Yerakas
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===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
| - | * | + | * Olympia Radio - No Signal |
| - | * | + | * GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal |
===Approach and Navigation=== | ===Approach and Navigation=== | ||
| + | [[Image:Yerakas_Entrance.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Entering Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
Entering into Yerakas [36° 47.1' N 23° 05' E] can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter. | Entering into Yerakas [36° 47.1' N 23° 05' E] can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter. | ||
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===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
====Yerakas==== | ====Yerakas==== | ||
| + | <center><gallery widths="250px" heights="200px" perrow="2"> | ||
| + | Image:Yerakas1.jpg|The Fjord of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
| + | Image:Yerakas3.jpg|The Hamlet of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
Yerakas [36° 47.1' N 23° 05' E] with its deep the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter. | Yerakas [36° 47.1' N 23° 05' E] with its deep the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter. | ||
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===Offshore Islands=== | ===Offshore Islands=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
| - | + | [[Image:Yerakas2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Cyclopean Walls<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |
| + | A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=6486 Zarakas], probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable. | ||
===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
| - | + | N/A. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
| - | + | N/A. | |
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===Grocery Stores=== | ===Grocery Stores=== | ||
| - | + | There is small and very modest food store. | |
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
| - | + | There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in ''I Avra''. | |
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
| - | + | N/A. | |
===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
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===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
| - | + | N/A. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
| - | + | Bus or taxi to Monemvasia and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675. | |
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
| - | + | See [[Greece]]. | |
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
| - | + | * [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=6486 Zarakas] | |
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Revision as of 03:00, 25 April 2008
Yerakas
Click for larger view
Background
Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord on the SE coast of Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place.
Charts
BA 1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp. NIMA 54341 Navplion and Appr Saronic Gulf Greece
Greek 415 Poros mechri Monemvasia
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Olympia Radio - No Signal
- GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal
Click for larger view
Entering into Yerakas [36° 47.1' N 23° 05' E] can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
Check-in facilities
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Yerakas
 The Fjord of Yerakas |
 The Hamlet of Yerakas |
Yerakas [36° 47.1' N 23° 05' E] with its deep the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
With a small yacht you can go side-to the small quay. Many cruisers do not find this very attractive and prefer instead to anchor off in 4-6 m.
The bottom is mud and although there may be some trouble, once the anchor digs in the holding is good.
Cove N of Yerakas
About 2 nM north of Yerakas there is fairly nice cove. The cove is not very well protected but it is a pleasant lunch stop.
Offshore Islands
None.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Click for larger view
A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis Zarakas, probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Grocery Stores
There is small and very modest food store.
Eateries
There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in I Avra.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
Bus or taxi to Monemvasia and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675.
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
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
.
