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==Poros== | ==Poros== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | GPS: {{Coord|37|30|N|23|27|E|}} |
| + | [[Image:Greece_Poros_S.jpg|500px|frame|center|Satellite View of Poros<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
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===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ||
====Poros Harbor==== | ====Poros Harbor==== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Greece_Poros_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Poros Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | This is the harbor | + | GPS: {{Coord|37|30.2|N|23|27.21|E|}}<br/> |
| + | This is the harbor of the town of Poros. It provides excellent year round shelter but because of the constant traffic of large and small ferries, there is an almost constant wash caused by their wakes. Also, during S winds, there can be b gusts. Many yachts winter here. The town is built on a small peninsula surrounded by a quay. Visiting yachts use the North quay while the South quay is used by the ferries and a sail boat flotilla which operated from Poros. | ||
Anchor at 10 m and come stern-to the quay but allow long stern lines to protect the boat from the swells caused by the wakes. The bottom is mud and provides very good holding. The harbor can be quite crowded and there is always a good chance that your anchor will be fouled by another boat, so be prepared for this during departure. | Anchor at 10 m and come stern-to the quay but allow long stern lines to protect the boat from the swells caused by the wakes. The bottom is mud and provides very good holding. The harbor can be quite crowded and there is always a good chance that your anchor will be fouled by another boat, so be prepared for this during departure. | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
====Russian Bay==== | ====Russian Bay==== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Greece_Poros_Russian_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Russian Bay<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | + | GPS: {{Coord|37|31.1|N|23|25.96|E|}}<br/> | |
| + | Russian Bay or Daskalia bay is a very well protected bay just 1.4 nmi W of Poros. Anchor at about 6 m depth, bottom is sand and weed, good holding. If the wind is b, it best to take a shore line to one of the rocks. | ||
The bay was named Russian because in the last century there was a Russian naval base here. The ruins of their storage facilities, ashore, can still be seen. In the entrance of the bay is the tiny Daskalia bay island with a chapel. It is a very pleasant anchorage except that the water is murky and ones peace is disturbed by the frequent wash from the ferries. Still, it is good place to stay if one wants to avoid the bustle of the town. The town, on foot is about 1 1/4 walk. It is better to go with the dinghy. | The bay was named Russian because in the last century there was a Russian naval base here. The ruins of their storage facilities, ashore, can still be seen. In the entrance of the bay is the tiny Daskalia bay island with a chapel. It is a very pleasant anchorage except that the water is murky and ones peace is disturbed by the frequent wash from the ferries. Still, it is good place to stay if one wants to avoid the bustle of the town. The town, on foot is about 1 1/4 walk. It is better to go with the dinghy. | ||
====Vidhi Bay==== | ====Vidhi Bay==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|30.92|N|23|23.76|E|}}<br/> | ||
This protected and shallow bay is on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese] and W of the island of Poros. | This protected and shallow bay is on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese] and W of the island of Poros. | ||
====Galatas==== | ====Galatas==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|29.94|N|23|26.8|E|}}<br/> | ||
Just across from Poros on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese]. It is very shallow and yachts seldom anchor here. | Just across from Poros on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese]. It is very shallow and yachts seldom anchor here. | ||
====Poros Bay==== | ====Poros Bay==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|30.4|N|23|28|E|}}<br/> | ||
The bay just E of the town. It is very deep and provided poor holding. | The bay just E of the town. It is very deep and provided poor holding. | ||
====Aliki Beach==== | ====Aliki Beach==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|29.4|N|23|28.1|E|}}<br/> | ||
Just across from Poros Bay on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese]. It is very shallow and yachts seldom anchor here. | Just across from Poros Bay on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese]. It is very shallow and yachts seldom anchor here. | ||
====Monastery Bay==== | ====Monastery Bay==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|30.3|N|23|28.8|E|}}<br/> | ||
About 1 nM east from the town, under the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi. It is very deep and provided poor holding, suitable only for a brief stop. Stay with the boat as she may drag. | About 1 nM east from the town, under the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi. It is very deep and provided poor holding, suitable only for a brief stop. Stay with the boat as she may drag. | ||
====Barbaria Cove==== | ====Barbaria Cove==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|31.9|N|23|29.05|E|}}<br/> | ||
Barbaria cove is on the N side of the island. It is a land locked and well protected cove, with only a couple of houses ashore. Good holding. | Barbaria cove is on the N side of the island. It is a land locked and well protected cove, with only a couple of houses ashore. Good holding. | ||
====NW Cove==== | ====NW Cove==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|31.5|N|23|26.2|E|}}<br/> | ||
This cove is on the NW side of the island. It looks promising. | This cove is on the NW side of the island. It looks promising. | ||
====Cape Dana==== | ====Cape Dana==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|31.4|N|23|25.6|E|}}<br/> | ||
This cove is on the westermost edge of the island. It looks promising. | This cove is on the westermost edge of the island. It looks promising. | ||
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Revision as of 15:57, 15 February 2009
Poros
GPS: 37°30′N, 23°27′E
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Background
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Poros (Πόρος) is a small island, 33 km2, fairly near Athens. It is preeminently a vacation spot for middle class Athenians. Every weekend it is bustling with activity. Yet, it is not overwhelming. It is a pleasant island wooded with pine trees. It is separated by a narrow channel from the Peloponnese.
