Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
The south going passage from the Northern Sporades group of islands to the [[Attika_Coast|Athens Region]] is fairly easy with mostly favorable winds. You may chose the longer, and less interesting route via the [[Gulf of Evia]], or the preferred direct route via the island of [[Skyros]] and the Kafireas Strait (the channel between the islands of [[Gulf of Evia|Evia]] and [[Andros]]). While his route avoids possible delays at Halkis, you may have to wait in [[Skyros]] so that you can avoid possible rough seas in the Kafireas Strait. | The south going passage from the Northern Sporades group of islands to the [[Attika_Coast|Athens Region]] is fairly easy with mostly favorable winds. You may chose the longer, and less interesting route via the [[Gulf of Evia]], or the preferred direct route via the island of [[Skyros]] and the Kafireas Strait (the channel between the islands of [[Gulf of Evia|Evia]] and [[Andros]]). While his route avoids possible delays at Halkis, you may have to wait in [[Skyros]] so that you can avoid possible rough seas in the Kafireas Strait. | ||
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In general, the best sailing in the [[Aegean Sea]] is during the period from late May to mid October. But this does not preclude earlier in the Spring or later in the Autumn. Sailing in the winter months can be problematic due to stronger, more volatile, and less predictable weather. | In general, the best sailing in the [[Aegean Sea]] is during the period from late May to mid October. But this does not preclude earlier in the Spring or later in the Autumn. Sailing in the winter months can be problematic due to stronger, more volatile, and less predictable weather. | ||
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Radio_Nets|Aegean Sea]]''. | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Radio_Nets|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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==Navigation Charts Required== | ==Navigation Charts Required== | ||
- | ;BA | + | ; BA |
- | :1062 Nísoi Voríoi Sporádhes | + | : 1062 Nísoi Voríoi Sporádhes |
- | :1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos | + | : 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos |
- | :1554 Nótios Evoïkós | + | : 1554 Nótios Evoïkós |
- | :1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos | + | : 1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos |
- | :1657 Saronikós Kólpos | + | : 1657 Saronikós Kólpos |
- | :2682 Kolpos Petalion to Nisos Nisiros | + | : 2682 Kolpos Petalion to Nisos Nisiros |
- | ; | + | ; Imran-Tetra |
- | :G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs | + | : G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs |
- | :G25 Eastern Sporades and North Evvoia | + | : G25 Eastern Sporades and North Evvoia |
- | :G26 Nisos Evvoia | + | : G26 Nisos Evvoia |
- | :G31 North Cyclades | + | : G31 North Cyclades |
- | ;NIMA | + | ; NIMA |
- | :54340 Nisos Spetsai to Nisos Vorioi Sporadhes | + | : 54340 Nisos Spetsai to Nisos Vorioi Sporadhes |
- | :54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. | + | : 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petition |
- | :54348 Vorios Evoikos Kolpos and Notios Evoikos Kolpos | + | : 54348 Vorios Evoikos Kolpos and Notios Evoikos Kolpos |
- | :54350 Nisoi Vorioi | + | : 54350 Nisoi Vorioi Sporades |
- | ;Greek | + | ; Greek |
- | :31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf | + | : 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf |
- | :74 Corinth to Skopelos Island | + | : 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island |
- | :331 Sporades to Ay. Efstratios | + | : 331 Sporades to Ay. Efstratios |
- | :413 Saronikos Kolpos | + | : 413 Saronikos Kolpos |
''See also [[Aegean_Sea#Charts|Aegean Sea]]''. | ''See also [[Aegean_Sea#Charts|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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==Possible Departure Points== | ==Possible Departure Points== | ||
- | * | + | * {{mark |37|54.96|N|23|0.61|E| type= waterway-canal |name= [[Corinth_Canal#Isthmia_East_End|Isthmia]] | zoom= 17}} (Isthmia, East End), the east entrance of the [[Corinth Canal]]. |
