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| - | {{TOCleft}} | + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Sikias_m.jpg|350px]]Chart of Sikias - ''Click for larger view'' |
| - | Sikias or Sykias (Συκιάς) also refered to as Skala Sikias is a wonderful cove well protected frequented by local fishermen. | + | |} {{TOCleft}}Sikias or Sykias (Συκιάς) also refered to as Skala Sikias is a wonderful cove well protected frequented by local fishermen. |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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: 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi | : 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | ||
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27 | * Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27 | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are several rocks and reefs on the N side of the cove. | <font color="red">Warning:</font> There are several rocks and reefs on the N side of the cove. | ||
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| - | + | ''See [[#Anchorages|Anchorages]] below''. | |
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| - | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
None. | None. | ||
<div style="clear: both;"></div> | <div style="clear: both;"></div> | ||
| - | ==Anchorages== | + | ===Anchorages=== |
| - | [[Image:Yachtbillabong_Sikias_Mt_Athos_110705.jpg| | + | [[Image:Yachtbillabong_Sikias_Mt_Athos_110705.jpg|345px|thumb|right| Mt Athos at dawn from the anchorage at the head of the bay<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
There are a number of places to anchor around the bay, with varying protection, as shown on the diagram. | There are a number of places to anchor around the bay, with varying protection, as shown on the diagram. | ||
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There is a good view of Mt Athos from the main bay. | There is a good view of Mt Athos from the main bay. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== |
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None. | None. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
None. | None. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Things to do Ashore== |
| - | + | ====Tourism==== | |
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| - | ===Tourism=== | + | |
List places of interest, tours, etc. | List places of interest, tours, etc. | ||
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| - | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
None in Sikias. In Sarti ([[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|5.5041|N|23|58.7047|E|}}), about 5 miles north, there is at least one supermarket and bakery together.. It is possible to anchor off the Sarti beach and dinghy ashore here. Approach the anchoring point with care to avoid the rock patch about 0.25 miles offshore and just north of this latitude. | None in Sikias. In Sarti ([[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|5.5041|N|23|58.7047|E|}}), about 5 miles north, there is at least one supermarket and bakery together.. It is possible to anchor off the Sarti beach and dinghy ashore here. Approach the anchoring point with care to avoid the rock patch about 0.25 miles offshore and just north of this latitude. | ||
| - | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
There is a taverna that served good fish. | There is a taverna that served good fish. | ||
| - | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
| - | N/A. | + | N/A (Not Available). |
| - | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
N/A. | N/A. | ||
| - | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
N/A. | N/A. | ||
| - | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
Trash Can. | Trash Can. | ||
| - | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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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'': | ||
| + | * Summer 1992 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
| + | * July 2011 --[[User:Yachtbillabong|Yachtbillabong]] [[Image:Australia_Icon.png]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:54, 2 March 2013
Sikias
 (Click links for more information)
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 | Photo gallery |
 | Local chartlet |
 Chart of Sikias - Click for larger view
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Charts
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- Greek
- 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Warning: There are several rocks and reefs on the N side of the cove.
Berthing Options
See Anchorages below.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Click for larger view
There are a number of places to anchor around the bay, with varying protection, as shown on the diagram.
The bottom is mostly sand with some weed. Good holding.
With prolonged north-easterly winds a swell comes into the bay. Some protection can be gained by tucking into the deeper coves on the southern side of the bay, including behind the breakwater in the central cove in the south.
There is a good view of Mt Athos from the main bay.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
None in Sikias. In Sarti ( 40°5.5041′N, 23°58.7047′E), about 5 miles north, there is at least one supermarket and bakery together.. It is possible to anchor off the Sarti beach and dinghy ashore here. Approach the anchoring point with care to avoid the rock patch about 0.25 miles offshore and just north of this latitude.
Eateries
There is a taverna that served good fish.
Internet/WiFi
N/A (Not Available).
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash Can.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Summer 1992 --Istioploos
- July 2011 --Yachtbillabong
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