Mr. Andrea Riccardi
+30 6940033310

Mr. Andrea Riccardi
+30 6940033310

Mr. Andrea Riccardi
+30 6940033310

Mr. Andrea Riccardi
+30 6940033310

VHF frequencies

marina - VHF channel 77

A forecast in Greek and English is given for all Greek waters at 06:00, 10:00, 16:00, 22:00 (GMT+2). Gale warnings are given at the beginning of the broadcast and a special security warning on Ch 16 gives all the VHF frequencies for different areas.

FYLY Kos yacht charter base is located in: Kos Marina, Kos, 85300, Greece.

Kos Marina, Kos

Berthing - 36° 53’ 57” Ν, 27° 18’ 09” E

Enter the marina from the West, the approach is straightforward except for some possible surf.

Charter Base hours:

Weekdays: 08:30 AM - 17:30 PM
Saturdays: 08:30 AM - 20:00 PM

17:00 PM

Clients must arrive back at base the day before the end of their charter.
Latest at 18:00 PM for check out procedures (refuel, diver's check etc).
They have free overnight & they can disembark the yacht the next day at 09:00 AM

Embarkation at marina Kos

Kos International Airport "Ioannis Kapodistrias" is located 26 km from Kos Marina.

Taxi: You can find easily taxis at Kos airport & near Marina Kos.

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Clients can either go to the super market located in the marina (open all day) upon their arrival or they can pre-order (upon request) their provisions and FYLY Yachting team will arrange their delivery to their yacht. If they want to pre-order we will provide them a provisioning list.

FYLY Yachting could arrange a transfer for you by minibus or by taxi (upon request).

Our base manager will arrange everything with Port Authorities. The only thing we require from the skipper of the charter is to have with him his original sailing license and to send me two weeks prior his charter a copy of his sailing license.

Port Authority of Kos
Address: 25, Akti Kountourioti Street 85300 Kos, Dodecanese, Greece
Tel.: +30 22420 26594 - 6
E-mail: kos@yen.gr
URL: www.hcg.gr

You should always try to get a weather forecast before heading out from land, especially if going more than several miles from shore, as it is difficult to tell at a glance what winds will appear, due to large land masses, mountains and other geographical features. You can use your radio, Navtex or contact the Port Police who receive weather faxes several times a day for the area.

a. TELEPHONE

Via the phone line of the Athens Marine Meteorological Centre of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, one can obtain a forecast directly from the forecaster on duty for the sea area that one is interested in, on a 24-hour basis, by dialing 210 9699171. General weather forecasts are obtained from a pre-recorded message of the National Telecommunications Organisation of Greece (OTE), by dialing 14944.

b. RADIO

Regular Weather and Sea Bulletins for Shipping issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service are broadcast by the 1st Programme of the Hellenic Radio (ERA 1) in Greek, as are special forecasts and warnings, whenever issued. The frequencies and times of broadcast are mentioned below:
HELLENIC RADIO (NATIONAL NETWORK) (ERA 1)/DAILY/(AM) 7.29 KHz, (FM) 105.8 KHz, (FM) 91.6 KHz/06:05

Weather forecasts are also broadcasted by other state, private and municipal radio stations all over the country, on the FM band, after news bulletins.

c. TELEVISION

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts are announced on TV by professional Hellenic National Meteorological Service meteorologists, as well as by TV presenters. Greek public and private channels broadcast the weather forecast for the coming day at the end of the news bulletin. In addition, some channels broadcast a special forecast for the entire week.

d. VHF/OLYMPIA RADIO

VHF channel 16 broadcasts Gale Warnings as well as regular forecasts, upon vessel request.
OLYMPIA RADIO broadcasts pre-recorded Weather and Sea bulletins in Greek and English.

e. MINISTRY OF MERCHANT MARINE RADIO

Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts can also be communicated to vessels via any local Port Authority, upon calling local channel 12 or channels VHF 07, 18, 19, 20 and 2, depending on the locale of navigation.

f. OLYMPIA RADIO MF (RT) VIA THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANISATION OF GREECE (NTO) COASTAL STATIONS.

See our Suggested Itineraries in our website www.fyly.gr

Suggestions:

Hotels: There is a variety of hotels near Kos Marina.

Continental Palace:
Address: 300m from Kos marina
Tel: +302242022737

Platanitsa Hotel:
Address: Psalidi area, 700 m from Kos marina
Tel: +302242027551

Restaurants: There is a variety of restaurants both in Marina Kos and around it.

Bars: There is a variety of bars both in Marina Kos and around it.

Coffeeshops: There is a variety of coffeeshops both in Marina Kos and around it.

There is also a shopping center in marina with Cafeteria-Bistro, restaurant, cafι-Bar.

The law in Greece requires that the captain must posses a valid sailing license. The Co-Skipper - if no sailing license is available - must fill out a declaration stating they have knowledge to sail. (Please see attached declaration). VHF license is not required to charter a yacht in Greece.

EURO (€)

VAT in Greece is at 24%. There are no local navigation taxes.

Greek & English

General Hospital of Kos

(+30) 22420 54200

Google Map Directions
https://goo.gl/maps/11qJxfjYx8ATYBvT8

GMT + 2

Marina Kos, Kos, 85300, Greece

Marina Kos website
https://kosmarina.gr/

Kos marina is located at the island of Kos next to the island’s old harbour at the heart of the Dodecanese islands at the Aegean Sea, one of the most charming resorts in Greece and one of the best sailing & cruising areas in Europe.
The marina today offers 250 berths with Mooring lines, water supply, Electricity supply 220 & 380 V from 16 to 250 Amps, Telephone connection and Satellite TV.
There is a dry storage area adequate for 150 yachts facilitated by a 100-ton Boat lift and a 35-ton Hydraulic trailer.

Marina Facilities:

• 250 berths
• 150 dry docking capacity
• Max LOA: 80 m
• Max draught: 5 m
• Electric power 220 / 380 V
• Ramp
• Boat maintenance and repair facilities
• 100-ton travelift and 35-ton Hydraulic trailer
• 24-hour security services
• Port Authorities
• Free and prepaid Wi-Fi internet access
• WC / Shower / Laundry
• Car Parking
• Rent a Car and Boat Chartering
• Chandlery and Convenience Stores
• Restaurant, coffee shops and bars
• Satellite TV