is open to the northeast, and shelter inside is limited. With even moderate winds there is likely to be a surge inside, always assuming you can squeeze into a berth amongst the local boats. Its not really suitable for yachts, and you should really continue on to Preveza.
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CLEOPATRA MARINA
A100 berth marina is under construction off the yard. Completion is aimed for summer 2008, with all facilities to follow. A 300-ton travel-lift and a hydraulic trailer are on order.
VHF Ch 67
PREVEZA MARINE
www.prevezamarine.gr contact@prevezamarine.gr
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AMFILOKHIA
A large concrete apron with new pontoons and a miniature fishing boat harbour have been built on the W side of the bay, approximately 500m N of the town. A detached wave-breaker pontoon lies close N of the other pontoons. The prevailing wind blowing into the bay makes it bumpy and uncomfortable on the pontoons. Further plans for the development are not known.
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LEVKAS CANAL N ENTRANCE
A sand spit extends E from the light at the N end of Yera spit (Fl.G1.5s3M). The end of the spit is marked by a green buoy. Red can buoys mark the underwater rocks and shallows on the S side of the channel in towards the bridge. There are least depths of 3.5m in the fairway.
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LEVKAS
The inner harbour is for local craft. The south quay is reserved for charter yachts and Contract Yacht Services keep berths along the mole.
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NIKIANA
WP 38d45.71N 20d43.31E WGS84
The 2003 earthquake damaged the outer end of the breakwater, and consequently the quay level is very low, and will be submerged during periods of low pressure. Remedial works in progress 2007.
Alternatively anchor off the beach NW of the harbour in 4-8m.
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Vlikho quay The small harbour off the village is usually full with fishing boats, but yachts can go stern or bows-to or alongside the outside of the mole in 2.5-3m. Further S depths are variable but in places there are sufficient depths to go stern or bows-to on the quay.
The 2003 earthquake caused the quay here to sink, so that during periods of low pressure the water level rises over the top of the quay. In winter it is not unusual for the road here to be underwater.
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SIVOTA
The new pontoon off the NE side has around 15 places, with laid moorings at some berths. Charge band 1/2.
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VATHI
In the middle cove on the SW side of the bay is the Karnayio taverna with a sturdy catwalk with about 20 places. Go stern or bows-to where directed or where there is space. Laid moorings tailed to the shore. Depths 2-3m at most berths. Reasonable shelter from the prevailing winds but is uncomfortable with NE winds.
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Plan
WP1 38d40.26N 20d46.64E WGS84
WP2 38d40.47N 20d48.58E WGS84
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FRIKES
The best place to be is inside the S breakwater. Other berths, particularly those on the pontoons or on the NW quay are badly affected by wash from fast-ferries passing outside the bay. Yachts alongside can be picked up and set onto the quay, and those stern-to should make sure their spreaders and masthead gear wont clash with the neighbours.
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FISKARDHO
No water or electricity on the pontoon.
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Ay Eufimia Marina harbourmaster organises berths on the quay, and when the N quay is full will assign berths on the E quay, after the trip boats have finished for the day. VHF Ch 74 (Ay Eufimia Marina) Not always answered.
The bottom is rock, sand and weed, not everywhere the best holding.
Authorities Harbourmaster. Charge band 2.
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SAMI
There may also be room alongside or stern or bows-to under the N breakwater. The town quay is full with fishing boats. The new basin W of the main harbour is for local craft, and is in any case mostly shallow.
Note Works in progress between the two basins developing the quay area.
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POROS
WP 38d09.04N 20d46.90E WGS84
Note Work is in progress building a new quay on the E side of the harbour. Care is needed of barges and cables in the vicinity.
When ferries enter or leave the harbour there is a lot of wash and undertow from the propellers, and yachts should keep well pulled off the quay and make sure your anchor is holding.
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IFALOS IOSSIF
Omitted on many charts is an uncharted rocky shelf in Ormos Palairos in position 38z46'.8N 20z51'.1E WGS84.
The reef lies inside the 20m contour, bearing 274d from Palairos light and 309d from Vounaki light. Depths less than 1m over an area the size of a tennis court.
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MITIKAS
The two small basins lie on the E side of Ak Mitikas
Note Since works started in 2002 the breakwaters of the new south basin have subsided until they are only just awash in places. The entrance is marked by poles, but with the afternoon breeze it is not easy to make out. The entrance to the N basin is easier to identify. The new basin breakwaters will probably be capped and completed in the near future, but until then care is needed when approaching Mitika.
Mooring
Both basins are quite small and space for manoeuvring is limited. Go stern or bows-to on the new W quay of the N basin, taking care of floating mooring lines. Depths of 2-3m in both basins.
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Nisis Dragonera plan
WP#1 38d29.83N 21d01.90E WGS84
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PORTO ROMA
The north corner of the bay is buoyed for swimming, and the rest of the bay swarms with water-sports craft of every type. A large hotel complex and apartments line the beach. Taverna on the beach . A quiet place it isnt.
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NATIONAL MARINE PARK ZAKINTHOS
O.VROMA
The bottom is rocky and poor holding in places. There is much debris and chains on the bottom and a trip line is recommended.
CHAPTER II. THE SOUTHERN IONIAN
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KATAKOLON
Note
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PALOUKI
Wp 37d45.3N 21d18.1E
A new small craft harbour at the southern end of the long beach running down from Ak Tripiti, 7M N of Ak katakalon.
The harbour and approaches are shallow and reefs extend off Ak Palouki to the S for some distance off. Small yachts could investigate in calm weather, although you should not rely on finding a berth here.
KILLINI (new plan)
Note Works in progress in the harbour. The new E breakwater and S quay are complete, but further works on the W breakwater are likely.
Mooring
There have been plans to build a N arm to the original breakwater for several years. This simple addition would have vastly improved shelter on the quay and in the bay. The latest development of the E breakwater is impressive, but does little to improve things here. The prevailing NW wind pushes swell straight into the harbour, which then rebounds off the new quay and around the harbour. The best shelter is under the pier in the SE corner, but it is shallow and normally full of fishing boats. There is plenty of room to go stern-to or alongside where convenient, and the original quay on the W side is as good a place as any. Depths around the harbour range from 1.5-5m. Rebounding swell can make berths on the quay uncomfortable, and it may be best to anchor off in the middle of the harbour. The bottom is hard sand with some rocks and weed, good holding once the anchor is in, which can take some doing.
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NISIDHES STROFADHES
Note The islands are part of the Zakinthos National Marine Park, and although the waters are protected, there are no published restrictions for yachts. That said, we should be aware of the disastrous effects that fast outboards and bright lights can have on turtles and their young.
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PORT LONGOS
The bay to the N of Port Longos, Ormos Sapienza, also looks to provide reasonable shelter from the prevailing wind. Fishing boats often tuck in here, and yachts use it for a swim stop between Methoni and Finakounda.
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NISIS SKHIZA
The island is no longer used for firing practice. Fishing boats have long used the E coast and a cove on the SW corner for shelter. Care is needed when approaching the E coast as rocks and shoal water extend for some distance off the coast. Yachts should investigate in calm weather only.
FINAKOUNDA (new plan)
The detached breakwater is in place. Works inside the harbour are complete.
Yachts berth on the E side of the mole with a long line to the quay. Care is needed of underwater ballasting which extends out some distance in places. Mooring bows-to might be better, but getting ashore can be difficult. Depths shelve gently towards the beach. Otherwise anchor off outside the buoyed swimming area to the W in 4-7m on sand and weed. Good holding in the sandy patches.
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AYIOS ANDREAS
A new harbour halfway between Koroni and Petalidhi. In the approaches from the S the camping ground under the stand of Eucalyptus trees will be seen.
The harbour is susceptible to silting. Originally dredged to 3m, there are 2.5m depths in the basin, and less around the entrance. Care is needed of swell running into the entrance and once inside a sharp turn to starboard is necessary to avoid shallows in the SE corner.
The breakwaters, quays and slipway are complete, and there are laid moorings tailed to the quay. Although it was clearly designed with yachts in mind (the quays have numbered berths about 3m wide) virtually all the moorings are taken by small local craft, and there is very little room for visitors.
There are no services, although sprinklers douse the adjacent flowerbeds. Fuel close-by in the town. Tavernas, cafes and provisions are available in this small resort town.
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KALAMATA MARINA
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VRAK KARAVI
WP 1M S of Vr. Karavi 36d24.1N 22d24.6E
This rock always seems to be in the way, whichever way you are heading around the cape. It lies directly on the route from Ak Akritas to Ak Tainaro. It is shown on some charts as being just above water, but in fact can be easily identified from some distance off in reasonable weather. Recorded max elevation is 14m.
A W-going current can be expected along the bottom of the gulf between the two capes. This can be reduced or exaggerated depending on the wind, but is commonly around 1 knot, and against the prevailing W-SW wind kicks up an uncomfortable sea.
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YITHION
Anchorage Anchor off between the breakwater and N. Kranai in 3-8m. The bottom is sand and weed, good holding in the sandy patches.
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TRINISIA
36d48.03N 22d37.14E WGS84
A small fishing harbour in the NW corner of the Gulf, NE of the three rocky islets of the same name. If you cannot get in behind the mole, there is a lee from the prevailing winds tucked in behind the three islets.
The chapel beside the harbour is conspicuous against the low-lying land at the head of the gulf. A taverna opens in the summer.
KOKKINIA
36d47.65N 22d47.19E WGS84
A short mole for small craft in the NE corner of the gulf. Depths <1m.
CHAPTER III. THE GULF OF PATRAS & THE GULF OF CORINTH
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Major Lights
Ak Likoporia Fl(2)16s10M
Ak Melangavi Fl.10s17M
Posidhonia (Corinth Canal W entrance) Iso.R.2s10M
Isthmia (Corinth Canal E entrance) Iso.G.2s10M
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MESOLONGION (new plan)
Mooring
Head for the new marina on the W side of the large basin. Berth where directed, or where there is room. Most visitors appear to go stern-to or alongside the detached pontoons. Laid moorings at some berths. The bottom is mud and excellent holding.
Before the marina was built yachts berthed alongside the north quay, although this may be discouraged now the marina is open. The commercial quay is now fenced off and yachts should moor clear of this area.
Alternatively anchor off clear of the marina in the SW corner. Excellent shelter from all winds although the prevailing wind sends a chop across the large basin into the NE corner.
Facilities
Services Water on the quay. Water and electricity connections on the marina pontoons are yet to be completed. There are no facilities at the marina. You may be able to arrange a mini-tanker to deliver fuel to the quay.
Provisions Good shopping for all provisions in the town.
Eating out A taverna near the NE quay. The cafι bars, ouzeries and restaurants around the main square have improved in recent years. You may even be able to find the local speciality eels harpooned from the marshy lagoons surrounding the town.
Other P.O. OTE. Banks and ATMs. Bus to Athens via Patras and Astakos.
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PATRAS
Note
Mooring
Note
Yacht harbour tel 2610 453 540
Shelter All round shelter. Berths on the visitors pontoon are subject to some ferry wash, but it is more annoying than dangerous.
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The Rion-Andirrion suspension bridge was completed in August 2004. This impressive structure is visible for some distance, and by night is illuminated with blue neon. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, at 2,252m, with three navigable channels each 560m wide, between four pillars giving an air height of 45m.
Yachts must call Rion Traffic on VHF Ch 14 when 5M off to obtain permission to transit the bridge. You will be asked for vessel length and mast height. Yachts will be directed to transit the north or south channels, leaving the central span for commercial traffic. Normally (but not always) E-bound yachts will use the S channel, W-bound the N channel. Try to approach the appropriate channel and avoid crossing the central span close to the bridge. Yachts will be asked to confirm understanding of which span to transit as "three columns to the left, one to the right" (or vice versa as appropriate).
By night Apart from the overall blue illuminations, each of the three navigable spans is individually lit for navigation. The lights are the same on each side of the bridge, and are in line with IALA A scheme; leading from seawards, from W to E.
Centre Span: Iso.R.4s54m6M (N side)/Iso.G.4s54m6M (S side)/Iso.4s.58m8M (centre line).
N span: Q.R.35m4M (N side)/Q.G.48m4M (S side)/Q.42m6M (centre line).
S span: Q.R.48m4M (N side)/Q.G.35m4M (S side)/Q.42m6M (centre line).
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TRIZONIA
There have been reports of sunken boats at apparently vacant berths. Care needed.
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AY SPIRIDONIS
38d22.03N 22d07.40E WGS84
A miniature harbour in the head of the bay guarded by the islets Ay Ioannis and Prasoudhi. The entrance is lit Fl.R3s3M. Care needed of a reef just awash off the NW side of Nisis Prasoudhi. Anchor off to the W of the harbour where there is a lee from light westerlies. Stronger winds will send in a swell making it rolly here.
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O. PANORMOS
A new small craft harbour has little room for visitors, and in any case is mostly shallow.
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O. VATHI NAOUSSA
A new commercial quay and approach roads have been built in the N arm of the bay at Naoussa for loading steel onto coasters. Yachts should continue around into the head of the bay. Anchor off the beach where convenient on sand, good holding.
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MAVROLIMNIAS
WP 38d03.60N 23d06.37E WGS84
A natural indent in the coast enclosed by a long breakwater on the S side of Kolpos Alkionidhon, 3M SW of Kato Alepochori.
Care is needed of extensive rocks and shoal water in the approaches. The prevailing wind blows straight across the entrance, and with strong westerlies surf breaks in the narrow entrance and entry would be difficult and possibly dangerous.
Once inside, yachts berth stern or bows-to along the breakwater. Care is needed of underwater ballast off the quay in places. Laid moorings at most berths. Alternatively anchor and take a long line ashore in the E end of the harbour. All round shelter.
Water and electricity boxes along the quay. A small craft slip and yard for some repairs. Taverna at the harbour.
ALMIRA PARALIA
38d03.28N 23d02.57E WGS84
A small beach resort in Ormos Skoinou. There is a good lee from the prevailing wind tucked in under the headland. Anchor off the beach in 5-10m. Beach bar ashore.
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LIMIN VOULIAGMENI
WP 38d01.51N 22d52.55E WGS84
An enclosed salt water lake 1M E of Ak Melangavi. The entrance to the lake is through a steep-sided narrow channel, barely 4m wide. A shallow stream with a strong current runs out of the lake to meet the prevailing westerly swell causing standing waves off the entrance. It is impassable by all craft except those that may be lifted across the narrow neck. Inside the tree-lined lakeside resort and waterside chapel are charming.
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AIYION
Works in progress S of the small fishing harbour.
Note The old pier has fallen into disrepair and is not suitable to moor on.
DHIAKOFTO
WP 38d11.8N 22d12.2E
A small craft harbour off the village of Dhiakofto, 1M SE of Ak Tripia. The harbour is shallow and there is little space for visiting yachts. Outside the harbour there is little shelter from the prevailing winds.
The village marks the start of the remarkable rack-and-pinnion railway through the Vouraikos Gorge from Dhiakofto to Kalavryta.
AKRATA
WP 38d10.4N 22d19.1E
A small and shallow small craft harbour close W of the cape of the same name. Depths have reduced since earlier surveys, and are now reported to be just 1-2m in the approaches and less inside.
XILOKASTRO
Silting has created a sandbank which partially obstructs the entrance. The channel is just 8-10m wide, with depths of 1-1.5m.
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KIATO
Works in progress extending the mole in the fishing harbour.
VRAKHATI
With moderate to strong westerlies waves break over the low breakwater, sending sheets of spray over yachts on the quay.
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CORINTH CANAL
You are now able to check how much your transit will cost, and to pre-book your transit using the Corinth Canal website.
Closed Tuesdays (
Cost Euro157.44 for private12m yacht.
Tel 27410 30880 Fax 27410 30884 Email corinth_canal@periandros.gr
CHAPTER IV. THE SARONIC & EASTERN PELOPONNESE
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WP#1 37d54.91N 23d00.68E WGS84
WP#10 37D45.73n 23d34.91E WGS84
WP#27 0.5M E of Ak Kamili
36d32.10N 23d09.89E WGS84
WP#28 0.25M E of Ak Malea
36d26.93N 23d12.46E WGS84
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ZEA MARINA
Tel
Fuel on the quay.
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NEO FALIRO MARINA
Approach
This new marina was developed as part of the regeneration of the Faliron waterfront for the 2004 Olympics. The entrance lies close N of Mounikas Marina.
Conspicuous The Olympic stadium overlooks the marina and is conspicuous from some distance off.
VHF Ch 09 (
Mooring
Data 200 berths. Max LOA 100m (inner basin 28m). Depths 4-6m.
Berths Go stern or bows-to where directed. Laid moorings tailed to the pontoons.
Shelter Good shelter from the prevailing winds. Strong southerlies can create a surge, making the outer berths uncomfortable.
Authorities Marina staff. Charge band 3.
Tel
Note Prices are based on a calendar day. ie The first night you will pay for two days, and thereafter one for each night.
Facilites
Services Water & electricity (220/380V). Telephone. Pump-out facilities at most berths for grey and black water. Toilets and showers. Wi-fi.
Fuel Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker.
Provisions Good shopping in Faliron
Eating out Cafes, restaurants and tavernas in Faliron.
Other Buses, trams and metro stops are all adjacent to the marina. Spata Airport 15 mins (c.E25).
LIMENISKOS DELTA FALIRON
This basin in the NE corner of Ormos Falirou is currently home to the Tzitzifies Kallithea Yacht Club (NOTK).
Data 500 berths. Max LOA c.15m. Depths 2-3m.
Facilities There are few facilities at present.
Note The marina is under the control of Hellenic Olympic Properties and is awaiting further development, which is likely to include new pontoons for yachts in transit, as well as providing a base for local yacht club boats.
Tel 210 413 819 Fax 210 413 1549
E-mail info@notk.gr www.notk.gr
FLISVOS MARINA
300 berths. A port of entry. Port police and customs. Marina staff. Charge band 4.
Tel 210 987 1000-2 Fax 210 988 7354 / 210 987 1060
Email info@flisvosmarina.com www.flisvosmarina.com
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ALIMOS MARINA
Tel
Email alimosmarine@ath.forthnet.gr www.alimos-marina.gr
AYIOS KOSMAS
Data c.200 berths.
Facilities Basic infrastructure is in place.
Note The marina remains under the control of Hellenic Olympic Properties and is awaiting further development. At present use is limited to exhibitions.
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GLIFADHA 4
Tel
VRAK MERMINGIA
WP 1M W of Vrak Mermingia 37d50.5N 23d42.5E
On passage up or down the coast from Faliron to Nisi Fleves care is needed of numerous reefs and rock off the coast. Vrak Mermingia is a detached reef extending nearly 1M SW of AK Aixoni. The reef is difficult to identify by day until close to. It is marked with a small light (Fl.3s7m4M) which is not easily seen against the lights of Athens.
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NEA EPIDHAVROS
WP 37d40.74N 23d09.14E WGS84
Go alongside the end of the stubby mole. Alternatively anchor and take a long line to the breakwater, ensuring your anchor is well in as the prevailing NE winds will be beam on here.
Water from the taverna on the beach. The taverna on the E side opens only in high season. Very limited provisions.
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VATHI (METHANA)
WP 37d35.59N 23d20.33E WGS84
Strong SW-W winds in the spring and autumn can make berths uncomfortable, and possibly untenable.
Authorities Harbourmaster. Charge band 2.
Tel Costas 22980 92785 or 6977 246 691.
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METHANA FERRY HARBOUR
WP 37d34.75N 23d23.57E WGS84
When the yacht harbour is full, or in the event of bad weather, yachts are permitted to berth at the ferry harbour. Go stern-to on the quay where shown, keeping clear of the ferry berths. The inside ferry berth is not frequently used, and yachts here may be asked to vacate it when necessary.
Good shelter from the prevailing wind on the S side of the ferry mole. Open S.
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AIGINA
Because of its proximity to Athens, Aigina is busy from Thursday right through the weekend and into Monday. Charter yachts stop off when heading to and from their bases near Athens, and Greek boats come out for the weekend from Athens.
Care is needed when mooring to ensure your anchor is holding, and you are well pulled off the quay, as the ferries entering the harbour cause considerable wash.
Anchorage Anchor off to the S of the harbour in 3-6m on mud, sand and weed, good holding in the sandy patches. Good shelter from the prevailing wind.
Facilities
Marine engineers, stainless work and marine electrician on the island.
Dimitris Pangalos tel 6973 709 039 or Loukas Zysimatos tel 6944 317 880
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AYIA MARINA
Alternatively there may be room to go stern or bows-to on the new jetty.
Shelter And the afternoon Bouka Doura SE wind blows straight in here.
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AIGINA N COAST BOATYARDS
Planaco Boatyard Large new yard to the W of the other two yards. The large shed on the shore is conspicuous. 60/260-ton hydraulic trailers for keeled yachts/motorboats respectively. Repairs can be arranged.
Tel 22970 27336 or
Aegina Marina Centre A repairs yard across from Kanonis yard. Most repairs can be undertaken. Small chandlers.
Tel 22970 53842 Email info@aeginayachtservices www.aeginayachtservices.com
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ANGISTRI
Angistri Yacht Harbour
Go stern or bows-to on the quay, where directed or where there is room. Laid moorings tailed to the quay. Good depths off the quay, shallowing gently to 2.5m in the centre of the harbour.
Note There are plans to build a sheltering breakwater for the new harbour, but no dates were available at the time of writing.
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POROS
Poros Yachting Centre
Email evikos@panafonet.gr
Anchorages
5. Navy Bay The prohibited area off the naval base has been reduced in recent years, and yachts are permitted to anchor in the bay. Depths are mostly 12-18m until quite close in. Care is needed of old moorings on the bottom.
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ERMIONI
The hammerhead end of the SE mole is complete. Yachts berth on either side of the mole.
Note Water charges here can be expensive. Agree a price before filling up.
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O. SKINDOS
It is deep until close to the shore. You could be anchoring in 10-15m.
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ARGOLIKOS KOLPOS
The prevailing summer wind here is the SE sea breeze or Bouka Doura. After a calm morning it gets up at around midday, and gains in strength through the afternoon, typically blowing 10-15 knots, before dropping again in the evening. Across the bottom of the gulf the Meltemi has more influence than up in the gulf. Yachts on passage from Athens down this way will have an easy downwind ride, but those heading back up are advised to wait until after lunch before heading from the Peloponnese to the Saronic. The afternoon Bouka Doura will fill in and either lessen the effect of strong Meltemi winds, or overpower moderate N winds, giving a broad reach back across the bottom of the gulf and up towards the Saronic.
NOTE
Ferry services to the Argolic Gulf and the Eastern Peloponnese were cut in 2005. Services up to and including Porto Kheli are unchanged, but beyond this, from Koiladhia to Monemvasia, services are virtually non-existent. Ferry quays remain marked on the plans, in case services are resumed in the future. As it stands these ferry berths are often available for additional berths to visiting yachts.
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SPEZIA NEW HARBOUR
This is a popular spot for semi-resident gin-palaces during the summer, and you will be lucky to find a berth. And if you do, as a friend put it, with the constant whirr and fumes of the neighbours generators it is akin to mooring in a truck park on the M1.
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KOILADHIA
Basimakopouloi Shipyard is a boatyard in the S side of the bay. The yard still builds wooden Caiques as well as modern craft. Access is via a buoyed dredge channel, with depths 2-3m. Call ahead for advice on depths.