* Marinas in the [[Attika_Coast|Attika Coast (Athens Region)]] | * Marinas in the [[Attika_Coast|Attika Coast (Athens Region)]] | ||
- | * | + | * {{mark |39|09.9|N|23|29.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skiathos#Skiathos_Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] | zoom= 15}} |
- | * | + | * {{mark |39|7.34|N|23|43.93|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skopelos#Skopelos_Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] | zoom= 17}} |
==Route/Suggested Stopovers== | ==Route/Suggested Stopovers== | ||
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This is an easy passage but longer than the passage via the island of [[Skyros]]. However, the [[Gulf of Evia]] is not a very exiting cruising ground because its waters are not translucent as the waters of the [[Aegean Sea]]. Another drawback of this passage is the possibility of long delays, up to 2 days, for the opening of the [[Gulf_of_Evia#Halkis_Bridge|Halkis Bridge]]. It highly recommended that a few days before your estimated arrival in [[Gulf_of_Evia#Halkis_|Halkis]] you contact the Coast Guard (''Λιμεναρχείο - Limenarchio'') on either VHF channel 12 or by telephone in +30 22210 28888. | This is an easy passage but longer than the passage via the island of [[Skyros]]. However, the [[Gulf of Evia]] is not a very exiting cruising ground because its waters are not translucent as the waters of the [[Aegean Sea]]. Another drawback of this passage is the possibility of long delays, up to 2 days, for the opening of the [[Gulf_of_Evia#Halkis_Bridge|Halkis Bridge]]. It highly recommended that a few days before your estimated arrival in [[Gulf_of_Evia#Halkis_|Halkis]] you contact the Coast Guard (''Λιμεναρχείο - Limenarchio'') on either VHF channel 12 or by telephone in +30 22210 28888. | ||
- | # The first convenient stopover after leaving the [[Attika_Coast|Attika Coast (Athens Region)]] is | + | # The first convenient stopover after leaving the [[Attika_Coast|Attika Coast (Athens Region)]] is {{mark |37|40|N|24|19.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Kea#Vourkari|Vourkari]], [[Kea]] |altname= Βουρκάρι, Κέα | zoom= 13}}, 34 nM from {{mark |37|54.7|N|23|42.0|E| type= marina |name= [[Kalamaki-Alimos Marina|Kalamaki Marina]] | zoom= 16}} or 66 nM from the {{mark |37|54.96|N|23|0.61|E| type= waterway-canal |name= [[Corinth_Canal#Isthmia_East_End|Corinth Canal]] | zoom= 17}}. |
- | # From [[Kea#Vourkari|Vourkari]] you sail for 42 nM NNW to the very sheltered creek of | + | # From [[Kea#Vourkari|Vourkari]] you sail for 42 nM NNW to the very sheltered creek of {{mark |38|18|N|24|07|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Gulf_of_Evia#Voufalo|Voufalo]] |altname= Βούφαλο | zoom= 14}} in the island of '''Evia'''. |
- | # Then, from [[Gulf_of_Evia#Voufalo|Voufalo]], sail 28 nM mostly NW to the south harbor of | + | # Then, from [[Gulf_of_Evia#Voufalo|Voufalo]], sail 28 nM mostly NW to the south harbor of {{mark |38|27.7|N|23|35.3|E| type= harbour |name= [[Gulf_of_Evia#Halkis_|Halkis]] |altname= Χαλκίς | zoom= 14}}. |
- | # From [[Gulf_of_Evia#Halkis_|Halkis]] you continue sailing NW for 32 nM to the very pleasant and secluded small island of | + | #* Here you will have to wait for the [[Gulf_of_Evia#Halkis_Bridge|bridge]] to open. Stay in communication with the authorities in VHF channel 12. |
- | # From[[Gulf_of_Evia#Ormos_Atalantis|Atalanti]] sail first | + | #* {{Warning}}When the bridge opens, it stays open for a very short time. You have to be fast to transit the narrow [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euripus_Strait Euripus Channel]. |
+ | #* Once you transit the narrows and are on the N side, you can either moor stern-to the NE town quay or anchor off on the NW shore. | ||
+ | # From [[Gulf_of_Evia#Halkis_|Halkis]] you continue sailing NW for 32 nM to the very pleasant and secluded small island of {{mark |38|40.3|N|23|05.3|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Gulf_of_Evia#Ormos_Atalantis|Atalanti]]| zoom= 14}}. | ||
