Gulf of Evia
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Gulf of Evia
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Background
The Gulf of Evia, that is the gulf between the large island of Evia and mainland Greece, is not a popular cruising ground. The waters of this gulf tend to be less clear than the Aegean and there is a sizable industrial development along the southern mainland. However, many yachts choose to transit the more protected gulf on their way from the Athens region to the Sporades islands instead of braving the notorious Kafireas Stait with is strong northerly winds.
Charts
BA 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
BA 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos
BA 1554 Nótios Evoïkós
BA 1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos
Imray-Tetra G26 Nisos Evvoia
NIMA 54340 Nisos Spetsai to Nisos Vorioi Sporadhes
NIMA 54348 Vorios Evoikos Kolpos and Notios Evoikos Kolpos
Greek 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
Greek 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island
Greek 421 Karystos to Naxos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12 tel. +30 22210 28888
Approached to the gulf are straightforward. The trickiest part is transiting the Euripus Channel with its low bridge and strong tidal current which can reach 6-7 knots.
Check-in facilities
It is advisable to contact the Coast Guard (Limenarchio) in advance to get information about the Halkis Bridge. The information they may give you is not always reliable.
The major port in the Gulf of Evia is Halkis.
Ports and Popular Stops
Halkis
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Halkis (Χαλκίς) or Chalkis or Khalkis [38° 27.7' N 23° 35.3' E] is the capital of Evia. It is a bustling and fairly pleasant place.
A yacht can wait for the bridge to open moored side-to by the customs house on the SE side of the channel. On the N side a yacht can either wait moored stern-to the NE town quay or anchor off on the NW side.
Warning: The bottom is full of objects where an anchor can get fouled. Use a trip line.
Halkis Bridge
The bridge spans the 39 m wide Euripus Channel and supports all the vehicular traffic into and out of Evia. Because of that the powers that be are very reluctant to open the bridge, especially during heavy traffic hours. Anyways, water traffic can only travel through the channel when the tidal stream, which can be as high as 7 knots is at a low point. As a result the bridge is only opened when the current is under 2-3 knots and at night. Boats that want to pass through the channel have to wait, sometimes for 2 days.
Contact the port police (Limenarchio) on VHF channel 12 for the latest information
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --Istioploos 16:27, 20 June 2008 (MDT)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Offshore Islands
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Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - In Halkis you can get from either a gas station or arrange for a delivery by a truck
- Water - In Halkis on the N town quay
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There is very good food shopping in Halkis
Eateries
- You can have very good seafood on the N town quay of Halkis
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In the town of Halkis
Marine Stores & Facilities
Only fishing supplies.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
- There are daily busses and trains to Athens from Halkis
References & Publications
See Greece.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
- Halkis (Wikipedia)
- Euripus Channel
External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
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