Pagasitikos Gulf
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Pagasitikos Gulf (Gulf of Volos)
Background
Pagasitikos Gulf (Παγασιτικός Κόλπος) or the Gulf of Volos and the Trikeri Peninsula at the foot of Mt. Pelion is the enchanted region where the centaur Chiron taught so many mythological heroes including Jason the leader of the Argonauts. This is the place where that mythical journey to the Black Sea began.
The Trikeri Channel that separates Skiathos from Evia and the mainland. In the middle of the channel there is the infamous reef Lefteris., this reef covers a very small area and it is very treacherous. The channel is very busy with traffic and many ships have found their doom on Lefteris. The list includes many of the ships from the Persian fleet of Xerxes on their way to conquer Greece in 480 BC. The reef then was called Myrmes. In Lefteris also the heroic Greek submarine Lambros Katsonis was sank with all hands except three crewmen who after swimming for 9 hours made it to Skiathos.
Inside the gulf, is a good sailing ground because there are relatively flat seas while the wind, channeled by the mountains can be quite strong.
Charts
- BA 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos including Thermaikos kólpos
- BA 1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos
- Imray-Tetra G25 Eastern Sporades and North Evvoia
- NIMA 54349 Maliakos Kolpos
- NIMA 54351 Approaches to Volos
- Greek 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- Greek 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 03 and 60
- Cellular Phone(GSM/GPRS) - Weak signal in Paleo Trikeri
Approached to the gulf are straightforward, but inside the gulf there can be rather strong and gusty winds.
Check-in facilities
The major harbor in the area is Volos but there are many good anchorages in this region.
Ports and Popular Stops
Volos (Port of Entry)
Volos (Βόλος) [39° 21.5' N 22° 56.5' E] is one of the largest industrial ports in Greece. There is a Yacht Club in Volos. |
Orei
Orei (Ορεοί) or Oreios [38° 57' N 23° 05' E] is a pleasant little harbor on the N of the large island of Evia. Moor stern-to the mole or to the iron wharf. It is also possible to anchor off. The harbor provides good protection from the meltemi but it is open to the W-NW.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --Istioploos 12:57, 3 July 2008 (MDT)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Volos Yacht Club
Anchorages
Cape Artemision
The SW corner of the Pondikonisi island, just across from Cape Artemision gives good shelter from the meltemi.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --Istioploos 12:57, 3 July 2008 (MDT)
Andriami Bay
This is a large deserted bay [39° 05.3' N 23° 07' E] about 3 M E of Trikeri Point, it is open to the S. It provides some protection from the meltemi.
Anchor on the N side in 5-8 m.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2000 --Istioploos 12:57, 3 July 2008 (MDT)
Ayia Kiriaki
Ayia Kiriaki (Αγία Κυργιακή) is a fishing port and a traditional boat shipyard.
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External Links
- Pagasitikos Gulf (Wikipedia)
- Volos
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