Data 100-ton travel-lift. Hydraulic trailer. 200 places ashore. Most repairs can be undertaken. Gardiennage.
Contact Angelos tel 27540 61409/6972 247 814 Fax 27540 61023
Email basimakopouloi@ermionida.info
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LEONIDHION
WP 37d08.66N 22d53.66E WGS84
Yachts also raft up alongside or go stern or bows-to on the hydrofoil berth when it is not in use.
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KIPARISSI
WP 36d58.89N 23d00.55E WGS84
Go alongside or stern-to the end of the pier.
Shelter The bay is open to any groundswell which will work its way around into most parts. This will create a surge at berths on the quay, and can make it rolly for yachts at anchor. The best shelter is on the N quay, but this is also the least picturesque place in this pretty bay.
Note Care is needed of a fishing net laid adjoining the coast in the S approaches.
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MONEMVASIA
Yachts go stern or bows-to the pontoons where shown. The pontoons are in very poor condition; one has already been lost, while the others are creaking badly, with many of the joins fractured and mooring chains broken. These pontoons will not last much longer.
There are large boulders off the N mole and a trip line is recommended. With W winds yachts can also berth stern-to on the ferry ramp off the SE corner of the harbour. Depths are considerable off the quay, and you will need to have plenty of chain ready to veer. With any moderate winds there is a surge here and you will probably be better off anchoring in the bay on the S side of the causeway.
Water may be taken with the agreement of the fishermen. A small payment is usually appreciated.
CHAPTER V. THE CYCLADES
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ERMOUPOLIS - SIROS
Akilas Mariner General Ship & Yacht Services Tel/Fax 22810 83682 Mobile 6932 622 386
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O. VARIS
A small mole extends E from the W side of the bay, enclosing an area of moorings for local boats.
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FINIKAS
Moorings reported not in place 2006.
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POSIDHONIA
Yachts can go stern or bows-to on the outside end of the mole in the corner of the bay, just outside the prohibited area. Local craft occupy all the berths under the mole.
O.GALISSAS
WP 37d27.3N 24d52.5E
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O.GRAMMATA
While it might be tempting to add your name to the list, this is an archaeological site and as such should be protected. A small ferry brings people to the beach from Kini.
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TINOS
The E side of the harbour is taken with moorings for local craft.
Water and electricity can be connected.
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DELOS
Note
All navigation, anchoring or stopping is prohibited within 500m of Nisos Delos. Yachts are permitted to approach Ancient Delos during daylight hours when the archaeological site is open. Otherwise permits to enter the prohibited area must be obtained from Mikonos town.
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O.KOUTALA
In the NW cove care must be taken of two large mooring chains running out from the beach. The shore end of both chains is mark by a pillar, and the S chain is also marked by a large rusty barrel on the beach. Local small craft are moored off the chains close to the beach.
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O.VATHI
The bottom here is rock, weed and soft sandy mud, poor holding.
Water on the quay. The key is at the house next to the taverna on the W side of the church. A small charge is made.
The spring tap by the church is very slow running.
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NAOUSA MARINA
This new marina has been built off the W side of the harbour at Naousa. Construction was completed in 2006.
Mooring
Data 70 berths. Max LOA c.25m. Depths 3-4.5m.
Berths Go stern or bows-to where directed or where there is room. The marina is a base for charter boats and berths are in short supply at weekends.
Shelter Good shelter from the meltemi, although strong winds from any direction make some berths uncomfortable here.
Authorities Port police and harbourmaster. Charge band 2.
Facilities
Services Water on the quay. Electricity due to be installed.
Paros Sailing Centre can arrange repairs and have a chandlers in Naoussa.
Tel/Fax 22840 52646 Mobile 6944 997398
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PISO LIVADHI
New quay along the S of the breakwater.
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MIRSINI
Anchor clear of the ferry turning area. The prohibited area W and SW of the ferry quay is marked by signs.
Otherwise go stern or bows-to on the end of the new jetty in NE corner.
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KATAPOLA
New E quay with water and electricity.
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S CYCLADES USEFUL WAYPOINTS
WP#39 Approaches to Ormos Milou
36d46.01N 24d22.14E WGS84
WP#40 Mid-channel Steno Milou-Kimolou
36d46.23N 24d31.92E WGS84
WP#41 0.6M S of N. Poliagos
36d43.88N 24d38.64E WGS84
WP#42 1M N of Ak Viglia (Folegandros)
36d41.15N 24d51.98E WGS84
WP#46 Mid-channel Ak Epanomeria-N.Thirasia (Thira)
36d27.68N 25d21.34E WGS84
WP#47 0.35M W of Ak Akrotiri (Thira)
36d21.48N 25d20.72E WGS84
WP#48 1M S of Ak Exomiti (Thira)
36d18.88N 25d26.07E WGS84
WP#49 0.5M S of Skala Anafi light
36d19.93N 25d46.19E WGS84
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ADHAMAS
WP Entrance to O. Milou 36d44.42N 24d24.14E WGS84
Data 50 berths. Max LOA c.50m. Depths 1-5m.
Berths Go stern or bows-to n the W side of the E pier or on the town quay. Care is needed of ballast close in to the quay at some berths. Berths on the E side of the yacht pier are reserved for fishing and trip boats. Further yacht berths are available on the W side of the ferry pier. It is not unusual for yachts to accumulate here, as people wait in hope of a break in the meltemi before heading back up to the Saronic. Most berths are subject to ferry wash, but in general it causes few problems provided you are pulled adequately off the quay, and your anchor is holding well. Laid moorings tailed to the quay along the pier have been reported, but were not in evidence in 2006.
General
Adhamas has been rejuvenated in recent years as a typical Cycladic port town, running largely to the rhythm of the ferry arrivals. Port police blow whistles to chivvy along the queuing cars; busy cafes play host to visitors before they leave or disperse throughout the island. The evening volta along the waterfront brings all ages out before choosing a place to eat, or perhaps just for a drink or ice-cream; the place is as popular with Greek tourists as any other.
The islands long association with mining is described in an interesting museum to the NW of the towm.
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POLLONIA (Apollonia)
In calm weather go alongside the E side of the pier. Min depths 2m. The end is used by ferry and trip boats.
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O. LIVADHI - KARAVOSTASI
An electricity sub-station has been built in Ormos Livadhi, and the bay is crossed with underwater cables. Anchoring is prohibited anywhere in this bay.
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O. SKALA - SIKINOS
Alternatively moor stern-to on the stub mole 3m depths. Care needed as the middle of the harbour shoals to less than 1m.
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IOS
Mooring
On the E quay there are laid moorings tailed to the quay. A yellow inflatable buoy marks the mooring chain running N-S for yachts mooring on the N quay.
Note The fishing harbour has been enclosed by a new breakwater.
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N. NEA KAMMENI
part of the bay is roped off for snorkelling and swimming.
There are several mooring buoys to take a line to as an alternative to anchoring.
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VLIKADHA (new plan)
WP#1 36d19.63N 25d25.53E WGS84
WP#2 36d20.06N 25d26.16E WGS84 (entrance)
Near position given in plan (waypoint 1) is a yellow buoy which is difficult to identify until close to. From the buoy head on a course of 45d towards the conspicuous hotel (currently painted blue) on the shore behind the harbour. The two towers close N of the hotel are also easily seen. The passage between the two reefs is 400m wide, and they can be identified by brown water and occasional surf when closer in. When 250m off turn towards the entrance to the marina. Depths are uneven but adequate throughout the approaches. The marina entrance is silting badly, with sandbanks evident inside the entrance. Dredging maintains minimum depths of 2-3m in the fairway, although depths of 1.6 wee reported in early 2007. If in any doubt call ahead on VHF for advice or reconnoitre in a dinghy. Once under the breakwater care is needed of a rock off the E side, and sandbanks on the NW side. Once into the basin there are depths of 2-3m.
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SKALA ANAFI
WP 36d20.54N 25d46.37E WGS84
There are strong gusts off the south coast of Anafi, and fierce gusts off Ak Spathi; it is worth reefing right down or stowing sails before rounding the cape.
Note
CHAPTER VI. EVIA & AND THE NORTHERN SPORADES
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OLYMPIC MARINA
Charge band 4.
Wi-fi. Internet access.
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LAVRION
New quay along W side. Detached breakwater reported under construction outside the entrance to the harbour.
Port Authority tel 22920 25249.
Lavrion has undergone something of a transformation over the last few years. Not long ago it was a scruffy has-been port, with piles of slag and ore littering the coast, and long-delayed plans to develop the harbour. Spurred on by the prospect of being a base for several cruise ships during the 2004 Olympic games, the town and harbour underwent a make-over. Restaurants and cafι bars now line the waterfront and new docks replace the tatty quays and slag heaps of a few years ago. Behind the harbour, Lavrion .
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PORTO RAFTI
there are numerous disused moorings on the bottom in the NW corner, and a trip-line is recommended.
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O. OROPOS
A new small harbour has been recently completed at the E end of the ferry quay. There may be room to go stern or bows-to or alongside under the outer end of the N quay. It looks to provide reasonable shelter from the prevailing winds, but strong winds from almost any direction will make some berths uncomfortable. Alternatively anchor off outside clear of the ferries and moorings.
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VOUFALO
A light Fl.G is exhibited on the end of the spit. Weed on the W side offers poor holding better holding on sand on E side.
Dangers A sunken motor cruiser with 2m over has been reported to lie in the centre of the bay.
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KHALKIS BRIDGE
Cost Euro 20 for vessels under 50GRT.
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ORMOS KAMENA VOURLA
WP 38d46.9N 22d47.05E
A small harbour off the hotel in the bay. The harbour is usually full with local craft, and there is little room for visiting yachts. Care needed of shallows which extend off the coast for some way in the E approaches.
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OREI
The S breakwater has been completed and dredged to 3m alongside.
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ORMOS SIFERI
WP 39d09.6N 23d28.8E
A sandy bay 1M SW of Skiathos town. Anchor outside the buoyed swimming area on the W side of the bay. Reasonable shelter from the meltemi. Taverna ashore. It is only a short walk to Skiathos town.
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SKIATHOS
Work on the outer breakwater has halted.
Vernicos (Marina office) tel 24270 29049
Port Authority tel 24270 23607
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NATIONAL MARINE PARK OF ALONNISOS, NORTHERN SPORADES NMPANS
The National Marine Park of Alonnisos was finally established in 1992, although until recently there has been precious little support from the authorities to exercise any limitations on commercial fishing or intrusive tourism based activities. The Park comprises Alonnisos and six smaller islands (Peristera, Kyra Panagia, Gioura, Skantzoura, Piperi) and 22 uninhabited islands and rocky outcrops. In Steni Vala, on Alonnisos, the monk seal rescue centre. The area is now divided into three zones, with the main exclusion zone around Piperi islet in the NE corner of the reserve. The reserve was created with the main aim of protecting the endangered Mediterranean monk seal, and it also hosts a high number of rare species of wildlife and is rich in both fauna and flora. The park is an important habitat for many species of fish (about 300), birds (up to 80 species), reptiles and mammals. These include Eleonoras Falcon, Audouins gull, the wild goat of Yioura, many species of dolphin and whales, as well as the underwater seagrass beds of Posidonia; a vital breeding habitat for numerous fish species.
For more information see www.mom.gr or www.alonnisostravel.gr
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ORMOS LEKHOUNI (Ton Bay)
39d20.9N 24d05.6E
A narrow inlet on the NE corner of the island is suitable in calm weather only. Anchor tucked into the SW corner for the best shelter, although there is invariably some residual swell here even in calm weather.
CHAPTER VII. NORTHERN GREECE
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THESSALONIKI MARINA
Marina Manager Mr G. Patsioydis, Thessaloniki Marina, Aretsou, Kalamaria, GR 55101
Tel 2310 444 595/8 Fax 2310 444 585 email mr-thess@the.forthnet.gr www.thessaloniki-marina.gr
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SANI MARINA (Porto Sani)
WP 40d05.85N 23d18.35E WGS84
A new marina which has been developed as part of an exclusive Spa Resort on the west side of Khersonisos Kassandra in the Khalkidiki.
Approach
The marina lies 6NM south of the Portas canal but if approaching from the north it will not be seen until you round the cape immediately north of the resort. Two miles of white sandy beach stretching northwards from the cape and the hotel buildings on the cape are easily identified. From the south and east you will round Ak Kassandra 9NM to the south of the marina. Closer in the elongated breakwaters of the entrance channel will be seen.
Note
VHF Ch 09.
Mooring
Data 215 berths. Visitors berths. Depths 3m. Max LOA 24m.
Berths Where directed. If necessary go alongside the reception berth on the starboard side of the channel at the entrance to the basin to be allocated a berth. Laid moorings tailed to the pontoons or finger pontoons at all berths.
Shelter Good all-round shelter inside the marina, but some berths can be uncomfortable with prolonged strong southerlies.
Authorities Port police and customs in the marina. Marina staff. Charge band 3.
Giorgios Pascalis Mooring Manager, Sani Marina tel 23740 99581/2 Fax 23740 99583 Email sanimarina@saniresort.gr www.saniresort.gr
Facilities
Services Water and electricity (220 or 380V) at all berths. Shower and toilet block. Laundry.
Fuel Fuel quay in the marina.
Repairs Small boat ramp. Gardiennage can be arranged. Traditional boat building yard at Nea Potidhias.
Provisions Mini-market in the marina.
Eating out Several restaurants and bars in the resort.
Other ATM. Taxis.
PORT MARINA
Re-orientate entrance is N facing.
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PORTO CARRAS
New pontoons in place. Fuel quay. Internet network.
Charge band 4.
Tel/Fax 23750 72126
CHAPTER VIII. THE EASTERN SPORADES
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AY EVSTRATIOS
Harbour works complete. Water and electricity points on the quay. Good shelter from the meltemi although a considerable surge develops with prolonged strong winds from almost any direction.
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O. SIGRI
A wrecked stell yacht markes the E side of Vrak Sedhousa
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IKARIA MARINA
37d35.9N 26d16.3E
A new marina is reported under construction at Lefkada, approximately 1.5NM SW of Ay Kirikos.
No further details were available at the time of writing.
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STENON SAMOU
In fact yachts heading south through the strait may find a weak west-going current at times in the channel on the south side of the islet.
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SAMOS MARINA
The entrance in between the end of the breakwater and the cliffs is quite narrow, but free of dangers in the fairway.
The new control tower inside the marina is conspicuous.
Berth Where directed.
Marina staff. Charge band 3.
Samos Marina Tel 22730 61600 fax 22730 61833
Email moor@samosmarina.gr or info@samosmarina.gr www.samosmarina.gr
Services Water and electricity boxes have been installed ready for connection. Shower and toilet blocks. Laundry facilities.
Fuel A fuel quay is planned for the marina. A mini-tanker can deliver.
Repairs It is planned to install a travel-lift. 20-ton (25m max LOA) mobile crane. Hard-standing. Some mechanical and sail repairs. Chandlers in the marina.
Samos Marina Services are an independent group who can arrange many repairs and services as well as yacht charters. www.samos-marina.com
Provisions A mini-market is planned in the marina. Better shopping in Pithagorian.
Eating out Cafι bar planned in the marina. Tavernas in the town.
General
The marina appears to be developing principally as a charter yacht base, with associated services gradually opening on site. It remains to be seen whether visiting yachts will still be permitted to moor in the town harbour, or whether they will all be directed to the marina.
CHAPTER IX. THE DODECANESE
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PATMOS
Patmos Marine operate a boatyard in the village of Stavros, 3M S of Skala. They can haul yachts up to 25m on hydaulic trailers, and can arrange many repairs. They have an office on the quay in Skala.
Tel 22470 31903/29309 Fax 22470 32535 email tarsanas@12net.gr www.patmosmarine.gr
Nisos Ay Yeoryios Just N of the small church on the islet on the N side of the bay. Care needed of an uncharted rock in the approaches which is difficult to see except in calm weather and with someone up front to con you in. Approach between N. Koudros and N.Ay Yeoryios, keeping well to the E to avoid the rock (just awash) in the fairway. Anchor where convenient in 5-7m on sand, good holding. Good shelter from the meltemi but open SE.
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North DoDecanese Wildlife Refuge
There are few nature reserves in Greece and the establishment of the Wildlife Refuge at Arki and the archipelago around it is to be welcomed. In 2004 the Greek government decided to establish the Northern Dodecanese Wildlife Refuge and it will likely be implemented in the near future. This refuge will encompass the islands and islets extending from Agathonisi, Arki and Lipsi, to Kalolimnos and Imia. Within the refuge it will be forbidden to:
How this will impact on yachtsman using the area is not really detailed although reference is made to the undersea littoral, especially to sea-grass beds (Posidonia oceanica) which are an important breeding area for some fish, and to the protection of marine mammals, dolphins and the monk seal, which live in the surrounding waters. It may be that moorings will be laid in some areas to stop yachts anchors ploughing furrows through the sea grass and disturbing the marine life there.
The islands are home to variety of sea birds including the rare Audouins gull and Bonellis eagle which are protected species. The area will be monitored by the Institute of Marine and Environmental Research of the Aegean Sea (IMERAS) which works with the local prefecture and has established a research base on Arki. The North Dodecanese Wildlife Refuge is being viewed as a model for future refuges and it is likely that more will be established around Greek waters in the coming years.
PORT AUGUSTA
New quay on E side is reserved for ferries.
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AY YEORYIOU - AGATHONISI
In the centre of the quay there is room for several yachts. The N end of the quay is reserved for the coastguard patrol boat. The S end of the quay is used by the ferry which calls twice daily, four times a week. Yachts may be permitted to berth here but will be asked to move for fifteen minutes or so while the ferry is in. Yachts should go stern or bows-to on the middle section of the quay. Stern-to is best as the wind can funnel down the valley from the N, blowing beam on to yachts. Allow plenty of scope and ensure your anchor is holding. Some yachts moor alongside here, but should be prepared to allow others to raft up alongside.
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FARMAKONISI
Note The authorities were reported to prohibit yachts in 2004. Yachts should not rely on being able to stay here.
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LAKKI MARINA
Note
Email info@lakki-marina.gr
LEROS MARINA (Evros Boatyard)
Work continues developing the Marina. The new breakwater is complete, and additional berths will be available soon.
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KALIMNOS
N breakwater completed. Pontoons not in place in marina.
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ORMOS VATHI
36d56.1N 27d09.6E
This large open bay on the W side of N.Pserimos offers good shelter from the meltemi. Anchor at the head of the bay in 5-6m on sand, good holding. The two fish farms on either side of the bay do not restrict the anchorage and are well lit by night.
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KOS
Note Works in progress on the NW side of the entrance to the old harbour. Yacht berths here administered by Kos Marina. Charge band 2.
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NISIS SESKLI SIMI PASSAGE
WP 36d32.06N 27d51.33E WGS84
The channel between the islet and Simi is deep and free of dangers in the fairway. There is frequently 0.5 knots, often more, of W-going current running through the passage.
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RHODES
Bluebonnet Maritime are an agency with their office in Mandraki. They offer a range of services including berth reservations, customs and port procedures, bunkering, repairs, chandlery supplies and travel arrangements. They are also brokers and charter agents.
Bluebonnet Maritime, POBox 2434, Karpathou St. Rhodes GR 85 100
Tel 22410 78780 Fax 22410 39750 Mobile 6944434311
email maritime@rho.forthnet.gr www.yachting-greece.net
VHF Channel 77 (call sign Maritime)
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SKALA ASTIPALAIA
Works in progress on the quay.
MALTEZANA
Fuel barges no longer in the bay.
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NOTE
On the route between Astipalaia or Kos and Crete lie three small islets: Chamili, Sofrana and Dhivounia.
Dhivounia (36d20.43N 26d40.37E) in the NE is larger than the others and has a fjord-like creek on the W side with a small jetty off a house. (The house belongs to a lady from Astipalaia who spends part of the summer here).
Chamili (36d33.32N 26d23.42E) is a crescent shaped rock, with the bay looking to offer some shelter from W-N winds.
Megalo Sofrano (36d33.23N 26d40.37E) lies between the other two islands, and roughly halfway between Astipalaia and Crete. It is the most northerly in the group Nisidhes Sofrana, and a light is exhibited on the S side, Fl.10s10M. A bay on the SE side offers surprisingly good shelter from SE wind and seas, which are deflected by a small islet off the entrance. The only place with suitable depths for anchoring is in the narrow inner cove. Anchor fore and aft or anchor and take a long line ashore. Reasonable shelter from all but NE-E winds.
CHAPTER X. CRETE
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KOLIMVARI
WP 35d32.9N 23d46.9E
The small fishing harbour off the village has been extended and there are plans to create a new marina here. The breakwaters are complete but there are no pontoons or infrastructure yet. No further details were available at the time of writing.
Kolimvari is a small coastal resort on the SE corner of the Rodopou peninsula, which forms the W side of the Gulf of Khania. Some provisions. Several tavernas in the village. Buses to Khania (23km).
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AKROTIRI PENINSULA
Check the firing range activity off the peninsula with the Port Police before making a passage E from Khania. The range is active 2 or 3 days a week Mon-Fri,
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RETHIMNO
Pontoons are in place. Yachts use N pontoon, but care needed as mooring lines are very thick, and tied tightly to the pontoon.
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IRAKLION
Works in progress in the commercial harbour.
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NISIS DHIA
On the S coast there are four large bays which offer reasonable shelter from northerly winds. Ormos Mesarios offers some shelter. Alternatively anchor in the westernmost bay keeping at least 200m off the S shore near the chapel to avoid a rocky reef. Anchor on a sandy patch in 5-8m, good holding. Tavernas in summer on the N shore cater mostly for day trippers.
GOUVES MARINA
WP 35d20.2N 25d18.1E
Approach
Care is needed of extensive shallows off the coast in this region. There are several small harbours to the W of the marina, and another small and shallow harbour close E of the entrance to Gouves marina.
The marina is now complete and fully open.
Mooring
Data c. 60 berths. Max draft 3m. Max LOA c.18m.
Berth Stern or bows-to. Laid moorings tailed to the quay.
Shelter Good shelter from meltemi but surge with strong N winds.
Authorities Port police. Marina staff. Charge band 2.
Gouves Marina Tel 28970 41112 Fax 28970 41362 email info@portogouves.gr www.portogouves.gr
Facilities
Services Water and electricity (220V). Telephone & TV connections. Showers and toilets.
Fuel On the quay.
Other Mini-market, restaurant and bar in the marina. Internet access, post and fax facilities in the hotel. More provisions and restaurants along the beach and in the village. Car hire. Bus to Iraklion.
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MALIA MARINA
A new marina has been planned for here for several years, but work has stalled for lack of funding, and no dates for completion are available. The outer breakwater is complete, but inside there is limited quay space. The entrance faces E, and means you must turn beam on to the often considerable swell which is pushed down onto this coast. Care needed.
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AY NIKOLAOS MARINA
65-ton travel hoist.
Oh-Kay Professional Boat Services Most repairs can be undertaken including GRP and sail repairs.
Tel 2810 822 598 Mobile 6944 591 293 email oh-kay@otenet.gr www.oh-kay.gr
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SITIA
The quay along the shoreline to the N of the harbour is now used by yachts going stern or bows-to. A mooring chain lies 40m off the quay, with some laid mooring lines. If using your own anchor a trip line is recommended.
