Vathy Ithaca

Vathi is the main harbour of Ithaca on the E side of the island

NOTE : USE THE RED COORDINATES IF YOU ARE USING A WSG84 DATUM  GPS

Approach Vathi       (38°22’49N / 020°41’50 WGS84 )

Approach free of dangers .The town of Vathi cannot be identified until you sail right into the bay.The chapel and the lighthouse on Ak.Ay.Andreacare easily identified and will guide you straight into the bay .Care is needed while approaching as the prevailing winds ,usually between 1500-2100 during the summer season, gusts in from NW.Care also must taken at ferries which going in and out of the harbour as sometimes cannot be seen until they sail around Ak.Ay Andreou

Mooring

Go stern-to the W quay if space is available .This is the best spot in Vathi as the winds usually during the summer season are Westerlies .Good holding – good shelter.
The S and the SE side of the quay (next to port police & square) can also  be used , but care needed  when the prevailing wind is stronger than 6B. Let as much scope as possible as the gusts are straight from the mountains .Alternatively anchor in the middle of the bay