sailing directions

Sector 8. West Coasts of Greece and Albania—Nisos Oxia to Kep I Kefali 938.27 Gji i Butrintit (39˚44'N., 19˚59'E.), an open bay, liesclose S of the mouth of Lum i Butrintit. It is considered toafford the best anchorage on the E side of Notion StenonKerkiras. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 31m, mud,about 0.3 mile offshore in the S part of the bay.8.27 Kep i Skales (Kep i Shkalles) is located 4 miles NNW ofKep i Stilo. In the vicinity of this point, the strait leading intoCorfu Channel is at its narrowest. A prominent monasterystands on a hill 3.7 miles NNE of Kep i Skales.8.27 The coast between Kep i Skales and a headland, 1.1 milesNNE, is prominent and rises sharply inland to a height of144m. A bay lies 2 miles NE of Kep i Skales and is obstructedby a small group of islets in its S part. Vessels with localknowledge occasionally anchor off the S side of these islets, indepths of 16 to 18m, sand.8.27 Nisis Peristerai (39˚48'N., 19˚58'E.), a small whitish islet,lies on the W side of the strait, 2.4 miles NNW of Kep i Skales.A main light is shown from a prominent structure, 10m high,surmounting the islet.8.27 Barketa, a rock nearly awash, lies on a shoal bank about 0.5mile E of Nisis Peristerai.8.28 Gji i Sarandes (39˚51'N., 20˚00'E.), a small bay, isentered between Kep i Dente, located 5.2 miles NNE of Kep iNisis Peristerai LightSkales, and Kep i Ferruc, 2 miles NNW. This bay providesanchorage in its central part, in depths of 24 to 31m, mud andsand, good holding ground. The small town of Sarande standsat the N end of the bay and is fronted by a pier which is used bysmall craft. A conspicuous fort stands on a hill at the E side ofthe bay.8.28 Pilotage for Sarande is compulsory but is only availableduring daylight hours.8.28 Kep i Kefali (Kepi i Qefalit) (39˚55'N., 19˚55'E.) is located4.5 miles NW of Kep i Ferruc, the N entrance point of Gji iSarandes. This point is 149m high and steep-to. It is covered inbushes and is marked by a light.Pub. 132