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PALAIOKHORA
Harbour works are now complete, with new quays and jetties, but it is difficult to see where a visiting yacht might berth. Try in the W basin, but you may have to move to make room for a fishing boat. Alternatively you may be able to go alongside the new jetty on the N quay.
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TIMBAKI
Less than 1M S of Pirgos is the town and airport of Timbaki. There are plans to build a huge container port here, although the project is still under consultation.
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TSOUTSOUROS
Two small fishing harbours have been built off the villages of Tsoutsouros and Keratokambos. They are mostly shallow and even shoal draft yachts should investigate with care.
Please keep checking this site to ensure you have the latest information.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to the CA, especially Peggy & Michael Manton, also Denis Baudouin & s/y Big Bill, Kristian Martinsen, Sophia at Cleopatra Marina, Greg Tsaparikos of Samos Marina Services,Kos Marina. Julian Blatchley & s/y Dark Star, Anton Stanwix & s/y Anatina, and Richard Kouvaras. Clive Probert & s/y Sanyassa, Paul Donnerup & s/y New Dawn, Robert Johnson & s/y Penguin II, Conrad Jenkin, Bern Gruneberg and Hugo Tiberg. Jim Parish & s/y Red of Hull, Fred Minchin & s/y Monabhar, Jim Whitston, Ian Bradbury, Maarten Simoons, D&J Cadario, Douglas Goode, Patrick Monnet, Michael Lahrkamp and Jim Clarke. Jeremy Shaw & s/y Zingano, C&R Tracey & s/y Mianda, Wilco Snel, Thomas Gries, Henk van de Weg, Ramon Cueto, Michael Powell and Patrick Lorrain.
Also thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell and Lu Michell
May 2007.
GREEK WATERS PILOT 10th EDITION
SUPPLEMENT #2 APRIL 2009
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Charter flights
Generally available from April to October.
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Gouvia Marina
VHF Ch 69 only. Depth at fuel dock is 6m.
Customs officials are not based in the marina, but by arrangement clearance can be done here. Contact the marina in advance for advice.
Marina charge band 4/5.
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NAOK YC
VHF Ch 72
Tel 6972 117 001
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Gaios
S entrance min depths 2.6m reported. Rats reported here.
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Parga
Sunken motor boat reported approx 2/3 of the way along the breakwater.
O.Ay Kiriakis
Bouyed swimming area off the beach and watersports base.
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Preveza
Water on the town quay. Can be smelly in summer.
Cleopatra Marina is now complete. Laid moorings tailed to pontoons. Water and electricity. Fuel dock. Charge band 3.
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Nisis Kefalos
Lunch anchorage on the W side. Anchor off the beach in 3-8m.
Vonitsa
The new quay has been completed and has laid moorings.
Amfilokhia
Laid moorings now installed with water and electricity on the pontoons. Comfortable at night when the wind drops. 10 min walk to town.
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Levkas
Contract Yacht Services
Tel office 26450 24490
Fax 26450 26791
Email office cys@otenet.gr
Tel store 26450 24443
Email store cysstore@otenet.gr
Levkas Marine Services
Email lmslefkas@otenet.gr
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Sivota
Aegean Princess uses part of the quay. Yachts in her berth or at anchor may be asked to move.
Note No ATM in the village.
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Skorpios
Care need in N bay of old ground tackle for Christina's original mooring.
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Vathi (Meganisi)
Works in progress on new yacht harbour off the town.
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Frikes
No water or electricity on the quay. Fuel and water can be delivered.
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Port Ay Nikolaos
Care needed of dangerous rocks in the approaches in position 38d28'.94N 20d40'.60E WGS84. Keep closer to the coast on entering from the N. Anchor in 6-12m on sand and weed. Good holding in the sandy patches.
Limenia
Anchorage is quite deep (15-20m). Best to anchor and take a line ashore. The watersports centre has closed.
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O.Skhoinos
Bouyed swimming area off the beach.
Vathi (Ithaca)
Care needed of an underwater ledge on the town quay near the customs office.
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Ay Andreas(Ithaca)
Lots of wasps reported here.
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Fiskardho
Summer thunderstorms with southerly winds can create problems in this busy harbour. A swell is pushed into the bay and makes it uncomfortable and possibly untenable for yachts anchored with a long line ashore on the N side. Wherever you are make sure your anchor is holding well.
Water and electricity on the pontoon. Charge band 2.
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Poros (Cephalonia)
The new ferry berth has been completed. Yachts can now use the old ferry berth. The harbour has silted and caution is advised for yachts drawing over 2m.
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Lixouri
Water and electricity boxes on the quay. New sewage system means smell is no longer a problem.
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Ay Nikolaos (Zakinthos)
Ferry (twice daily) now uses S end of W quay. Yachts berth on SW quay.
Port Zakinthos
Harbourmaster directs yachts, collects paperwork and port charges. Charge band 2 (inc. water and elec.)
O. Keri
Anchoring permitted more than 100m from shore. Good supermarket and Keri Hotel recommended.
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Killini
Fishing harbour has been extended. Yacht berths available here. Water and electricity.
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Katakolon
VHF Ch 12 (not always answered). Finger pontoons have been removed. Go stern-to where directed. Water and electricity. Train to Olympia (0830) return (1205) E3.
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N. Sapientza
Landing is prohibited as the island is a protected area for endangered animals including sheep, goats and grouse.
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Porto Kayio
Care needed of sunken wheel-house off the ruined house on the beach.
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Yithion
Ferries now berth on outside of breakwater. Yacht berths on old ferry quay. Good holding on mud.
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Galaxidhi
The harbour has been rebuilt and is now open to yachts. The new quay is higher than it was and smaller yachts may be better to go bows-to to make getting on and off easier. Charge band 2.
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Itea
No services. Charge band 2. Bus to Delphi.
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Kiato
Extension to fishing harbour now complete. Yacht berths on W end of new breakwater. Good all-round shelter.
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Corinth Canal
Dues up from July 2008. Check your dues on the website www.corinthcanal.gr
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Zea Marina
Probably the best bet for a visitors' berth around Athens.
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Sambateki
A new harbour has been built under the natural hook of the cape with the same name, just under 3NM north of Leonidhion.
Pilotage
Approach
From the N the harbour will not be seen until you come around Ak Sambateki. From the S the cape and the harbour are easy to identify.
Mooring
Berth stern or bows-to near the end of the new quay where there are depths of 2-4m. Further along the quay depths close in to the quay are less than 1m and you will need to go bows-to, although some berths are taken by local craft. Good shelter from the prevailing winds, and better shelter from southerlies than youll find at Leonidhion.
Facilities
Services No services on the quay, but water is available at the taverna.
Provisions A mini-market is due to open.
Eating out A couple of tavernas on the beach.
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Monemvasia marina
The gradual decline of this marina was arrested last year, and is now a much easier and safer proposition for visiting yachts. The breakwater has been extended, the decrepit pontoons have been removed, and a new concrete jetty has been completed to enclose the N side, with new quays all round. Yachts berth stern or bows-to inside the harbour on the N or S quays. Good shelter in here, although there is still a bit of surge with strong N-NE winds. Work is continuing, possibly to develop the phase two project as shown in the plan.
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O.Kavos (Kea)
Manos restaurant now called St George Restaurant.
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Merikha (Kithnos)
Water and electricity on the quay.
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O.Ay Stefanos
There is an uncharted wreck reported lying in the NE corner of Ormos Ay Stefanos in 5-6m, with just 1.5-2m over.
O.Ay Ioannis, Kithnos
E cove depths more than shown on plan. 14M in entrance and 11m further in.
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Finikas (Siros)
No laid moorings at outer berths. Water and electricity.
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Nisos Andros
New marinas under construction at:
Batsi, Korthion & Andros (Kastro). More details in the next supplement.
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O.Ay.Annas (Mikonos)
Several tavernas on the beach. Swell from meltemi curves round into the bay.
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Plati Yialos
Permanent moorings near the entrance to the harbour.
O.Faros
Rock awash off W point of Ak Stavros.
N. Dhespotico
E Bay on S side. Two-headed anchor between two beaches with a line ashore in 7m. Rocks off W side awash.
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Paroikia (Paros)
Water and electricity for berths on outside of breakwater.
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Naxos Marina
No laid moorings, but good holding in the basin. Water and electricity. Charge band 2.
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Ay Yeoryios (Iraklia)
Ferries use the NE side of the mole.
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Mirsini
In the bay SE of Mirsini is an underwater cable running through the E side. A sign indicates anchoring is prohibited.
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O. Ay. Annas (Amorgos)
Crowded harbour. Can get noisy with the local disco in summer.
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O. Skala (Sikinos)
Ay Yeoryios
WP 36d41'.6N 25d10'.0E
A small bay E of Skala. Anchor in 3-5m on sand, good holding.
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Vlikadha (Thira)
A W cardinal (to be left to starboard) now marks the channel into the harbour. Care needed of continuing changes to depths in the approaches, especially following onshore winds. With such winds waves break on the sandbanks and make entering or leaving dangerous.
Free Wi-fi.
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Anafi
The E ferry quay has been extended and widened. Poppy taverna still good.
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O. Yerolimonias, Makronisi
W beach dirty camp and dogs. N beach pick up buoy. Care needed of the remains of two old jetties underwater near the beach.
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Karistos
The inner basin is reserved for fishing boats and yacht s are not permitted. Go stern-to on the quay to the W of the ferry quay. Depths 5m. Port police.
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Voufalo
New moorings on W side restrict anchoring room.
Aliveron (Karavos)
Two new pontoons run along the breakwater. Yacht berths towards the end.
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Amalioupolis
Care needed of underwater ballast off the one remaining pier. Better to anchor off in the bay in the SE corner.
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Platania
Ferry no longer stops here. Water from a tap near the quay.
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Koukounaries
Yachts can also moor stern-to, with a long line ashore to the outside of the mole. Care needed of underwater ballast. Water, showers and toilets on the beach.
N. Tsoungria
Two bays suitable for lunch stops. Taverna ashore in each one. Good walks ashore.
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Skiathos
Prohibited area extended for all craft with AH over 4m.
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Ormos Panormos
Care needed of rocks off the entrance to O. Panormos.
The bottom is hard sand with some rock, poor holding in places in S bay.
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Steni Vala
Deepest part midway along quay.
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Alonnisos O. Firaki
WP 39d16'.7N 23d57'.5E
Jetty at the head of the bay is sheltered by a new jetty on the S shore (lit Fl.R).
Go stern or bows-to the new jetty with depths of 2-4m, or anchor behind in 3-4m, or outside the jetty in 4-7m. With N winds you still need to leave.
Ormos Milos
WP 39d09'.5N 23d50'.9E
2NM SW of O.Megali Ammos. Lunch stop. Good shelter from S winds. Not tenable with meltemi. Anchor in 5m on sand, good holding. Restored mill on the shore. 20 min walk up hill to Alonnisos Chora.
Ormos Vasiliko
The bay has been cleaned up and the old ferry has been removed, although there is a wreck of a cargo vessel in the bay to the west of Vasiliko. The foul area, in depths of less than 5m, is crossed by several cables running N S, and a large anchor.
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Stenon Valaxa
Use a bearing of 068 degrees on the church at Linaria to guide you through the centre of the passage in depths of 4m.
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Linaria
There is room on the SE quay for 4-5 yachts stern-to, with depths close in of 3-4m. Otherwise go alongside a fishing boat with their agreement. Fuel in the town. Water on the quay is not available try in a taverna.
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Khalkidiki plan
Porto Carras should be marked on the plan just 1NM S of Nea Marmaras.
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Ak Posidhion
39d57'.2N 23d21'.2E
A useful anchorage offering good shelter from winds SE-NE on the N side of the cape. Anchor where convenient in 3-8m off the beach on sand, good holding.
Nea Skioni
The light on the S breakwater has been removed. The N mole has been extended by 50m and improves the shelter here. Fuel on the quay. Hardware shop in the village.
Nea Marmaras
The two pontoons are usually full of local craft. Go alongside or stern or bows-to on the S wave-breaker pontoon. With strong S winds this pontoon will undulate with some violence, and it is better not to be alongside.
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Porto Carras
The buoys on the starboard side of the entrance channel have been removed. Min depths 6m in the channel.
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Porto Koufo
Be aware some of the laid moorings are in poor repair or may not be suitable for yachts.
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Ormos Sarti
Anchor off the beach to the S of the village where there is better holding on sand with fewer rocks. Open E. The village has grown into a busy holiday destination, with lots of hotels, restaurants and cafes.
Akladhi
Approach from the E. A reef extends SE from the W side of the entrance.
Porto Zografu
WP 40d10'.4N 23d51'.2E
Ormos Armenistis
WP 40d09'.3N 23d55'.3E
Anchor off the beach. Good shelter from S and NE. Camping ashore.
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Nisis Dhiaporos
S passage
Approach on a bearing of 240d to a waypoint 40d12'.00N 23d48'.02E WGS84, staying closer to the S side of the passage. There are depths of 8-10m through the passage. The islet to starboard is marked with a beacon (YB) no topmark, and the two islets to port are marked with a short concrete post and a white pole.
The village of Vurvuru on the shores of Ormos Mesopanayia is mainly made up of hotels and second homes, with a couple of mini-markets, and no fuel. Anchor off the village in 5m on sand. The bottom comes up quickly from 5m to less than 2m, and care is needed to allow enough swinging room.
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Pirgadhikia
40d20'.13N 23d43'.21E WGS84
The small port now has a new quay and t-pontoon off the village, with protection from the SE by a new mole.
There is room for around twenty yachts to go stern-to on the pontoon, although you will be dropping your anchor in 20m. It may be better to go alongside and raft up. Water and electricity to be installed. Fuel in the village.
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The Akti Peninsular
A 500m exclusion zone around the coast is maintained for all vessels. Anchoring is not permitted in Ormos Vatopedi.
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Kavala
YC reported very friendly and helpful to visiting yachts.
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Fanarion
Channel dredged to 2.5-3m. Water and electricity on SW quay.
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Therma (Samothraki)
Breakwater completed. Silting to S at the end of breakwater give it a wide berth. Yachts berth alongside on N side.
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Mirsini
New breakwater under construction on N side of bay.
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Ormos Plakas
The breakwater has been extended and now shelters a fishing harbour where there may be room to moor stern or bows-to. Otherwise in calm weather anchor off W of the harbour in 3m. With the meltemi blowing anchor off in the bay to the S, in 3-8m.
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Mithimna
Holding reported suspect in outer harbour.
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Entrance to Kolpos Kalloni
Islets nearest the buoyed channel are only just above water.
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Plomarion
Visitors berth stern-to on N and W quay.
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Khios/Oinoussa
Care needed of an unmarked underwater rock in the approaches to Oinoussa. It is marked on most charts, but is sometimes difficult to identify.
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Manganitis (Ikaria)
37d33'.37N 26d07'.06E WGS84
A new harbour has been built, off this village roughly halfway between Ak Pappas and Ay. Kirikos. Go alongside the new quayed breakwater where convenient. If going stern-to care is needed of a mooring chain lying across the harbour. Taverna ashore.
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Ay Kirikos
Go alongside on N side of centre pier in inner harbour. Care needed of shallows off the stub pier to N.
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Karlovasi
New marina on the shore immediately E of the main harbour.
Data c.40 berths. 5 visitors berths. Min depths 2.5m.
Berth Go stern or bows-to where directed. Laid moorings tailed to the quay.
Shelter Good shelter from the prevailing winds.
Facilities Water and electricity.
Note New larger marina reported planned.
Marina manager Tolis tel 22733 00461
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Pithagorian
Tunnel opens 0845-1445 except Mondays & holidays.
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Samos Marina
Fuel quay on N side of entrance. Chandler, bar, taverna and mini-market now in the marina.
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Skala Patmos
Water from tanker reported brackish. Check before filling tanks.
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N.Marathos
Three tavernas with mooring buoys for visitors.
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Lipso
Water and electricity on the quay.
Lera Lipso
Four mooring buoys off the (noisy) taverna in the central bay.
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Ay Yeoryios (Agathonisi)
Coastguard berths on N end of W quay. Ferry berths on S end of W quay. Yachts berth in centre of W quay, and on the N quay. There is also room to anchor with a long line ashore in the N of the bay.
If anchoring in the N bay on the W side of the inlet, care needed of a sunken fishing boat hull.
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Lakki Marina
VHF Ch 11, 72. 40 berths. Max LOA 35m. Charge band 2. Wi-fi. Fuel by tanker. Laundry. Cafe.
New pontoon due to be operational 2009 will increase berths to 110.
New 400-ton travel-lift at the boatyard in Partheni.
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Leros Marina (Evros boatyard)
Breakwater now complete. Laid moorings at all berths. Pontoons to be installed soon. Water and electricity. (Water brackish). Fuel dock planned.
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Pandeli
If the harbour is full anchor and take a long line to a ring in the rocks just outside the harbour. No restriction reported here during August. Otherwise go alongside the breakwater and/or raft up to other yachts (October).
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Xerokambos
Breakwater has been extended. Good holding in 5m clear of moorings, or pick up a buoy from the taverna.
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Kalimnos
Quay between Kalimna Yachting and Port Police for visitors. Water and electricity.
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Emborios (Leros)
Care needed as moorings are of different lengths/spaces. You may be very close to your neighbour if the wind changes.
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O. Pserimos
An old mooring chain crosses the harbour. Use a trip line. The bottom is sand and rock, indifferent holding in places.
Ak Roussa
Lunch stop anchorage on W side of headland. Anchor off the beach in 5m on sand, good holding. 0.5 knot current (anti-clockwise) reported in the bay.
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O. Vathi
The large bay on the E side of N.Pserimos.
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Kos Marina
Port police not always on site. Charge band 4.
New AB supermarket close to marina (take 1st left off road into town).
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Kardamena
Max depths just 2.2m.
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Palon
Harbour dredged to 3. New quays on S and E side.
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Livadhi (Tilos)
Laid moorings tailed to the quay. Water and electricity on the quay. Wi-fi at Cafe Remezzo.
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Simi
Harbourmaster office now on SE side between ferry berths and fuel dock. Yachts reported to be using the SE quay.
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Skala Astipalaia
New mole completed. Depths 3m close to. Water and electricity boxes.
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Vlikadha (Astipalaia)
Anchor in 3-7m, good holding.
Vathi (Astipalaia)
Improvements to the quay. Yachts berth stern or bows-to with depths of 2m.
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Khania
Outer breakwater mostly submerged and lit not working (rep 2008).
Laid moorings damaged (2008) but remain still on bottom. Trip line recommended.
Showers closed and WC some distance away. Noisy nightclubs on S quay.
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Rethimno Marina
Charge band 2. Harbourmaster Anthony Stialinsi tel 28310 22408
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Spinalonga Lagoon
Correct waypoint 35d17'.85N 25d44'.3E
Please keep checking this website to ensure you have the latest information.
We would like to thank everyone who sent in information for inclusion in this supplement, especially the CA and RCC, including PJ Bartlett, Jan Ledochowski, Graham Webster, Nick Thomas, John Iles, Richard Cresswell, Peter Rhode, Chris & Anne Kropacsy, Tony Cross, Birgitta Wakely, Brian Atherton, Vyv Cox, Mike Nixon, David Toynbee, Clive Garner, Richard Clackson, Frank Singleton, Alan Douglas, Bill Basham and Dave Darn.
Also thanks to Chris & Kathleen Eagleton s/y Kabardar, Kaat & Eric Pas-Baeke s/y Nehalinnia, Rose Burley, John Stretch, Steve Miller s/y Ithaca, John & Sue Hooper s/y Samphire II, Paul Donnerup s/y New Dawn, Konstantin Panitsas, Kevan Lambourne, Clive Loughlin, Alkis Goulandris m/y Blue Chip, Gerard Mennetrier, John Golding, Tassos Papagiannis, Uli Politt, Giles Youngs s/y Amari, Dr Bernhard Sobotta, Theo Spoor, Jean-Marc Aumaitre, and Priscilla Packer.
Thanks to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell & Lucinda Michell April 2009
Ionian 5th Edition
Supplement #3 May 2007
INTRODUCTION
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In 2002 the Euro was adopted as official currency by Greece and 10 other EU members, and in 2003 the presidency of the European Commission moved to Greece for the first time.
In 2004 the Olympic Games returned to its spiritual home for the first time since the first modern Olympics were held here in 1896, bringing with it huge improvements to the transport and sporting infrastructure in Athens. The games were hailed as a success, despite dire warnings that the infrastructure would not be completed in time for the opening ceremony.
Costas Karamanlis, nephew of the former Greek President, and leader of the New Democracy Party is the current Greek Prime Minister. The elections in March 2004 ended 10 years of PASOK (Pan Hellenic Socialist Movement) governance, in the latest switch between these two parties who have dominated Greek politics since 1980.
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You will need to get a connecting bus or metro from the airport to the main bus station. The airport website has details of connections at
www.aia.grThere is also a sea-plane service running between Corfu (Gouvia) and Patras (yacht harbour), with services to Paxos (Gaios), Levkas (marina), Ithaca (Vathi), Cephalonia and Zakinthos.
www.airsealines.comPage 19
Telecommunications
Some Greek SIM cards also allow data transmission at reasonable rates (see below).
Note Recent changes to the law have forced European mobile telecom companies to lower their international call prices and bring them into line with domestic pricing. From August 2007 rates should be capped at 30p/minute.
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In many marinas, cafes, bars, libraries and internet cafes have Wi-Fi networks, some of which are provided free of charge, or unsecured, others require a password. It is likely that Wi-Fi technology will continue to develop, and will probably become the standard method of accessing the internet using phones, PDAs, handheld computers and laptops.
Note Wi-Fi is a generic term used here to describe all wireless networks.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Using a laptop with a broadband connection and a simple headset, many people are using VoIP to make telephone calls. You need to subscribe to a VoIP provider, and set up an account and username to use the service. Call charges are a fraction of those incurred using a GSM phone, and calls between subscribers of the same provider are free. The only downside for travellers is the need to be connected to a broadband network. Skype is probably the best known service, although there are now many companies offering similar services.
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Health & Medicines
The old paper form E111 has been replaced with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Application forms are stamped and processed by the post office and the new credit card sized official looking EHIC (valid for five years) will be sent to you. This entitles you to free or reduced costs for medical treatment throughout the EEA and Switzerland. (The EEA or European Economic Area comprises all the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
If you have to pay any charges, keep the receipts and apply at the local health authority for a refund. For prescriptions show your EHIC to the pharmacist; some medicines are free; some have a non-refundable fee. The EHIC does not usually afford discounts for private healthcare.
For more information see the Department of Health website
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Rats
One consequence of sloppy rubbish habits has been the explosion in the rat population, particularly in the remoter bays and coves on the coast where yachties tend to stay for several days at a time before returning to civilisation. Some crews object to keeping their rubbish on board with them, and leave it on shore until they leave, when they will return ashore to pick it up to take it away. In the meantime the local rats have feasted on the abandoned rubbish. The problem is that not only has the rat population exploded, but that they are now accustomed to beach-combing and expect to find food. Being bright creatures it is a small step from there to executing a neat tightrope walk along a shore line to the source of this bounty. There have been numerous recent cases where rats have boarded the yacht at night when the yacht is lying at anchor with (or in rare cases without) a long line ashore.
