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==Schinousa==
==Schinousa==
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===Background===
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoinoussa 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.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoinoussa 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 [http://www.athensnews.gr/athweb/nathens.prnt_article?e=C&f=13180&t=01&m=A02&aa=1 stolen antiquities] were recovered. The house belonged to [http://www.mcdonald.cam.ac.uk/projects/iarc/culturewithoutcontext/issue15/watson.htm Christos Michaelides] and his partner [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Symes Robin Symes] who has been convicted of trafficking in illicit antiquities along with Getty Museum curator [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_True Marion True].
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 [http://www.athensnews.gr/athweb/nathens.prnt_article?e=C&f=13180&t=01&m=A02&aa=1 stolen antiquities] were recovered. The house belonged to [http://www.mcdonald.cam.ac.uk/projects/iarc/culturewithoutcontext/issue15/watson.htm Christos Michaelides] and his partner [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Symes Robin Symes] who has been convicted of trafficking in illicit antiquities along with Getty Museum curator [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_True Marion True].
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[[Image:Greece_mikresCycl_m.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Map of Mikres Cyclades<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Greece_Schinousa_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Schinousa<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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:2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
:2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
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:423 Paros to Astypalia
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
* Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Weather==
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
All approaches to Iraklia are straightforward.
All approaches to Iraklia are straightforward.
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==Check-in facilities==
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None.
===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
====Mersini====
====Mersini====
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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.
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.
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====Tsigouri====
====Tsigouri====
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GPS: {{Coord|36|51.9|N|25|30.9|E|}}<br/>
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Tsigouri is just east of [[#Mersini|Mersini]]. It is fairly well sheltered from the ''meltemi'' but, like Mersini, it is exposed to the southerlies.
Tsigouri is just east of [[#Mersini|Mersini]]. It is fairly well sheltered from the ''meltemi'' but, like Mersini, it is exposed to the southerlies.
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====Aligaria====
====Aligaria====
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There are several secluded anchorages south of [[#Mersini|Mersini]]. All are reasonably sheltered from the ''meltemi'' but exposed to the southerlies.
There are several secluded anchorages south of [[#Mersini|Mersini]]. All are reasonably sheltered from the ''meltemi'' but exposed to the southerlies.
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====Livadhi====
====Livadhi====
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GPS: {{Coord|36|51.6|N|25|31.4|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|51.6|N|25|31.4|E|}}<br/>
Livadhi, W of Agrilos Island also provides the good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Anchor in 5 m over sand, good holding.
Livadhi, W of Agrilos Island also provides the good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Anchor in 5 m over sand, good holding.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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* Nice walks
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* Visit to Chora.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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==Offshore Islands==
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None.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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* Nice walks
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* Visit to Chora.
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Internet/WiFi===
===Internet/WiFi===
Available?
Available?
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===Laundry===
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N/A
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
There is a small ferry to/from [[Naxos]] and [[Amorgos]].
There is a small ferry to/from [[Naxos]] and [[Amorgos]].
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]
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* [[Cruising the Cyclades Islands]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoinoussa Schinousa] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoinoussa Schinousa] (Wikipedia)
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====
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==''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'':
* June 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* June 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 17:52, 4 November 2009

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Schinousa

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 36°52.3′N, 25°30.6′E
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 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet

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

Map of Mikres Cyclades
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Chart of Schinousa
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BA
2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa
Imray-Tetra
G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
NIMA
54332 Nisoi Paros & Naxos
Greek
42 Andros to Chalki Island
423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

All approaches to Iraklia are straightforward.

Check-in facilities

None.

Anchorages

Mersini

World icon.png 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
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From Above
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Chart of Myrsini
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Tsigouri

World icon.png 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

World icon.png 36°51.6′N, 25°31.4′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.


Chart of Aligaria Region
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The Aligaria Cove

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Livadhi

World icon.png 36°51.6′N, 25°31.4′E
Livadhi, W of Agrilos Island also provides the good shelter from the meltemi. Anchor in 5 m over sand, good holding.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

  • Nice walks
  • Visit to Chora.

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
  • Also good is Gogo (tel. +30 22850 72026)

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

N/A

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the ports and in several anchorages.

Transportation

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

Routes/Passages To/From

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

References & Publications

See Greece.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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