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==Sikinos==
==Sikinos==
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GPS: {{Coord|36|40.5|N|25|08.7|E|}}
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[[Image:Greece_Sikinos_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Sikinos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| {{Coord|36|40.5|N|25|08.7|E|}}
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| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.675854&ln=25.113029&z=5&k=2&a=1&tab=1 Photo gallery]
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.67370019102623&lon=25.12886982344374&scale=150000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
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===Background===
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikinos Sikinos] (Σίκινος) is a small barren dry island E of [[Folegandros]] and W of [[Ios]]. Sikinos has an area of 41 km<sup>2</sup> and is not heavily populated, it is relative underdeveloped. It has been recently declared an "Ecosystem of European Importance" because it hosts wild pigeons, rare cat vipers and sand snakes, black headed hawks, sea birds, and an occasional monk seal.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikinos Sikinos] (Σίκινος) is a small barren dry island E of [[Folegandros]] and W of [[Ios]]. Sikinos has an area of 41 km<sup>2</sup> and is not heavily populated, it is relative underdeveloped. It has been recently declared an "Ecosystem of European Importance" because it hosts wild pigeons, rare cat vipers and sand snakes, black headed hawks, sea birds, and an occasional monk seal.
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Sikinos was famous in antiquity for its wine.
Sikinos was famous in antiquity for its wine.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
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[[Image:Greece_Sikinos_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Sikinos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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* Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
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* NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
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* Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos
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===Radio Nets===
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; BA
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: 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
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; NIMA
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: 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
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; Greek
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: 415 Ydra to Sikinos
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
* Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87
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==Weather==
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigation==
Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.
Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.
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==Check-in facilities==
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Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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===Ports===
====Skala====
====Skala====
[[Image:Greece_Sikinos_Skala_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Skala - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.675&lon=25.145&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Sikinos_Skala_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Skala - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.675&lon=25.145&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|40.5|N|25|08.7|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|40.5|N|25|08.7|E|}}<br/>
Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos.  The harbour is shallow with very limited room to manoeuvre and little space for yachts.  In June 2009 there were depths of only 2.5 meters in the approaches.  Larger yachts beware! Limited mooring options are either alongside the small quay or anchoring off, although the harbour is shallow and very rocky.
Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos.  The harbour is shallow with very limited room to manoeuvre and little space for yachts.  In June 2009 there were depths of only 2.5 meters in the approaches.  Larger yachts beware! Limited mooring options are either alongside the small quay or anchoring off, although the harbour is shallow and very rocky.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are lots of rocks on west side of the little harbor.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are lots of rocks on west side of the little harbor.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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===Anchorages===
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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None.  
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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List places of interest, tours, etc.
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None.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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* Fuel - N/A
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====Marine Stores====
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* Water - N/A
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None.
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* Electricity - N/A
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====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====
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None.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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; Electricity
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: N/A
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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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List places of interest, tours, etc.
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===Laundry===
 
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N/A.
 
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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Available?
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
 
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N/A.
 
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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===Laundry===
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None.
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===Repairs===
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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N/A.
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===Garbage Disposal===
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
There are daily boats to [[Folegandros]] and [[Ios]] and ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus.
There are daily boats to [[Folegandros]] and [[Ios]] and ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus.
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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Publications, Guides, etc.
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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==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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/Sikinos Sikinos] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikinos Sikinos] (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'':
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* July 1987 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 13:05, 4 July 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1987 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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* May 2009 -- Athene of Lymington
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* May 2009 --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 04:12, 6 December 2009

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Sikinos

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
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 36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet


Sikinos (Σίκινος) is a small barren dry island E of Folegandros and W of Ios. Sikinos has an area of 41 km2 and is not heavily populated, it is relative underdeveloped. It has been recently declared an "Ecosystem of European Importance" because it hosts wild pigeons, rare cat vipers and sand snakes, black headed hawks, sea birds, and an occasional monk seal.

The island was named after Sikinos the son of Thoas, who was banished from Limnos, and was set adrift in a chest. The chest was washed here and Thoas was recovered by a sea nymph.

Sikinos was famous in antiquity for its wine.

Charts

Satellite view of Sikinos
Click for larger view
BA
1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
Imray-Tetra
G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
NIMA
54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
Greek
415 Ydra to Sikinos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Skala

Chart of Skala - Chartlet
Click for larger view

World icon.png 36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E
Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos. The harbour is shallow with very limited room to manoeuvre and little space for yachts. In June 2009 there were depths of only 2.5 meters in the approaches. Larger yachts beware! Limited mooring options are either alongside the small quay or anchoring off, although the harbour is shallow and very rocky.

Warning: There are lots of rocks on west side of the little harbor.

Anchorages

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.


Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?


Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

There are daily boats to Folegandros and Ios and ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus.

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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