Arki and Marathi

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	==Arki and Marathi==		==Arki and Marathi==
-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	[[Image:Arki_S.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Arki & Marathi<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Background===		===Background===
-	Historic details, etc.	+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkoi Arki] (Αρκοί) is a small island with about 47 inhabitants all in one hamlet with a small harbor. It is not a very tall island. Most of the inhabitants raise animals: sheep, goats, cows, and a few horses.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	[[#Marathi|Marathi]] (Μαράθι) is an even smaller island with about 10 inhabitants.
	===Charts===		===Charts===
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	BA 2682 Kolpos Patalion to Nisos Nisiros<br/>
		+	BA 3927 Patmos, Arki and Lipso
		+
		+	Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades
		+
		+	NIMA 54400 Samos to Rodhos
		+
		+	Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia
	===Radio Nets===		===Radio Nets===
	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''		''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
-		+	* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 22470 31 231 (Patmos)
-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+	* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 24 & 25
		+	* GSM/GPRS - Weak voice (''Vodafone'') but good GPRS in [[#Marathi|Marathi]]. There is no signal in [[#Glipapas|Glipapas]] and [[#Steno|Steno]] but if you climb up the road the signal is good
	===Approach and Navigation===		===Approach and Navigation===
-	Details?	+	Approaches are straightforward, but with a strong ''meltemi'' there can be very strong gusts in the channel between Arki and Marathi.
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-	===Check-in facilities===	+
-	''See Ports''	+
	===Ports and Popular Stops===		===Ports and Popular Stops===
-	*	+	There are several coves but only one harbor, Port Augusta.
-	*	+
-	*	+
-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+	====Port Augusta====
-	Submit Marina details.	+	[[Image:Arki_Augusta_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Port Augusta<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
-	*	+	The small harbor of Port Augusta [37°22.5 N 26°44 E], is at the SW of the island. There is a light (Fl R 3s 3M) at the N entrance. It is very well protected from all the winds. There is a small quay where one can moor either stern-to, alongside. In the summer there is seldom room as a flotilla from [[Patmos]] uses it. There are 3 very modest tavernas and a miniscule provision store.
-	*	+
-	*	+	[[Image:Arki_Augusta.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Port Augusta<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	Just south of [[#Port_Augusta|Port Augusta]] there are two small inlets known as Steno and [[#Glipapas|Glipapas]]. They are both well protected from the ''meltemi'' but open to the S. With the ''meltemi'', there can be very strong gusts at the entrance to the inlets.
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-	*	+	====Steno====
-	*	+	{|
		+	|valign="top"|Steno  (Στενό) or Porto Stretto is very narrow and shallow at its end.
		+
		+	Anchor facing SE and take a shore line in the rocks at the NW shore.
		+
		+	The new taverna Steno has set three moorings, marked by floating white cans but only the first one is usable by some S/Y since it is at a depth of only 2 m, the other two are in swallower waters. It is available for visiting yachts. It is free of charge, however, there is a moral obligation to have at least one meal at the establishment. The proprietors Angeliki, Fanourios, and their grown son Isidoros (Sideris) are very friendly.
		+
		+	|[[Image:Arki_Steno_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Steno<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	|}
		+
		+	==== Glipapas====
		+	{|
		+	|valign="top"|Glipapas (Γλίπαπας) or Porto Grosso [37° 22.1' N 26° 44.03' E] is a favorite. Anchor right over the sand patch at 3-5 m and let out plenty of chain. It gets very deep, over 10 m, quickly.
		+
		+	Here one can spend several days, the water is crystal clear and every morning and dusk there is the music of the animal bells as they move.
		+
		+	<font color="red">Warning:</font> With the ''meltemi'', there can be very strong gusts at the entrance to the inlets.
		+
		+	[[Image:Arki2.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Steno and Glipapas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+
		+	====SE Cove====
		+	There is an attractive looking cove on the SE of the island.
		+
		+	|[[Image:Arki_Glipapas_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Glipapas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	|}
		+
		+	====Tiganakia====
		+	{|
		+	|valign="top"|Tiganakia (Τηγανάκια - small frying pans) is group of small islands to the S of Arki. They are surrounded by lovely water with sandy bottom. This is good place for a lunch and swimming brake but too exposed for overnight.
		+
		+	<font color="red">Warning:</font> Always have a lookout at the bow because the are is not well charted and there are many swallow spots.
		+
		+	|[[Image:Arki3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tiganagia<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	|}
		+
		+	===Offshore Islands===
		+	====Marathi====
		+	[[Image:Arki_Marathi_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Marathi<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	Marathi (Μαράθι) [37° 22' N 26° 43.6' E] is a small island just across from [[#Glipapas|Glipapas]] and [[#Steno|Steno]] there is a nice anchorage, very popular with the charter yachts. It is well protected. There are three small tavernas ashore. The ''Marathi'' and the ''Pandelis'' have been here for some time. They have placed several laid moorings for the visiting yachts. Both provide good food. Of the two, [file:///Users/vasilis/Documents/Thetis%20CD/Anchorages/A/Arki/[email protected] ''Pandelis''] (tel. +30 22470 32 609, [mailto:[email protected] email]) is the more sophisticated and helpful. They usually have very fresh fish brought within hours of getting caught. Pandelis' wife Katina bakes fresh bread every day and grows many of the vegetables she cooks. Their biologist daughter Toola speaks impeccable English.
		+
		+	The cove is bustling place. All afternoon boats of all descriptions came and went: sailboats, fast inflatables, caïques, day-trippers from [[Patmos]], small cruisers. Yet the place is surprisingly pleasant and quiet. The island has a nice beach with 2 houses renting rooms, 3 restaurants, and 3 tents.
		+
		+	Take any mooring and enjoy this magic place.
		+
		+	[[Image:Arki_Marathi2.jpg|200px|thumb|center|The Marathi Cove<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Routes/Passages To/From===		===Routes/Passages To/From===
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	===Tourism & things to do ashore===		===Tourism & things to do ashore===
-	List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.	+	There is an Italian WWII guard house [37° 24.1' N 26° 43' E] at the N tip of the island. It is a good 1-11/2 hr walk from [[#Port_Augusta|Augusta]] but the view of the Samos-Ikaria Channel and beyond is spectacular.
		+
		+	There is reputed to be a castle and a cave in Arki but I have not located them yet. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 09:57, 24 June 2008 (MDT)
	===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===		===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
-	*	+	N/A.
	===Laundry===		===Laundry===
-	*	+	N/A.
-	*	+
	===Grocery Stores===		===Grocery Stores===
-	*	+	There is a miniscule provision store in [[#Port_Augusta|Port Augusta]].
-	*	+
	===Eateries===		===Eateries===
-	*	+	* There are 3 very modest tavernas at [[#Port_Augusta|Port Augusta]]. The taverna from the N is operated by a very friendly young lady
-	*	+	* At [[#Steno|Steno]] and [[#Glipapas|Glipapas]] a new taverna ''To Steno'' opened in 2002. Their food is good and the prices are reasonable
		+	* In [[#Marathi|Marathi]] there are 3 tavernas, the one on the south ''Marathi'' serves fairly good food
		+	* ''Pandelis'' is the oldest taverna in I[[#Marathi|Marathi]] and it is definitely worth a visit. They have excellent food and are very friendly to yachties. A telephone call (+30 22470 32609) to Pandelis Emilianos will ensure that excellent fish (Pandelis receives calls from the local fisherman goes with his speed-boat meets them and gets the fish before they even go to port) will be available when you arrive.
	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===		===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
-	*	+	N/A.
	===Marine Stores & Facilities===		===Marine Stores & Facilities===
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	None.
-	*	+
	===Repairs===		===Repairs===
-	*	+	N/A.
	===Transportation===		===Transportation===
-	Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.	+	There is a hydrofoil and a small ferry that call at [#Port_Augusta|Port Augusta]] several times a week.
-	*	+
	===References & Publications===		===References & Publications===
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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	===Cruiser's Friends===		===Cruiser's Friends===
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	===External Links===		===External Links===
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkoi Arki] (Wikipedia)
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	===Personal Notes===		===Personal Notes===
	Personal experiences?		Personal experiences?
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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'':
		+	* May 2008 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 09:57, 24 June 2008 (MDT)
		+	*

