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==Samos (Port of entry)==
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[[Image:Pythagoreion_harbour.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The town of Pythagorion, on the south-eastern side of the island.<br>''Photograph taken by Jeremy Lee, July 20th 2004'']]
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===Background===
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samos_Island Samos] (Σάμος) is a lush and sizable island  with area of 468 km<sup>2</sup>, length of 43 km long and width of 13 km. There are  two tall mountains in Samos: Mt.&nbsp;Kerkis (1433 m, 4700 ft.) rising out of the sea on the West side of the island and Mt.&nbsp;Ambelos (1137 m, 3782 ft.) on the North-East. Samos is the closest Greek island to Turkey. The Mycale channel, which is 1 nM wide, separates the two counties, [[#Poseidonio|Poseidonio]] is at the Eastern side of the channel. On the slopes of Mt.&nbsp;Ambelos are large pine forests which produced the best wood for the building of caïques. Lower down there are vineyards which produced the famous since ancient time Samian wine praised by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron Byron] in ''The isles of Greece''.
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Samos has a rich history. In antiquity it was a very wealthy island and it was sacred to the goddess Hera. It reached its peak at the 6th century BC under the tyrant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycrates Polycrates] whose capital was the present day Pythagorion. During his brief reign a large temple to [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Hera.html Hera], the Hereon, and one of the engineering marvels of antiquity, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_of_Eupalinos aqueduct] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupalinos Eupalinos], were constructed. Samos is also the birthplace of the most famous ancient mathematician, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagoras Pythagoras], as well as of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristarchus_of_Samos Aristarchus] who first proposed the heliocentric system. A type of war vessel the ''Samena'', was developed in Samos and played a key role in the victory for the Greeks in the naval battle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mycale Mycale] against the Persians. The island was pillaged by Mark Anthony in 39 BC.
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At the end of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine Byzantine] era, the island was invaded by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottomans in] 1453, the population fled and Samos was abandoned. It was re-populated in the 17 century AD. The islanders were very active pirates and Samos was one of the first islands to join the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_revolution Greek revolution] in 1821. The rebels were so successful that after removing all the Ottomans from the island they exported the revolution to Chios. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massacre_of_Chios massacre of Chios] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psara Psara] it was Samos' turn to be invaded. The Samians, aided by the rest of the Greek fleet after many days of fighting defeated soundly the Ottomans on August 6, 1824 in almost the exact spot where the ancient battle of Mycale took place.
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Today, Samos has about 45,000 inhabitants. Its capital is Samos. Other towns are [[Karlovasi]], [[Pythagorio]], [[Marathokambos]], and [[#Mytilinií|Mytilinií]].
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===Charts===
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BA 2682 Kolpos Petalion to Nisos Nisiros<br/>
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BA 1537 Nisides Fournoi with the straits between Nisos Samos and Nisos Ikaria<br/>
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BA 1568 Ports & anchorages in eastern Agean sea: Limin Karlovasi, Limin Pithagoriou<br/>
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BA 1446 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi<br/>
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Imray-Tetra G32 Southern Sporades and Coast of Turkey<br/>
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NIMA 54400 Samos to Rodhos<br/>
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NIMA 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait<br/>
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NIMA 54403  Samos Strait to N. Kalolimnos<br/>
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Greek 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor<br/>
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===Radio Nets===
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
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* Olympia Radio - No signal in any of the harbors and coves
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===Weather & Climate===
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The summer weather in Samos is dominated by the meltemi which comes from the NW. Usually it is a light breeze of force 4-5 in the early morning hours but as the day progresses it strengthens to 5-6 by the afternoon and subsides by sunset. However from middle June to mid Septembers you can count for the meltemi to become a gale of force 7-8 and occasionally 9. These gales usually last 3-4 days.
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From October to mid May the probability is equal for either northerly or southerly winds. Winds of force 10 are not uncommon in the winter months. Violent thunderstorms are also probable by late October to early May.
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The channel between Samos and Fourni is notorious for very violent  gusts and katabatic winds you can be at least one force point stronger than elsewhere.
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'''Sources for weather forecasts''':
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These are the same for all the Greek waters.
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* [http://www.meteo.gr/SailingMapF.asp Athens Observatory] gives 3 day (every 6 hrs) detal graphical forecasts for the Greek.
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* [http://www.poseidon.ncmr.gr/weather_forecast.html Poseidon System] gives 3 day forecasts for Greek seas from the ''National Center for Marine Research''.
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* [http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-bin/windframe?03&CONT=euro&WIND=g025&LANG=en Weather on Line] provides detailed 7 day forecast charts for the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Atlantic.
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* [http://www.hnms.gr/hnms/english/navigation/navigation_html Greek Meteorological Service] (EMY) it includes the Navtex weather bulletins.
