Agistri Harbour

Description

Agistri Harbour: The harbour lies immediately NW of the only settlement on the island and it is the only place on the island which offers good shelter in all conditions (with the exception of strong E or NE winds, which send a swell into the harbour). The harbour consists of a long curved breakwater extending N and E from the shore and a short jetty extending N from the shore just inside the entrance. The harbour is entered from ESE around the end of the breakwater. Depths shoal in the approach to the entrance to 4.0 – 5.0 metres, but the water is so clear here you can see the bottom. Depths in the harbour are 2.5 – 4.5 metres. Much of the harbour is taken up with permanent moorings and visiting yachts will normally have two options. mooring stern-bows-to the breakwater quay, where depths range from 2.5 metres at the inner corner to 4.5 metres at the outer end; or mooring alongside on either side of a short pontoon that extends at right angles from the breakwater quay. Depths along the pontoon are 3.5 – 4.0 metres. If mooring on the quay, you will probably need to use your anchor. Be sure to lay out at least 25 metres or so to avoid the mooring blocks of the boats on laid moorings. Because the quay curves round the harbour, crossed anchors are common, especially at busy periods when vessels are sometimes double-banked. If arriving late and the harbour is full, it may also be possible to lie alongside the short jetty at the entrance once the ferries have stopped running. Water and electricity are available along the quay but not on the pontoon. Water is restricted and you will have to ask for it to be turned on.