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Revision as of 15:57, 24 June 2008

Contents 1 Arki and Marathi 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Ports and Popular Stops 1.5.1 Port Augusta 1.6 Anchorages 1.6.1 Steno 1.6.2 Glipapas 1.6.3 SE Cove 1.6.4 Tiganakia 1.7 Offshore Islands 1.7.1 Marathi 1.8 Routes/Passages To/From 1.9 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.10 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.11 Laundry 1.12 Grocery Stores 1.13 Eateries 1.14 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.15 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.16 Repairs 1.17 Transportation 1.18 References & Publications 1.19 Cruiser's Friends 1.20 Forum Discussions 1.21 External Links 1.22 Personal Notes 1.23 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Arki and Marathi

Background

Arki (Αρκοί) is a small island with about 47 inhabitants all in one hamlet with a small harbor. It is not a very tall island. Most of the inhabitants raise animals: sheep, goats, cows, and a few horses.

Marathi (Μαράθι) is an even smaller island with about 10 inhabitants.

Charts

BA 2682 Kolpos Patalion to Nisos Nisiros
BA 3927 Patmos, Arki and Lipso

Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades

NIMA 54400 Samos to Rodhos

Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 22470 31 231 (Patmos)
• Olympia Radio - VHF channels 24 & 25
• GSM/GPRS - Weak voice (Vodafone) but good GPRS in Marathi. There is no signal in Glipapas and Steno but if you climb up the road the signal is good

Approach and Navigation

Approaches are straightforward, but with a strong meltemi there can be very strong gusts in the channel between Arki and Marathi.