+ | # From [[Gulf_of_Evia#Ormos_Atalantis|Atalanti]] sail first NNW and then, to {{mark |lat= 38.76 |lon= 23.06| type= waypoint |name= Arkitsa | zoom= 11}}, continue NW to {{mark |lat= 38.82 |lon= 22.78| type= waypoint |name= past Lichades islets | zoom= 11}}, and then NE for a total of 37 nM to the sleepy little harbor of {{mark |38|56.89|N|23|5.15|E| type= harbour |name= [[Pagasitikos_Gulf#Orei|Orei]] |altname= Ορεοί | zoom= 17}} in [[Gulf_of_Evia|Evia]]. | ||
# From [[Pagasitikos_Gulf#Orei|Orei]] you can sail to of the Sporades islands either to: | # From [[Pagasitikos_Gulf#Orei|Orei]] you can sail to of the Sporades islands either to: | ||
- | ## | + | ## {{mark |39|09.9|N|23|29.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skiathos#Skiathos_Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] |altname= Σκιάθος | zoom= 15}}, a 25 nM sail NE. |
- | ## | + | ## {{mark |39|7.34|N|23|43.93|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skopelos#Skopelos_Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] |altname= Σκόπελος | zoom= 17}}, a 44 nM sail ENE. |
- | The total distance from | + | The total distance from {{mark |37|54.7|N|23|42.0|E| type= marina |name= [[Kalamaki-Alimos Marina|Kalamaki Marina]] | zoom= 16}} along the route outlined above is: |
- | * | + | * 198 nM to {{mark |39|09.9|N|23|29.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skiathos#Skiathos_Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] | zoom= 15}} |
- | * | + | * 219 nM to {{mark |39|7.34|N|23|43.93|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skopelos#Skopelos_Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] | zoom= 17}} |
''See [[Aegean Distances Tables I#Athens_to_Sporades_via_the_Gulf_of_Evia|Aegean Distances Tables]]''. | ''See [[Aegean Distances Tables I#Athens_to_Sporades_via_the_Gulf_of_Evia|Aegean Distances Tables]]''. | ||
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===South Going via Skyros=== | ===South Going via Skyros=== | ||
- | This passage is much easier going South from the Sporades to the Athens region then the other way. This is because when you are sailing in the SW direction through the Kafireas Strait (the channel between the | + | This passage is much easier going South from the Sporades to the Athens region then the other way. This is because when you are sailing in the SW direction through the ''Kafireas Strait'' (the channel between the [[Gulf of Evia|Evia]] and the island of [[Andros]]) you will have the prevalent ''meltemi'' which here comes from the NE favoring you while in the reverse passage it will be on your nose. |
- | # First you sail the small uninhabited island of | + | # First you sail to the small uninhabited island of {{mark |39|04|N|24|06.7|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Skyros#Skantzoura|Skantzoura]] |altname= Σκάντζουρα | zoom= 15}} which is: |
- | #* 31 nM ESE from [[Skiathos]] | + | #* 31 nM ESE from from {{mark |39|09.9|N|23|29.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skiathos#Skiathos_Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] |altname= Σκιάθος | zoom= 15}} |
- | #* 19 nM SE from [[Skopelos]] | + | #* 19 nM SE from {{mark |39|7.34|N|23|43.93|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skopelos#Skopelos_Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] |altname= Σκόπελος | zoom= 17}} |
- | # From [[Skyros#Skantzoura|Skantzoura]] you sail 29 nM SE to | + | # From {{mark |39|04|N|24|06.7|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Skyros#Skantzoura|Skantzoura]] | zoom= 15}} you sail 29 nM SE to {{mark |38|50.6|N|24|32.1|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skyros#Linaria_Harbor|Linaria]] |altname= Λινάρια | zoom= 15}} the main harbor of the island of [[Skyros]] (Σκύρος). |
+ | #* This is a good opportunity to explore this remarkable but hard to reach island. | ||
# From [[Skyros#Linaria_Harbor|Linaria]] you have two choices: | # From [[Skyros#Linaria_Harbor|Linaria]] you have two choices: | ||
- | ## Take a short sail of 9 nM to the small uninhabited island of | + | ## Take a short sail of 9 nM to the small uninhabited island of {{mark |38|45|N|24|36.9|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Skyros#Sarakino|Sarakino]] |altname= Σαράκινο | zoom= 14}} and there wait for a good weather window for sailing 56 nM S via the ''Kafireas Strait'' to {{mark |38|0.7|N|24|25|E| type= harbor |name= [[Gulf_of_Evia#Karistos|Karistos]] |altname= Κάρυστος | zoom= 17}}. |
