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- | Vounaki is a small harbour on the Ionian coast of [[Greece]], just a mile S of the similar harbour of [[Palairos]]. Primarily a base for a large Sunsail charter operation, the small marina in the harbour accepts visiting yachts | + | Vounaki is a small harbour on the Ionian coast of [[Greece]], just a mile S of the similar harbour of [[Palairos]] in the so-called Inland Sea between the island of [[Lefkas]] and the Greek mainland. Primarily a base for a large Sunsail charter operation, the small marina in the harbour accepts visiting yachts, but not on busy handover days. A visiting yacht is therefore likely to be turned away if arriving at the weekend. In these circumstances, a yacht is better heading for [[Palairos]] before it too gets busy for the weekend. |
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | Club and hotel for Sunsail clients only | + | Club and hotel for Sunsail clients only. |
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
Revision as of 16:10, 13 April 2014
Vounaki
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Vounaki is a small harbour on the Ionian coast of Greece, just a mile S of the similar harbour of Palairos in the so-called Inland Sea between the island of Lefkas and the Greek mainland. Primarily a base for a large Sunsail charter operation, the small marina in the harbour accepts visiting yachts, but not on busy handover days. A visiting yacht is therefore likely to be turned away if arriving at the weekend. In these circumstances, a yacht is better heading for Palairos before it too gets busy for the weekend.
Local Weather
In summer the weather conditions are typical for the northern Ionian. The early morning is usually calm. At about 11:00 the first light wind starts to blow from the NW into the bay, increasing as the afternoon passes and then dying away again in the evening.
- See Ionian Sea Weather
- Also see Ionian Sea Currents & Tides
Charts
- BA
- 206 Corfu: Channels
- Imray-Tetra
- G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
- NIMA
- 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
- Greek
- 10 Kerkyra
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard VHF Channel 12
Also see Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Vounaki is free of dangers, although a shallow reef with less than a metre over it lies about two miles NW. This would only be a likely danger to a yacht tacking N into the bay towards the settlement of Pogonia, as it is not on the direct route from W or S.
Berthing Options
Visiting yachts berth where directed on a long, L-shaped pontoon or on the breakwater quay. There are laid moorings at all berths. Depths in the harbour range from 2.0 to 5.0 metres. For advance reservations, contact:
Vounaki Marina
Paleros
AK300 12
Etolacarnania
Greece
Tel:0030 26430 41944
Fax:0030 26430 41944
Email
Anchorages
In settled weather, it is possible to anchor N of the harbour in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres. Shelter is good from the prevailing winds, but it is exposed here if there are katabatic winds from the E.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club and hotel for Sunsail clients only.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Limited. Sunsail may be able to help in emergencies.
Repairs/Yards
Basic repairs possible. Ask at Sunsail base.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel dock in the harbour
- Water
- At all berths
- Electricity
- At all berths
Offshore Islands and Groups
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Very little of tourist interest.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Minimarket in the marina
Eateries
- Cafe/bar and restaurant at the Vounaki Club
- Better choice in Palairos
Internet/WiFi
- In the marina
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In Palairos
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the harbour.
Transportation
- Charter flights into Preveza
- Taxis from airport
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
See Ionian Sea.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- April 2014 (based on land visit) -- Athene of Lymington
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