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[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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[[Image:Greece_Sikinos_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Sikinos<br />''Click for larger view'']]
 
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==Radio Nets==
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* Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Weather==
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Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.
Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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===Ports===
===Ports===
====Skala====
====Skala====
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[[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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[[Image:Greece_Sikinos_Skala_h.jpg|345px|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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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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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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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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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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===References & Publications===
===References & Publications===
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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'':
* July 1987 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* July 1987 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* May 2009 --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]
* May 2009 --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]
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[[Category:Islands - Greece]] [[Category:Ports - Greece]]
[[Category:Islands - Greece]] [[Category:Ports - Greece]]

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Sikinos

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 36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E
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Greece Sikinos S.jpgSatellite view of Sikinos - Click for larger view

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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

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

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.

Berthing Options

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.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands

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

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

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:


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Names: Istioploos, Athene of Lymington


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