Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi

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Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi

Introduction

These are mostly west to east or east to west passages. The general strategy is to minimize the time spend in areas of strong or contrary winds and rough seas. The two areas where strong winds and seas are prevalent are: the Kafireas Strait (between the islands of Andros and Evia) and the Ikario or Sea of Ikaria (between the islands of Mykonos and Ikaria).

The more direct route with the shortest distance is the least desirable because it spends more time in these two regions.

The Northern route has the fewer stopovers, crosses the Kafireas Strait.

The Southern Route has the more stopover possibilities as it crosses the Cyclades and avoids stronger northerly winds.

Most cruisers in the Aegean prefer day sails with many stopovers, so the suggested passages assume this. But a cruiser with a more tight time allowance can easily adopt them. However, do keep in mind that during the July to mid September period when meltemi gales are possible, you may have to stay put for several days in a safe anchorage until the gale subsides.

Climate & Weather Information

See Aegean Weather.

Weather Windows

In general, the best sailing in the Aegean Sea is during the period from late May to mid October. But this does not preclude earlier in the Spring or later in the Autumn. Sailing in the winter months can be problematic due to stronger, more volatile, and less predictable weather.

Radio Nets

See Aegean Sea.

Navigation Charts Required

BA 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
BA 1038 Steno Sifnou to Steno Kafirea
BA 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa
BA 1446 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
BA 1537 Nisides Fournoi with the straits between Nisos Samos and Nisos Ikaria
BA 1662 Nisos Milos to Nisos Paros
BA 2682 Kolpos Petalion to Nisos Nisiros
BA 3926 Lero island and approaches
BA 3927 Patmos, Arki and Lipso

Imray-Tetra G31 North Cyclades
Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades (West)

NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
NIMA 54332 Nisoi Paros & Naxos
NIMA 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait
NIMA 54400 Samos to Rodhos
NIMA 54403 Samos Strait to N. Kalolimnos
NIMA 54412 Nisos Amorgos & Plans in Astipalaia

Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
Greek 421 Karystos to Naxos
Greek 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia
Greek 451 Leros to Rhodos

See also Aegean Sea.

Distance & Duration

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Possible Departure Points

• Marinas in the Attika Coast (Athens Region)
• Corinth Canal (37°54.91′N, 23°0.61′E)
• Pythagorio, Samos (37°41.2′N, 26°57′E)
• Kuşadasi, Turkey (37°52′N, 27°15′E)
• Vathi, Samos (37°45.3′N, 26°58.3′E)

Route/Suggested Stopovers

Southern Route East Going

The main goal of this route is to take advantage of the prevailing northerly winds in the Kafireas and Cyclades region by moving south. Then to sail west keeping well south of the Sea of Ikaria, and finally to sail north in the more sedate Samos Sea.

1. The first convenient stopover is Fikiada in Kythnos (GPS: 37°24.7′N, 24°23′E) which is 46 nM WNW from Kalamaki Marina (GPS: 37°54.7′N, 23°42.0′E) or 85 nM from the Corinth Canal (GPS: 37°54.91′N, 23°0.61′E). Alternative stopovers are:
   • Loutra in Kythnos GPS: 37°26.6′N, 24°25.9′E - 50 nM from Kalamaki Marina, 90 nM from the Corinth Canal
   • Vourkari in Kea (37°40′N, 24°19.5′E) - 35 nM from Kalamaki Marina, 78 nM from the Corinth Canal
   • Koudouros in Kea (37°34.7′N, 24°16.6′E) - 34nM from Kalamaki Marina, 77 nM from the Corinth Canal
     
2. The second attractive stop is Finikas in Syros (GPS: 37°23.5′N, 24°52.5′E) which is 31 nM SW from Fikiada. If you are is a hurry you can skip this stop and proceed directly to the next one.
3. From Finikas or if you had skipped it from Fikiada you have two options:
   1. You can stop in the delightful South Bay (GPS: 37°23′N, 25°14.3′E) of the uninhabited little island of Rhinia. It is 21 nM W sail. Alternatively if you like fashionable social life you can go to Mykonos (37°27.8′N, 25°19.6′E 25 nM from Finikas). If you have time you can visit Delos (37°23.8′N, 25°15.9′E) - which about a mile E of Rhinia.
      
      1. Then, sail SE to Dendro Donousa (GPS: 37°05.7′N, 25°48.2′E) which is 31 nM from Rhinia.
      2. And from Donousa to sail SSE 15 nM Aegiali in Amorgos (GPS: 36°54.2′N, 25°58.5′E).
   2. Alternatively you can sail 27 nM SE from Finikas to Ayios Ioannis in Naoussa Bay, Paros (GPS: 37°08.6′N, 25°13.96′E).
      1. Then, sail 25 nM SSE through the Paros- Naxos channel to Mersini in Schinousa (GPS: 36°52.3′N, 25°30.6′E).
      2. And from Schinousa sail ENE 25 nM Aegiali in Amorgos (GPS: 36°54.2′N, 25°58.5′E).
         
4. From Aegiali a nice 28 nM E sail brings you to the delightful little island of Levitha (GPS: 37°0.14′N, 26°28.06′E).
   
5. If the wind is not northerly or if it is not too strong you can sail 27 nM NE directly from Levitha to the beautiful little island of Marathi (GPS: 37°22′N, 26°43.6′E). Otherwise:
   1. Sail 23 nM ENE from Levitha to Xerocambos in Leros (GPS: 37°06.45′N, 26°52.3′E), an easy and pleasant anchorage.
   2. Then, sail from Xerocambos 27 nM NW to Marathi (GPS: 37°22′N, 26°43.6′E).
      
6. Finally, from Marathi you it is a 24 nM NE sail to Pythagorio, Samos (GPS: 37°41.2′N, 26°57′E).
   1. If your final destination is Kuşadasi in Turkey (GPS: 37°52′N, 27°15′E) you continue for 16 nM further N via the Mycale channel.
   2. If your final destination is Vathi in Samos (GPS: 37°45.3′N, 26°58.3′E) you continue through and then turn back westward, all together 15 more n M from Pythagorio.

The total distance from Kalamaki Marina along the longest route outlined above is:

• to Pythagorio - 277 nM
• to Kuşadasi - 293 nM
• to Vathi - 292 nM

The total distance from Kalamaki Marina along the shortest outlined above route is:

• to Pythagorio - 233 nM
• to Kuşadasi - 249 nM
• to Vathi - 248 nM

Possible Arrival Ports

• Pythagorio, Samos (37°41.2′N, 26°57′E)
• Kuşadasi, Turkey (37°52′N, 27°15′E)
• Vathi, Samos (37°45.3′N, 26°58.3′E)
• Marinas in the Attika Coast (Athens Region)
• Corinth Canal (37°54.91′N, 23°0.61′E)

Passage Description

FULL description of this passage.

CruiserLog Forum discussions

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External Links

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References

Books, guides, etc.

Personal Notes

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