As one who has had a rat on board once before, let me assure you it is not pleasant, and apart from the mess from an incontinent rodent, they will play havoc with your wiring and electronics.
In places where you suspect there is a problem, a cut off plastic bottle fitted snugly over the warps should stop most uninvited guests. And please, do not leave rubbish ashore, unless it is in a proper bin, even if you intend to remove it later.
There have been reports of rats at Lakki (Paxos), Nidri (Levkas), Abelike & Kapsali (Meganisi), Poros (Cephalonia) and Kiparissia (Peloponnese)
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Marine Reserves
The wetlands of Amvirakikos Kolpos, in the northern Ionian, are a recognised area of importance, but there are no restrictions to navigation here.
Fish Farms
Note Fish farms in shallower bays must be moved at regular intervals because of the build-up of detritus and toxins around the pens. Consequently the location of the fish farms on the plans may vary from those shown and should be interpreted as a general guide to the vicinity of a fish farm, not a precise position.
NEW
ENTRY FORMALITIES
All yachts entering Greece should fly the Greek courtesy ensign and should proceed to a port of entry.
The authorities should be visited in the following order:
PASSPORT CONTROL (IMMIGRATION) HEALTH - CUSTOMS - PORT POLICE
All yachts entering from countries outside the EU should fly a Q flag, and will need to complete full immigration and customs clearance.
Yachts entering Greece from within the EU are not required to clear customs, but non-EU registered yachts need to obtain a Transit Log from customs officials. Non-EU passport holders will first need to complete immigration formalities and obtain visas if necessary.
Transit Log
The Transit Log is a customs record for non-EU yachts visiting the EU. It is valid for six months, and an extension for up to twelve months may be applied for. The Transit Log must be surrendered when the yacht leaves Greece, and all non-EU registered yachts (except those from the EEA) are subject to a Reciprocal Tax of
Euro 15 per metre, every three months, levied at the end of the period.Traffic Document (DEKPA)
All yachts over 10m LOA must purchase a Traffic Document (DEKPA) from the Port Police. The DEKPA is valid for fifty ports of call, and should be presented to Port Police to stamp on entering and leaving each port, when harbour dues will also be collected. It may be re-used even after the yacht has left and re-entered Greece. The cost of the DEKPA is
Euro 30.Other Documents
Yacht registration papers will usually be requested. Proof of VAT status, insurance cover, radio licenses and certificates of competence may also be requested.
Marinas and boatyards at a Port of Entry will usually assist with the paperwork.
PORT FORMALITIES
Each time a yacht moors in a Greek harbour, the skipper should visit the Port Police to get the DEKPA stamped, and to pay port dues. The dues are made up of two parts, a docking fee and a mooring fee.
Fees (Euros in 2006) Docking Fee Mooring (Stern-to) (Alongside)
Charter yacht 0.07/m 0.08/m/day 0.11/m/day
Private yacht >5m with cabin 0.30/m 0.36/m/day 0.45/m/day
Private boat >5m open boat 0.04/m 0.36/m/day
Thus a 12m yacht mooring stern-to should pay a total of E9.42 per day including tax. The reality in some of the busier places is that a representative will come along the quay once a day to collect a flat fee of around E10. Since many of these town quays now have good access to water, and sometimes electricity, this doesnt seem to be an unfair arrangement.
Notes
Diving & Antiquities Regulations
The restrictions on pleasure diving with tanks have been eased recently, and diving is permitted in most places. If any antiquities are discovered during a dive, you must not touch or photograph them, they must not be moved, or brought to the surface, and must be reported immediately to the authorities or to the nearest archaeological department. It is strongly advised to speak to a local dive company before using SCUBA gear, to ensure you are not diving in restricted areas.
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VHF Weather Forecasts
Patras VHF Ch 85
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Safety & Rescue Services
Aspropirgos Attikis (SXE) JRCC Hellenic Coastguard
MMSI 002 391 000
VHF Ch 16, 07 DSC VHF
DSC MF
DSC HF
Tel 210 557 3247 Fax 210 557 1769
Telemedical Maritime Advice Service (MEDICO)
Medical Advice Centre of the Hellenic Red Cross
Using Olympia Radio CRS in Greek or English
Tel 210 523 0880 Fax 210 522 8888
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Weather on the Internet
Poseidon Weather for Greece
www.poseidon.ncmr.gr
National Observatory of Athens, NOA
www.noa.gr
Not the easiest site to navigate, but has simple graphic forecasts.
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
www.hnms.gr
Text forecasts as broadcast on Olympia Radio, and broadcast schedules for all Maritime Safety Information (MSI) broadcasts.
Hellenic Weather site
www.meteo.gr/sailingmapf.asp
All in Greek, but this link takes you directly to a map where you select your sea area for clear graphic wind forecasts.
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SOLAS
R34 Safe Navigation and Avoidance of Dangerous Situations. Vessels must be able to demonstrate that adequate passage planning has been undertaken. Things like weather, tides, vessel limitations, crew, navigational dangers, and contingency plans should be addressed.
Chapter 1. Corfu & nearby islands
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LIMIN KERKIRA
Major works are in progress around the old customs enclosure in the west entrance, and yachts are not welcome here while work continues. The W part of the old breakwater has been removed, and dredgers are working in the vicinity. A new breakwater is under construction and work continues along the quay. When completed local ferries to Igoumenitsa and Paxos will use the E end of the commercial harbour, and ferries to Italy and cruise ships will use the W end. A new 80 berth yacht harbour is planned for the E side of the old harbour, although no dates for completion are available yet. There are also reports that additional cruise ship berths may be planned in Ormos Potamou. The customs offices have moved to the W side of the commercial quay.
NOTE Yachts wishing to clear into Greece in Corfu are strongly advised to go to Gouvia Marina where the relevant authorities for yachts are now based. Customs and immigration officials in the commercial harbour are kept busy with ferries, cruise ships and commercial ships, and are no longer geared up to dealing with yachts.
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O. GARITSAS
Alternatively anchor and take a long line ashore to the rocks at the base of the Fort under the S side of Ak Sidhero. The bottom is weed over sand, good holding once through the weed. Good shelter from the prevailing wind but open NE-SW. Wash from ships can make it uncomfortable, but it is a short walk into town from the NAOK yacht club.
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ASTRAKARI
WP 39d47.8N 19d45.55E
A new small craft harbour 1/2M SE of Ak Astrakari. The harbour is mostly full of local small craft, but a small yacht may find room to go stern-to or alongside on the S pontoon. Care is needed of shallows in the approaches. Reasonable shelter from the prevailing NW winds, but strong winds from almost any direction are likely to cause a surge inside the harbour.
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ALBANIA
It has taken nearly fifteen years since the collapse of the communist regime and the first multi-party elections in 1990 for Albania to establish a democratically robust system of government. The 2005 elections were declared as Albanias first peaceful transfer of power, albeit with caveats. With increased political stability the tourist industry is beginning to develop, with a growing cafι culture in Tirana not unlike that of many European cities. In turn yachts are returning to Albanian waters, and while the formalities are still cumbersome, the authorities are in general thorough but fair. The main concern being of vessels carrying drugs or clandestinis (stowaways). Security around the harbours is good, and with normal personal security precautions yachtsmen should encounter few problems. It is becoming an alternative to crossing to Italy when heading to or from the Adriatic. For details of harbours see the Adriatic Pilot or Mediterranean Almanac, both by Imray.
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BENITSES
Harbour has been expanded, but poor shelter and few berths for visiting yachts.
Chapter 2. The Mainland Coast
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PAGANIA
39d39.90N 20d05.25E WGS84
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PLATARIAS
The harbour was enlarged a few years ago and its popularity with passing yachts has grown. It is now also a yacht charter base and at weekends the east quay will be full with flotilla change-overs, but there will still be plenty of room for others on the west side.
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MOURTOS
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ORMOS ARILAS
WP 39d21.35N 20d17.0E
An open bay 3.5M south of Mourtos. The south side of the bay curls up in a short promontory, with a harbour tucked into the corner. If you can get behind the breakwater it looks as if it should offer some shelter from the prevailing winds. The rest of the beach-lined bay can only be used in calm weather as the prevailing wind blows straight into it. Close S is an inlet which offers reasonable shelter in light to moderate westerlies. Between Mourtos and Parga there are numerous bays and islets which may be explored in calm weather.
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AK MITIKAS
WP 39d00.0N 20d42.4E
A small craft harbour has been constructed on the north side of Ak Mitikas. The entrance is open to the northeast, and shelter inside is limited. With even moderate winds there is likely to be a surge inside, always assuming you can squeeze into a berth amongst the local boats. Its not really suitable for yachts, and you should really continue on to Preveza.
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AKTION
This long sandy peninsular forms the east side of the channel into the Gulf of Amvirakikos. The northern tip lies close opposite Preveza, three large boatyards lie along the shore above Aktion fort, and beyond this is Aktion airport.
Cleopatra Marina
A new marina is under construction off the most southerly of the three boatyards, Cleopatra. The marina is due to open in 2007.
Pilotage
Approach Cleopatra Marina is easily seen once past the fort at Aktion. Care is needed of currents and eddies around the edge of the channel, which can make manoeuvring at slow speeds tricky.
Mooring Call ahead on VHF Ch 09. Go stern or bows-to where directed. There will be laid moorings tailed to the quay. A charge will be made.
Shelter in the marina should be generally good, although some outer berths may be affected by strong W-SW winds.
Facilities
Services Water and electricity at all berths. Shower and toilet block 100-ton travel-hoist. Repairs facilities. Chandlers.
Provisions Scant provisions available on site.
Eating out Restaurant in the boatyard, and a taverna nearby.
Other Minibus service to Preveza town.
Note
The other two boatyards, Preveza Marine and Aktio Marine, have several laid moorings to pick up, but these are usually reserved for yachts awaiting haul-out.
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AMFILOKHIA
A large concrete apron with new pontoons and a miniature fishing boat harbour have been built on the W side of the bay, approximately 500m N of the town. A detached wave-breaker pontoon lies close N of the other pontoons. The prevailing wind blowing into the bay makes it bumpy and uncomfortable on the pontoons. Further plans for the development are not known.
Chapter 3. The Inland Sea
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LEVKAS CANAL N ENTRANCE
A sand spit extends E from the light at the N end of Yera spit (Fl.G1.5s3M). The end of the spit is marked by a green buoy. Red can buoys mark the underwater rocks and shallows on the S side of the channel in towards the bridge. There are least depths of 3.5m in the fairway.
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LEVKAS
The inner harbour is for local craft. The south quay is reserved for charter yachts and Contract Yacht Services keep berths along the mole.
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NIKIANA
WP 38d45.71N 20d43.31E WGS84
The 2003 earthquake damaged the outer end of the breakwater, and consequently the quay level is very low, and will be submerged during periods of low pressure. Remedial works in progress 2007.
Alternatively anchor off the beach NW of the harbour in 4-8m.
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VLIKHO QUAY
The small harbour off the village is usually full with fishing boats, but yachts can go stern or bows-to or alongside the outside of the mole in 2.5-3m. Further S depths are variable but in places there are sufficient depths to go stern or bows-to on the quay.
The 2003 earthquake caused the quay here to sink, so that during periods of low pressure the water level rises over the top of the quay. In winter it is not unusual for the road here to be underwater.
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SIVOTA
The new pontoon off the NE side has around 15 places, with laid moorings at some berths. Charge band 1/2.
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VATHI
In the middle cove on the SW side of the bay is the Karnayio taverna with a sturdy catwalk with about 20 places. Go stern or bows-to where directed or where there is space. Laid moorings tailed to the shore. Depths 2-3m at most berths. Reasonable shelter from the prevailing winds but is uncomfortable with NE winds.
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FRIKES
The best place to be is inside the S breakwater. Other berths, particularly those on the pontoons or on the NW quay are badly affected by wash from fast-ferries passing outside the bay. Yachts alongside can be picked up and set onto the quay, and those stern-to should make sure their spreaders and masthead gear wont clash with the neighbours.
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O.PISAITOU
WP 38d21.73N 20d39.79E WGS84
PISAITOS
WP 38d20.93N 20d41.03E WGS84
O. POLIS
WP 38d26.11N 20d38.14E WGS84
FISKARDHO
Pontoon not run by Tassias. No water or electricity on the pontoon.
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AY EUFIMIA
The harbourmaster organises berths on the quay, and when the N quay is full will assign berths on the E quay, after the trip boats have finished for the day. VHF Ch 74 (Ay Eufimia Marina) Not always answered.
The bottom is rock, sand and weed, not everywhere the best holding.
Authorities Harbourmaster. Charge band 2.
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SAMI
There may also be room alongside or stern or bows-to under the N breakwater. The town quay is full with fishing boats. The new basin W of the main harbour is for local craft, and is in any case mostly shallow.
Note Works in progress between the two basins developing the quay area.
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POROS
WP 38d09.04N 20d46.90E WGS84
Note Work is in progress building a new quay on the E side of the harbour. Care is needed of barges and cables in the vicinity.
When ferries enter or leave the harbour there is a lot of wash and undertow from the propellers, and yachts should keep well pulled off the quay and make sure your anchor is holding.
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PORTO ROMA
The north corner of the bay is buoyed for swimming, and the rest of the bay swarms with water-sports craft of every type. A large hotel complex and apartments line the beach. Taverna on the beach . A quiet place it isnt.
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NATIONAL MARINE PARK ZAKINTHOS
www.nmp-zak.org
Chapter 4. The Mainland Coast
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IFALOS IOSSIF
Omitted on many charts is an uncharted rocky shelf in Ormos Palairos in position 38z46'.8N 20z51'.1E WGS84.
The reef lies inside the 20m contour, bearing 274d from Palairos light and 309d from Vounaki light. Depths less than 1m over an area the size of a tennis court.
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MITIKAS
The two small basins lie on the E side of Ak Mitikas
Note Since works started in 2002 the breakwaters of the new south basin have subsided until they are only just awash in places. The entrance is marked by poles, but with the afternoon breeze it is not easy to make out. The entrance to the N basin is easier to identify. The new basin breakwaters will probably be capped and completed in the near future, but until then care is needed when approaching Mitika.
Mooring
Both basins are quite small and space for manoeuvring is limited. Go stern or bows-to on the new W quay of the N basin, taking care of floating mooring lines. Depths of 2-3m in both basins.
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NISIS ECHINADES
Wreck rock is now marked by an isolated danger mark.
Chapter 5. The Southern Ionian
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PALOUKI
Wp 37d45.3N 21d18.1E
A new small craft harbour at the southern end of the long beach running down from Ak Tripiti, 7M N of Ak katakalon.
The harbour and approaches are shallow and reefs extend off Ak Palouki to the S for some distance off. Small yachts could investigate in calm weather, although you should not rely on finding a berth here.
KATAKOLON
Note
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KILLINI
Note Works in progress in the harbour. The new E breakwater and S quay are complete, but further works on the W breakwater are likely.
Mooring
There have been plans to build a N arm to the original breakwater for several years. This simple addition would have vastly improved shelter on the quay and in the bay. The latest development of the E breakwater is impressive, but does little to improve things here. The prevailing NW wind pushes swell straight into the harbour, which then rebounds off the new quay and around the harbour. The best shelter is under the pier in the SE corner, but it is shallow and normally full of fishing boats. There is plenty of room to go stern-to or alongside where convenient, and the original quay on the W side is as good a place as any. Depths around the harbour range from 1.5-5m. Rebounding swell can make berths on the quay uncomfortable, and it may be best to anchor off in the middle of the harbour. The bottom is hard sand with some rocks and weed, good holding once the anchor is in, which can take some doing.
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NISIDHES STROFADHES
Note The islands are part of the Zakinthos National Marine Park, and although the waters are protected, there are no published restrictions for yachts. That said, we should be aware of the disastrous effects that fast outboards and bright lights can have on turtles and their young.
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PORT LONGOS
The bay to the N of Port Longos, Ormos Sapienza, also looks to provide reasonable shelter from the prevailing wind. Fishing boats often tuck in here, and yachts use it for a swim stop between Methoni and Finakounda.
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NISIS SKHIZA
The island is no longer used for firing practice. Fishing boats have long used the E coast and a cove on the SW corner for shelter. Care is needed when approaching the E coast as rocks and shoal water extend for some distance off the coast. Yachts should investigate in calm weather only.
Please keep checking this site to ensure you have the latest information.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to the CA, especially Peggy & Michael Manton, also Denis Baudouin & s/y Big Bill, Kristian Martinsen, Sophia at Cleopatra Marina, Jim Parish & s/y Red of Hull, Fred Minchin & s/y Monabhar.
Also thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell and Lu Michell
May 2007.
Supplement #2 May 2009
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Charter flights
Generally available from April to October.
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Gouvia Marina
VHF Ch 69 only. Depth at fuel dock is 6m.
Customs officials are not based in the marina, but by arrangement clearance can be done here. Contact the marina in advance for advice.
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NAOK YC
VHF Ch 72
Tel 6972 117 001
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Petriti
Good holding in the bay.
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Port Timoni (O.Ay Yeoryiou)
Untenable in S-SW winds.
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Gaios
S entrance min depths 2.6m reported. Rats reported here.
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Parga
Sunken motor boat reported approx 2/3 of the way along the breakwater.
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O.Ay Kiriakis
Bouyed swimming area off the beach and watersports base.
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Preveza
Water on the town quay. Can be smelly in summer.
Cleopatra Marina is now complete. Laid moorings tailed to pontoons. Water and electricity. Fuel dock. Charge band 3.
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Nisis Kefalos
Lunch anchorage on the W side. Anchor off the beach in 3-8m.
Vonitsa
The new quay has been completed and has laid moorings.
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Amfilokhia
Laid moorings now installed with water and electricity on the pontoons. Comfortable at night when the wind drops. 10 min walk to town.
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Sivota
Aegean Princess uses part of the quay. Yachts in her berth or at anchor may be asked to move.Note No ATM in the village.
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Skorpios
Care need in N bay of old ground tackle for Christina's original mooring.
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Vathi (Meganisi)
Works in progress on new yacht harbour off the town.
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Frikes
No water or electricity on the quay. Fuel and water can be delivered.
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Port Ay Nikolaos
Care needed of dangerous rocks in the approaches in position 38d28'.94N 20d40'.60E WGS84. Keep closer to the coast on entering from the N. Anchor in 6-12m on sand and weed. Good holding in the sandy patches.
O.Limenia
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O.Skhoinos
Bouyed swimming area off the beach.
Vathi (
Care needed of an underwater ledge on the town quay near the customs office.
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Ay Andreas(
Lots of wasps reported here.
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Fiskardho
Summer thunderstorms with southerly winds can create problems in this busy harbour. A swell is pushed into the bay and makes it uncomfortable and possibly untenable for yachts anchored with a long line ashore on the N side. Wherever you are make sure your anchor is holding well.
Water and electricity on the pontoon. Charge band 2.
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Poros (
The new ferry berth has been completed. Yachts can now use the old ferry berth. The harbour has silted and caution is advised for yachts drawing over 2m.
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Lixouri
Water and electricity boxes on the quay. New sewage system means smell is no longer a problem.
Port 175
Port Zakinthos
Harbourmaster directs yachts, collects paperwork and port charges. Charge band 2 (inc. water and elec.)
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Ay Nikolaos (Zakinthos)
Ferry (twice daily) now uses S end of W quay. Yachts berth on SW quay.
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O. Keri
Anchoring permitted more than 100m from shore. Good supermarket and
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Katakolon
VHF Ch 12 (not always answered). Finger pontoons have been removed. Go stern-to where directed. Water and electricity. Train to
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N. Sapientza
Landing is prohibited as the island is a protected area for endangered animals including sheep, goats and grouse.
Please keep checking this website to ensure you have the latest information. We would like to thank everyone who sent in information for inclusion in this supplement, especially the CA and RCC, including Jan Ledochowski, Richard Cresswell, Tony Cross, Brian Atherton, Vyv Cox, Mike Nixon, David Toynbee, Clive Garner, Richard Clackson, Frank Singleton, Alan Douglas, Bill Basham, Julian Dussek and Dave Darn.
Also thanks to Chris & Kathleen Eagleton s/y Kabardar, Kaat & Eric Pas-Baeke s/y Nehalinnia, Rose Burley, John Stretch, Steve Miller s/y Ithaca, and Barbara Molel.
Thanks to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell & Lucinda Michell April 2009
WEST AEGEAN
SUPPLEMENT #2 MAY 2007
INTRODUCTION
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In 2002 the Euro was adopted as official currency by Greece and 10 other EU members, and in 2003 the presidency of the European Commission moved to Greece for the first time.
In 2004 the Olympic Games returned to its spiritual home for the first time since the first modern Olympics were held here in 1896, bringing with it huge improvements to the transport and sporting infrastructure in Athens. The games were hailed as a success, despite dire warnings that the infrastructure would not be completed in time for the opening ceremony.
Costas Karamanlis, nephew of the former Greek President, and leader of the New Democracy Party is the current Greek Prime Minister. The elections in March 2004 ended 10 years of PASOK (Pan Hellenic Socialist Movement) governance, in the latest switch between these two parties who have dominated Greek politics since 1980.
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Note
There are regulations in some Mediterranean countries which restrict motoring and anchoring close to the coast. It is assumed that this is a safety and pollution issue, keeping boats out of the vicinity of swimmers. During the Olympic Games this regulation was enforced in some bays around Athens, but it was more likely to be a security issue than anything else. We are not aware of any specific restrictions, but you may find that anchoring within 300m of the coast, particularly in secluded anchorages, now brings the yacht to the attention of patrolling coastguard and Port Police officials. Provided you do not obstruct obvious swimming areas by anchoring too close to a beach, and do not pump out grey or black water, there should be few problems.
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Telecommunications
Some Greek SIM cards also allow data transmission at reasonable rates (see below).
Note Recent changes to the law have forced European mobile telecom companies to lower their international call prices and bring them into line with domestic pricing. From August 2007 rates should be capped at 30p/minute.
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In many marinas, cafes, bars, libraries and internet cafes have Wi-Fi networks, some of which are provided free of charge, or unsecured, others require a password. It is likely that Wi-Fi technology will continue to develop, and will probably become the standard method of accessing the internet using phones, PDAs, handheld computers and laptops.
Note Wi-Fi is a generic term used here to describe all wireless networks.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Using a laptop with a broadband connection and a simple headset, many people are using VoIP to make telephone calls. You need to subscribe to a VoIP provider, and set up an account and username to use the service. Call charges are a fraction of those incurred using a GSM phone, and calls between subscribers of the same provider are free. The only downside for travellers is the need to be connected to a broadband network. Skype is probably the best known service, although there are now many companies offering similar services.
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Health & Medicines
The old paper form E111 has been replaced with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Application forms are stamped and processed by the post office and the new credit card sized official looking EHIC (valid for five years) will be sent to you. This entitles you to free or reduced costs for medical treatment throughout the EEA and Switzerland. (The EEA or European Economic Area comprises all the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
If you have to pay any charges, keep the receipts and apply at the local health authority for a refund. For prescriptions show your EHIC to the pharmacist; some medicines are free; some have a non-refundable fee. The EHIC does not usually afford discounts for private healthcare.
