sailing directions

Sector 15. Greece—Channels West of Nisos Evvoia 17915.23 Akra Ayios Sostis (38˚59'N., 22˚57'E.) is located on the Nside of the channel, 7.8 miles NE of Akra Vasilina. This salientpoint has prominent white cliffs on its E side and is marked bya light. Ormos Glifas lies close W of the point and providesanchorage, in a depth of 26m, near the head. Nisis Ayios Nikolaoslies about 0.2 mile offshore, 2.3 miles ESE of Akra AyiosSostis. This low islet is covered with shrubs and surmounted bya chapel.15.23 Ormos Oreon is entered E of Akra Nisiotissa, which islocated 2.8 miles E of Akra Ayios Sostis, and providesanchorage, in depths of 29 to 31m, sand. The small town ofOreoi is situated at the head of this bay and is fronted by asmall craft harbor used by fishing boats. Two small islets lie ona rocky bank at the S side of the bay, 0.3 mile E of Akra Nisiotissa.15.24 Ifalos Oreon (38˚57'N., 23˚03'E.) lies on the S side ofthe passage, 0.6 mile N of Akra Nisiotissa. This rocky anddangerous reef is marked by a lighted beacon.15.24 Akra Stavros (39˚02'N., 23˚04'E.), the termination of a highpromontory, is located on the NE side of the passage at thejunction of Dhiavlos Oreon and Dhiavlos Trikkeri. Nisis Aryironisos,66m high, lies on the N side of the passage, 1.9 milesS of Akra Stavros. This large islet is marked by a light at its Eextremity and is fronted by several small islets and rocks on itsN and S sides. Vessels are advised to pass at least 0.5 mile S ofthis danger.15.24 Akra Kefala is located 3.4 miles SE of Akra Stavros andforms the SE entrance point of the passage.15.24 Caution.—A submarine cable, which may best be seen onthe chart, extends SE across the passage from Akra AyiosSostis and anchoring and fishing are prohibited in its vicinity.Pub. 132