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Sikias or Sykias (Συκιάς) also refered to as Skala Sikias is a wonderful cove well protected frequented by local fishermen.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
[[Image:Greece_Sikias_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Sikias<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Sikias_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Sikias<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
None.
None.
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[[Image:Yachtbillabong_Sikias_Mt_Athos_110705.jpg|300px|thumb|right| Mt Athos at dawn from the anchorage at the head of the bay. <br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Yachtbillabong_Sikias_Mt_Athos_110705.jpg|300px|thumb|right| Mt Athos at dawn from the anchorage at the head of the bay<br />''Click for larger view'']]
There are a number of places to anchor around the bay, with varying protection, as shown on the diagram.  
There are a number of places to anchor around the bay, with varying protection, as shown on the diagram.  
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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None in Sikias. In Sarti, about 5 miles north, there is at least one supermarket and bakery together ([[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|5.5041|N|23|58.7047|E|}}). It is possible to anchor off the Sarti beach and dinghy ashore here. Approach the anchoring point with care to avoid the rock patch about 0.25 miles offshore and just north of this latitude.
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None in Sikias. In Sarti ([[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|5.5041|N|23|58.7047|E|}}), about 5 miles north, there is at least one supermarket and bakery together.. It is possible to anchor off the Sarti beach and dinghy ashore here. Approach the anchoring point with care to avoid the rock patch about 0.25 miles offshore and just north of this latitude.
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Revision as of 21:27, 7 December 2011

Sikias

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 40°02.14′N, 23°59.77′E
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 Local chartlet

Contents

Sikias or Sykias (Συκιάς) also refered to as Skala Sikias is a wonderful cove well protected frequented by local fishermen.

Charts

Chart of Sikias
Click for larger view
BA
1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
Imray-Tetra G2
Aegean Sea (North)
NIMA
54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
Greek
31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Warning: There are several rocks and reefs on the N side of the cove.

Check-in facilities

None.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Mt Athos at dawn from the anchorage at the head of the bay
Click for larger view

There are a number of places to anchor around the bay, with varying protection, as shown on the diagram.

The bottom is mostly sand with some weed. Good holding.

With prolonged north-easterly winds a swell comes into the bay. Some protection can be gained by tucking into the deeper coves on the southern side of the bay, including behind the breakwater in the central cove in the south.

There is a good view of Mt Athos from the main bay.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

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

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

None in Sikias. In Sarti (World icon.png 40°5.5041′N, 23°58.7047′E), about 5 miles north, there is at least one supermarket and bakery together.. It is possible to anchor off the Sarti beach and dinghy ashore here. Approach the anchoring point with care to avoid the rock patch about 0.25 miles offshore and just north of this latitude.

Eateries

There is a taverna that served good fish.

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

Trash Can.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

Links to relevant websites.

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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SailorSmiley.gifContributors to this page

Names: Istioploos, Yachtbillabong


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