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| - | + | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Patraikos Kolpos. | |
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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. | 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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; BA | ; BA | ||
: 1676 Prokopos Patron and entrance to Korintiakós Kólpos | : 1676 Prokopos Patron and entrance to Korintiakós Kólpos | ||
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: 40 Patraikos Kolpos | : 40 Patraikos Kolpos | ||
| - | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | ||
* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 85 | * Olympia Radio - VHF channel 85 | ||
| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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| + | ==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. | 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. | ||
<font color="red">Danger:</font> From the late autumn to the early spring the weather can be very volatile with violent thunderstorms and waterspouts. | <font color="red">Danger:</font> From the late autumn to the early spring the weather can be very volatile with violent thunderstorms and waterspouts. | ||
| - | + | ==Approach and Navigation== | |
<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. | <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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<font color="red">Warning:</font> 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. | <font color="red">Warning:</font> 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. | ||
| - | + | ==Ports, Anchorages, and Islands== | |
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* [[Patras]] (Port of entry) | * [[Patras]] (Port of entry) | ||
* [[Mesolongi]] | * [[Mesolongi]] | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
| - | ===Marine Stores | + | ====Marine Stores==== |
''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
| - | ===Repairs/Yards=== | + | ====Repairs/Yards==== |
''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
| - | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Things to do ashore== |
| + | ====Tourism==== | ||
''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
| - | === | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
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''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
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''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
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''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
| - | === | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
''See individual ports''. | ''See individual ports''. | ||
| - | ===Routes/Passages To/From | + | ====Transportation==== |
| + | ''See individual ports''. | ||
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| + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
* [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]] | * [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]] | ||
* [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Northern_Route_Via_Strait_of_Messina_and_N_of_Sicily|Aegean to West/East Mediterranean, Northern Route]] | * [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Northern_Route_Via_Strait_of_Messina_and_N_of_Sicily|Aegean to West/East Mediterranean, Northern Route]] | ||
| - | + | ==Cruiser's Friend== | |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
| - | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
| - | 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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| - | + | ==External Links== | |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Patras Gulf of Patras] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Patras Gulf of Patras] (Wikipedia) | ||
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| - | + | ==References & Publications== | |
| - | See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]] | + | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. |
| - | + | ==Personal Notes== | |
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
| - | ===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=== | + | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== |
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* July 1995 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * July 1995 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 5 March 2013
Patraikos Kolpos Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Patraikos Kolpos.
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
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channel 85
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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.
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.
Warning: 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 IALA A symbol.
Ports, Anchorages, and Islands
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
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.
Offshore Islands
Oxia
38°18.23′N, 21°6.27′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.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
See individual ports.
Repairs/Yards
See individual ports.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See individual ports.
Things to do ashore
Tourism
See individual ports.
Grocery & Supply Stores
See individual ports.
Eateries
See individual ports.
Internet/WiFi
See individual ports.
Laundry
See individual ports.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
See individual ports.
Transportation
See individual ports.
Routes/Passages To/From
Cruiser's Friend
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Gulf of Patras (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
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:
- July 1995 --Istioploos
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