For more information see the Department of Health website www.dh.gov.uk
Fish Farms
Note Fish farms in shallower bays must be moved at regular intervals because of the build-up of detritus and toxins around the pens. Consequently the location of the fish farms on the plans may vary from those shown and should be interpreted as a general guide to the vicinity of a fish farm, not a precise position.
ENTRY FORMALITIES
All yachts entering Greece should fly the Greek courtesy ensign and should proceed to a port of entry.
The authorities should be visited in the following order:
PASSPORT CONTROL (IMMIGRATION) HEALTH - CUSTOMS - PORT POLICE
All yachts entering from countries outside the EU should fly a Q flag, and will need to complete full immigration and customs clearance.
Yachts entering Greece from within the EU are not required to clear customs, but non-EU registered yachts need to obtain a Transit Log from customs officials. Non-EU passport holders will first need to complete immigration formalities and obtain visas if necessary.
Transit Log
The Transit Log is a customs record for non-EU yachts visiting the EU. It is valid for six months, and an extension for up to twelve months may be applied for. The Transit Log must be surrendered when the yacht leaves Greece, and all non-EU registered yachts (except those from the EEA) are subject to a Reciprocal Tax of Euro 15 per metre, every three months, levied at the end of the period.
Traffic Document (DEKPA)
All yachts over 10m LOA must purchase a Traffic Document (DEKPA) from the Port Police. The DEKPA is valid for fifty ports of call, and should be presented to Port Police to stamp on entering and leaving each port, when harbour dues will also be collected. It may be re-used even after the yacht has left and re-entered Greece. The cost of the DEKPA is Euro 30.
OTHER DOCUMENTS
Yacht registration papers will usually be requested. Proof of VAT status, insurance cover, radio licenses and certificates of competence may also be requested.
Marinas and boatyards at a Port of Entry will usually assist with the paperwork.
PORT FORMALITIES
Each time a yacht moors in a Greek harbour, the skipper should visit the Port Police to get the DEKPA stamped, and to pay port dues. The dues are made up of two parts, a docking fee and a mooring fee.
Fees (Euros in 2006) Docking Fee Mooring (Stern-to) (Alongside)
Charter yacht 0.07/m 0.08/m/day 0.11/m/day
Private yacht >5m with cabin 0.30/m 0.36/m/day 0.45/m/day
Private boat >5m open boat 0.04/m 0.36/m/day
Thus a 12m yacht mooring stern-to should pay a total of E9.42 per day including tax. The reality in some of the busier places is that a representative will come along the quay once a day to collect a flat fee of around E10. Since many of these town quays now have good access to water, and sometimes electricity, this doesnt seem to be an unfair arrangement.
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Diving & Antiquities Regulations
The restrictions on pleasure diving with tanks have been eased recently, and diving is permitted in most places. If any antiquities are discovered during a dive, you must not touch or photograph them, they must not be moved, or brought to the surface, and must be reported immediately to the authorities or to the nearest archaeological department. It is strongly advised to speak to a local dive company before using SCUBA gear, to ensure you are not diving in restricted areas.
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Weather on the Internet
National Observatory of Athens, NOA
Not the easiest site to navigate, but has simple graphic forecasts.
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Text forecasts as broadcast on Olympia Radio, and broadcast schedules for all Maritime Safety Information (MSI) broadcasts.
Hellenic Weather site
www.meteo.gr/sailingmapf.asp
All in Greek, but this link takes you directly to a map where you select your sea area for clear graphic wind forecasts.
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Safety & Rescue Services
Aspropirgos Attikis (SXE) JRCC Hellenic Coastguard
MMSI 002 391 000
VHF Ch 16, 07 DSC VHF
DSC MF
DSC HF
Tel 210 557 3247 Fax 210 557 1769
Telemedical Maritime Advice Service (MEDICO)
Medical Advice Centre of the Hellenic Red Cross
Using Olympia Radio CRS in Greek or English
Tel 210 523 0880 Fax 210 522 8888
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SOLAS
R34 Safe Navigation and Avoidance of Dangerous Situations. Vessels must be able to demonstrate that adequate passage planning has been undertaken. Things like weather, tides, vessel limitations, crew, navigational dangers, and contingency plans should be addressed.
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ZEA MARINA
Tel 210 455 9000 Fax 210 455 9031
www.medmarinas.comFuel on the quay.
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NEO FALIRO MARINA
Approach
This new marina was developed as part of the regeneration of the Faliron waterfront for the 2004 Olympics. The entrance lies close N of Mounikas Marina.
Conspicuous The Olympic stadium overlooks the marina and is conspicuous from some distance off.
VHF Ch 09 (0700-2200).
Mooring
Data 200 berths. Max LOA 100m (inner basin 28m). Depths 4-6m.
Berths Go stern or bows-to where directed. Laid moorings tailed to the pontoons.
Shelter Good shelter from the prevailing winds. Strong southerlies can create a surge, making the outer berths uncomfortable.
Authorities Marina staff. Charge band 3.
Tel 210 485 3200 Fax 210 485 3300
www.faliro-marina.grNote Prices are based on a calendar day. ie The first night you will pay for two days, and thereafter one for each night.
Facilites
Services Water & electricity (220/380V). Telephone. Pump-out facilities at most berths for grey and black water. Toilets and showers. Wi-fi.
Fuel Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker.
Provisions Good shopping in Faliron
Eating out Cafes, restaurants and tavernas in Faliron.
Other Buses, trams and metro stops are all adjacent to the marina. Spata Airport 15 mins (c.E25).
LIMENISKOS DELTA FALIRON
This basin in the NE corner of Ormos Falirou is currently home to the Tzitzifies Kallithea Yacht Club (NOTK).
Data 500 berths. Max LOA c.15m. Depths 2-3m.
Facilities There are few facilities at present.
Note The marina is under the control of Hellenic Olympic Properties and is awaiting further development, which is likely to include new pontoons for yachts in transit, as well as providing a base for local yacht club boats.
Tel 210 413 819 Fax 210 413 1549
E-mail
FLISVOS MARINA
300 berths. A port of entry. Port police and customs. Marina staff. Charge band 4.
Tel 210 987 1000-2 Fax 210 988 7354 / 210 987 1060
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ALIMOS MARINA
Tel 210 988 0166 Fax 210 988 0001
AYIOS KOSMAS
Data c.200 berths.
Facilities Basic infrastructure is in place.
Note The marina remains under the control of Hellenic Olympic Properties and is awaiting further development. At present use is limited to exhibitions.
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GLIFADHA 4
Tel 210 894 7920
VRAK MERMINGIA
WP 1M W of Vrak Mermingia 37d50.5N 23d42.5E
On passage up or down the coast from Faliron to Nisi Fleves care is needed of numerous reefs and rock off the coast. Vrak Mermingia is a detached reef extending nearly 1M SW of AK Aixoni. The reef is difficult to identify by day until close to. It is marked with a small light (Fl.3s7m4M) which is not easily seen against the lights of Athens.
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OLYMPIC MARINA
Charge band 4.
Wi-fi. Internet access.
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LAVRION
New quay along W side. Detached breakwater reported under construction outside the entrance to the harbour.
Port Authority tel 22920 25249.
Lavrion has undergone something of a transformation over the last few years. Not long ago it was a scruffy has-been port, with piles of slag and ore littering the coast, and long-delayed plans to develop the harbour. Spurred on by the prospect of being a base for several cruise ships during the 2004 Olympic games, the town and harbour underwent a make-over. Restaurants and cafι bars now line the waterfront and new docks replace the tatty quays and slag heaps of a few years ago. Behind the harbour, Lavrion .
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PORTO RAFTI
there are numerous disused moorings on the bottom in the NW corner, and a trip-line is recommended.
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NEA EPIDHAVROS
WP 37d40.74N 23d09.14E WGS84
Go alongside the end of the stubby mole. Alternatively anchor and take a long line to the breakwater, ensuring your anchor is well in as the prevailing NE winds will be beam on here.
Water from the taverna on the beach. The taverna on the E side opens only in high season. Very limited provisions.
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VATHI (METHANA)
WP 37d35.59N 23d20.33E WGS84
Strong SW-W winds in the spring and autumn can make berths uncomfortable, and possibly untenable.
Authorities Harbourmaster. Charge band 2.
Tel Costas 22980 92785 or 6977 246 691.
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METHANA FERRY HARBOUR
WP 37d34.75N 23d23.57E WGS84
When the yacht harbour is full, or in the event of bad weather, yachts are permitted to berth at the ferry harbour. Go stern-to on the quay where shown, keeping clear of the ferry berths. The inside ferry berth is not frequently used, and yachts here may be asked to vacate it when necessary.
Good shelter from the prevailing wind on the S side of the ferry mole. Open S.
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AIGINA
Because of its proximity to Athens, Aigina is busy from Thursday right through the weekend and into Monday. Charter yachts stop off when heading to and from their bases near Athens, and Greek boats come out for the weekend from Athens.
Care is needed when mooring to ensure your anchor is holding, and you are well pulled off the quay, as the ferries entering the harbour cause considerable wash.
Anchorage Anchor off to the S of the harbour in 3-6m on mud, sand and weed, good holding in the sandy patches. Good shelter from the prevailing wind.
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AYIA MARINA
Alternatively there may be room to go stern or bows-to on the new jetty.
Shelter And the afternoon Bouka Doura SE wind blows straight in here.
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ANGISTRI
Angistri Yacht Harbour
Go stern or bows-to on the quay, where directed or where there is room. Laid moorings tailed to the quay. Good depths off the quay, shallowing gently to 2.5m in the centre of the harbour.
Note There are plans to build a sheltering breakwater for the new harbour, but no dates were available at the time of writing.
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POROS
Poros Yachting Centre
Anchorages
5. Navy Bay The prohibited area off the naval base has been reduced in recent years, and yachts are permitted to anchor in the bay. Depths are mostly 12-18m until quite close in. Care is needed of old moorings on the bottom.
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ERMIONI
The hammerhead end of the SE mole is complete. Yachts berth on either side of the mole.
Note Water charges here can be expensive. Agree a price before filling up.
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O. SKINDOS
It is deep until close to the shore. You could be anchoring in 10-15m.
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ARGOLIKOS KOLPOS
The prevailing summer wind here is the SE sea breeze or Bouka Doura. After a calm morning it gets up at around midday, and gains in strength through the afternoon, typically blowing 10-15 knots, before dropping again in the evening. Across the bottom of the gulf the Meltemi has more influence than up in the gulf. Yachts on passage from Athens down this way will have an easy downwind ride, but those heading back up are advised to wait until after lunch before heading from the Peloponnese to the Saronic. The afternoon Bouka Doura will fill in and either lessen the effect of strong Meltemi winds, or overpower moderate N winds, giving a broad reach back across the bottom of the gulf and up towards the Saronic.
NOTE
Ferry services to the Argolic Gulf and the Eastern Peloponnese were cut in 2005. Services up to and including Porto Kheli are unchanged, but beyond this, from Koiladhia to Monemvasia, services are virtually non-existent. Ferry quays remain marked on the plans, in case services are resumed in the future. As it stands these ferry berths are often available for additional berths to visiting yachts.
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SPEZIA NEW HARBOUR
This is a popular spot for semi-resident gin-palaces during the summer, and you will be lucky to find a berth. And if you do, as a friend put it, with the constant whirr and fumes of the neighbours generators it is akin to mooring in a truck park on the M1.
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LEONIDHION
WP 37d08.66N 22d53.66E WGS84
Yachts also raft up alongside or go stern or bows-to on the hydrofoil berth when it is not in use.
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KIPARISSI
WP 36d58.89N 23d00.55E WGS84
Go alongside or stern-to the end of the pier.
Shelter The bay is open to any groundswell which will work its way around into most parts. This will create a surge at berths on the quay, and can make it rolly for yachts at anchor. The best shelter is on the N quay, but this is also the least picturesque place in this pretty bay.
Note Care is needed of a fishing net laid adjoining the coast in the S approaches.
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MONEMVASIA
Yachts go stern or bows-to the pontoons where shown. The pontoons are in very poor condition; one has already been lost, while the others are creaking badly, with many of the joins fractured and mooring chains broken. These pontoons will not last much longer.
There are large boulders off the N mole and a trip line is recommended. With W winds yachts can also berth stern-to on the ferry ramp off the SE corner of the harbour. Depths are considerable off the quay, and you will need to have plenty of chain ready to veer. With any moderate winds there is a surge here and you will probably be better off anchoring in the bay on the S side of the causeway.
Water may be taken with the agreement of the fishermen. A small payment is usually appreciated.
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O.KOUTALA - SERIFOS
In the NW cove care must be taken of two large mooring chains running out from the beach. The shore end of both chains is mark by a pillar, and the S chain is also marked by a large rusty barrel on the beach. Local small craft are moored off the chains close to the beach.
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O.VATHI - SIFNOS
The bottom here is rock, weed and soft sandy mud, poor holding.
Water on the quay. The key is at the house next to the taverna on the W side of the church. A small charge is made.
The spring tap by the church is very slow running.
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USEFUL WAYPOINTS
Approaches to Ormos Milou
36d46.01N 24d22.14E WGS84
Mid-channel Steno Milou-Kimolou
36d46.23N 24d31.92E WGS84
0.6M S of N. Poliagos
36d43.88N 24d38.64E WGS84
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ADHAMAS - MILOS
WP Entrance to O. Milou 36d44.42N 24d24.14E WGS84
Data 50 berths. Max LOA c.50m. Depths 1-5m.
Berths Go stern or bows-to n the W side of the E pier or on the town quay. Care is needed of ballast close in to the quay at some berths. Berths on the E side of the yacht pier are reserved for fishing and trip boats. Further yacht berths are available on the W side of the ferry pier. It is not unusual for yachts to accumulate here, as people wait in hope of a break in the meltemi before heading back up to the Saronic. Most berths are subject to ferry wash, but in general it causes few problems provided you are pulled adequately off the quay, and your anchor is holding well. Laid moorings tailed to the quay along the pier have been reported, but were not in evidence in 2006.
General
Adhamas has been rejuvenated in recent years as a typical Cycladic port town, running largely to the rhythm of the ferry arrivals. Port police blow whistles to chivvy along the queuing cars; busy cafes play host to visitors before they leave or disperse throughout the island. The evening volta along the waterfront brings all ages out before choosing a place to eat, or perhaps just for a drink or ice-cream; the place is as popular with Greek tourists as any other.
The islands long association with mining is described in an interesting museum to the NW of the towm.
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POLLONIA (Apollonia) - MILOS
In calm weather go alongside the E side of the pier. Min depths 2m. The end is used by ferry and trip boats.
Please keep checking this site to ensure you have the latest information.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to the CA, especially Peggy & Michael Manton, also Denis Baudouin & s/y Big Bill, Kristian Martinsen, Julian Blatchley & s/y Dark Star, Anton Stanwix & s/y Anatina, and Richard Kouvaras. Clive Probert & s/y Sanyassa, Paul Donnerup & s/y New Dawn, Jim Whitston, Ian Bradbury, Maarten Simoons, Henk van de Weg, and Patrick Lorrain.
Also thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell and Lu Michell
May 2007.
WEST AEGEAN 1st EDITION
SUPPLEMENT #3 APRIL 2009
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Charter Flights
Connections from Athens airport to the city and to the ferry ports has improved enormously with bus, metro and train services available from the airport. The AIA website has good information including tarifs for taxis, metro, trains and buses.
You can get to and from Spata in a number of ways:
Metro The new metro line 3 linking Spata with central Athens was completed in time for the Olympics in 2004. It is probably the quickest way to get into Athens from the airport. As ongoing line extension work continues it is closed periodically. Check on www.aia.gr for details.
Rail The suburban railway also links the airport with Athens, where it stops at the main rail station, giving access to Corinth and Piraeus.
Athens Metro
The metro has been comprehensively updated and extended, and runs all the way from the airport through central Athens to Piraeus. The new tram system runs from Syntagma square down to Faliro and on as far as Varkiza. All these improvements mean the centre of Athens is marginally less choked than in the past, but the Greeks embraced the motor car just as enthusiastically as any other western Europeans, and it takes some convincing to coax us from them. Taxis are everywhere and as long as the meter is running they are a good way for luggage-laden tourists to travel.
Metro/Tram Lines
Metro Line 1 Piraeus Faliro Monastiraki Kifissia
Metro Line 2 Ay Antonios Larissa Syntagma Akropolis - Ay Dimitrios
Metro Line 3 Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (Spata) Syntagma Monastiraki
Tram Line A Glyfadha Edem Syntagma
Tram Line B Glyfadha Edem Faliro
Prices (for travel on bus/rail/metro/tram)
E1.00 for a 1½ hour pass
E3.00 for a 24 hour pass
E10.00 for a week pass
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Corinth Canal
Dues up from July 2008. Check your dues on the website www.corinthcanal.gr
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Zea Marina
Probably the best bet for a visitors' berth around Athens.
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Navy Bay
The prohibited area off the naval base has been reduced in recent years, and yachts are permitted to anchor in the bay. Depths are mostly 12-18m until quite close in. Care is needed of old moorings on the bottom and a trip line might be a good idea.
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Idhras
The combination of sudden strong northerlies, the surge, uncertain holding in places, and yachts rafted two or three deep has damaged yachts, sometimes seriously.
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Vlikhos
WP37d20.3N 23d26.4E
Anchor off the hamlet, keeping clear of Vrak Vlikhos. Taverna ashore.
Ormos Palamidhas
WP 37d20.0N 23d25.7E
A small bay opposite Vrak Palamidhas.
Bisti
WP 37d17.8N 23d22.0E
Under Ak Bisti there is a bay that can be used though it is quite deep for anchoring.
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O.Skindos
Around most of the bay it is deep until close to the shore. You could be anchoring in 10-15m. The best place to be is tucked into the NE corner, where depths are more suited to anchoring free.
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O.Karathonas
The islet and breakwater in the southern entrance are conspicuous, and there are least depths of 5m in the fairway between them. Anchor off the beach, outside the buoyed swimming area and clear of the watersports buoyed access channel in 5-8m. All around the bay the bottom slopes up gently towards the beach. The bottom is sand and mud with patches of weed, good holding. For the best shelter from the prevailing wind tuck into the south of the bay, and if you can get behind and take a longline to the breakwater the shelter is excellent.
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Sambateki
A new harbour has been built under the natural hook of the cape with the same name, just under 3NM north of Leonidhion.
Pilotage
Approach
From the N the harbour will not be seen until you come around Ak Sambateki. From the S the cape and the harbour are easy to identify.
Mooring
Berth stern or bows-to near the end of the new quay where there are depths of 2-4m. Further along the quay depths close in to the quay are less than 1m and you will need to go bows-to, although some berths are taken by local craft. Good shelter from the prevailing winds, and better shelter from southerlies than youll find at Leonidhion.
Facilities
Services No services on the quay, but water is available at the taverna.
Provisions A mini-market is due to open.
Eating out A couple of tavernas on the beach.
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Monemvasia marina
The gradual decline of this marina was arrested last year, and is now a much easier and safer proposition for visiting yachts. The breakwater has been extended, the decrepit pontoons have been removed, and a new concrete jetty has been completed to enclose the N side, with new quays all round. Yachts berth stern or bows-to inside the harbour on the N or S quays. Good shelter in here, although there is still a bit of surge with strong N-NE winds. Work is continuing, possibly to develop the phase two project as shown in the plan.
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O.Kavos (Kea)
Manos restaurant is now called St George Restaurant.
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Merikha (Kithnos)
Water and electricity on the quay.
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O.Ay Stefanos
There is an uncharted wreck reported lying in the NE corner of Ormos Ay Stefanos in 5-6m, with just 1.5-2m over.
O.Ay Ioannis, Kithnos
E cove depths more than shown on plan. 14M in entrance and 11m further in.
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O.Koutala
In the NW cove care must be taken of two large mooring chains running out from the beach. The shore end of both chains is mark by a pillar, and the S chain is also marked by a large rusty barrel on the beach. Local small craft are moored off the chains close to the beach.
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Plati Yialos, Sifnos
You may be able to find a space to go stern or bows-to on the new quayed breakwater in the NE corner. Permanent moorings near the entrance to the harbour.
O.Faros
Rock awash off W point of Ak Stavros.
Please keep checking this website to ensure you have the latest information. We would like to thank everyone who sent in information for inclusion in this supplement, especially the RCC and CA. Thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
Also Richard Kouvaras, Julian Blatchley, Anton Stanwix, John & Sue Hooper s/y Samphire II, Paul Donnerup s/y New Dawn, Konstantin Panitsas, Peter Rhode, Kevan Lambourne, Clive Loughlin, Alkis Goulandris m/y Blue Chip, Gerard Mennetrier, and John Golding.
© Rod Heikell & Lucinda Michell April 2009
EAST AEGEAN 1st EDITION
Supplement #1 April 2009
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Turkish Authorities are clamping down on illegal/stolen mobile phones. You must register your mobile phones IMEI number with customs officials when you enter
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Turkish Transit Logs
From April 2009 all Transit Logs will be issued digitally, and vessels will receive a printout.
It is not clear how this will affect check-in procedures or costs.
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Windfinder
Graphic wind forecasts for the Aegean and Med coasts of
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Skala Patmos
Water from tanker reported brackish. Check before filling tanks.
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Port Augusta (Arki)
The new quay on the E side is reserved for ferries.
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N.Marathos
Three tavernas with mooring buoys for visitors.
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Ay Yeoryios (Agathonisi)
Coastguard berths on N end of W quay. Ferry berths on S end of W quay. Yachts berth in centre of W quay, and on the N quay. There is also room to anchor with a long line ashore in the N of the bay.
If anchoring in the N bay on the W side of the inlet, care needed of a sunken fishing boat hull.
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Lipso
Water and electricity on the quay.
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Lera Lipso
Four mooring buoys off the (noisy) taverna in the central bay.
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Lakki Marina
VHF Ch 11, 72. 40 berths. Max LOA 35m. Charge band 2. Wi-fi. Fuel by tanker. Laundry. Cafe.
New pontoon due to be operational 2009 will increase berths to 110.
New 400-ton travel-lift at the boatyard in Partheni.
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Leros Marina (Evros boatyard)
Breakwater now complete. Laid moorings at all berths. Pontoons to be installed soon. Water and electricity. (Water brackish). Fuel dock planned.
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Pandeli
If the harbour is full anchor and take a long line to a ring in the rocks just outside the harbour. No restriction reported here during August. Otherwise go alongside the breakwater and/or raft up to other yachts (October).
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Xerokambos
Breakwater has been extended. Good holding in 5m clear of moorings, or pick up a buoy from the taverna.
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Kalimnos
Quay between Kalimna Yachting and Port Police for visitors. Water and electricity.
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Emborios (Kalimnos)
Care needed as moorings are of different lengths/spaces. You may be very close to your neighbour if the wind changes.
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O. Pserimos
An old mooring chain crosses the harbour. Use a trip line. The bottom is sand and rock, indifferent holding in places.
Ak Roussa
Lunch stop anchorage on W side of headland. Anchor off the beach in 5m on sand, good holding. 0.5 knot current (anti-clockwise) reported in the bay.
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O. Vathi
The large bay on the E side of N.Pserimos.
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Kos
Port police not always on site. Charge band 4.
New AB supermarket close to marina (take 1st left off road into town).
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Kardamena
Max depths just 2.2m.
