Vathy, Samos

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Vathi (Port of entry

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Chart of Vathy (Samos) Harbor

Background

See Samos

Vathi or Vathy (Βαθύ) [37°45.4' N 26°58.4' E] or Samos is the harbor of the provincial capital. It is in a large and beautiful bay but unfortunately the actual harbor is polluted and open to N and NW meltemi.

Charts

See Samos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach and Navigation

See Samos

Check-in facilities

There is a very secure small marina but it cannot accommodate a yacht larger than 9 m. The bottom is soft mud which does not provide very good holding.

The most protected area is at the E but if the wind changes to S, as sometimes it does in the summer, there is a strong and potentially dangerous fetch. One can moor alongside or stern-to on the quay near the mole. The trouble is that it is too close to the ferries and to avoid fouling the anchor rode with the ferries the scope has to be uncomfortably short. It is best, to use 2 anchor, the second one holding the boat against the S wind.

It is also possible to anchor off-shore, but still under the protection of the mole, which was being expanded in 1998. Again use 2 anchors.

Vathi is a port of entry into Greece. The Limenarchio (Coast Guard VHF channel 12) usually objects to a boat staying here more than a few days.

Electricity and water outlets have being installed but are still not always available. For service call Mr. Sideris at +30 6977 002 860.

Fuel is delivered, theoretically, by a small tanker but it is very hard to arrange. The closest gas station is a few blocks N of the small marina. Also the Post Office is a few blocks SW of the marina.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The most important point of interest here is the Archaeological Museum which exhibits the famous Samian Kouros a very beautiful archaic statue.

Marine stores

There two chandlery stores in Vathi:

  • The Kapnoulas store is right next to the winery near the commercial port.
  • The second one is W of the small marina along the main waterfront road.

References & Publications

See Samos

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

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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