- | ## Wait for the weather window in [[Skyros#Linaria_Harbor|Linaria]] and then sail 65 nM S directly to | + | ## Wait for the weather window in [[Skyros#Linaria_Harbor|Linaria]] and then sail 65 nM S directly to {{mark |38|0.7|N|24|25|E| type= harbor |name= [[Gulf_of_Evia#Karistos|Karistos]] |altname= Κάρυστος | zoom= 17}} via the ''Kafireas Strait''. |
- | # From [[Gulf_of_Evia#Karistos|Karistos]] | + | # From [[Gulf_of_Evia#Karistos|Karistos]] sail to {{mark |37|40|N|24|19.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Kea#Vourkari|Vourkari]]] |altname= Βουρκάρι, Κέα | zoom= 13}} in the island of [[Kea]] (Κέα) is an easy SSW sail of 22 mM. |
# Finally, you sail from [[Kea#Vourkari|Vourkari]] home: | # Finally, you sail from [[Kea#Vourkari|Vourkari]] home: | ||
- | #* | + | #* 37 nM to {{mark |37|54.7|N|23|42.0|E| type= marina |name= [[Kalamaki-Alimos Marina|Kalamaki Marina]] | zoom= 16}} |
- | #* | + | #* 72 nM to {{mark |37|54.96|N|23|0.61|E| type= waterway-canal |name= [[Corinth_Canal#Isthmia_East_End|Corinth Canal]] | zoom= 17}} |
- | The total distance to | + | The total distance to {{mark |37|54.7|N|23|42.0|E| type= marina |name= [[Kalamaki-Alimos Marina|Kalamaki Marina]] | zoom= 16}} along the route outlined above is: |
- | * from | + | * 184 nM from {{mark |39|09.9|N|23|29.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skiathos#Skiathos_Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] | zoom= 15}} |
- | * | + | * 172 nM from {{mark |39|7.34|N|23|43.93|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skopelos#Skopelos_Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] | zoom= 17}} |
''See [[Aegean Distances Tables I#Sporades_to_Athens_via_Skyros|Aegean Distances Tables]]''. | ''See [[Aegean Distances Tables I#Sporades_to_Athens_via_Skyros|Aegean Distances Tables]]''. | ||
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==Possible Arrival Ports== | ==Possible Arrival Ports== | ||
- | * | + | * {{mark |39|09.9|N|23|29.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skiathos#Skiathos_Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] | zoom= 15}} |
- | * | + | * {{mark |39|7.34|N|23|43.93|E| type= harbour |name= [[Skopelos#Skopelos_Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] | zoom= 17}} |
* Marinas in the [[Attika_Coast|Attika Coast (Athens Region)]] | * Marinas in the [[Attika_Coast|Attika Coast (Athens Region)]] | ||
- | * | + | * {{mark |37|54.96|N|23|0.61|E| type= waterway-canal |name= [[Corinth_Canal#Isthmia_East_End|Corinth Canal]] | zoom= 17}} |
==Forum Discussion Topics== | ==Forum Discussion Topics== | ||
- | 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 [[Aegean_Sea# | + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Links|Aegean Sea]]''. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
''See [[Aegean_Sea#References_&_Publications|Aegean Sea]]''. | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#References_&_Publications|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:21, 2 June 2016
Introduction
The south going passage from the Northern Sporades group of islands to the Athens Region is fairly easy with mostly favorable winds. You may chose the longer, and less interesting route via the Gulf of Evia, or the preferred direct route via the island of Skyros and the Kafireas Strait (the channel between the islands of Evia and Andros). While his route avoids possible delays at Halkis, you may have to wait in Skyros so that you can avoid possible rough seas in the Kafireas Strait.
The north going passage from the Athens Region to the Northern Sporades group of islands is more complicated. You have the weigh the strong possibility strong meltemi contrary winds and rough seas via the Kafireas Strait and Skyros versus the longer and less exiting route via the Gulf of Evia with possible delays, up to 2 days, for the opening of the Bridge. Nevertheless, this is the recomended route for going north.
