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==Patraikos Kolpos==
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===Background===
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Patraikos Kolpos (Πατραϊκός Κόλπος) or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Patras Gulf of Patras] is dominated by the large commercial harbor of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patras Patras] ([[Patras|Πάτρα]]) the third largest city in Greece. It is bounded on the west by the Ionian Sea, to the north by mainland Greece, to the east by the [[#Rio-Antirio_Bridge|Rio-Antirio strait]] leading to the [[Korinthiakos_Kolpos|Gulf of Corinth]], and to the south by northern Peloponnese. The gulf is not a favored cruising ground but a passage route of yachts coming or going from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean. Nevertheless there are here several pleasant ports and anchorages.
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Patraikos Kolpos (Πατραϊκός Κόλπος) or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Patras Gulf of Patras] is dominated by the large commercial harbor of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patras Patras] (Πάτρα) the third largest city in Greece. It is bounded on the west by the Ionian Sea, to the north by mainland Greece, to the east by the Rio-Antirio strait leading to the Gulf of Corinth, and to the south by northern Peloponnese. The gulf is not a favored cruising ground but passage route of yachts coming or going from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean. Nevertheless there are here several pleasant ports and anchorages.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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BA 1676 Prokopos Patron and entrance to Korintiakós Kólpos
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==Weather==
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===Approach and Navigation===
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The prevailing wind in Patraikos Kolpos in the summer is from the west and it rarely exceeds force 6. Like the ''meltemi'' it reaches it peak in the middle of the day and subsides in the evening. In the autumn and spring the wind can be either from the east or from the west.
The prevailing wind in Patraikos Kolpos in the summer is from the west and it rarely exceeds force 6. Like the ''meltemi'' it reaches it peak in the middle of the day and subsides in the evening. In the autumn and spring the wind can be either from the east or from the west.
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> From the late autumn to the early spring the weather can be very volatile with violent thunderstorms and waterspouts.
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{{Danger}} From the late autumn to the early spring the weather can be very volatile with violent thunderstorms and waterspouts.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> The northwestern shores of the gulf, near Messolongi, are a shallow marshland difficult to navigate as charts can be unreliable due to shifting conditions.
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==Passages==
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* [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]]
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* [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Northern_Route_Via_Strait_of_Messina_and_N_of_Sicily|Aegean to West/East Mediterranean, Northern Route]]
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==Islands==
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* [[Patras]] (Port of entry)
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{{Poi |37|22.4|N|26|45.2|E| | type= island| name= Oxia
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* [[Mesolongi]]
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| text= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxeia Oxía] (Οξεία) is a small island NW of the Gulf of Patras. There three possible anchorages none of which is very good. I have only anchored on the N cove. The physical beauty of the place is despoiled by a fish farm which pollutes the water. There are many goats.
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Anchor in about 10 m and take a line ashore. }}
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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Towards the mainland/coast, since early 2023, you have Porto Skrofa, with mooring Buoys managed by the restaurant ashore. You can reserve mooring buoys and restaurant  at +30 6940 655 065 ([email protected]). Note: due to the lagoon, the presence of musquitos is something to consider.
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===Anchorages===
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==Communication==
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====Nafpaktos====
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
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[[Image:Nafpaktos_h.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Nafpaktos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 85
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nafpaktos Nafpaktos] or Navpaktos (Ναύπακτος) or Lepanto [38 23.5' N 21° 49.7' E] is a jewel of a tiny mediaeval harbor well protected from from the the prevailing winds although SW and SE winds can cause some uncomfortable swell. The waterfront of the town is delightful. Unfortunately there are two problems that make this idyllic harbor less so: It is small and it is hard to find room (arrive early), and it is very noisy. The nose comes from the heavy truck traffic and from the music at night. I mean real objectionable blearing music form a night club at the E entrance, just a few meters away from your yacht.
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Anchor in about 3 m depth and back up to the SE mole.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> Be prepared to be squeezed by boats arriving after you.
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==Navigation==
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[[Image:Nafpaktos.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Nafpaktos Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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{{Warning}} The northwestern shores of the gulf, near Messolongi, are a shallow marshland difficult to navigate as charts can be unreliable due to shifting conditions.
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====Araxos====
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====Rio-Antirio Bridge====
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Araxos (Άραξος) is a large sandy beach just E of Cape Papas in NW Peloponnesos near the entrance to the Gulf of Patras. It is pleasant place to anchor for a lunch stop.
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio-Antirio_bridge Rio-Antirio bridge] was completed in the summer of 2004.
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===Offshore Islands===
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Contact 'Rion Traffic' on VHF 14 when 5 miles from the bridge for instructions on which span to use. They will ask your LOA and air-draft. Small craft normally use the starboard side of the channel, bigger ships the central span.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxeia Oxía] (Οξεία) is a small island NW ofφ the Gulf of Patras. There three possible anchorages none of which is very good. I have only anchored on the N cove. The physical beauty of the place is despoiled by a fish farm which pollutes the water. There are many goats.
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Anchor in about 10 m and take a line ashore.
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==Entrance==
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[[Patras]] is a port of entry in/out of Greece.
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio-Antirio_bridge Rio-Antirio bridge] was completed in the summer of 2004. There is no problem passing under the bridge, but be aware that the west going traffic keeps to the left rather than to the right. Follow the Green [http://www.cgate.co.il/eng/Seamanship/iala_a.htm IALA A] symbol.
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{{Poi |38|12.19|N|21|25.24|E| | type= anchorage| name= Araxos
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| text= Araxos (Άραξος) is a large sandy beach just E of Cape Papas in NW Peloponnesos near the entrance to the Gulf of Patras. It is pleasant place to anchor for a lunch stop. }}
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Latest revision as of 14:47, 18 July 2023

