Fourni

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	===Approach and Navigation===		===Approach and Navigation===
-	Details?	+	Approaching Fourni is not hard but if you want to transit the channel between the island of Fourni and Thymaina there is
		+	<font color="red">Danger:</font> With a strong ''meltemi'' the wind not only is accelerated ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venturi_effect Venturi effect]) but it is fighting the north setting current and creates rather confused seas. Under no circumstances you should transit the channel by night. Also, the very narrow channel between the small island of Diapori and Fourni is too shallow for most yachts.
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		+	<font color="red">Warning:</font> The channel between Fourni and [[Samos]] is subject to very strong gusts. Usually the wind in the channel is on force point stronger than elsewhere in the neighborhood. When you transit this channel stay as far as possible from [[Samos]] with its very strong [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katabatic_wind katabatic winds] down [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerkis Mt. Kerkis].
	===Ports and Popular Stops===		===Ports and Popular Stops===
-	*	+	The main harbor is in the town of Fourni and it is not a very comfortable anchorage. Near-by is the small but secure anchorage of [[#Kampí|Kampí]], and there are many other attractive coves. All of Fourni, however, are subject to very violent gusts.
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-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+	====Fourni====
-	''See each Port/Stop''	+	[[Image:Fourni_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Fourni Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	The harbor of Fourni (Φούρνοι) [37° 34.7' N 26° 28.8' E] or Korséi (Κορσέοι) gets a fair amount of swell with the ''meltemi'' and to compound the problem its rocky bottom with a thin layer of mud provides poor holding.
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		+	It is an attractive town and a "must see place" for anyone interested in traditional Greek wooden boats ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiki caiques]). Unfortunately an ill-conceived EU program sponsored by the EU that is aimed at reducing over fishing is destroying a centuries old maritime heritage. The program pays a substantial sum to a fisherman who retires his fishing boat, provided that the boat is destroyed. Here, in Fourni where there are many traditional caiques, the effect of this well-meaning program is to destroy many irreplaceable traditional wooden boats. Last winter, we were told by the locals, with tears in their eyes, that two beautiful ''trechandiria'', in very good condition, were broken with a bulldozer.
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		+	===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
		+	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
		+	* July 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:26, 26 June 2008 (MDT)
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		+	[[Image:Fourni_h_S.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Satellite View of Fourni Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
-	''See each Port/Stop''	+	====Kampí====
		+	[[Image:Fourni_Kampi_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of the Kampí Anchorage<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	Kampí (Καμπί) [37° 34.2' N 26° 28.6' E] is a small cove just south of the Fourni harbor. It is well protected from the ''meltemi''. We have weathered here a force 9 gale blowing for several days. The bottom provides much better holding than Fourni harbor but it is fairly deep and care must be taken during anchoring. Allow at least 45 m of chain.
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		+	On the W shore, the proprietor of the local taverna ''To Kampí'', has made concrete columns on the rocks for tieing a shore line. It is best to use two lines. He also (2001) has placed 3 laid moorings but in May of 2007 only one was there. These are much easier and more secure than anchoring. Please do keep in mind, however, that if you do use them you are morally obligated to eat at least one meal at his restaurant.
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		+	Care must be taken approaching the rocks with an inflatable. They are very sharp and full of sea urchins. The wind here, as in most of Fourni, has violent gusts and seems to come from every direction.
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		+	Ashore, there is a small restaurant (the owner of the moorings and columns) with wholesome home cooking and very fresh fish. There is an uphill path that connects with the road leading to the town about 30 minutes on foot.
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		+	===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
		+	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
		+	* May 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:26, 26 June 2008 (MDT)
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		+	<center><gallery widths="200px" heights="140px" perrow="2">
		+	Image:Fourni1.jpg|Kambí from the water<br/>''Click for larger view''
		+	Image:Fourni_Kampi1.jpg|Kampí from up the hill<br/>''Click for larger view''
		+	</gallery></center>
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	''Also see each Port/Stop''		''Also see each Port/Stop''
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		+	See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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Revision as of 20:26, 26 June 2008

Contents 1 Fourni 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Ports and Popular Stops 1.5.1 Fourni 1.6 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 1.7 Anchorages 1.7.1 Kampí 1.8 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 1.9 Offshore Islands 1.10 Routes/Passages To/From 1.11 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.12 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.13 Laundry 1.14 Grocery & Supply Stores 1.15 Eateries 1.16 Internet/WiFi 1.17 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.18 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.19 Repairs 1.20 Transportation 1.21 References & Publications 1.22 Cruiser's Friends 1.23 Forum Discussions 1.24 External Links 1.25 Personal Notes 1.26 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Fourni

Background

Fourni (Φούρνοι) located SW of Samos and SE of Ikaria actually consist of three islands: Fourni, Thymaina (Θύμαινα) or Fimaina, and Ayios Miνnas (Άγιος Μηνάς). They are part of the Samos prefecture.