Climate & Weather Information
See Aegean Weather.
Weather Windows
In general, the best sailing in the Aegean Sea is during the period from late May to mid October. But this does not preclude earlier in the Spring or later in the Autumn. Sailing in the winter months can be problematic due to stronger, more volatile, and less predictable weather.
Communication
See Aegean Sea.
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12 tel. +30 22210 28888 (Halkis)
- BA
- 1062 Nísoi Voríoi Sporádhes
- 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos
- 1554 Nótios Evoïkós
- 1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- 2682 Kolpos Petalion to Nisos Nisiros
- Imran-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
- G25 Eastern Sporades and North Evvoia
- G26 Nisos Evvoia
- G31 North Cyclades
- NIMA
- 54340 Nisos Spetsai to Nisos Vorioi Sporadhes
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petition
- 54348 Vorios Evoikos Kolpos and Notios Evoikos Kolpos
- 54350 Nisoi Vorioi Sporades
- Greek
- 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island
- 331 Sporades to Ay. Efstratios
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
See also Aegean Sea.
Distance & Duration
See Athens to Sporades via the Gulf of Evia and/or Sporades to Athens via Skyros.
Possible Departure Points
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Isthmia [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Isthmia|Isthmia]] 37°54.96′N, 23°0.61′E (Isthmia, East End), the east entrance of the Corinth Canal.
- Marinas in the Attika Coast (Athens Region)
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Skiathos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skiathos Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] 39°09.9′N, 23°29.6′E
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Skopelos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skopelos Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] 39°7.34′N, 23°43.93′E
Route/Suggested Stopovers
North Going via the Gulf of Evia
This is an easy passage but longer than the passage via the island of Skyros. However, the Gulf of Evia is not a very exiting cruising ground because its waters are not translucent as the waters of the Aegean Sea. Another drawback of this passage is the possibility of long delays, up to 2 days, for the opening of the Halkis Bridge. It highly recommended that a few days before your estimated arrival in Halkis you contact the Coast Guard (Λιμεναρχείο - Limenarchio) on either VHF channel 12 or by telephone in +30 22210 28888.
- The first convenient stopover after leaving the Attika Coast (Athens Region) is
Vourkari, Kea [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Vourkari, Kea|Vourkari, Kea]] (Βουρκάρι, Κέα) 37°40′N, 24°19.5′E , 34 nM from
Kalamaki Marina [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Kalamaki Marina|Kalamaki Marina]] 37°54.7′N, 23°42.0′E or 66 nM from the
Corinth Canal [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Corinth Canal|Corinth Canal]] 37°54.96′N, 23°0.61′E .
- From Vourkari you sail for 42 nM NNW to the very sheltered creek of
Voufalo [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Voufalo|Voufalo]] (Βούφαλο) 38°18′N, 24°07′E in the island of Evia.
- Then, from Voufalo, sail 28 nM mostly NW to the south harbor of
Halkis [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Halkis|Halkis]] (Χαλκίς) 38°27.7′N, 23°35.3′E .
- Here you will have to wait for the bridge to open. Stay in communication with the authorities in VHF channel 12.
- Warning: When the bridge opens, it stays open for a very short time. You have to be fast to transit the narrow Euripus Channel.
- Once you transit the narrows and are on the N side, you can either moor stern-to the NE town quay or anchor off on the NW shore.
- From Halkis you continue sailing NW for 32 nM to the very pleasant and secluded small island of
Atalanti [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Atalanti|Atalanti]] 38°40.3′N, 23°05.3′E .
- From Atalanti sail first NNW and then, to
Arkitsa [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Arkitsa|Arkitsa]] 38°45.600'N, 023°03.600'E , continue NW to
past Lichades islets [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#past Lichades islets|past Lichades islets]] 38°49.200'N, 022°46.800'E , and then NE for a total of 37 nM to the sleepy little harbor of
Orei [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Orei|Orei]] (Ορεοί) 38°56.89′N, 23°5.15′E in Evia.
- From Orei you can sail to of the Sporades islands either to:
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Skiathos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skiathos Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] (Σκιάθος) 39°09.9′N, 23°29.6′E , a 25 nM sail NE.