In antiquity Poros was sacred to Apollo and Poseidon and it belonged to the region of Trizinos where the hero Theseus grew up. In classical times it was in the Athenian sphere. I modern times, Poros took an active part in the Greek War of Independence of 1821 contributing ships to the fleets of Hydra and Spetses. Following independence it was used as a naval base, first by the Russian and then by the Greek navy. Today there is still a large naval base.
Poros has also been the place where the reconstructed Athenian Trireme was tested. This was joint project between British Classicist s and naval architects and was funded by the Greek Navy. The objectives were to find out the speed and fighting abilities of these remarkable ancient ships.
The channel between Poros and the Peloponnese is almost landlocked and affords excellent year round protection. There is only one harbor but there are many attractive anchorages which despite the island's proximity to Athens can be quite secluded.
Charts
BA 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
NIMA 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
Greek 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Approaching Poros from either the north or south, one has to go through a fairly narrow channel, however neither approach is tricky.
Warning: Be very careful transiting the Poros channel S of the harbor. It is shallow in many places and there is heavy traffic.
Ports and Popular Stops
Poros Harbor
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GPS: 37°30.2′N, 23°27.21′E
This is the harbor of the town of Poros. It provides excellent year round shelter but because of the constant traffic of large and small ferries, there is an almost constant wash caused by their wakes. Also, during S winds, there can be b gusts. Many yachts winter here. The town is built on a small peninsula surrounded by a quay. Visiting yachts use the North quay while the South quay is used by the ferries and a sail boat flotilla which operated from Poros.
Anchor at 10 m and come stern-to the quay but allow long stern lines to protect the boat from the swells caused by the wakes. The bottom is mud and provides very good holding. The harbor can be quite crowded and there is always a good chance that your anchor will be fouled by another boat, so be prepared for this during departure.
Warning: Be aware of the wake of the constant coming and going, at high speed, of the ferries. Leave as much distance between your stern and the concrete quay as possible.
Diesel fuel is delivered on the quay by a mini-tanker and water outlets are available.
 The North Quay |
 The South Quay |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Russian Bay
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GPS: 37°31.1′N, 23°25.96′E
Russian Bay or Daskalia bay is a very well protected bay just 1.4 nmi W of Poros. Anchor at about 6 m depth, bottom is sand and weed, good holding. If the wind is b, it best to take a shore line to one of the rocks.
The bay was named Russian because in the last century there was a Russian naval base here. The ruins of their storage facilities, ashore, can still be seen. In the entrance of the bay is the tiny Daskalia bay island with a chapel. It is a very pleasant anchorage except that the water is murky and ones peace is disturbed by the frequent wash from the ferries. Still, it is good place to stay if one wants to avoid the bustle of the town. The town, on foot is about 1 1/4 walk. It is better to go with the dinghy.
Vidhi Bay
GPS: 37°30.92′N, 23°23.76′E
This protected and shallow bay is on the Peloponnese and W of the island of Poros.
Galatas
GPS: 37°29.94′N, 23°26.8′E
Just across from Poros on the Peloponnese. It is very shallow and yachts seldom anchor here.
Poros Bay
GPS: 37°30.4′N, 23°28′E
The bay just E of the town. It is very deep and provided poor holding.
Aliki Beach
GPS: 37°29.4′N, 23°28.1′E
Just across from Poros Bay on the Peloponnese. It is very shallow and yachts seldom anchor here.
Monastery Bay
GPS: 37°30.3′N, 23°28.8′E
About 1 nM east from the town, under the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi. It is very deep and provided poor holding, suitable only for a brief stop. Stay with the boat as she may drag.
Barbaria Cove
GPS: 37°31.9′N, 23°29.05′E
Barbaria cove is on the N side of the island. It is a land locked and well protected cove, with only a couple of houses ashore. Good holding.
NW Cove
GPS: 37°31.5′N, 23°26.2′E
This cove is on the NW side of the island. It looks promising.
Cape Dana
GPS: 37°31.4′N, 23°25.6′E
This cove is on the westermost edge of the island. It looks promising.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
The town of Poros is a very picturesque and pleasant with may stores, and restaurants. A holiday atmosphere prevails.
About 5 km from the town and a further 40 minute climb brings you to the Poseidon Sanctuary. This is the place that Demosthenes committed suicide in 322 BC. The Sanctuary is dated from the 6th century BC. The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is about 35 km from the town in a heavily wooded location. It has a post Byzantine woodcarved iconostasis.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Diesel fuel is delivered by a mini-tanker. For a delivery hail Mr. Eliades on the VHF Channel 77.
Laundry
There is a laundry next to the telephone office (OTE).
Grocery Stores
There are many food stores in the town.
Eateries
There are many restaurants in the town.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
You can rent either motorbikes or bicycles.
Marine Stores & Facilities
There is one chandler on the main square across from the ferry boat landing.
Repairs
Only minor, ask at the chandlery store.
Transportation
Very frequent transportation to Athens from the Flying Dolphins (hydrofoils).
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
- Poros (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:
- September 2001 --Istioploos 13:11, 10 July 2008 (MDT)
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