Gulf of Evia
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Revision as of 21:29, 28 July 2013
Gulf of Evia
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| | 38°27.7′N, 23°35.3′E |
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| | <a href="http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=38.440682&ln=23.922729&z=8&k=0&a=1&tab=2">Photo gallery</a> |
| | <a href="http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.37560665780339&lon=23.903785973328905&scale=750000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS">Local chartlet</a> |
| <img src="/images/thumb/c/c2/Greece_Evia.jpg/350px-Greece_Evia.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Evia.jpg" _fck_mw_width="350" alt="Greece Evia.jpg" />Chart of Evia - Click for larger view | |
Charts
- BA </dt>
- 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
</dd>
- 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos </dd>
- 1554 Nótios Evoïkós </dd>
- 1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos </dd>
- 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos </dd>
- Imray-Tetra </dt>
- G26 Nisos Evvoia </dd>
- NIMA </dt>
- 54340 Nisos Spetsai to Nisos Vorioi Sporadhes
</dd>
- 54348 Vorios Evoikos Kolpos and Notios Evoikos Kolpos </dd>
- Greek </dt>
- 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
</dd>
- 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island </dd>
- 421 Karystos to Naxos </dd>
- 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island </dd>
Radio Nets
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12 tel. +30 22210 28888 (Halkis)
Also see <a href="World MM Nets">World Cruiser's Nets</a>.
Weather
See <a href="Aegean Sea#Weather_and_Winds">Aegean Sea</a>.
Approached to the gulf are straightforward. The trickiest part is transiting the Euripus Channel with its low bridge and strong tidal current which can reach 6-7 knots.
Berthing Options
The major port in the Gulf of Evia is Halkis.
Ports
Halkis
<img src="/images/thumb/2/22/Greece_Evia_Halkis_h.jpg/345px-Greece_Evia_Halkis_h.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Evia Halkis h.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="345" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 38°27.7′N, 23°35.3′E
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalkis">Halkis</a> (Χαλκίς) or Chalkis or Khalkis is the capital of Evia. It is a bustling and fairly pleasant place.
A yacht can wait for the bridge to open moored side-to by the customs house on the SE side of the channel or in the marina (30 27.453N, 023 35.445E) which used to be operated by the Yacht Club but is now run by the local authority. The marina is very welcoming. Alternatively there is also an anchorage area on the south side. On the N side a yacht can either wait moored stern-to the NE town quay or anchor off on the NW side. Take care when mooring alongside to allow for the tide which can be significant.
Warning: The bottom is full of objects where an anchor can get fouled. Use a trip line.
Halkis Bridge
The bridge spans the 39 m wide <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euripus_Strait">Euripus Channel</a> and carries all the vehicular traffic into and out of Evia. Because of that the powers that be are very reluctant to open the bridge, especially during heavy traffic hours. Anyway, water traffic can only travel through the channel when the tidal stream, which can be as high as 7 knots is at a low point. As a result the bridge is only opened when the current is under 2-3 knots and at night. Boats that want to pass through the channel have to wait, sometimes for 2 days.
You must visit the Coast Guard (Limenarchio) in advance to book a passage through the bridge. They will then contact you on VHF Channel 12 in the evening to check you are ready and to call you to start the transit through the bridge.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />
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June 2013 --Vigdis
yachtvigdis blog
Karistos
<img src="/images/thumb/e/e7/Greece_Evia_Karystos_h.jpg/345px-Greece_Evia_Karystos_h.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Evia Karystos h.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="345" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 38°0.7′N, 24°25′E
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karystos">Karistos</a> or Karystos (Κάρυστος) is a large, mostly commercial, harbor in S Evia. While the harbor is large finding room is another mater all together. Also, the Limenarchio (Coast Guard) is very vigilant and liable to overcharge you.
This is a good place to wait a good weather window when you are going N on the infamous Kafireas Strait.
The inner basin of the harbor is an excellent all-around shelter. Anchor in the inner basin and moor stern-to. The bottom is mud and it provides good holding.
With the prevailing during the during the summer meltemi winds you can anchor off E of the harbor in front of the small fort. Anchor in 6 m depth over sand. Good holding.