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Skopelos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skopelos Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] (Σκόπελος) 39°7.34′N, 23°43.93′E , a 44 nM sail ENE.
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The total distance from Kalamaki Marina [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Kalamaki Marina|Kalamaki Marina]] 37°54.7′N, 23°42.0′E along the route outlined above is:
- 198 nM to
Skiathos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skiathos Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] 39°09.9′N, 23°29.6′E
- 219 nM to
Skopelos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skopelos Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] 39°7.34′N, 23°43.93′E
South Going via the Gulf of Evia
This is the reverse of the North Going via the Gulf of Evia described above. If you use this passage to both go and return from the Sporades you will miss the lovely island of Skyros.
South Going via Skyros
This passage is much easier going South from the Sporades to the Athens region then the other way. This is because when you are sailing in the SW direction through the Kafireas Strait (the channel between the Evia and the island of Andros) you will have the prevalent meltemi which here comes from the NE favoring you while in the reverse passage it will be on your nose.
- First you sail to the small uninhabited island of
Skantzoura [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skantzoura|Skantzoura]] (Σκάντζουρα) 39°04′N, 24°06.7′E which is:
- 31 nM ESE from from
Skiathos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skiathos Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] (Σκιάθος) 39°09.9′N, 23°29.6′E
- 19 nM SE from
Skopelos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skopelos Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] (Σκόπελος) 39°7.34′N, 23°43.93′E
- 31 nM ESE from from
- From
Skantzoura [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skantzoura|Skantzoura]] 39°04′N, 24°06.7′E you sail 29 nM SE to
Linaria [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Linaria|Linaria]] (Λινάρια) 38°50.6′N, 24°32.1′E the main harbor of the island of Skyros (Σκύρος).
- This is a good opportunity to explore this remarkable but hard to reach island.
- From Linaria you have two choices:
- Take a short sail of 9 nM to the small uninhabited island of
Sarakino [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Sarakino|Sarakino]] (Σαράκινο) 38°45′N, 24°36.9′E and there wait for a good weather window for sailing 56 nM S via the Kafireas Strait to
Karistos [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Karistos|Karistos]] (Κάρυστος) 38°0.7′N, 24°25′E .
- Wait for the weather window in Linaria and then sail 65 nM S directly to
Karistos [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Karistos|Karistos]] (Κάρυστος) 38°0.7′N, 24°25′E via the Kafireas Strait.
- Take a short sail of 9 nM to the small uninhabited island of
- From Karistos sail to
Vourkari] [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Vourkari]|Vourkari]]] (Βουρκάρι, Κέα) 37°40′N, 24°19.5′E in the island of Kea (Κέα) is an easy SSW sail of 22 mM.
- Finally, you sail from Vourkari home:
- 37 nM to
Kalamaki Marina [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Kalamaki Marina|Kalamaki Marina]] 37°54.7′N, 23°42.0′E
- 72 nM to
Corinth Canal [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Corinth Canal|Corinth Canal]] 37°54.96′N, 23°0.61′E
- 37 nM to
The total distance to Kalamaki Marina [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Kalamaki Marina|Kalamaki Marina]] 37°54.7′N, 23°42.0′E along the route outlined above is:
- 184 nM from
Skiathos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skiathos Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] 39°09.9′N, 23°29.6′E
- 172 nM from
Skopelos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skopelos Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] 39°7.34′N, 23°43.93′E
North Going via the Skyros
This route is recommended only when the forecasts call for several days of no wind, otherwise the strong head winds especially at the Kafireas Strait (the channel between the islands of Evia and Andros) will make the going very hard and uncomfortable. It is better to use the North Going via the Gulf of Evia.
Should you decide to use this passage, it is the reciprocal of the passage South Going via Skyros described above.
Possible Arrival Ports
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Skiathos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skiathos Harbor|Skiathos Harbor]] 39°09.9′N, 23°29.6′E
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Skopelos Harbor [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Skopelos Harbor|Skopelos Harbor]] 39°7.34′N, 23°43.93′E
- Marinas in the Attika Coast (Athens Region)
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Corinth Canal [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades#Corinth Canal|Corinth Canal]] 37°54.96′N, 23°0.61′E
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I have sailed all of the above passages. --Istioploos
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