sailing directions

Sector4.Cyprus 454.13 Cape Andreas (35˚41'N., 34˚35'E.), the NE extremity ofCyprus, is marked by several ruins and tombs. Klidhes Islet,29m high, lies 1 mile NE of the cape and is surrounded byrocks and shoals. A main light with racon is shown from astructure, 8m high, standing on the NE end of this islet.4.13 The current off Klidhes Islet may attain a rate of 1.5 knots attimes and confused seas build up in this vicinity after strongwinds. The strength and direction of the current may vary fromone side of the islet to the other. Vessels rounding this islet areadvised to give it a berth of at least 1 mile.North Coast4.14 Cape Plakoti (35˚34'N., 34˚10'E.), a broad promontory,projects from the coast 22 miles SW of Cape Andreas.The intervening coast is of little significance to shipping. Alight is shown from a small fishing boat harbor situated 1.3miles E of Cape Plakoti.4.14 Two churches with prominent belfries are situated in thevillage of Yialoussa, 1.5 miles S of Cape Plakoti.4.14 Dhavlos, a village, stands 15.5 miles SW of Cape Plakotiand contains a conspicuous hotel and church. Ayios Photios,502m high, and Kantara Castle, 630m high, are two conspicuouspeaks which stand 2.5 miles E and 1.2 miles SSE, respectively,of Dhavlos.4.14 A prominent church, with one large and three small domes,stands at Akanthou, 8 miles WSW of Dhavlos. A largeconcrete warehouse is situated on the coast 9 miles WSW ofAkanthou. Khoti Islet, 3m high, lies 0.3 mile offshore 10.8miles E of Kyrenia.4.15 Kyrenia (35˚20'N., 33˚19'E.) (World Port Index No.44900), a large town, is fronted by an old harbor which is usedby small craft and yachts. A new harbor, which is used byferries and cruise vessels, lies close E of the old harbor and isprotected by breakwaters.4.15 Depths—Limitations.—The old harbor has depths of 2 to3.2m and can handle small craft and yachts up to 35m in lengthand 2.6m draft.4.15 The new harbor has an entrance that is 180m wide. It has sixquays which provide 707m of berthing space, with depths of 4to 8m alongside. There are facilities for vehicle ro-ro, passenger,ferry, cruise, and hydrofoil vessels. Vessels up to 150m inlength and 7m draft can be accommodated.4.15 Aspect.—The town contains numerous white buildings andis easily identified from seaward.4.15 Prominent landmarks include the thin spire of the churchstanding on the W side of the old harbor, the massive fortstanding on the E side of the old harbor, and the white minaretstanding on the S side of the old harbor.4.15 A main light is shown from a prominent structure standingclose S of the root of the main breakwater at the new harbor.4.15 Buffavento Castle surmounts a mountain, 955m high, lying5.5 miles SE of the town.4.15 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 300grt. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16 and board closeoff the harbor entrance.4.15 Anchorage.—Good anchorage can be taken, in a depth of24m, about 0.3 mile N of the old harbor. The holding ground isgood and the bottom is formed of mud, sand, weed, and smallboulders.4.15 Caution.—Two mooring buoys are situated about 0.2 mileN of the breakwater of the old harbor.4.16 Cape Kormakiti (35˚24'N., 32˚55'E.), located 21miles W of Kyrenia, is the extremity of a low point which risesto a small flat-topped hill 3 miles inland. A main light is shownfrom a prominent tower, 22m high, standing on the cape.4.16 The cape is fronted by foul ground which extends up to 0.5mile seaward, and a small islet, 6m high, lies close N of it.Ormonde Bank, with a least depth of 19.8m, lies 1.2 miles NWof the cape.4.16 Liveras, Kormakiti, and Orga are prominent villages, whichcan be identified from seaward, standing 2 miles SE, 5.7 milesSE, and 6 miles ESE, respectively, of the cape. Mount Kornos,945m high, stands 6.5 miles SW of Kyrenia and is conspicuous.A large and conspicuous sand scar is situated on thecoast 4 miles S of Cape Kormakiti.4.16 Morphou Bay is entered between Cape Kormakiti andKokkina Point, 17.5 miles SW. It is deep and free of dangers;Xeros and Karavostasi, two small ports, lie in its S part.4.16 Morphou, a large town, is situated 3.7 miles inland 13 milesSSE of Cape Kormakiti. The bay is surrounded by hills andoffers shelter from all winds except those from the NW.4.17 Xeros (New Soli) (35˚08'N., 32˚50'E.) (World PortIndex No. 44910), a village, stands at the head of Morphou bayand serves as an ore exporting facility for a mining company.The village is fronted by a lighter pier and vessels work cargoin the roadstead. Pilotage is not compulsory, but a miningcompany pilot is available and will assist with berthing. Localknowledge is advised.4.17 A prominent hospital building with a red roof stands near thecoast 2 miles ENE of the village, but when viewed from theroadstead, it is obscured by trees. A prominent chimney standsclose S of the pier. Vessels anchor, in a depth of 22m, about 0.7mile NW of the pier.4.17 Tankers discharge at an offshore berth lying 0.2 mile NNE ofthe pier. The berth consists of several mooring buoys and isconnected to the shore by a submarine pipeline. Three whiteprominent tanks stand near the inshore end of the pipeline.4.17 Karavostasi (35˚08'N., 32˚49'E.) lies 0.7 mile W of Xeros andconsists of a customhouse, with a flagstaff, and a group of houses.4.17 A pier, 427m long, extends NNE from a point on the shore,0.4 miles WNW of the customhouse and is used for loadingore. It has a depth of 14.9m off the outer end and can handlevessels up to 15,000 dwt.4.17 Vouni Palace Hill, 254m high and surmounted by the ruinsof a palace, stands 2.6 miles WNW of Karavostasi and is conspicuous.4.18 Pomos Point (35˚10'N., 32˚33'E.), a low and sandyprojection, is located 13 miles W of Karavostasi and is frontedby rocks. The land behind this point rises abruptly to high andtowering peaks. Mount Olympus (Troodos), the highestmountain on Cyprus, rises to a height of 1,952m 20.5 milesSW of the point. Its slopes are thickly covered with pine treesand a military camp and a hotel are situated near the summit.Pub. 132