 Phormio, taking the Spartans’ bait, ordered his ships to sail along the shore, in single file, towards Naupactus.Taking advantage of the Athenians’ exposed position, the Spartans quickly turned their formation, hoping to cut the Athenians off before they reached Naupactus.Eleven of the Athenian ships escaped the Spartans’ maneuver; nine ships were disabled by the Spartans.