Ports and Popular Stops

There are several coves but only one harbor, Port Augusta.

Port Augusta

The small harbor of Port Augusta [37°22.5 N 26°44 E], is at the SW of the island. There is a light (Fl R 3s 3M) at the N entrance. It is very well protected from all the winds. There is a small quay where one can moor either stern-to, alongside. In the summer there is seldom room as a flotilla from Patmos uses it. There are 3 very modest tavernas and a miniscule provision store.

Anchorages

Just south of Port Augusta there are two small inlets known as Steno and Glipapas. They are both well protected from the meltemi but open to the S. With the meltemi, there can be very strong gusts at the entrance to the inlets.

Steno

Steno (Στενό) or Porto Stretto is very narrow and shallow at its end. Anchor facing SE and take a shore line in the rocks at the NW shore. The new taverna Steno has set three moorings, marked by floating white cans but only the first one is usable by some S/Y since it is at a depth of only 2 m, the other two are in swallower waters. It is available for visiting yachts. It is free of charge, however, there is a moral obligation to have at least one meal at the establishment. The proprietors Angeliki, Fanourios, and their grown son Isidoros (Sideris) are very friendly.

File:Arki Steno m.jpg Chart of Steno Click for larger view

Glipapas

Glipapas (Γλίπαπας) or Porto Grosso [37° 22.1' N 26° 44.03' E] is a favorite. Anchor right over the sand patch at 3-5 m and let out plenty of chain. It gets very deep, over 10 m, quickly. Here one can spend several days, the water is crystal clear and every morning and dusk there is the music of the animal bells as they move. Warning: With the meltemi, there can be very strong gusts at the entrance to the inlets. File:Arki2.jpg Steno and Glipapas Click for larger view SE Cove There is an attractive looking cove on the SE of the island.

File:Arki Glipapas m.jpg Chart of Glipapas Click for larger view

Tiganakia

Tiganakia (Τηγανάκια - small frying pans) is group of small islands to the S of Arki. They are surrounded by lovely water with sandy bottom. This is good place for a lunch and swimming brake but too exposed for overnight. Warning: Always have a lookout at the bow because the are is not well charted and there are many swallow spots.

File:Arki3.jpg Tiganagia Click for larger view

Offshore Islands

Marathi

Marathi (Μαράθι) [37° 22' N 26° 43.6' E] is a small island just across from Glipapas and Steno there is a nice anchorage, very popular with the charter yachts. It is well protected. There are three small tavernas ashore. The Marathi and the Pandelis have been here for some time. They have placed several laid moorings for the visiting yachts. Both provide good food. Of the two, [file:///Users/vasilis/Documents/Thetis%20CD/Anchorages/A/Arki/[email protected] Pandelis] (tel. +30 22470 32 609, email) is the more sophisticated and helpful. They usually have very fresh fish brought within hours of getting caught. Pandelis' wife Katina bakes fresh bread every day and grows many of the vegetables she cooks. Their biologist daughter Toola speaks impeccable English.

The cove is bustling place. All afternoon boats of all descriptions came and went: sailboats, fast inflatables, caïques, day-trippers from Patmos, small cruisers. Yet the place is surprisingly pleasant and quiet. The island has a nice beach with 2 houses renting rooms, 3 restaurants, and 3 tents.

Take any mooring and enjoy this magic place.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

There is an Italian WWII guard house [37° 24.1' N 26° 43' E] at the N tip of the island. It is a good 1-11/2 hr walk from Augusta but the view of the Samos-Ikaria Channel and beyond is spectacular.

There is reputed to be a castle and a cave in Arki but I have not located them yet. --Istioploos 09:57, 24 June 2008 (MDT)

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Grocery Stores

There is a miniscule provision store in Port Augusta.

Eateries

• There are 3 very modest tavernas at Port Augusta. The taverna from the N is operated by a very friendly young lady
• At Steno and Glipapas a new taverna To Steno opened in 2002. Their food is good and the prices are reasonable
• In Marathi there are 3 tavernas, the one on the south Marathi serves fairly good food
• Pandelis is the oldest taverna in IMarathi and it is definitely worth a visit. They have excellent food and are very friendly to yachties. A telephone call (+30 22470 32609) to Pandelis Emilianos will ensure that excellent fish (Pandelis receives calls from the local fisherman goes with his speed-boat meets them and gets the fish before they even go to port) will be available when you arrive.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

There is a hydrofoil and a small ferry that call at [#Port_Augusta|Port Augusta]] several times a week.

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

• Arki (Wikipedia)

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:

• May 2008 --Istioploos 09:57, 24 June 2008 (MDT)

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