Caution: There can be violent gusts and katabatic winds into the bay, especially when the N wind is blowing hard.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2011 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Voufalo
<img src="/images/thumb/1/13/Greece_Evia_Voufalo_h.jpg/345px-Greece_Evia_Voufalo_h.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Evia Voufalo h.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="345" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 38°18′N, 24°07′E
Voufalo (Βούφαλο) or Bouphalo is a convenient anchorage between Halkis and the S end of Evia. Enter the Creek slowly avoiding the E sand bar and anchor in 5-6 m. There is a hamlet ashore.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />
Kastri
<img src="/images/thumb/6/67/Greece_KastriEvia.jpg/345px-Greece_KastriEvia.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece KastriEvia.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="345" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°58.5′N, 24°32.4′E
Kastri is a pleasant anchorage on the Evia side of the Kafireas channel. It is well protected from the meltemi but with strong winds there can develop an uncomfortable swell in the cove, there can also be some rather strong gusts.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2011 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />
Offshore Islands
Petalii
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| | 37°58.9′N, 24°15.2′E |
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| | <a href="http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=37.981667&ln=24.253333&z=2&k=0&a=1&tab=2">Photo gallery</a> |
| | <a href="http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.981667&lon=24.253333&scale=150000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=29704&CFTOKEN=79115022&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS">Local chartlet</a> |
| <img src="/images/thumb/0/0a/Greece_PetaliiVasiliko.jpg/350px-Greece_PetaliiVasiliko.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece PetaliiVasiliko.jpg" _fck_mw_width="350" alt="Greece PetaliiVasiliko.jpg" />The Anchorage of Vasiliko in Petalii - Click for larger view | |
There are several coves in the small islands of Petalii (Πεταλιοί) near <a href="#Karistos">Karistos</a>.
Vasiliko
Vasiliko (Βασιλικό) is well protected from the meltemi and is very pleasant. It is at the southern side of Pelalii. Anchor in sand at about 4.5 m, good holding.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2009 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />
Ormos Atalantis
<img src="/images/thumb/4/47/Greece_Evia_Atalanti_m.jpg/345px-Greece_Evia_Atalanti_m.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Evia Atalanti m.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="345" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 38°40.3′N, 23°05.3′E
The cove is on the SW side of the island <a href="http://www.maicar.com/GML/Atalanta.html">Atalanti</a>, about 30 nM NW of <a href="#Halkis">Halkis</a> and near the mainland. The island is deserted and it is used as a bird sanctuary. It is a very pleasant anchorage.
You can easily reach by dinghy the small harbor in the mainland, Skala Atalantis, less than a mile from the island.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
Only fishing supplies.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel </dt>
- In <a href="#Halkis">Halkis</a> you can get from either a gas station or arrange for a delivery by a truck
</dd>
- In <a href="#Karistos"> Karistos</a> from gas stations, you will have to carry jerry cans. You may be able to arrange for a delivery by a mini tank </dd>
- Water </dd>
- In <a href="#Halkis">Halkis</a> on the N town quay </dd>
- On the quay in <a href="#Karistos"> Karistos</a> </dd>
- In <a href="#Karistos"> Karistos</a> from gas stations, you will have to carry jerry cans. You may be able to arrange for a delivery by a mini tank </dd>
- Electricity </dt>
- N/A (posts have been installed in <a href="#Karistos"> Karistos</a> but not operational) </dd>
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There is very good food shopping in <a href="#Halkis">Halkis</a>
- Good stores in <a href="#Karistos"> Karistos</a>
Eateries
- You can have very good seafood on the N town quay of <a href="#Halkis">Halkis</a>
- In <a href="#Karistos">Karistos</a> there are many tavernas. Good loukoumades (honey fritters) at Jimmy's and good food at the Marinos
- Also in <a href="#Karistos">Karistos</a> the Gevsiplous (Γευσήπλους) serves an amazing variety of excellent and unusual mezedes (tasty snacks)
- There is a taverna in Skala Atalantis (see <a href="#Ormos_Atalantis">Ormos Atalantis</a>)
Internet/WiFi
In cafés
Laundry
In <a href="#Halkis">Halkis</a> and in <a href="#Karistos">Karystos</a>
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In the town of <a href="#Halkis">Halkis</a>
- Several agencies in <a href="#Karistos"> Karistos</a>
Garbage Disposal
There are bins in the ports and in some of the anchorages.
Transportation
- There are daily busses and trains to Athens from <a href="#Halkis">Halkis</a>
- There are daily ferries from <a href="#Karistos"> Karistos</a> to Rafina
Routes/Passages To/From
- <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi">Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi</a>
- <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades">Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades</a>
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 <a href="Cruising Forums">partnering forums</a>. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euboea">Evia</a> (Wikipedia)
- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalkis">Halkis</a> (Wikipedia)
- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euripus_Strait">Euripus Channel</a>
- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karystos">Karistos</a>
References & Publications
See <a href="Greece#References_.26_Publications">Greece</a>.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual <a href="#Ports">ports</a>, <a href="#Anchorages">anchorages</a>, and <a href="#Offshore_Islands">islands</a> in this page.
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