Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi

Introduction

These are mostly west to east or east to west passages. The general strategy is to minimize the time spend in areas of strong or contrary winds and rough seas. The two areas where strong winds and seas are prevalent are: the Kafireas Strait (between the islands of Andros and Evia) and the Ikario or Sea of Ikaria (between the islands of Mykonos and Ikaria).

The more direct route with the shortest distance is the least desirable because it spends more time in these two regions.

The Northern route has the fewer stopovers, crosses the Kafireas Strait.

The Southern Route has the more stopover possibilities as it crosses the Cyclades and avoids stronger northerly winds.

Most cruisers in the Aegean prefer day sails with many stopovers, so the suggested passages assume this. But a cruiser with a more tight time allowance can easily adopt them. However, do keep in mind that during the July to mid September period when meltemi gales are possible, you may have to stay put for several days in a safe anchorage until the gale subsides.

Climate & Weather Information

See Aegean Weather.

Weather Windows

In general, the best sailing in the Aegean Sea is during the period from late May to mid October. But this does not preclude earlier in the Spring or later in the Autumn. Sailing in the winter months can be problematic due to stronger, more volatile, and less predictable weather.

Radio Nets

See Aegean Sea.

Navigation Charts Required

BA 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
BA 2682 Kolpos Petalion to Nisos Nisiros
BA 1038 Steno Sifnou to Steno Kafirea

Imray-Tetra G31 North Cyclades

NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti

Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
Greek 421 Karystos to Naxos

Distance & Duration

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Possible Departure Points

Marinas in the Attika Coast (Athens Region)
Corinth Canal (37°54.91′N, 23°0.61′E)
Pythagorio, Samos
Kuşadasi, Turkey
Vathi, Samos

Route/Suggested Stopovers

Southern Route East Going

The main goal of this route is to take advantage of the prevailing northerly winds in the Kafireas and Cyclades region by moving south. Then to sail west keeping well south of the Sea of Ikaria, and finally to sail north in the more sedate Samos Sea.

The first convenient stopover is Fikiada in Kythnos (GPS: 37°24.7′N, 24°23′E) which is 46 nM WNW from Kalamaki Marina (GPS: 37°54.7′N, 23°42.0′E) or 85 nM from the Corinth Canal (GPS: 37°54.91′N, 23°0.61′E). Alternative stopovers are:

Loutra in Kythnos GPS: 37°26.6′N, 24°25.9′E - 50 nM from Kalamaki Marina, 90 nM from the Corinth Canal
Vourkari in Kea (37°40′N, 24°19.5′E) - 35 nM from Kalamaki Marina, 78 nM from the Corinth Canal
Koudouros in Kea (37°34.7′N, 24°16.6′E) - 34nM from Kalamaki Marina, 77 nM from the Corinth Canal

The second attractive stop is Finikas in Syros (GPS: 37°23.5′N, 24°52.5′E) which is 31 nM SW from Fikiada. If you are is a hurry you can skip this stop and proceed directly to the next one.

From Finikas or if you had skipped it from Fikiada you can then stop in the delightful South Bay (GPS: 37°23′N, 25°14.3′E) of the uninhabited little island of Rhinia. It is 21 nM W sail. Alternatively if you like fashionable social life you can go to Mykonos. If you have time you can visit:

Delos (37°23.8′N, 25°15.9′E) - which about a mile E of Rhinia.

Possible Arrival Ports

Pythagorio, Samos
Kuşadasi, Turkey
Vathi, Samos
Marinas in the Attika Coast (Athens Region)
Corinth Canal (37°54.91′N, 23°0.61′E)

Passage Description

FULL description of this passage.

CruiserLog Forum discussions

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External Links

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References

Books, guides, etc.

Personal Notes

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