Schinousa

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	===Charts===		===Charts===
-	* BA 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros	+	BA 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros<br/>
-	* BA 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa	+	BA 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa
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-	* Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)	+	Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
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-	* NIMA 54332 Nisoi Paros & Naxos	+	NIMA 54332 Nisoi Paros & Naxos
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-	* Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island	+	Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island<br/>
-	* Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia	+	Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia
	===Radio Nets===		===Radio Nets===

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Contents 1 Schinousa 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Anchorages 1.5.1 Mersini 1.5.2 Tsigouri 1.5.3 Aligaria 1.6 Routes/Passages To/From 1.7 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.8 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.9 Laundry 1.10 Grocery & Supply Stores 1.11 Eateries 1.12 Internet/WiFi 1.13 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.14 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.15 Repairs 1.16 Transportation 1.17 References & Publications 1.18 Cruiser's Friends 1.19 Forum Discussions 1.20 External Links 1.21 Personal Notes 1.21.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 2 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Schinousa

Coords: 36°52.3′N, 25°30.6′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos

Background

Schinousa (Σχινούσσα) is a small island in the Small Cyclades (Μικρές Κυκλάδες - Mikres Kyclades) group. It has about 85 inhabitants. Its harbor Mersini (Μερσίνη) or Myrsini, has a few houses and two restaurants but most of the people live in the village of Chora or Panayia. There many nice and isolated beaches around the island.

For many years cruisers have been wondering about a palatial house on the cape south of Mersini (depicted on the chart as "Large House"). In 2006 this house was raided by the Greek police and a large number of stolen antiquities were recovered. The house belonged to Christos Michaelides and his partner Robin Symes who has been convicted of trafficking in illicit antiquities along with Getty Museum curator Marion True.

Charts

BA 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
BA 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa

Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)

NIMA 54332 Nisoi Paros & Naxos

Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
• Olympia Radio - VHF no signal

Approach and Navigation

All approaches to Iraklia are straightforward.

Anchorages

Mersini

GPS: 36°52.3′N, 25°30.6′E Mersini (Μερσίνη) or Mirsini or Myrsini (Μυρσίνη) is almost land-locked and very well protected from the meltemi but it is exposed to the southerlies and is subject to gusts. It is best to avoid the quay which is used by the ferries. Anchor closer to the beach at 5-6 m. Good holding. Because the cove is narrow and fairly popular you may not have adequate swinging room. It is best to also take a line shore. Warning: In the fall the wind is liable to change direction during the night. Use either a shore line or a second anchor at the stern. Mersini The Harbor Click for larger view From Above Click for larger view

Chart of Myrsini Click for larger view

Tsigouri

GPS: 36°51.9′N, 25°30.9′E
Tsigouri is just east of Mersini. It is fairly well sheltered from the meltemi but, like Mersini, it is exposed to the southerlies.

Anchor on a patch of sand at 4-5 m depth. Good holding. It is about a 20 minute walk to Chora.

Warning: The Limenarchio (Coast Guard) may chase you away from the swimming area.

Aligaria

GPS: 36°51.4′N, 25°31.9′E There are several secluded anchorages south of Mersini. All are reasonably sheltered from the meltemi but exposed to the southerlies. The one indicated to the east of Agrilos Island provides the best shelter. Anchor over sand in 5-6 m. Good holding. It is about a 45 minute walk to Chora. Warning: Do not attempt to go between the islands. It is not deep enough. You have to take the long loop. The Aligaria Cove Click for larger view

Chart of Aligaria Region Click for larger view

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

• Nice walks
• Visit to Chora.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Meagre provision in Chora
• Good bakery in Chora

Eateries

• Good but expensive seafood at Capitan Nicholas in Mersini
• Good food in Kyria Pothete in Chora

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

There is a small ferry to/from Naxos and Amorgos.

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

• Schinousa (Wikipedia)

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:

• August 2006 --Istioploos 21:42, 28 August 2008 (UTC)

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