Yerakas (Limin Leraka/Gerakas) - Docking
- Photo courtesy of SY DeDanann.
The town quay here is very shallow, only suitable for shallow draft yachts. Some of the quay is marked with the depth, however, check yourself first as there are underwater rocks along the quay. Only suitable for bow or stern-to berthing.
Most yachts anchor off the village in approx. 4-6 meters (13 – 19 ft). If gusts are strong, the south side of the outer bay is more protected for anchoring.
At the entrance to the harbour is the old ferry quay and yachts can berth stern-to this quay as well. Depths are adequate here to go alongside if necessary.
Strong winds can gust down from the hills and with the bottom being mud and weed, not everywhere is good holding. Be sure to dig the anchor in hard when docking, check it is holding properly and run out Brest lines.
There is water and electricity available on the old ferry dock – cards for this are available from the first taverna.
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There is now water and electricity available on the old ferry dock, (no ferry comes), cards for this available from the first taverna.
We sat out some very strong winds here that gust down from the hills, the holding can be not so good in weed, important to dig the anchor in hard when docking and run out Brest lines.
A nice port to spend time.
Posted on behalf of SY DeDanann:
The tiny port of Yerakas is well sheltered by steep hills and a dogleg turn to starboard makes this an ideal port to take cover if the weather turns. It has two tavernas on the very shallow town quay, most yachts go to anchor in here.
A grand peaceful port is Yerakas, there is a pleasant walk for miles on the flat along the shoreside or a great climb to the ruins of an ancient village high on the hilltop. The locals here are a friendly laid back lot who appreciate the business the yachts bring in.
The tavernas are not of great quality, being run in the summer months by fishing families where the mother and daughters do the cooking and the fishermen serve up, badly I might add, but they are cheap and the food is wholesome, you’re guaranteed fresh fish everyday mind.