sailing directions

88 Sector 8. West Coasts of Greece and Albania—Nisos Oxia to Kep I KefaliDhragonera and is marked by a light. Nisis Prasa, 12m high,lies 1.9 miles W of the W side of Nisis Dhragonera and is theoutermost danger of the group.8.10 Custance Shoal, with a least depth of 12.8m, lies onVenerable Banks, about 2.3 miles NNW of Nisis Prasa. Deepdraftvessels should avoid this area.8.10 Ormos Platiyiali (38˚28'N., 21˚06'E.), a small and enclosedinlet, is thoroughly sheltered and provides anchorage, in adepth of 24m, mud. In the S part of the bay is an angled quay,700m in length, extending E for 400m, with depths alongsideof 10.9 to 12.8m, then NE for 300m, with depths alongside of9.5 to 10m. At the head of the bay three jetties extend SE, each200m in length, with alongside depths of 6.5 to 7m; anotherquay extends SE for 300m, with depths alongside of 6 to 6.5m.8.10 Ormos Astakou (38˚31'N., 21˚05'E.), an open bay, providesshelter. The NW side of the bay is rugged and rises abruptly toheights of over 600m. The town of Astakos is situated at theNW head of the bay and is fronted by a pier which is used byferries. The pier is 200m long and has a depth of 3.7m alongside.Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 22 to 24m, mud,about 0.3 miles SE of the pier.8.11 Ormos Vourkos (38˚40'N., 20˚58'E.), a small bay,lies 10 miles NNW of Ormos Astakou. It is sheltered andprovides anchorage, in depths of 22 to 28m, sand, about 0.7mile E of the W entrance point. Anchorage can also be taken,in depths of 15 to 18m, sand, within Ormos Mitikas, a smallbay, which is entered close W of Ormos Vourkos.8.11 Akra Kamilafka (38˚40'N., 21˚55'E.), the W entrance pointof Ormos Mitikas, is marked by a light. This cape is fronted byirregular depths and should not be closely approached.8.11 Oros Kandhili, 1,877m high, stands 1.5 miles NNE of thiscape and is very conspicuous.8.11 Nisos Kastos (38˚34'N., 20˚54'E.), a narrow and mountainousisland, lies with its N end located 4 miles S of Akra Kamilafka.This island is steep-to and its summit, 148m high, standsnear the N end. Small craft harbors lie on its E and W sides.8.11 Nisos Kalamos (38˚38'N., 20˚55'E.), a mountainous island,lies close N of Nisos Kastos and is separated from it by a deepchannel. A conspicuous flat-topped peak stands in its centralpart and a light is shown from the E extremity of the island.The town of Kalamos is situated on the SE side of the islandand is fronted by a small craft harbor which is protected by anangled breakwater. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 14 to16m, about 0.2 mile offshore NE of the breakwater.8.11 Nisis Formikoula (38˚34'N., 20˚52'E.), 14m high, lies 1.2miles SW of the SW extremity of Nisos Kalamos. This smallislet is flat-topped, marked by a light, and fronted by abovewaterrocks. Ifaloi Formikoula, a group of shallow shoals,extend up to about 0.8 mile NNW and NW of this islet.8.11 The above islet and shoals are the only dangers encounteredby vessels which are proceeding directly to the Levkas Canalfrom Patraikos Kolpos or the S part of Peloponnisos.8.11 Caution.—Submarine cables, which may best be seen onthe chart, extend between the mainland and the N coast ofNisos Kalamos and between the S coast of Nisos Kalamos andthe N end of Nisos Kastos. Anchoring in the vicinity of thesecables is prohibited.8.12 Ormos Palairou (38˚46'N., 20˚51'E.), a small andopen bay, lies 7.5 miles NNW of Akra Kamilafka. The villageof Palairos is situated on its E side and is fronted by a pier. Aconspicuous white house stands on a ridge, 2 miles SE of thevillage. Anchorage can be taken at the head of this bay, in adepth of 18m, mud.8.12 Akra Kefali (38˚45'N., 20˚45'E.), a bold point, is located 9miles NW of Akra Kamilafka and is the SE entrance point ofOrmos Dhrepanou. It is 11m high, fronted by rocks, and ismarked by a light.8.12 Ifalos Miaouli, a reef, lies about 0.5 mile SE of Akra Kefaliand has a least depth of 2.7m.8.12 Ormos Dhrepanou (38˚46'N., 20˚44'E.) leads to the S entranceof Levkas Canal and is entered between Akra Kefali andAkra Mayemenos, 1.7 miles WSW. This bay has a depths ofover 60m in the entrance, decreasing to 8m at its head.8.12 Nisis Volios, 5m high, lies at the E side of the entrance to thecanal and is marked by a light. A conspicuous fortress standson a hill, 0.3 mile E of this small islet.The Levkas CanalNisis Volios Light8.13 The Levkas Canal (38˚49”N., 20˚44'E.), 3.5 mileslong and nearly 30m wide, has a least depth of 4.3m. It wasreported that the least depth in the channel was 4.9m. Vesselsbound for Stenon Prevezis from the W side of Peloponnisoscan save 12 miles by using the canal and avoid inclementweather. Vessels up to 4m draft can transit the canal duringdaylight hours only.8.13 The depths in the canal decrease about 0.3m with N windsand increase a similar amount with S winds. The current in thecanal is also influenced by the wind. It sets most frequentlyfrom N to S with a velocity of 1 to 2.5 knots.8.13 The limits of the fairway are marked by posts with triangularreflectors. In addition, the entrances are marked by lights andlighted buoys.8.13 A conspicuous citadel stands on the E side of the N entranceand is marked by a light. Pilotage is compulsory for merchantvessels. Pilots can be contacted by VHF and board about 0.5mile off the S entrance and about 2.5 miles off the N entrance.8.13 A floating swing bridge crosses the canal close W of the citadelat the N entrance. It will be opened upon request and has amain channel with a width of 30m. Overhead power cablesspan the canal and have a vertical clearance of 40m.8.13 Levkas (38˚49'N., 20˚44'E.), a small town, is situated on theW side of the canal close S of the N entrance and is fronted bya small craft harbor. Small vessels can anchor off the town, in adepth of 5m.8.13 In good weather during the summer, vessels can anchor offthe N entrance of the canal, in a depth of 10m, about 0.5 mileNE of the citadel. Large vessels can anchor farther out, inPub. 132