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Ionian Sea ▶ Greece ▶ Patraikos Kolpos
38°16.102'N, 021°25.318'E Chart icon.png
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Patraikos Kolpos (Πατραϊκός Κόλπος) or Gulf of Patras is dominated by the large commercial harbor of Patras (Πάτρα) the third largest city in Greece. It is bounded on the west by the Ionian Sea, to the north by mainland Greece, to the east by the Rio-Antirio strait leading to the Gulf of Corinth, and to the south by northern Peloponnese. The gulf is not a favored cruising ground but a passage route of yachts coming or going from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean. Nevertheless there are here several pleasant ports and anchorages.

Charts

BA
1676 Prokopos Patron and entrance to Korintiakós Kólpos
Imray-Tetra
G13 Gulfs of Patras and Corinth
NIMA
54287 PatraikosKolpos & Approaches
Greek
40 Patraikos Kolpos

Weather

The prevailing wind in Patraikos Kolpos in the summer is from the west and it rarely exceeds force 6. Like the meltemi it reaches it peak in the middle of the day and subsides in the evening. In the autumn and spring the wind can be either from the east or from the west.

Danger: From the late autumn to the early spring the weather can be very volatile with violent thunderstorms and waterspouts.

Passages

Islands

Oxia

Oxia/wiki/Patraikos_Kolpos#Oxia
Island icon Oxia [[Patraikos Kolpos#Oxia|Oxia]] 37°22.4′N, 26°45.2′E

Oxía (Οξεία) is a small island NW of the Gulf of Patras. There three possible anchorages none of which is very good. I have only anchored on the N cove. The physical beauty of the place is despoiled by a fish farm which pollutes the water. There are many goats.

Anchor in about 10 m and take a line ashore.

Towards the mainland/coast, since early 2023, you have Porto Skrofa, with mooring Buoys managed by the restaurant ashore. You can reserve mooring buoys and restaurant at +30 6940 655 065 ([email protected]). Note: due to the lagoon, the presence of musquitos is something to consider.

Communication

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channel 85

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Warning: The northwestern shores of the gulf, near Messolongi, are a shallow marshland difficult to navigate as charts can be unreliable due to shifting conditions.

Rio-Antirio Bridge

The Rio-Antirio bridge was completed in the summer of 2004.

Contact 'Rion Traffic' on VHF 14 when 5 miles from the bridge for instructions on which span to use. They will ask your LOA and air-draft. Small craft normally use the starboard side of the channel, bigger ships the central span.

Entrance

Patras is a port of entry in/out of Greece.

Berthing

Ports

Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina ||
  • Patras Patras/wiki/Patras | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
  • Mesolongi Mesolongi /wiki/Mesolongi | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Araxos

Araxos/wiki/Patraikos_Kolpos#Araxos
Anchorage icon Araxos [[Patraikos Kolpos#Araxos|Araxos]] 38°12.19′N, 21°25.24′E
Araxos (Άραξος) is a large sandy beach just E of Cape Papas in NW Peloponnesos near the entrance to the Gulf of Patras. It is pleasant place to anchor for a lunch stop.

Amenities

See individual ports.

Provisioning

See individual ports.

Eating out

See individual ports.

Transportation

See individual ports.

Tourism

See individual ports.

Friend

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Greece.

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