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Palon (Nisiros)
The W breakwater has been extended in an arc such that the entrance to the harbour is now from the E. Harbour dredged to 3. New quays on S and E side.
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Livadhi (Tilos)
Laid moorings tailed to the quay. Water and electricity on the quay. Wi-fi at Cafe Remezzo.
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Simi
Harbourmaster office now on SE side between ferry berths and fuel dock. Yachts reported to be using the SE quay.
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Fuel deliveries in
Delivery of diesel fuel by tanker or mini-tanker is now prohibited along parts of the Turkish coast. It appears to be in order to prevent pollution from spills in environmentally sensitive areas, or in areas where clean-up facilities are not available. Therefore it is advisable to top up with diesel at dedicated fuel stations such as those in marinas, and not rely on obtaining fuel from remoter places where it is delivered by tanker or mini-tanker.
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Didim Marina
A new marina on the northern shores of the
Pilotage
VHF Ch 72, 16. From the S, the buildings of Altinkum around the shores of the bay are unmissable. From the N the town will not be seen, but the new marina is easy to identify on the headland 4M E of Tekebag Burnu, and 1M SW of the gulet quay at Altinkum.
Mooring
Berths Contact the marina on VHF and a marina RIB will meet you and help you to moor. This new marina looks to provide good all-round shelter. Charge band 4.
D-Marin Didim
tel 0256 813 7526
Email dmarindidim@dogusgrubu.com.tr
Facilities
Services Water and electricity. Wi-fi. Waste water pump-outs. Showers and toilets.
Fuel On the quay at the head of the N breakwater.
Eating out Bars, cafes, restaurants in the marina.
Provisions Supermarket in the marina.
Other ATM. Taxis. Car hire.
General
As part of the Dogus Group, Didim Marina is likely to provide a similar level of service as found at Turgutreis Marina. The marina is due to open in April 2009, with 15% discount in prices for the rest of 2009.
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Kazikli Iskelesi
Mussel farms reported to have been removed. Restaurant jetty looking rickety.
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Asin Limani
The sunken breakwater is marked with seven red buoys along it. Reasonable shopping for provisions including fresh fish.
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Gumusluk
Close north of the jetty there are also mooring buoys available for visitors. Space between the buoys is limited and it is best to tie back to the shore to avoid swinging into your neighbour.
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Aspat Koyu
Jetty and watersports base in N cove restricts anchoring room.
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Bodrum Marina
A new T-pontoon on the E side of the harbour is used exclusively by gulets.
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Gokova Specially Protected Area
A local yachtsman, Sadun Boro, has successfully campaigned to have the area from Oren to Knidos established as a nature reserve. Sadun, a celebrity in
information see www.smap.eu or www.sadafag.org
Badem the Mediterranean Monk Seal
In December 2006 a badly dehydrated and abandoned monk seal pup was rescued from a beach near Didim, and taken to the Monk Seal Rehabilitation Centre near Foca. After several months care Badem meaning almond in Turkish - was deemed ready for re-release back into the wild in the spring of 2007. A suitable site in the
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Sehir Adalari
Reported prohibited to visit Cleopatra's beach.
Restaurant closed (2008).
It is prohibited to go ashore after the warden leaves. If yachtsmen persist it is quite possible that overnight anchoring here will be prohibited.
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Amazon Creek
Call Amazon on VHF Ch77 and you will be picked up by jeep and taken to the Amazon Club restaurant.
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Knidos
Most yachts berth alongside the extended T-pier, rafting up when necessary. Depths less than 2m past the last electricity box. Water and electricity (after 2000). No laid moorings.
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Selimiye
New pontoon on the end of the headland off W side of the village. Yachts can go stern or bows-to with laid moorings tailed to the quay. Yachts can also berth on the new boardwalk inside the new pontoon which has been built out over the ballast off the quay. Depths are sufficient to go stern-to although if using the innermost berths care is needed of some remaining ballast and going bows-to would be better. Some laid moorings. Water and electricity at most berths.
The
Internet cafι in the village.
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Sogut Limani (Bozburun)
Octopus Restaurant jetty has water, electricity, showers, Wi-fi, laundry. Berthing can be tricky with afternoon breeze blowing beam on.
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Marmaris Netsel Marina
email netsel@netselmarina.com
Marmaris Yacht Marine
The layout has changed pontoon B is now joined to the end of A, with a new basin and pontoons between A and C.
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Kapi Creek
Pontoon in place to increase berths (2008).
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Gocek
Note The new tunnel from Dalaman was completed in 2006. It is now just 15 minutes to Dalaman International airport from Gocek, with much improved roads (Toll 2.50YTL for cars).
VILLAGE
Pilotage
This new marina lies at the head of the bay between Skopea Marina and Port Gocek technical services yard. The T-pontoon is easily seen once into the bay.
Mooring
Berths Where directed. Laid moorings tailed to the pontoon.
Shelter as at Skopea Marina. Charge band 3.
Village
Facilities
Services Water and electricity (220V) at all berths. Toilets and showers planned.
General
This new marina is already open, but work continues ashore developing the usual marina and boatyard facilites.
NOTE A new superyacht marina close to Club Marina in the approaches to Gocek is also under construction. No further details were available at the time of writing, although the plan has been mooted for some time and completion dates in 2008-09 have been given for some of the work.
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Karacaoren
The rocks are now marked with three cardinal beacons, with the S cardinal lit Q(6)+LFl.15s.
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Ince Burun to
On passage from or past Kalkan towards Kas there are a number of islets and shoals which on the chart can look tricky to navigate, but with a little care on a daytime passage it is easy to sort out what is where. Below are some which are not so easy to pick out.
1. Jura Shoal. Least depth over it of 4.6m. Lies Ό of a mile SSW of Ince Burun (north side of shoal in position 36d13.10N 29d24.49E WGS84). It is easily seen in calm weather.
2. Siren Rock An uncharted underwater rock pillar with least depth over it of 4.8m. Lying in position 36d12.30N 29d27.31E WGS84 (approx 200m E of Saribelen Adasi and marked on some charts as 48m depth). Care is needed if passing N of Heybeli Adasi. There are least depths of 35m in the fairway between Saribelen Adasi and Heybeli Adasi.
3. Underwater rock with least depths over it of 3m, in position 36d11.62N 29d28.79E WGS84 (to the north of N. AY Yeoryios). It is now marked by a S cardinal buoy YB (lit Q(6)+L.Fl15s). A bearing of 085d or less on Gurmenli Adasi leads clear to seaward of it.
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Kas Bucak Marina
Work has re-started on this unfinished marina. The work is linked to the construction of a new coast road, which will allow more room for shore-side infrastructure. The completion of the marina is planned for 2010, although we are told that some laid moorings have already been installed, and progress installing pontoons will continue through 2009.
Work in progress (Spring 2009) extending the quay along the breakwater to increase the number of berths available.
Please keep checking this website to ensure you have the latest information.
We would like to thank everyone who sent in information for inclusion in this supplement, especially all at the CA and RCC, including Dick & Janice Taverne, C. Garner, Chris Kropacsy, C. Haire, PJ Bartlett, Nick Thomas, M. Solano, R. Young, Jan Ledochowski, John Iles, Richard Cresswell, Peter Rhode, Chris & Anne Kropacsy, Tony Cross, Birgitta Wakely, Brian Atherton, and Mike Nixon.
Also thanks to John Marsh, Theo Spoor, Konstantin Panitsas, Jean-Marc Aumaitre, and Giles Youngs s/y Amari.
Thanks to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell & Lucinda Michell April 2009
MEDITERRANEAN FRANCE & CORSICA
3rd EDITION SUPPLEMENT MAY 2007
Introduction
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Franchise berths
In some marinas a franchise scheme operates, where a yacht can berth on the quai daccueil for a limited period during the middle of the day in order to go ashore to provision, make enquiries or maybe for a bite to eat. It may be possible to fill up with water at the same time. Franchise periods vary from place to place, but is typically two hours, and is usually free of charge. At a handful of marinas a small payment may be requested. If you overstay the period you will be charged the full cost of a berth.
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Most modern GPS sets are able to use both EGNOS and WAAS and will default to either when they are available.
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MARINE RESERVES
A number of marine reserves have been established around the Mediterranean coat of France, and Corsica. These reserves are intended to protect the natural biodiversity in areas of special interst, and to encourage the widening of knowledge of these sensitive ecosystems. They protect geological and biological environments, fish, birds and mammals as well as vegetation both on land and underwater.
Marine reserves have been established in the following areas. As a general rule most reserves are marked with cardinal buoys, and navigation and fishing is restricted. More information is available on the website
www.airesmarines.orgReserve Naturelle Marine de Cerbere-Banyuls (Buoyed restricted areas)
Cap dAgde (Buoyed restricted areas)
Parc Naturel Region de Camargue (No restrictions)
Parc de La Cote Bleu (Buoyed restricted areas)
Calanques de Marselle (Limited restrictions)
Parc National de Port Cros (Prohibited areas marked on plan)
Reserve Naturelle de Scandola (No overnight anchoring)
Reserve Naturelle des Bouches de Bonifacio (Prohibited areas marked on plan)
Cetacean Sanctuary between Liguria, Corsica & Sardinia (No restrictions)
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VHF Weather
Pic de Neolos VHF Ch79 0703, 1233, 1903
Agde VHF Ch79 0715, 1245, 1915
Le Planier VHF Ch80 0733, 1303, 1933
Mt Coudon VHF ch80 0745, 1315, 1945
Pic de lOurs VHF Ch80 0746, 1316, 1946
Monaco
Forecast for NW Mediterranean in French and English.
E Cabrera, Baleares, Minorque, Lion, Provence, Sardaigne, Ligure, Corse, Elbe, Maddalena.
VHF Ch 20/22 0930 1403 1930
Gale warnings H+03
Note All broadcasts are preceeded by a call on Ch16.
Also VHF Ch24 Corsica, Ch25 St Raphael- Port Camargue
MF/HF Weather
CROSS La Garde
Forecast for NW Med (as above) in French and English.
1696kHz, 2677kHz 0650 1433 1850
Gale warnings on receipt then every 4 hours at H+03 (1h, 5h, 9h, 13h, 17h, 21h)
Note All MF broadcasts are preceeded by a call on 2182kHz
Monaco Radio
Forecast for W Med (all areas) in French and English.
4363kHz, 8728kHz 0930 1430 1930
Forecast for E Med (all areas) in French and English
4363kHz, 8728kHz, 13146kHz 1030UT
Broadcast Radio
Sud Radio 819kHz, 102.5MHz, VHF Ch09
Canet,,Leucate, Golfe du Lion, Provence, Sud Gascoigne.
Radio Andorra 702kHz (May Sept) 0845 1250 1905
Aude Roussillon.
Weather by phone
Dial 0892 68 32 50 or 3250
The short code is only available in France. Costs E0.34/min (additional costs may be incurred if calling from a mobile phone or from outside France.
On connection, press 9 for a 5-day forecast, or code 332 for coastal forecasts (up to 20M offshore), or 333 for offshore forecasts (up to 200M offshore).
Alternatively dial 0892 68 08 77 for direct access to the offshore forecast, or dial 0892 68 08 XX where XX is the number of the department require, for a coastal forecast.
For further details of French marine weather forecasts including schedules and frequencies see
www.meteo.fr/marine/RTTY
It is possible to receive text forecasts using Radio Teletype (RTTY) using either a dedicated receiver (such as the NASA Weatherman or NASA HF3), or an SSB radio linked to a laptop with suitable software. RTTY forecasts for the Mediterranean are available from Hamburg and include a five day outlook which can be a useful alternative to obtaining web forecasts.
For jargon-free details see Frank Singletons website
www.franksingleton.clara.netWeather on the Internet
Jcomm GMDSS by Meteo France
//weather.gmdss.com
Official text of Maritime Safety Information. Select METAREA III
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
1616 Coastguard (CROSS) (also 0561 49 33 33)
112 Pan-European Emergency Number
15 Medical (SAMU)
17 Police (Gendarmerie)
18 Fire (Sapeurs Pompiers)
Chapter I. The Inland Waterways
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VNF Charges 2007
Annee (1) 116.20 233.50 377.20 467.10
Saison (2) 104.60 210.10 301.70 373.60
Loisir 30 j (3) 61.20 90.80 120.40 151.70
Vacances (4) 36.20 53.80 71.30 90.00
Journee (5) 17.50 26.40 35.10 43.90
See the VNF website for details of rates, contacts, chomages and general information
www.vnf.frVNF Centres
Narbonne 9 bis, Quai dAlsace, Ecluse de Gua 11100
Tel (04) 68 42 23 27
Frontignan Pointe Caramus 34100
Tel (04) 67 46 65 80
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Lock Opening times
Canal du Midi
0900-1230/1330-1900 from 2nd May to 30th September
Rhone
0500-2100
Canal Rhone a Sete
0700-1900 Closed 14th July
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Note All vessels must pass through Agde round lock. There is no access through R. Herault under the railway bridge as it is obstructed by the Moulin weir. The W lock in the round lock and the bridge at the S end of the link canal to R.Herault are omitted in the plan.
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A new branch canal has been completed linking Frontignan km92 to Sete harbour.
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Frontignan bridge opens at 0730, 1330, 1600 (Mon-Fri)
Moorings on the left bank are for commercial vessels only. The quay along the right bank is shallow close in. It is very noisy here with mainline trains running through the night.
Km90 Sete branch canal branches off to the SW. There is a byte at the junction where there may be enough room to anchor, but yachts must not impede the fairway in any direction as commercial barges use both branches.
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Km53 Western branch canal There is an alternating one-way system in operation.
NW passage 0900-1200/1600-1900
SE passage 0500-0800/1300-1500
Depths reported just 1.6m.
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Note It is compulsory to wear lifejackets at all Rhone locks.
Page 57 Arles
It is reported to have limited space on rickety pontoons.
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Rhone side lock opens & closes before the lifting bridge operates.
From Rhone side call VHF Ch 12.
Tel (04) 42 86 92 74
Opening times A B C
Rhone ecluse opens 0530 0845 1145 1400 1615 1800 1915
closes 0545 0900 1200 1415 1630 1815 1930
Lifting bridge opens 0600 0915 1220 1430 1645 1830 1945
Closes 0610 0925 1230 1440 1655 1840 1955
Notes A Not Sat,Sun or hols.
B 1st Oct 14th June
` C 15th June 30th Sept
CHAPTER II. LANGUEDOC-ROUSILLON
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Charge bands In general most marinas have increased charges such that they are now in the next charge band. ie Banyuls-sur-Mer is charge band 4.
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Cerbere
Anchor clear of the swimming area. Smaller yachts (max 10m) may find a berth on one of the pontoons.
Harbourmaster tel (04) 86 88 47 71 (09-12/16-19 summer only).
Banyuls
WP 42d28.89N 03d08.07E WGS84
Port de Plaisance
www.banyulssurmer.com email port.banyuls@banyuls-sur-mer.comPage 67
Port Vendres
WP 42d31.39N 03d07.03E WGS84
Signal lights
Day & night: 3.F.R.(vert) = Entry prohibited
3.Oc.6s.(vert) = Vessel manoeuvring (VHF Ch12)
Lights off = Entry unrestricted
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Collioure
WP 42d31.66N 03d04.32E WGS84
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Argeles-sur-Mer
WP 42d32.57N 03d03.26E WGS84
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St-Cyprien-Plage
WP 42d37.23N 03d02.47E WGS84
Canet-en-Roussillon
Major new development of a new basin on Le Gouffre.
Port de plaisance tel 04 68 86 72 73 Fax 04 68 86 72 72
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Leucate
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Port La Nouvelle
Tel 04 68 48 01 56 fax 04 68 48 15 50
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Gruissan Neuf
WP 43d06.49N 03d06.18E WGS84
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Valras Plage
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Grau dAgde
WP 43d16.78N 03d26.64E WGS84
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Cap dAgde
WP 43d16.08N 03d30.37E WGS84 (marina entrance)
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Marseillan Plage
Harbour extension works in progress.
The harbour is dredged to 2.5m, but depths may be reduced due to silting.
Tel 0612 20 35 45 fax 04 67 31 70 18
Port des Quilles
WP 43d23.5N 03d39.9E
A small and shallow harbour lying at the NE end of the long beach running NE from Marseillan Plage, ending under the shadow of Mont St Clair. The harbour is full of small local craft and yachts should continue on to Sete.
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Sete
Note The new branch canal joins the Mediterranean at a small fishing port between Sete and Frontignan. A new breakwater has been completed which joins the E breakwater at Sete to the fishing harbour. There is now a passage between the E breakwater and the quay at the (old) root.
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Frontignan
WP 43d25.81N 03d46.65E WGS84
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Palavas-les-Flots
WP 41d31.45N 03d56.16E WGS84
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Carnon Plage
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La Grande Motte
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Grau du Roi
HM (bridges) tel 04 66 51 91 86
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Port Camargue
WP 43d31.25N 04d07.36E WGS84
Tel 0825 888 868 email
capitainerie@portcamargue.com www.portcamargue.com
Chapter III. Provence
Charge bands In general most marinas have increased charges such that they are now in the next charge band.
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Port Gardian A S cardinal buoy off the E side of the mouth of the Petit Rhone, 1M W of the harbour entrance.
La Gacholle lighthouse A white tower with black top with a white building net to it in the corner of the Golfe de Stes-Maries.
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Port Gardian
WP 43d26.76N 04d25.41E WGS84
The recommended approach is to give the Port Gardian buoy and Pointe de Beadouc a good offing and to approach the harbour on a course due N towards the prominent church in the town.
Anchorage In calm weather a yacht can anchor off in the Golfe de Stes-Maries. There are depths suitable for anchoring right up to 3/4M out. Good holding on mud and sand.
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Port Napoleon
WP 43d23.15N 04d52.40E WGS84 (entrance to buoyed channel)
2000 dry berths. 50 visitors berths.
This is a huge, well-run dry storage facility, with enough pontoon space to accommodate those coming and going from the yard. Yachts are stored on purpose-built cradles, which can be moved on hydraulic trailers so the yacht does not need re-chocking each time. Owners may stay on board, or in mini apartments, with smart shower, toilet and laundry facilities and a bustling restaurant on site. Staff are helpful and speak various languages including English, Spanish, German and Italian. On site independent contractors can undertake all repairs, while owners are free to do their own work. There are special areas for washing off, sanding and anti-fouling, and painting and varnishing, with anti-pollution measures to protect the environment. It has become a popular place to arrange mast stepping and mast transport to northern Europe, or to re-step the mast after leaving the French canals, and is also busy with new yachts which are brought here to be commissioned before launch. Development ashore is ongoing, with the new office, restaurant and shower block being completed, a childrens play area under construction, and further dry storage areas for yachts already ear-marked should it be needed. Increasingly yacht owners are using Port Napoleon as a base to keep the boat on an annual basis, putting it in the water for two or three cruises each year. Even with the costs of launching and hauling, this is still an economical way to keep a yacht in Mediterranean France.
The flat-lands of the Rhone delta on this side of the Golfe de Fos can seem a bit bleak to some, and its true that the Mistral can fairly whistle down through here, but with good connections to Marignane airport, and the town of Port St-Louis du Rhone a 2.5km (level) bicycle ride away, Port Napoleon makes a secure and convenient base.
Navy Service Port a Sec
A large dry storage yard on the S side of the Canal St Louis, 2.5km from the town of Port St Louis.
Data 23 visitors berths. Max LOA 26m. Depths 6-8m. 1200 dry berths. Indoor storage.
NAVY-Service, Avenue de la 1θre D.F.L. 13230 Port -Saint-Louis-du-Rhτne
Tel (04) 42 11 00 55 Fax (04) 42 48 45 06 (Mon - Sat 0800-1200/1330-1730)
Facilities WC and showers. Laundry. 50-ton travel-lift (max 25x6m). Multihull hydraulic trailer. Mobile crane. Most repairs. Phone & fax services. Snack bar.
General
Another large dry storage facility on the Golfe de Fos. As well as winter storage, they provide a mast-stepping service (max 40m), and on-site contractors can undertake most repairs.
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Ecluse de Port St-Louis-du-Rhone
Note
From Rhone side call VHF Ch 12.
Tel 0442 86 02 04
Opening times A B C
Rhone ecluse opens 0530 0845 1145 1400 1615 1800 1915
closes 0545 0900 1200 1415 1630 1815 1930
Lifting bridge opens 0600 0915 1220 1430 1645 1830 1945
Closes 0610 0925 1230 1440 1655 1840 1955
Notes A Not Sat,Sun or hols.
B 1st Oct 14th June
` C 15th June 30th Sept
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St-Gervais
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Canal de Caronte
VHF Ch 12 (To request access call "Fos Port Control")
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Martigues
SEMOVIM, Le bateau blanc, Bat D, 13500 Martigues
Tel 0442 41 39 39 Fax 0442 41 39 30
Port Maritima
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Port de Carro
There used to be a large yard here with facilities for yachts, but it appears that the harbour is now run by the same company as the Port Maritima in the Canal de Caronte, Martigues, where the yard facilities are now based.
Cap Couronne Marine Reserve
BOX, GREEN TEXTA small marine reserve lies off Cap Couronne, extending E to the W edge of Port de ST Croix. The reserve is marked with yellow buoys. Anchoring, trawling and diving is prohibited.
Sausset-les-Pins
WP 43d19.74N 05d06.53E WGS84
Works in progress extending and repairing the W breakwater. The end of the work is marked by a red buoy.
It is recommended to book berths a fortnight in advance during high season.
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Cap de Nantes Marine Reserve
BOX, GREEN TEXTA small marine reserve extending SE from the entrance to Carry-Le-Rouet to the W side of Port du Rouet. The reserve is marked by yellow buoys. Anchoring, trawling and diving is prohibited.
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Port du Rouet
WP 43d19.9N 05d10.5E
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Ilot de Planier
Close E of the islet is another dangerous rock Le Souquet which is unmarked. An above water wreck lies on the N side of the islet.
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Port de la Lave (Port Ouest Marseille)
150 berths. Max LOA 30m.
HM tel 04 91 46 53 40
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Ports de lEstaque
Yachts must use Passe de lEstaque.
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Marseille Vieux Port
Works in the avant-port Joliette as part of regeneration plan. No yacht berths planned.
The capitainerie also has a small number of visitors berths.
CNL now Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacidon (CNTL)
Tel 04 91 59 82 00 fax 04 91 59 82 09
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Iles du Frioul
The islands are a Parc Maritime which limits land activities (camping, fires, dogs etc), prohibits jet-skis within 300m, and the usual 5 knot speed limit within 300m of the coast.
Port du Frioul
New visitors pontoon on S side of the harbour.
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Port Miou
Craft over 500GRT are prohibited.
Mooring buoys have been laid in the outer part of the calanque, and anchoring is prohibited except in marked areas.
Charge band 4 (pontoon), 2 (moorings).
Club Nautique Port Miou tel 04 42 03 94 67
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Cassis
Charge band 4/5.
HM tel 04 42 01 96 24
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La Ciotat
Port-Vieux
WP 43d10.35N 05d36.68E WGS84
Data 700 berths. 40 visitors berths. Max LOA 15/80m. Depths 5-7m.
Berth Go on the reception quay and report to the capitainerie for a berth. There are laid moorings tailed to the quay at most berths. Large yachts should call ahead to arrange a berth.
