HELP NEEDED IN SKIATHOS – GREECE

[blinder]

After having been let down by a local contractor one of our friends is now in a desperate position of needing help to lift and shore their boat onto the hard. The boat, a Beneteau First 32 with 1.8m Draft, is currently unattended alongside in Skiathos, not ideal before the winter storms.

Need to act quickly and skipper will fly out from Manchester urgently if someone in Skiathos can help.

 

[BobnLesley]

You don't look to be generating much info and whilst I don't know Skiathos myself, the one option I would suggest if you're able to fly down there is just to move it. There are well sheltered marinas at Lavrion or Thessaloniki, both of which should be less than 24 hours sail from Skiathos.

 

[r_h]

The nearest boatyards are at Volos and Milina (Vathoudhi Bay) on the mainland, both about 35 miles from Skiathos. The latter is remote, but good value; I've just returned from there and can put you in (indirect) contact with the yard if that helps.

 

[HenryB]

There is also a boatyard at Trikeri, on the eastern entrance to the Gulf of Volos. I have met 2 crews who were hauled out there for the winter and they were very happy with the service. The yard is a bit basic and hauls out with a trailer, but is cheap and reliable. Trikeri is about 15 miles from Skiathos. I've no contact details for the yard.

 

[Bob]

Have a look through the GREECE section of the World Cruising Wiki - you are sure to find some information.

Good luck - hope you come right.

 

[blinder]

Thanks to all who responded. Ive passed on the useful advice to my friend who had the problem in Skiathos and Im told that the issue has been resolved