Kimolos

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	==Kimolos==		==Kimolos==
-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	[[Image:Greece_Kimolos_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Kimolos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Background===		===Background===
-	Historic details, etc.	+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimolos Kimolos] (Κίμωλος) is a barren island of 36 km<sup>2</sup>. It lies north-east of [[Milos]], separated by a narrow channel.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	This channel used to be an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isthmus isthmus] connecting the two islands. On this isthmus was a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isthmus Mycenaean] town. In antiquity the island was known as Achinousa from ''achinos'' - sea urchin.
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		+	Its present name comes from ''kimolia'' (κιμολία) - [http://everything2.com/title/cimolite chalck] because it produces [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcite cimolite].
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		+	The island has only 720 inhabitants living in three villages: Mesa Kastro, Exo Kastro, (sometimes these two are referred to as Chora or simply as Kimolos) and Psathi, the little harbor. The people are dominated by the ruthless Venturis family who have become very successful owners of ferry boats.
	===Charts===		===Charts===
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	BA 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios<br/>
		+	BA 1444 Nisos Milos to Nisos Paros<br/>
		+	BA 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros<br/>
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		+	Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey<br/>
		+	Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades
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		+	NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
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		+	Greek 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis<br/>
		+	Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos
	===Radio Nets===		===Radio Nets===
	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''		''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+	* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2870 22 100 (Adamas, [[Milos]])
		+	* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 82
	===Approach and Navigation===		===Approach and Navigation===
-	Details?	+	While the approaches to Kimolos are straightforward be aware:
-	===Check-in facilities===	+	<font color="red">Warning:</font> When the ''meltemi'' blows there are very strong very strong gusts on south side of Kimolos and in the Kimolos-Poliagos channel.
-	''See Ports''	+
-	===Ports and Popular Stops===	+	===Anchorages===
-	*	+	====Psathi====
-	*	+	{|
-	*	+	|valign="top"|Psáthi (Ψάθη) [36° 47' N 24° 34.5' E] is the little harbor of Kimolos. It affords good protection from the ''meltemi'' but is open to the S - SE. There are gusts here.
-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+	You can either go stern-to the small quay or anchor off in 3 m depth. The holding is good. It is better to anchor off because if the scions of the Venturis family arrive with their fast boats they will chase you away from the quay.
-	Submit Marina details.	+
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-	===Anchorages===	+	====Sikia Bay====
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	This is deserted bay on the south-west of Kimolos. The bay is open to the W - NW and is not protected from the ''meltemi''. With the south wind, it is a good shelter.
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-	*	+	<font color="red">Caution:</font> Watch out for the reef connecting Kimolos with the islet of Ayios Andreas.
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		+	====Semina Creek====
		+	This is a fjord-like bay about 1.25 nM north of [[#Psathi|Psathi]]. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''.
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		+	Anchor at 4-6 m. The villages are about a 45 minute walk.
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		+	|valign="top"|[[Image:Greece_Psathi_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Psathi<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	|}
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		+	====Poliegos====
		+	[[Image:Greece_Polyaigos.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Poliagos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	This [36° 45.9' N 24° 36.6' E] is a nice secluded anchorage between the island of Poliegos (Πολύαιγος) (east of Kimolos) and the Manolisi or Manolas island. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''.
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		+	Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.
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		+	Just SE of Manolas there is another equally attractive and secluded cove [36° 45.7' N 24° 36.9' E]. Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.
	===Routes/Passages To/From===		===Routes/Passages To/From===
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	===Tourism & things to do ashore===		===Tourism & things to do ashore===
-	List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.	+	Take walks and swim.
	===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===		===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
-	*	+	N/A.
	===Laundry===		===Laundry===
-	*	+	N/A.
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	===Grocery Stores===		===Grocery Stores===
-	*	+	* Just the basics in [[#Psathi|Psathi]]
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	===Eateries===		===Eateries===
-	*	+	* Some modest tavernas in [[#Psathi|Psathi]]
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	===Marine Stores & Facilities===		===Marine Stores & Facilities===
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	None.
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	===Repairs===		===Repairs===
-	*	+	N/A.
	===Transportation===		===Transportation===
-	Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.	+	Ferries to [[Milos]] and Piraeus.
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	===References & Publications===		===References & Publications===
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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	===Cruiser's Friends===		===Cruiser's Friends===
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	===External Links===		===External Links===
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimolos Kimolos] (Wikipedia)
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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'':
		+	* June 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:10, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
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Revision as of 14:10, 29 August 2008

Contents 1 Kimolos 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Anchorages 1.5.1 Psathi 1.5.2 Sikia Bay 1.5.3 Semina Creek 1.5.4 Poliegos 1.6 Routes/Passages To/From 1.7 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.8 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.9 Laundry 1.10 Grocery Stores 1.11 Eateries 1.12 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.13 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.14 Repairs 1.15 Transportation 1.16 References & Publications 1.17 Cruiser's Friends 1.18 Forum Discussions 1.19 External Links 1.20 Personal Notes 1.20.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Kimolos

Background

Kimolos (Κίμωλος) is a barren island of 36 km². It lies north-east of Milos, separated by a narrow channel.

This channel used to be an isthmus connecting the two islands. On this isthmus was a Mycenaean town. In antiquity the island was known as Achinousa from achinos - sea urchin.

Its present name comes from kimolia (κιμολία) - chalck because it produces cimolite.

The island has only 720 inhabitants living in three villages: Mesa Kastro, Exo Kastro, (sometimes these two are referred to as Chora or simply as Kimolos) and Psathi, the little harbor. The people are dominated by the ruthless Venturis family who have become very successful owners of ferry boats.

Charts

BA 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
BA 1444 Nisos Milos to Nisos Paros
BA 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros

Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades

NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti

Greek 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2870 22 100 (Adamas, Milos)
• Olympia Radio - VHF channel 82

Approach and Navigation

While the approaches to Kimolos are straightforward be aware:

Warning: When the meltemi blows there are very strong very strong gusts on south side of Kimolos and in the Kimolos-Poliagos channel.

Anchorages

Psathi

Psáthi (Ψάθη) [36° 47' N 24° 34.5' E] is the little harbor of Kimolos. It affords good protection from the meltemi but is open to the S - SE. There are gusts here. You can either go stern-to the small quay or anchor off in 3 m depth. The holding is good. It is better to anchor off because if the scions of the Venturis family arrive with their fast boats they will chase you away from the quay. Sikia Bay This is deserted bay on the south-west of Kimolos. The bay is open to the W - NW and is not protected from the meltemi. With the south wind, it is a good shelter. Caution: Watch out for the reef connecting Kimolos with the islet of Ayios Andreas. Semina Creek This is a fjord-like bay about 1.25 nM north of Psathi. It provides good shelter from the meltemi. Anchor at 4-6 m. The villages are about a 45 minute walk.

File:Greece Psathi h.jpg Chart of Psathi Click for larger view

Poliegos

This [36° 45.9' N 24° 36.6' E] is a nice secluded anchorage between the island of Poliegos (Πολύαιγος) (east of Kimolos) and the Manolisi or Manolas island. It provides good shelter from the meltemi.

Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.

Just SE of Manolas there is another equally attractive and secluded cove [36° 45.7' N 24° 36.9' E]. Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Take walks and swim.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Grocery Stores

• Just the basics in Psathi

Eateries

• Some modest tavernas in Psathi

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

Ferries to Milos and Piraeus.

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

• Kimolos (Wikipedia)

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:

• June 2001 --Istioploos 14:10, 29 August 2008 (UTC)

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