Shelter Good all-round shelter.
Authorities Customs. Harbourmaster. Charge band 3. (Franchise 2hours)
SEMIDEP-CIOTAT 04 42 83 80 20 Fax 04 42 83 80 24
The old shipyard is being re-developed as a specialist yacht repair facility, including super-yacht dry docks and boat-lifts. All repairs and specialist services are available. Monaco Marine has a base on the outer quay with 2000-ton lifting dock, 600-ton gantry crane, 360m dry dock, 16/250-ton cranes, and 80m paint shed.
Monaco Marine tel (04) 42 36 12 12 Fax (04) 42 83 51 74 Email
mmlaciotat@monacomarine.com www.monacomarine.com
Chapter IV. The Cote dAzur
Charge bands In general most marinas have increased charges such that they are now in the next charge band.
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Bandol
WP 43d08.04N 05d45.47E WGS84
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Sanary-sur-Mer
WP 43d06.88N 05d48.04E WGS84
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Port de La Coudouliere
HM tel 04 94 34 80 34
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St-Pierre des Embiez
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St-Mandrier
WP 43d04.83N 05d55.49E WGS84
Port Pin-Rolland
WP 43d04.83N 05d54.58E WGS84
International Marine Services (IMS)
Tel 04 94 30 54 94 fax 04 94 30 52 08
Page165
Marepolis
WP 43d06.35N 05d53.77E WGS84
A yacht storage area and harbour in the approaches to La Seyne.
The Marepolis development is intended to provide berths for cruise ships and superyachts on the S side of the Petite Rade. On shore are several boatyards dedicated to hauling and repairs for all yachts.
In the future it is possible that more yacht berths will be developed here.
Port de La Seyne
The lifting bridge is now permanently up.
The quay to the E of the basin has been developed, and it is possible that more yacht berths may be provided here in the future.
Page 167
Toulon Darse Vieille
43d07.05N 05d55.76E WGS84
The concrete pontoons are being replaced, and the layout may change.
Page 169
Port de Carqueiranne
WP 43d05.17N 06d04.75E WGS84
Tel 04 94 58 56 25
Page 172
Port de Porquerolles
The concrete pontoons are being replace and the layout may change.
The island is part of Port Cros National Park.
Port Cros Parc National
The park includes the islands of Porquerolles, Port Cros and Levant, although there are few restrictions other than around Port-Cros.
For more details see
www.portcrosparcnational.frPage 177
Hyeres-Plage
LAyguade Ceinturon
Harbourmaster tel (04)94 66 33 98
Le Gapeau
WP WJW please take off the new plan
The rivermouth has been developed with dry storage yards on both banks. From seaward the apartment block on the beach is easily seen. Closer in the large crane of the yard on the S bank, and the yachts on shore with be identified. The entrance is liable to silting, and a bar extends off the S side of the entrance. Approach from the E, keeping closer to the N shore, where depths of 1.8-2.5m have been reported.
Close E of Le Gapeau is a concrete jetty which is under military control and yachts are prohibited.
There are a number of berths along either bank, alongside or on finger pontoons. Max LOA c.14m. Max depths 2m. Most berths are private, or reserved for yachts hauling at one of the yards. Beyond the bridge is a large dry storage facility for small motor boats. (Max LOA 8.5m. Max AH 1.9m).
Page 179
Bormes-les-Mimosas
WP 43d07.53N 06d22.02E WGS84
Charge band 5.
Email port.de.bormes@wanadoo.fr
Page 181
Le Lavandou
WP 43d08.14N 06d22.36E WGS84
Page 183
Cavalaire-sur-Mer
WP 43d10.39N 06d32.25E WGS84
Page 189
Baie des Canoubiers
5 Knot speed limit inside buoys.
St-Tropez
WP 43d16.34N 06d38.00E WGS84
Charge band 5/6.
Page 192
Marines de Cogolin
WP 43d16.11N 06d35.41E WGS84
Monaco Marine tel 04 94 55 22 22 fax 04 94 56 42 26
Page 194
Port Grimaud
Grimaud 2
Tel 04 94 56 11 15
Grimaud 3
Tel 0608 63 69 32
Anchorage Anchor off to the N of Grimaud, clear of the buoyed swimming area in 6-10m on sand, good holding.
Page 195
Ste-Maxime
WP 43d18.33N 06d38.25E WGS84
Email semaport@wanadoo.fr
Page 199
Port de Frejus
Charge band 4/5.
Email portfrejus@wanadoo.fr
Page 201
St-Raphael Vieux Port
WP 43d25.39N 06d45.82E WGS84
St-Raphael Port de Santa Lucia
WP#1 43d24.51N 06d46.90E WGS84
WP#2 43d24.96N 06d46.46E WGS84
Buoys off Lion de Terre are not always in place.
Email serpp-port-santa-lucia@wanadoo.fr
Page 206
Rade dAgay
Moorings laid in bay. Anchoring prohibited within the bay.
Charge band 2.
HM tel 04 94 17 15 57 / 0660 57 79 94
Page 207
La Galere
An above water wreck has been reported close to the entrance.
Page 210
Theole-sur-Mer
WP 43d30.57N 06d56.37E WGS84
Port de La Rague
WP 43d30.85N 06d56.36E WGS84
Charge band 5.
Email larague@club-internet.fr
Page 212
Mandelieu-La-Napoule
WP 43d31.30N 06d56.64E WGS84
Email portlanapoule@portlanapoule.com
Page 215
Port de Cannes
WP 43d32.70N 07d00.97E WGS84
700 berths. 150 visitors berths. Max LOA 140m.
Tel 0820 42 55 55
Email at
www.riviera-ports.comPage 218
Port Pierre Canto
WP 43d32.47N 07d01.80E WGS84
Limited visitors berths.
Fax 04 93 94 66 18
Port du Moure Rouge
WP 43d32.51N 07d02.57E WGS84
Max LOA 9m.
Page 223
Ports de Golfe Juan
WP 43d33.87N 07d04.64E WGS84
Email at
www.riviera-ports.comPort Camille-Rayon
Email www.portcamillerayon.net
Page 225
Gallice-Juan-les-Pins
WP 43d33.75N 07d06.77E WGS84
Beacons and buoys indicate entrance channel.
525 berths. 50 visitors berths.
Charge band 6.
Page 229
Vauban Antibes
WP 43d35.44N 07d07.91E WGS84
Page 231
Marina Baie des Anges
WP 43d37.91N 07d08.31E WGS84
St-Laurent du Var
WP 43d39.29N 07d10.78E WGS84
Works in progress replacing pontoons. Plans for marina expansion in the future.
Chapter V. The Riviera
Charge bands In general most marinas have increased charges such that they are now in the next charge band.
Page 236
Nice
You are advised to book at least 48 hours in advance.
Yacht harbour tel 04 92 00 42 14 fax 04 92 00 42 90
Page 237
Rade de Villefranche
A 5knot speed limit is enforced in the bay, and within 300m of the coast. Pilots are compulsory for craft over 50m LOA.
Email pilote-nice@wanadoo.fr
Villefranche
Page 242
St-Jean Cap Ferrat
Tel 04 93 76 45 45 fax 04 93 76 45 46
Page 245
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Fax 04 93 01 14 12 Email info@portdebeaulieu.com
Page 247
Port de Cap dAil
Max LOA 60m.
Page 250
Fontvieille
275 berths. 16 visitors berths.
Tel 377 97 77 30 00/15
Port de Monaco
WP 43d44.18N 07d25.92E WGS84
Works in progress rebuilding the S inner pier. Pontoon layout will change when finished.
Work on the new N quay due to start 2008.
Charge band 5.
Capitainerie tel 377 97 77 30 00/20 fax 377 93 50 24 83
Page 256
Menton Vieux Port
Fax 04 92 41 80 55
Menton Garavan
Email accueil@portdementongaravan.com
Chapter VI. Corsica
Charge bands In general most marinas have increased charges such that they are now in charge band 5/6, although charges fall dramatically out of high season.
Page 266
Calvi
Email port-calvi@wanadoo.fr
Moorings Max LOA 50m (40GRT).
Email infos@aae-corse.com
Page 270
La Scandola Nature Reserve
Overnight anchoring is not permitted. Park officials ask yachts to leave the reserve at sundown.
Page 271
Ile de Gargalu
For the most part there are least depths of 3m in the channel, but on the W side there is a rock with least depths around 2m. Yachts drawing more than 1.5m should have someone up on the bow to con your way through.
Page 276
Cargese
Page 279
Iles Sanguinaires
WP 41d53.45N 08d36.52E WGS84 (inner passage)
Page 280
Pte de La Parata
Swimming area buoyed off and prevents yachts anchoring close in.
Page 281
Ajaccio Vieux Port
Charge band 5/6.
Tel 04 95 51 55 43 / 51 21 80
HM tel 04 95 51 22 72
Anchorage The N of the bay near the broken pier is now buoyed-off for ships discharging LNG. It is possible to anchor off to the E of this area, although you may be asked to move if a ship is due. Some yachts anchor to the S of Port Charles Ornano, although it is deep here and you could be in 10-15m.
Page 288
Propriano
Yacht Club du Valinco
Charge band 6.
Tel (04) 95 76 10 40 fax (04) 95 70 26 72
Page 293
Les Moines
Part of the Reserve Naturelle des Bouches de Bonifacio
Page 289
Reserve Naturelle des Bouches de Bonifacio
The reserve covers 80,000 hectares around the southern end of Corsica, from Golfe de Roccapina to Pointe de la Chiappa, and includes Les Moines, Iles Lavezzi, Ile Perduto and Iles Cerbicale.
All pollution and introduction of new species is strictly prohibited throughout the reserve.
Zones de Protection Renforcee (Reinforced Protection Zones)
Restrictions apply to zones on land and water.
Hunting and underwater fishing is prohibited.
Landing is only permitted on Iles Lavezzi (including the Pyramid islet & Ile Piano).
Landing on Iles Cerbicale is prohibited from 1st April 31st August.
Walkers must keep to paths.
Navigation, mooring and anchoring may be regulated.
Scuba diving must be authorized.
Sport fishing is permitted.
Commercial fishing must be authorized.
Zones de non Prelevement ( Zones of non-removal)
All fishing is prohibited.
Scuba diving is prohibited.
Swimming and snorkelling is permitted.
Page 297
Bonifacio
Dangerous wash from trip boats while berthed on the fuel quay. Try to be off before they start running c.0900.
Page 313
Solenzara
The entrance is dredged periodically to 3m.
Port Taverna
Page 317
Bastia Vieux Port
350 berths. 40 visitors berths.
Charge band 5/6.
Email vieuxport-bastia@wanadoo.fr
Page 326
Saint-Florent
Email capitainerie.saintflo@wanadoo.fr
Page 331
Ile Rousse
Fuel on the quay.
Charge band 5.
Also thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell and Lu Michell
April 2007.
MEDITERRANEAN FRANCE & CORSICA 4th EDITION
Supplement #2 April 2009
Page 2
Berth reservation services available from
You register, and pay an additional fee for each booking made. Covers many ports of the French coast E of the Bouches du Rhone, and along the Italian Riviera. Bookings can be made over the internet or by phone.
Page 97
Cap d'Agde
An adaptor for the electricity plug is available at the capitainerie.
Page 123
Bayles Boatyard
Closed.
Page 125
Port de Bouc
Fuel on the quay outside the basin.
Page 128
Martigues
Visitors pontoon near the Hotel de Ville.
Tel 04 42 07 00 00
Page 132
Port de Carro
Anse de Caroussel and Anse du Verdon buoyed off. No anchoring.
Page 139
Marseille
SNM Charge band 2/3.
Page 150
Calanque de Sormiou/En Vau/Port Pin
Yellow buoys restrict anchoring space in the calanques.
Port Miou
VHF Ch09 (handheld only)
No discharge policy.
Page 154
Calaque de Figuerolles
No mooring ring in Ile du Lion N end.
Page 156
La Ciotat
Berths in the Vieux Port and in Basin Berouard can be uncomfortable with a strong mistral.
Page 167
Sanary-sur-Mer
Toilets and showers.
Page 174
St Mandrier
Accueil outside entrance near Spar supermarket. Poor shelter.
Ferry wash at berths inside.
Page 194
Le Lavandou
Visitors on S quay.
Page 196
Cavalaire-sur-Mer
Major works in progress winter 2008/09.
Page 232
Cannes to Antibes plan
To the N of the W cardinal off Pte Bateguier is a white beacon, and N of this is a N cardinal beacon. Keep close to this as it shallows quickly beyond it. E of Fort Royal is a mussel farm marked with a N cardinal. Pleasant anchorage to SW of mussels.
The passage between Ile Ste-Marguerite and Ile St-Honorat is marked with lateral buoys, but may not be in place out of season. Monastery on Ile St-Honorat well worth a visit.
Page 247
Nice
Call ahead on VHF Ch09 before entering the port. Very limited visitors berths.
Page 251
Villefranche
Care needed in SE corner as wall slopes down below sea level.
Page 288
Sagone
Moorings extend right along the beach to the hotel, and out beyond the mole. Access channel in front of hotel. Busy all day with watersports.
Page 291
Ajaccio
Port Charles Ornano
In summer visitors berth along a pontoon which runs along the outside of the breakwater. Laid moorings tailed to buoys. Helpful staff. Open to wash from all passing boats, but generally quiet at night. Water and electricity at all berths.
Vieux Port
Work continues on the new jetty which runs out eastwards from the ferry quay. This should improve shelter to berths in the Vieux Port.
Page 304
Anse de Fornello
Head of the bay now buoyed off.
Page 307
Bonifacio
Pontoons and mooring lines make maneouvring tricky in the afternoon breeze. Moorings available in Calanque de la Catena, or anchor with a line ashore on the E side.
Please keep checking this website to ensure you have the latest information.
We would like to thank everyone who sent in information for inclusion in this supplement, especially all at the CA and RCC, including Tim Herbert-Smith s/y Alise, N. Thomas, F. Singleton, J. Dussek, and Bryan Scott.
Also thanks to Yves Rousselin, Dave Kitson and John Heaney.
Thanks to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell & Lucinda Michell April 2009
TURKISH WATERS & CYPRUS PILOT 7TH EDITION
SUPPLEMENT #2 APRIL 2008
Page 59
Avsar Adasi Marina
40d32.3N 27d30.4E
A new marina is being developed on Avsar (Turkeli) Adasi, opposite Port Marmara on Marmara Adasi.
No further details were available at the time of writing.
Page 85
Guzelce Marina (Minmarsan West harbour)
40d59.8N 28d30.6E
New marina under development, but berths are already in use. Water. 220V. Further facilities under development. Charge band 2/3.
Tel 0212 661 0777
Page 128
Dalkankφy
coordinates 26°18'.9E, not 16°
Page 135
Majesty Hotel
38°14'.6N, not 36°...
Page 155
Altinkum Didim Marina
Construction continues on this new marina. It is due for completion in 2009, and is part of the Dogus Group, who own Turgutreis Marina.
Data 450 berths. 650 places ashore.
Page 281
Kemer Turkiz Marina
(No longer Park Marina Kemer)
Now owned by the adjacent hotel group
Email marina@kemermarina.com
Page 283
(no longer run by Setur Marinas)
VHF Ch 72
Data 235 berths. 150 places ashore.
Facilities 200/75/60-ton travel-hoists. Wi-fi. Buses into town.
Celebi Marina
Tel 0242 259 1290 Fax 0242 259 1182
Email celebimarina@celebi.com.tr www.celebimarina.com
KASTELLORIZON
Page 314
Ormos Navlakas
29°35'.25E, not 35°...
Page 319
Girne
Delta
Laid moorings tailed to the quay now available for all yachts.
Tel 0392 815 5491 Fax 0392 815 8212
Email deltamarinacyp@gmail.com www.delta-marina.com
Page 320
35d33.6N 34d13.6E
New marina planned as part of a resort. No dates for the development are available yet.
Please keep checking this site to ensure you have the latest information.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to all who sent in information for this supplement, and thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell and Lu Michell
April 2008
Turkish Waters & Cyprus Pilot
7th Edition 2006
Supplement #1 March 2007
INTRODUCTION
P8
Port Taxes
In certain private ports, a Port Tax may be levied on passengers clearing into Turkey on ferries, yachts or ships. In Marmaris, (the only port where this is known to happen) the tax is $10US. Crew are exempt from this tax, provided they can show proof of proficiency.
P10
Pollution Fines Update
Fines according to the Environment Law Nr 2872 differentiates according to type of pollution and the GRT of the vessel. The fine may also be reduced if the offender cleans up the pollutant.
For oil, fuel, bilge liquid etc the fine is 20YTL per ton GRT up to 1000GRT. Solid or household waste is 10YTL per ton GRT.
If the pollution is cleaned up by the offender the fine may be reduced by 1/3. Fines must be paid immediately otherwise the vessel will be impounded.
P12
Mobile phones update
Turkish Authorities are clamping down on illegal/stolen mobile phones. You must register your mobile phones IMEI number with customs officials when you enter Turkey. You are advised to carry proof of ownership. Failure to register it will mean your phone may cease to work after a few days. This new directive seems to be rather cumbersome, as all holiday makers who wish to use their mobiles whilst on holiday must do this it is likely to cause huge hold-ups at airports, and it is possible this directive might not last long in this form.
P34
Greece Weather Forecasts
MF forecast times correct 0933 to 0903
CHAPTER I. THE DARDANELLES TO ISTANBUL
P51
Lapseki
40d21.3N 26d41.5E
Delete 5th & 6th sentences and replace with
A new harbour has been completed to the N of the ferry landing harbour providing alternative mooring to Gelibolu. Care needed of shallows in the approaches from the W-NW with least depths 3m. Once in the harbour a channel to the quay on the E side of the harbour has least depths of 3m. The rest of the harbour is shallow. Go alongside the quay or anchor inside the harbour in convenient depths.
P52
Gelibolu
Yachts are no longer permitted to moor anywhere in the harbour.
P54
Plan: Erdek Korkezi and Marmara Adasi
Correct spelling Karsikaya not Karsiyaka
P57
Narlikoy
A new breakwater to the N of the pier improves shelter against the Poyraz.
P73
Sivriada
Replace .. Good protection.. with
Limited shelter. Uncomfortable with even moderate NE winds, and can be untenable in moderate to strong E winds.
The end of the breakwater has recently been damaged.
P75
Kumkapi
Waypoint correction 41d00.1N 28d58.0E
P76
Atakoy Marina
The marina lies 5.5M WSW of the entrance to the Bosphorus.
P79
Useful Waypoint
#11 40d59.5N 28d59.2E
P85
Minmarsan West harbour
Rename as
GUZELCE MARINA
40d59.8N 28d30.6E
Delete last sentence & add
Construction on shore continues, but berths are already in use. Water and electricity on the quay. Further facilities under development. Charge band 2/3.
Tel 0212 661 0777
www.concept-marine.comCHAPTER II. THE AEOLIAN COAST
P93
Bozcaada plan
Breakwater has been extended 60m. A black conical buoy Fl.G lies 40m off the end of the breakwater extension. Add legend Works in progress.
In notes, under Dangers, add
Note Breakwater extension works in progress.
P129
Uc Burunlar plan
Add N cardinal beacon immediately N of depth 3 top of plan. Add light blue around 3, with white around +. Insert wreck above water symbol between depth 3 and 4 top of plan.
Add in notes at end of para 1 p129
The northermost part of the reefs is marked with a N cardinal beacon, and close E the remains of a wreck may be seen.
CHAPTER III.THE IONIAN COAST
P143
Cam Limani
Correct scale 1cm:300m.
P162
Kuyucak plan
37d08.83N 27d32.74E WGS84
P163
Salih Adasi plan
37d09.58N 27d32.30E WGS84
Insert fish farm symbol on N side of entrance to Kuyucak where 20m contour hooks up and around.
P165
Ilica Buku
37d07.75N 27d25.33E WGS84
Port Atami Marina
Insert
37d07.42N 27d25.14EWGS84
Turk Buku Plan
37d08.14N 27d23.78E WGS84
P166
Turk Buku Fishing Harbour plan
37d07.74N 27d22.72E WGS84
CHAPTER IV. THE CARIAN COAST
P176
Catalada
Insert
37d00.33N 27d13.17E WGS84
P176
Turgutreis Marina
VHF Ch72
P178
Turgutreis
Correction Para 1
tripper. NOT RIPPER !
P182
Bodrum
The new cruise ship jetty is now complete. It runs SW from the S end of Mantar Koyu, and is around 200m long. The end of the jetty is in position 37d01.43N 27d26.14E WGS84.
Use plan from E Aegean on website.
P187
Alakisla Buku
Reef is now marked by an E cardinal buoy BYB with
!! topmarkP188
Cokertme plan
6m patch should have a blue line and blue around depth 6 on SW side of the entrance.
P189
Oren
37d01.55N 27d58.52E WGS84
Akbuk Liman plan
37d01.61N 28d06.87E WGS84
P190
Sehir Adalari
Duck rock is now marked with a stubby stone beacon with a W cardinal topmark.
P191
Gokova Korfezi plan
Amend cardinal buoy on Gollubuk Br to a N cardinal.
P192
Sehir Adalari plan
New waypoint in W entrance to channel between Snake I. and Castle I.
36d59.81N 28d12.21E WGS84
P193
3. Gokova YC
VHF Ch 72.
P194
Kesr
The entrance is totally obstructed by a floating barrier.
Okluk Buku
Several wooden jetties. Laid moorings at some berths. Water and electricity. Shower and toilets. Restaurant and mini market.
P197
Yedi Adalari East Creek plan
Amend depth on shallow bank to 1.8m. to N add legend Silting.
P198
Gollobuk Burun
Amend to N cardinal and amend symbol to !!
P199
Amazon Creek
New waypoint 36d49.60N 28d02.74E WGS84
Buyuk Cati
New waypoint 36d47.60N 28d00.92E WGS84
Two tree Islet is now One tree Islet
P200
Kormen plan
36d46.31N 27d37.01E WGS84
Ferry now berths in the centre of the W quay. Yacht berths to the N of here. Charge band 2.
Depths inside the E basin between 2-3m, but shallower towards the breakwaters and shore.
P201
Mersincik plan
36d45.48N 27d28.90E WGS84
P202
Useful waypoint #8
0.5M N of Ince Burun
36d49.19N 27d38.45E WGS84
P205
Palamut
Add to end of last para
The harbour is dredged periodically to 3-4m. Minimum depths at the entrance are usually 2-2.5m. Last dredged 2006.
P206
Palamut
1st para amend to
or on the SW quay. Ballast under water close to the quay poses no problem in most places.
P206
Kalaboshi
Amend title to
MESUDIYE (Kalaboshi, Ova Buku)
36d40.86N 27d34.58E WGS84
P207
Datca
Useful waypoint
0.25M S of Uzunca Adasi light
36d43.28N 27d42.83E WGS84
Mooring
Yachts tend to use the quay marked boardwalk on the plan. Ballast extends underwater in places here and care is needed. Gulets use the angled catwalk quay to the SW. They lay their anchors a long way out and yachts need to be careful when mooring on the S end of the yacht quay.
P210
Ciftlik Limani and Kuruca Buku plan
Insert an underwater reef/rock symbol (+) approx 400m off the small cape on the E side of Ciftlik Limani (near the waypoint symbol).