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* [http://www.windguru.com/int/ Wind GURU] a surfer's site with worldwide wind forecasts.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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The approaches to the N side of the island are straight forward.
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The approach through the Samos-Fourni channel should be cautious because, as noted above, violent gusts and accelerated winds can prevail.
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The narrow Mycale channel between Samos and mainland Turkey has a current that sets to the E usually at 1-2 knots but at times it can reach 3-4. This can result in overfalls which, combined with gusts, can make the approach quite uncomfortable. But it is very seldom dangerous.
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When approaching either ports of entry, Samos (Vathy) or Pythagorio, incoming from Turkey it is advisable to hail the Greek Coast Guard (''Limenarchio'') at VHF channel 12 or call them at +30 2730 23 318 (Vathi), or +30 2730 61 225 (Pythagorio).
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===Check-in facilities===
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See each Port/Stop listed below.
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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[[Image:SamosMap.jpg|frame|center|Annotated Google Earth View the island of Samos]]
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* [[Pythagorio]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Vathi]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Pythagorio Marina|Samos or Pythagorio Marina]] (Port of entry)
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* There is a small Samos Yacht Club based in [[Vathi]]
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====Poseidonio Cove====
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[[Image:Poseidonio_h.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Sketch of Poseidonio<br>''Click for larger view'']]
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The cove of Poseidonio (Ποσειδώνιο) [37° 42.7' N  26° 03.5' E] or ''Moulebraim'' is maybe the best protected cove in Samos. Unfortunately the bottom is weed and loose mud which does not provide good holding. While the predominant winds in the summer are from the NW to NE, in the afternoon there can be strong gusts from the SE. The anchor may appear to be caught but with a strong gust it may drag. Always use 2 anchors.
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There is a private underwater mooring, belonging to Mr. Soutos that one might use temporarily. There are two restaurants ashore. The one to the W, ''Kerketzos'', and to the E, ''Dionysos'', usually have fresh fish. There, is also a small store with basic provisions. There is no transportation to town other than a taxi from Pythagorio (tel. +30 22730 61 450).
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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[[Image:Poseidonio1.jpg|thumb|200px|center|The Cove of Poseidonio, Samos<br>''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|Klima (Κλήμα) [37° 42.5' N 27° 02.7' E] is a cove just W of Poseidonio. It offers slightly less protection from the ''meltemi'' than Poseidonio but it provides better holding and it is another alternative. Anchor in 5-6 m over sand.
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There are two tavernas ashore, ''Kantounia'' is reputed to be good but the few times I ate there was disappointed.
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====Nisi====
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Nisi (Νησί) is not a good anchorage, but if you tuck the boat close to the W shore you will be sheltered from the ''meltemi''. The bottom is rocky. It is good spot to stop for lunch and a swim.
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====Zoodochos Pigi====
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Zoodochos Pigi (Ζωοδόχος Πηγή) [37° 46.31' N 27° 03.3' E] is a tiny little cove, just big enough for one boat, located under the ''Zoodochos Pigi'' (life giving spring) ''Monastery''. It is one of our favorite lunch stops. It is usually well protected form the meltemi until the middle of the afternoon when there may be a SE breeze. Anchor on a sandy spot.
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====Mourtia & Mikri Lakka====
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|valign="top"|Mourtia (Μουρτιά) is a nice sandy bay is at the foot of the Zoodochos Pigi Peninsula. It is pleasant anchorage but open to the S and E, and it is not good place to overnight. There is a small taverna ashore.
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Mikri Lakka (Μικρή Λάκκα) [37° 45.4' N 27° 01.6' E] is about 1 M W of Mourtia there is a nice deserted cove that affords fairly good protection from the meltemi. Anchor in 5 m over sand and some weed. Fairly good holding. The only distraction are wasps. This is an ideal place to watch the full moon rise over the mountains of Turkey.
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Kerveli (Κέρβελη) [37° 43.8' N 27° 02.3' E] is a cove that offers better protection than Mourtia. Good holding. I have anchored here several times.
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The kindest thing one can say about the restaurants here is that they are mediocre.
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====Psili Amos====
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This a shallow sandy cove whose name means fine sand, is at the narrowest of the Samos Strait, just W of Poseidonio. There is a taverna ashore. It is a very popular swimming area.
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Kolona (Κολώνα) or Tsópela (Τσόπελα) [37° 38.4' N 26° 49.9' E] is a lovely cove that takes its name from the cape just to its E. It provides reasonable shelter when the weather is settled. Good place for a swim. Sandy bottom, good holding.
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====Limnionas Bay====
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The bay offers some shelter from the N wind but it is subject to strong gusts and it is exposed to the S.
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[[Image:Eupalinio.jpg|thumb|200px |right|The Eupalinion Tunnel in Samos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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There is a very interesting [http://hellas.teipir.gr/Thesis/Samos/english/tdk159.html museum of natural history] in this inland town. Among other exhibits there is the jaw of a prehistoric horse-like animal named the ''Samiotherion''.
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[[Image:Vathy_h.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Chart of Vathy (Samos) Harbor<br>''Click for larger view'']]
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Contents