During the 19th century and earlier they were infamous for their pirates. Today, they are inhabited by fishermen and collectively they own the largest fishing fleet in the Aegean. In the town (also called Fournoi), there are several restaurants serving seafood and lobsters at a very reasonable, by Greek standards. price.

Charts

BA 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
BA 1537 Nisídhes Foúrnoi with the straits between Nísos Sámos and Nísos Ikaría

Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey

NIMA 54402 Island of the Aegean - Fournoi

Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
Greek 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 22750 51 207
• Olympia Radio - VHF (No signal)

Approach and Navigation

Approaching Fourni is not hard but if you want to transit the channel between the island of Fourni and Thymaina there is Danger: With a strong meltemi the wind not only is accelerated (Venturi effect) but it is fighting the north setting current and creates rather confused seas. Under no circumstances you should transit the channel by night. Also, the very narrow channel between the small island of Diapori and Fourni is too shallow for most yachts.

Warning: The channel between Fourni and Samos is subject to very strong gusts. Usually the wind in the channel is on force point stronger than elsewhere in the neighborhood. When you transit this channel stay as far as possible from Samos with its very strong katabatic winds down Mt. Kerkis.

Ports and Popular Stops

The main harbor is in the town of Fourni and it is not a very comfortable anchorage. Near-by is the small but secure anchorage of Kampí, and there are many other attractive coves. All of Fourni, however, are subject to very violent gusts.

Fourni

The harbor of Fourni (Φούρνοι) [37° 34.7' N 26° 28.8' E] or Korséi (Κορσέοι) gets a fair amount of swell with the meltemi and to compound the problem its rocky bottom with a thin layer of mud provides poor holding.

It is an attractive town and a "must see place" for anyone interested in traditional Greek wooden boats (caiques). Unfortunately an ill-conceived EU program sponsored by the EU that is aimed at reducing over fishing is destroying a centuries old maritime heritage. The program pays a substantial sum to a fisherman who retires his fishing boat, provided that the boat is destroyed. Here, in Fourni where there are many traditional caiques, the effect of this well-meaning program is to destroy many irreplaceable traditional wooden boats. Last winter, we were told by the locals, with tears in their eyes, that two beautiful trechandiria, in very good condition, were broken with a bulldozer.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• July 2004 --Istioploos 14:26, 26 June 2008 (MDT)

Anchorages

Kampí

Kampí (Καμπί) [37° 34.2' N 26° 28.6' E] is a small cove just south of the Fourni harbor. It is well protected from the meltemi. We have weathered here a force 9 gale blowing for several days. The bottom provides much better holding than Fourni harbor but it is fairly deep and care must be taken during anchoring. Allow at least 45 m of chain.

On the W shore, the proprietor of the local taverna To Kampí, has made concrete columns on the rocks for tieing a shore line. It is best to use two lines. He also (2001) has placed 3 laid moorings but in May of 2007 only one was there. These are much easier and more secure than anchoring. Please do keep in mind, however, that if you do use them you are morally obligated to eat at least one meal at his restaurant.

Care must be taken approaching the rocks with an inflatable. They are very sharp and full of sea urchins. The wind here, as in most of Fourni, has violent gusts and seems to come from every direction.

Ashore, there is a small restaurant (the owner of the moorings and columns) with wholesome home cooking and very fresh fish. There is an uphill path that connects with the road leading to the town about 30 minutes on foot.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• May 2007 --Istioploos 14:26, 26 June 2008 (MDT)

Kambí from the water Click for larger view

Kampí from up the hill Click for larger view

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Also see each Port/Stop

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

See each Port/Stop

Repairs

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

References & Publications

See Greece.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

• Fournoi (Wikipedia)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.

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