P211
Hisaronu Korfezi plan
Insert legend Kocabahce in the marked anchorage approx 1M NE of Dirsek. (Reef on NE corner of entrance).
P214
Keci Buku plan
Move legend Catalca Br. to N of cape. Move legend Turgut to bay where above legend is incorrectly placed.
P217
Koca Ada Delete last sentence.
P218
Delete 1st para and Insert text
Kocabahce
36d42.29N 28d00.64E WGS84
A fjord-like bay running into the mainland coast opposite the SW corner of Koca Adasi. The Sailors Paradise restaurant has a T-jetty with laid moorings where yachts can berth stern or bows-to. Otherwise pick up one of their mooring buoys in the bay. Some swell enters with the prevailing wind, but in settled weather shelter is adequate.
Kargi Ada amend
36d42.58N 28d00.94E WGS84
Dirsek amend
1. . stone jetty
P220
Bozburun
1st para insert
Keeping clear of the reef off the N end of Kizil Adasi, the deepest part of the passage lies closer to this side than to Kiseli Adasi.
P221
1. Kizil Adasi
.. Do not attempt to pass between the N end ..
P222
Bozuk Buku
2. .. There is a jetty off the restaurants here where yachts can berth, or mooring buoys to pick up.
3. Anchor in one of the two coves near the head of the bay in 10-15m, and take a long line ashore. There is a jetty with laid moorings for yachts off the restaurant in the NE cove. Depths 2-4m reported.
Insert at end of penultimate para on 1st column
Elsewhere as the wind dies in the evening a swell rolls up into the bay and can make it rolly unless you take a line ashore to hold you into the swell.
CHAPTER V. THE LYCIAN COAST
P228
Marmaris plan
New waypoint 36d50.91N 28d16.58E WGS84
A floating boom runs S from the E breakwater head for approx 400m to protect the cruise ship berth. The boom is lit by small lights along the length and on the end Fl.R.
Marmaris Marina
Charge band 2/3.
The future of the marina has been made far more certain by the take over by a consortium which includes Setur. The new manager is working hard to improve things here. The new supermarket inside the marina opened in 2006.
Pupa Yat Hotel
New waypoint 36d49.61N 28d18.55E WGS84
P230
Marmaris Yacht Marine
Charge band 2.
P235/236
Useful waypoint #1
0.5M S of Yilancik Adasi light
36d45.75N 28d26.31E WGS84
Useful waypoint #2
0.25M S of Kizil Burun
36d46.96N 28d32.42E WGS84
P236
Ekincik plan
36d49.12N 28d33.27E WGS84
P237
Anchorage delete 1st sentence
Anchor off the beach at the head of the bay. The best shelter is tucked into the NW corner, keeping clear of local moorings. On the W side .
Insert at end of same para
In the SE corner of the bay the My Marina restaurant has built a yacht quay. Go stern or bows-to where directed. Some laid moorings and mooring buoys in the bay for larger craft.
Facilities amend
Other .. VHF Ch06. Prices for the trip are around E30 per person, or from E100 for a boat.
P240
Fethiye Korfezi plan
Move wp#5 to entrance to Gocek bay just inside magenta box. (see plan on p242)
P241
Anchorages around Skopea Limani
Insert new para after 1st para
In many anchorages it is customary to anchor with a long line ashore. Unfortunately trees are being badly damaged by the weight of yachts and gulets swinging on them. The local authorities have cemented in new mooring bollards around some of the most popular bays, and it is to these, or to rocks, that lines ashore should be taken, not trees.
P244
Kapi Creek plan
36d38.87N 28d53.67E WGS84
Manastir Koyu plan
36d38.79N 28d51.44E WGS84
Seagull Bay
36d38.19N 28d52.76E WGS84
Amend text
Yachts berth stern or bows-to on a small T-jetty catwalk off the restaurant at the head of the bay,
P245
Wall Bay
use plan from East Aegean on website
Delete 2nd sentence.
Replace tree with bollard in 2nd para.
3rd para: There is a single restaurant on the N shore with a catwalk where yachts can go alongside. The setting, .
P246
Sarsala Koyu
Insert at end of 2nd para
There is a new restaurant and jetty in the middle cove here.
P246
Deep Bay
Last sentence amend
New restaurants come and go in the summer.
Tomb Bay
36d41.47N 28d52.39E WGS84
2nd para
There is currently just one restaurant and jetty at the head of the bay, and as with all these jetties, if you use it, it is only politic to have a drink and a bite to eat at the restaurant.
3. In the NE cove. T-pier in the cove. Restaurant has been closed.
P248
Tersane Creek
36d40.71N 28d54.70E WGS84
Mooring 1st sentence add at end
to a bollard.
P249
Round Bay
36d41.90N 28d52.78E WGS84
It is quite deep until close in, where it shallows quickly to the beach. Anchor in 10-15m on sand and weed, not everywhere good holding.
Tetranot Rock and Reef
0.25M W of isolated danger beacon
36d42.73N 28d54.78E WGS84
Boynuz Buku
36d42.58N 28d54.59E WGS84
1st para line 8-9.
Once into the bay anchor in 10-20m. Further out youll be in 25m+. The cove on the N side offers a decent lee; anchor with a long line to the N shore. Good shelter from the prevailing wind. Yachts will anchor all around the bay with lines ashore, where shelter is adequate in settled weather.
The fjord-like bay .
Gocek Adasi
0.18M E of Gocek Adasi light
36d43.54N 28d57.28E WGS84
P250
Gocek
The new tunnel from Dalaman was completed in 2006. It is now just 15minutes to the airport from Gocek, with much improved roads (Toll 2.50YTL for cars).
P257
Gemiler Adasi and nearby anchorages
The new white steel light structure on the cape is not particularly conspicuous.
Anchor in 10-15m clear of the buoyed swimming area.
2. Gemiler Buku
Delete last two sentences and add
At times the bay is full with gulets, trip boats and jet-skis, and yachts are discouraged from mooring. Cafι-bar and restaurant ashore.
4. Bestas Limani
36d33.47N 29d05.06E WGS84
Anchor with a kedge anchor off the beach or anchor with a long line ashore in the miniature cove on the W side. A spring bubbles up here and the water is very cold! There is only room for 5-6 yachts here.
All the anchorages around here are very busy with trip boats on swim stops and boat boys selling (over-priced) ice-creams, vegetables, bread, pancakes and pastries.
P259
Olu Deniz to Kekova Roads plan
Useful waypoints
#8 36d23.33N 29d04.70E WGS84
#9 36d13.49N 29d20.98E WGS84
#11 0.16M S of Ulu Burun
36d07.77N 29d40.97E WGS84
Uncharted rock pillar (min depth 4.8m)
In position 36d12.30N 29d27.31E WGS84
(approx 200m E of Saribelen Adasi and marked on some charts as 48m depth)
Reef N of N. AY Yeoryios is now marked by a S cardinal buoy.
Waypoint 0.2M S of buoy 36d11.42N 29d28.79E WGS84
Olu Deniz plan
36d32.55N 29d06.64E WGS84
P261
Patara
End of 2nd para
At the S end of the sand dunes new hotels have been built.
Yesilkoy Limani
2nd sentence: The vast new holiday village in the bay E of Yesilkoy spreads along the slopes to the N and is conspicuous.
Kalkan
Dangers
3. (new) In position 36d12.30N 29d27.31E WGS84 a 48m shoal is shown on many charts. In fact this is a rock pillar with least depths over of 4.8m which may be a hazard to navigation when a swell is running. Care is needed if passing N of Heybeli Adasi.
4. (3) A rock with least depth 3m over it lies midway between Oksuz Adasi and the coast to the NE lies in position 36d11.62N 29d28.79E WGS84. The rock is marked with a S cardinal buoy.
P263
Saribelen Adasi
Delete 1st sentence
In position 36d12.30N 29d27.31E WGS84 a 48m shoal is shown on many charts. In fact this is a rock with least depths over of 4.6m which may be a hazard to navigation when a swell is running. Care is needed if passing N of Heybeli Adasi.
P264
Approaches to Kas & Kastellorizon plan
Print error - Kas Marina
P267
Akar Bogazi
Waypoint at narrowest point (N end) of the fairway
36d08.47N 29d45.40E WGS84
Currents in the N part of the channel are visible in eddies, but are usually not strong enough to bother a yacht. Keep to the W side when heading S through the channel to avoid a 5m patch in the centre of the channel.
P268
Kekova Roads plan
Useful waypoints
#12 36d10.04N 29d49.81E WGS84
#13 36d12.26N 29d54.89E WGS84
P270
Kale Koy
36d11.18N 29d51.63E WGS84
Mooring (2nd column)
The three pontoons at the W end are open to yachts. Go alongside where directed or where there is room. It shallows quickly towards the shore, but there is room for 2 or 3 yachts either side on each pontoon in good depths.
P274
Gokkaya Limani
1st para
Note A power cable (est AH 20-30m) spans the channel between Ashil Adasi and the mainland.
Facilities
The once noisy restaurant/disco on the N side of Ashil Adasi is now derelict, and the restaurant on the W shore was also closed in 2006.
P275
Finike to Antalya
Insert
Weather Note
As the sun goes down, it is not unusual for cool damp clouds to roll down off the Taurus mountains, bringing a sea mist which will sometimes linger into the following morning. It is most common from Cineviz to Antalya.
Finike to Antalya plan
Useful waypoints
#15 36d12.45N 30d24.15E WGS84
#16 0.33M E of Pirasali Adasi
36d20.08N 30d32.41E WGS84
P278
Cavus Limani plan
36d18.32N 30d29.49E WGS84
Note A swell rolls in around the S cape and into the bay after the wind drops in the evening, and makes it a bit rolly unless you set a kedge to keep the boat facing into it. Tuck into the cove on the N side where you will be out of the worst of it.
P278
Cineviz Limani
36d22.26N 30d29.99E WGS84
Anchor in 8-15m at the head of the cove.
P279
Tekirova
.. Koca Burun (not Av Burun)
P280
Tekirova and Phaselis plan
36d31.15N 30d33.39E WGS84
P281
Park Marina Kemer
New waypoints
0.4M E of Koca Burnu
36d35.68N 30d36.08E WGS84
0.25M E of wreck beacon (N of marina)
36d36.73N 30d34.73E WGS84
Charge band 2/3.
P282
Park Marina Kemer plan
Delete ballast on inside of N b/w and insert fuel symbol here. (see photo for detail)
P283
Setur Antalya Marina
The Oil tanker mooring buoys lie SE of the outer breakwater.
Facilities Water and electricity (220V or 380V) at every berth.
Note
The proposed harbour to the S of the commercial harbour is likely to be a military harbour. There is also a new proposal for a new yacht marina to the N of the commercial harbour.
P284
Antalya Commercial harbour plan
36d50.13N 30d37.10E WGS84
P307
Mersin Yacht Harbour
Water and electricity.
Mgr Isa Goktas tel 0324 238 5814
CHAPTER VII. KASTELLORIZON (GREECE)
P313
Kastellorizon plan
36d09.17N 29d35.59E WGS84
CHAPTER IX. THE BLACK SEA
P334
Sile plan
41d10.7N 29d35.9E
p335
Kefken Adasi plan
Extend reef on Pazarbasi Br N to just under 5m line near depth 10.
P336
TARLAAGZI KOYU
41d43.5N 32d20.4E
A new harbour between Bartin Cayi and Amasra. No facilities but good shelter inside in 4-8m depths.
P338
GEMICILER
41d58.6N 33d53.8E
A small harbour between Inebolu and Abana. Go stern or bows-to the stubby quay. Good shelter and good holding in mud. A quiet alternative to busy Inebolu.
P340
Gerze
After 2nd sentence delete and add
A new breakwater has been built around the S of the bay, improving shelter. Go alongside the central mole or anchor off in 2-5m.
P340
Yakakent
Insert after 1st para
The W breakwater has been extended (not shown in plan). Two short piers have been built out from the extended breakwater. The N breakwater has also been extended.
P340
Samsun
Before Charge band 2, insert:
Fuel by mini-tanker. Most repairs can be arranged at the yacht club.
P341
Unye
41d07.1N 37d21.05E
Go alongside or stern-to on the new SE stub quay (not shown in plan).
P341
Bolaman
Add to last sentence
.. and there are no plans to dredge at this time.
Yalikoy (Fatsa)
Replace 1st para
A small harbour just NE of Bolaman. Go stern or bows-to the short mole in the SE corner. Good shelter.
P342
Insert before Erenkoy
EFIRLI
41d01.2N 37d51.45E
A new harbour 0.5M W of the light on Bozuk Kale Burnu. No facilities but good shelter from the prevailing winds.
P342
Giresun
40d55.3N 38d22.5E
Replace 4th 5th sentences
Yachts should head for the fishing harbour immediately W of the commercial harbour. Good all-round shelter.
P340
After Giresun insert
TIREBOLU
41d00.7N 38d49.6E
A new commercial harbour off the town of the same name. The fortress on the headland is conspicuous. Enter the harbour on a course due S between a buoy marking shallows off the coast, and the end of the breakwater, turning W as you enter the harbour. Care is needed of above and below-water rocks up to 0.5M off the coast W of Tirebolu. Yachts should head for the fishing harbour in the SW corner, or the W quay. Depths 3-7m. No facilities but good shopping for most provisions.
P343
Besikduzu plan
41d04.0N 39d14.0E
P343
Yalimhalle
Amend to
BARINAK (Yalimhalle)
And amend text
A new fishing harbour close to Trabzon city centre. Yachts can usually find room to go stern or bows-to on the E quay, in 4-7m. Water and electricity on the quay. Restaurants nearby.
Insert after Trabzon
TRABZON YACHT CLUB
41d00.05N 39d47.3E
A small basin E of Trabzon commercial harbour.
Visiting yachts may find a berth amongst the local craft. Charge band 1/3. Minibus to Trabzon centre. Airport close-by.
P344
insert after Rize
RIZE FISHING HARBOUR
41d01.8N 40d31.2E
Rize fishing harbour (not shown) has been completed and lies immediately E of the commercial harbour. Yachts are welcome here, and it is a short walk to the city centre.
P345
Pazaar plan
Delete ballast on inside of b/w, to the W of the short stub mole, right around harbour.
Also thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell and Lu Michell
March 2007.
TURKISH WATERS & CYPRUS PILOT 8TH ED. SUPPLEMENT #1 APRIL 2009
TURKISH WATERS AND
Supplement #1 April 2009
Page 8
Transit Logs
From April 2009 all Transit Logs will be issued digitally, and vessels will receive a printout.
It is not clear how this will affect check-in procedures or costs.
Turkish Authorities are clamping down on illegal/stolen mobile phones. You must register your mobile phones IMEI number with customs officials when you enter
Page 55
Aksaz
Harbour silted. Depths just 1-1.8m.
Page 85
Poyraz
Good holding once through the weed, which can take some doing.
Page 104
Dikili
Harbourmaster usually has one or two berths for visitors.
Page 107
Bademli Limani
Note an underwater cable runs across from the mainland to Kalem Adasi approximately halfway down the island in position 39d00'.33N 26d47'.89E WGS84
Page 114
Eskifoca
Anchoring reported prohibited in Buyukdeniz Limani.
Few berths available in high season.
Page 117
Levent
Management changing frequently, and facilities getting run-down.
Page 131
Cesme Marina
Camper and Nicholsons development of the marina slowed, and long-term berths or hauling won't be available until 2010. Short term visitors welcome.
Manager Can Polat.
Page 138
Alacati Marina
Showers, toilets, office buildings all completed.
Manager Aral Corumlu
Email marina@alacatimarina.com
Page 155
Didim Marina
A new marina on the northern shores of the
Approach
From the S, the buildings of Altinkum around the shores of the bay are unmissable. From the N the town will not be seen, but the new marina is easy to identify on the headland 4M E of Tekebag Burnu, and 1M SW of the gulet quay at Altinkum.
VHF Ch 72, 16.
Lights Fl.R5s3M/Fl.G5s3M
Mooring
Data 580 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 50m. Depths 3-10m.
Berths Contact the marina on VHF and a marina RIB will meet you and help you to moor.
Shelter Looks to provide good all-round shelter.
Authorities
D-Marin Didim
tel 0256 813 7526 Fax 0256 813 7524
Email dmarindidim@dogusgrubu.com.tr
Facilities
Services Water and electricity. Wi-fi. Waste water pump-outs. Showers and toilets.
Fuel On the quay at the head of the N breakwater.
Repairs 400/75-ton travel-lift. 40-ton hydraulic trailer. 600 places ashore including indoor storage.
Eating out Bars, cafes, restaurants in the marina.
Provisions Supermarket in the marina.
Other ATM. Taxis. Car hire.
General
As part of the Dogus Group, Didim Marina is likely to provide a similar level of service as found at Turgutreis Marina. The marina is due to open in April 2009, with 15% discount in prices for the rest of 2009.
Page 159
Kazikli Iskelesi
Mussel farms reported to have been removed. Restaurant jetty looking rickety.
Page 160
Asin Limani
The sunken breakwater is marked with seven red buoys along it. Reasonable shopping for provisions including fresh fish.
Page 181
Aspat Koyu
Jetty and watersports base in N cove restricts anchoring room.
Page 184
Bodrum Marina
Charge band 4.
Page 193
Sehir Adalari
Reported prohibited to visit Cleopatra's beach.
Restaurant closed (2008).
It is prohibited to go ashore after the warden leaves. If yachtsmen persist it is quite possible that overnight anchoring here will be prohibited.
Page 203
Knidos
Most yachts berth alongside the extended T-pier, rafting up when necessary. Depths less than 2m past the last electricity box. Water and electricity (after 2000). No laid moorings.
Page 222
Sogut Limani (Bozburun)
Octopus Restaurant jetty has water, electricity, showers, Wi-fi, laundry. Berthing can be tricky with afternoon breeze blowing beam on.
Page 228
Marmaris
Nokta Yachting Sailors Club provides a link between local marine trades and yacht owners. Work is organised and monitored by them in return for a fee.
Page 246
Kapi Creek
Pontoon in place to increase berths (2008).
Page 266
Kas Bucak Marina
Work has re-started on this unfinished marina. The work is linked to the construction of a new coast road, which will allow more room for shore-side infrastructure. The completion of the marina is planned for 2010, although we are told that some laid moorings have already been installed, and progress installing pontoons will continue through 2009.
Work in progress (Spring 2009) extending the quay along the breakwater to increase the number of berths available.
Page 293
Alanya Marina
Opening in May 2009 with most services available.
Tel 0242 512 1234 Fax 0242 512 1236
Email info@alanyamarina.com.tr
The website gives details of completion dates for all projects.
Page 296
Gazipasa
Yacht quay open 2009.
tel 0242 511 8888 /0300
Email info@gazipasamarina.com
Page 312
A yacht quay is planned in the fishing harbour. Further details in the next supplement.
Page 328
Photo St Raphael Marina supplied courtesy of St Raphael Marina.
Page 331
Larnaca Marina
Construction on new marina planned to start at the end of 2009. Further details in the next supplement.
Please keep checking this website to ensure you have the latest information.
We would like to thank everyone who sent in information for inclusion in this supplement, especially all at the CA and RCC, including PJ Bartlett, Dick and Janice Taverne, C. Kropacsy, Brian and Sandy Duker, C. Garner, Peter Rhode, Chris & Anne Kropacsy, Birgitta Wakely, Roger Booth, C. Haire, M. Solano, Jan Ledochowski, R. Young and Mike Nixon.
Also thanks to John Marsh, Theo Spoor, Konstantin Panitsas, Jean-Marc Aumaitre, and Giles Youngs s/y Amari.
Thanks to all at Imrays for their care and attention.
As always we are happy to receive any new data via Imrays.
© Rod Heikell & Lucinda Michell April 2009
See also the mini-cruising guides in World Sailing 2
Ocean Passages and Landfalls SUPPLEMENT 2007
Page 12 Waypoints
Insert new sentence after first: If given waypoints are used for navigation the navigator must ensure that s/he has plotted them and the boats position on a chart and has safe water on the proposed route.
2nd column, line 4 should read: In the case of waypoints WE have taken . . .
Page 23 Chartlets for May and June
The black line (fog) off
(pack ice).
Page 30 SSB: Herb Hilgenbergs Southbound II. www3.sympatico.ca/hehilgen/vax498.htm
Page 37
Page 37 Cascais Marina: Go alongside the first pontoon inside the entrance to complete paperwork and be assigned a berth.
Page 38 Cascais Marina. Revised waypoint: 38Ί41.67N 09Ί24.79W WGS84.
Page 38 Lisbon Remarks:
Page 41
Page 43
Page 49-50 Port Antonio. Errol Flynn Marina: A new marina has been built on the east side of the west bay. Stern-to mooring. All marina facilities including 110/240/480V hook-up, showers and toilets, a fuel quay and boatyard with a 100 ton travel hoist, restaurant and bar and internet access. www.themarinaatportantonio.com
Page 52 Colon.
Page 52
Page 55 Sketch chart,
NYC's Harbourmaster should read only:
Harbourmaster.
Page 58 Horta. Revised waypoint at entrance: 38Ί32.10N 28Ί37.14W WGS84.
Page 58 Horta. Mid-Atlantic Yacht services www.midatlanticyachtservices.com .
Page 58 Ponta Delgado. Revised waypoint at entrance: 37Ί44.20N 25Ί39.09W WGS84
Page 94 Wallis and Fortuna
The French Tricolour is the appropriate flag
Page 101
Formalities At Luganville visitors use moorings at Aore resort, from where there is a boat shuttle to town.
Sketch chart, Port Vila: There is a yellow quarantine buoy to the W of anchorage shown; the channel to E of Iriki Island is buoyed; there is a YC dock on the main island shore, just N of the overhead cables; there is a boatyard with crane on the headland S of Ihira Island.
Page 104 Sketch chart,
There are small buoys marking the entrance and to NE of reef off Na Hana'Ara Point. The pier shown is for military use only. Dinghies can land on the beach below leading marks.
Sketch chart, Gizo. The channel S of Nusatupe Island is marked with buoys. There is a good anchorage in 10m in the channel between Logha and
Page 108
Yachts must now report arrival in Australian waters at least 96 hours before arrival. For the latest details go to www.customs.gov.au and go to travellers where you will find the section on yacht regulations.
Page 117 Sketch chart
Arrow on NP2, Majuro to
Page 151 Heading, IW 17
This should be preceded by a green star (not blue).
Page 157-158 Royal Langkawi YC. This marina now has an outer breakwater that stops much of the wash from passing craft making it uncomfortable in here.
Page 159-160 Ao Chalong: There is a one-stop clearing in office in Ao Chalong with customs, immigration and harbourmaster all housed in the same block near the pier.
Page 165
Page 166
Port Ghalib: A new marina near Safaga. The fairway buoy is at 25°32.00N 34°38.71E WGS84. All yacht facilities. VHF Ch 16, 10. The authorities will get an Egyptian Cruising Permit for yachts berthed here with no additional agents fees. Port Ghalib Tel +20 65 3700 240 Fax +20 65 3700 241 www.portghalibmarina.com
Page 167
Darwin-Bali-Langkawi Rally The
Oz Med Rally Run by Blue Water Rallies. Yachts can join in the Round the World Blue Water Rally in