Vathi (Port of entry)

File:Vathy h.jpg
Chart of Vathy (Samos) Harbor
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Background

See Samos

Vathi or Vathy (Βαθύ) [37° 45.4' N 26° 58.4' E] or Samos is the harbor of the provincial capital. It is in a large and beautiful bay but unfortunately the actual harbor is polluted and open to N and NW meltemi.

Charts

See Samos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach and Navigation

See Samos

Check-in facilities

There is a very secure small marina but it cannot accommodate a yacht longer than 9 m. The bottom is soft mud which does not provide very good holding.

The most protected area is at the E but if the wind changes to S, as sometimes it does in the summer, there is a strong and potentially dangerous fetch. One can moor alongside or stern-to on the quay near the mole. The trouble is that it is too close to the ferries and to avoid fouling the anchor rode with the ferries the scope has to be uncomfortably short. It is best, to use 2 anchor, the second one holding the boat against the S wind.

It is also possible to anchor off-shore, but still under the protection of the mole, which was being expanded in 1998. Again use 2 anchors.

There are no check-in facilities. An officer from the Coast Guard will appear and ask you to go to their office and pay the harbor dues.

Vathi is a port of entry into Greece. The Limenarchio (Coast Guard VHF channel 12 or tel. +30 2730 23 318) expects to be informed if you are entering Greece incoming from Turkey. They usually object to a boat staying here more than a few days.

The Post Office is a few blocks SW of the marina.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The Kouros of Samosr
Click for larger view

The most important point of interest here is the Archaeological Museum which exhibits the famous Samian Kouros a very beautiful archaic statue.

Fuel & Water

  • Fuel is delivered, theoretically, by a small tanker but it is very hard to arrange. The closest gas station is a few blocks N of the small marina.
  • Electricity and water outlets have being installed but are still not always operational. For service call Mr. Sideris at +30 6977 002 860.

Laundry

  • There is a coin-operated laundry in the inner street parallel to the harbor.

Grocery Stores

  • There many food stores in both Vathi and Pythagorio. There is a large super market, the Bazaar, on the road between the towns of Vathi and Pythagorio and several smaller ones near the airport towards the town of Chora.
  • In Vathi, one can buy Samian wine and ouzo at much better prices than in town at the wine cooperative (Enosis) at the Malagari district.

Eateries

  • There are many restaurants, most of them mediocre and overpriced. The best values is a modest restaurant the Kotopoula specializing in grilled chicken in the Prosphigika district of Vathi.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • There are many agencies, Aramis is very friendly to cruisers.

Marine stores

There two chandlery stores in Vathi:

  • The Kapnoulas store is right next to the winery near the commercial port.
  • The second one is W of the small marina along the main waterfront road.

References & Publications

See Greece.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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External Links

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Personal Notes

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