Saronic & argolic gulf flotilla 2014

SARONIC & ARGOLIC GULF FLOTILLA

From APRIL to OCTOBER 2014

Join us On Board!

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Dates: One week from April to October 2014 Place: Saronic & Argolic Gulf Purpose: To discover the Greek islands by combining lot’s of sailing & fun with a unique atmosphere.

Participants: Minimum 4 sailing yachts.

Yachts: Sailing yachts from 38 to 42 or from 41 to 52 feet.

Rhodes Mandraki harbor at sunrise

One week itinerary departure/ return Athens, Alimos Marina (SARONIC & ARGOLIC GULF)

Distances

1st Day: Athens, Alimos Marina Check-in at 17:00 2nd Day: Alimos Marina - Epidaurus (Port)

31 NM

3rd Day: Epidaurus (Port) - Hydra island (Port)

31 NM

4th Day: Hydra (Port) - Spetses island (Port)

16 NM

5th Day: Spetses (Port) - Hermione (Port) & Poros island (Port)

10 & 19 NM

6th Day: Poros (Port) - Aegina island (Port)

18 NM

7th Day: Aegina - Alimos Marina

18 NM

8th Day: Check-out at 9:00

The Program 1st Day : Arrival at Alimos Marina, Check in, meeting with the Skippers. Free evening in Athens.

2nd Day : Sail to Epidaurus.

•Epidavros was one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece. It was situated exactly at the same spot where today lays the village of Old Epidavros. A small fishing village with a quite beach and many tavernas. From there, you can take a tour to the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros. If you are lucky and a play is on, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the theatre’s famous acoustic, which is considered to be the best worldwide!

Overnight in Epidaurus.

The Program 3rd Day : Sail to Hydra.

Hydra stands out among the rest of the Saronic Gulf Islands, because of its peculiar architecture.

It is built amphitheatrically around the port, glamorous like an art paint of bleu, grey and white.

There are some beautiful beaches, like Spilia and Palamidas, within walking distance from the port, but the best ones, such as Saint Nikolaos, can only be visited by boat. Like all Greek islands, Hydra is full of small paved alleys, cute little cafes, taverns with wonderful seafood and local specialties, all overlooking the sea. It is known for the peace and quite it offers all guests, as all kinds of motor vehicles are not allowed on the island and everyone uses donkeys or bicycles for their transportation!

Overnight in Hydra.

The Program 4th Day : Sail to Spetses.

This Saronic Island was originally named by the Venetians “Isola de Spezzie”, meaning the Island of Fragrances, due to the great variety of herbs growing there. As time passed by, the name became Spetses. During the Greek Revolution in 1821, Spetses had a very important and influential role, because of the large fleet and because it was the birth place of the famous feminine admiral, Bouboulina.

Her house still exists and operates as a museum, which is worth visiting. Among other things, Spetses town is known for its two-storey neoclassical houses with wooden balconies and colorful walls. The island is full of beautiful sandy beaches, like Agia Marina, Spetses town beach and Agia Paraskevi.

Overnight in Spetses.

The Program 5th Day : Sail to Hermioni Ermioni is built across a peninsula embraced by the sea on both sides, giving it the feeling of an island town with the benefits of being on the mainland. The old town rises up a hillside, with splendid views to nearby islands and a fertile plain rich in pomegranates, citrus fruits and olive groves. Below, the northern bay forms a natural harbour for the busy little port where you see fishermen cleaning their nets and small shops and cafes. Mandraki, to the south, offers a good Selection of quay side restaurants, bars and traditional Taverns with their octopuses hanging outside to dry in the sun.

The Program 5th Day : Sail to the island of Poros.

Poros is a very green island, mostly full of pine trees. The capital, the town of Poros, is a beautiful place with neoclassical and Venetian style buildings. The island’s most famous beach is The Love Bay, a scenic landscape with crystal waters surrounded by lush greenery. There are plenty of sandy beaches, famous for the clarity of their water, some of which you can visit on foot, others, like the well known Askeli beach, by boat. One of the best sights is the town Clock, which is situated at the top of a hill and offers the best panoramic view of the island! Poros is packed with small restaurants and cafes overlooking the sea and its serene atmosphere make it ideal for strolls along the narrow alleys.

Dinner in a nice tavern. Enjoy the nightlife of the island.

Overnight in Poros.

The Program 6th Day : Sail to Aegina.

The island of Aegina is one of the most popular tourist destinations as it is the closest island to Athens According to the myth, the island took its name from a nymph, daughter of the river god Asopos, whom Zeus fell in love with and took with him to the island!

From 11/1/1827 until 3/10/1829 Aegina town was the Temporary capital of the newly founded Greek state.

Even though the island small, it boasts a great number of sights and natural beauties, highlight of which is the famous Aphea Temple.

Aegina town, the capital of the island, stands out for its well-preserved buildings. On the outskirts you can find Charming little villages with distinctive traditional character.

Overnight in Aegina.

The Program 7th Day : Sail to Athens Alimos Marina.

Overnight in Athens.

8th Day : Check out. End of an Amazing Sailing Flotilla!

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES EXCURSIONS: Epidaurus: Visit the Ancient Theatre, the Archaeological Museum, the Senctuary of Asklepios and the Little Theatre. Hydra: Visit the Byzantine Museum, the Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion, the cathedral of the Assumption, the Historical Archives of Hydra. At the harbor you can see the Statue of Andres Miaoulis and the Bastions with cannons. Spetses: Visit the museum of Spetses, the Bouboulina’s Museum and the Lakarina Bouboulina. Walk along the pebble mosaics in Dapia, visit the Church of Agios Nikolaos and admire the beautiful mansions. Poros: Visit the Russian Naval Station, the Clock Tower, the Monastery of Zoodohos Pigi and the Temple of Poseidon. Aegina: Visit the Temple of Aphaia, the Temple of Apollo, the Monastery of Agios Nektarios as well the picturesque village Perdika and Moni.

ACTIVITIES: Watersports and biking in Poros (extra cost). Diving in Hermioni, Spetses and Epidaurus (extra cost). Fishing (extra cost) Barbecue party in an isolated bay (complimentary). Regatta from Poros to Aegina 18 nautical miles or from Aegina to Athens 18 nautical miles (complimentary).

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The participants will have the chance to sail in the Saronic & Argolic Gulf, giving them the opportunity to gain valuable experience in navigation, boat handling and racing rules of sailing.

Distances will be small enough so that participants do not get tired and have enough time to explore the islands and have fun…

You will get the regatta instructions from the organizing committee together with all the necessary information at the skippers briefing.

Certificates for all participants and Trophy Silver, Gold medals for the first three teams of the regatta.

Benefits of Participation You will: •

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Experience a fun sailing event and enhance networking. Distances will be small enough so that participants do not get tired and have enough time to explore the islands and have fun.

Experience Greece with it’s traditions!

Enjoy the Greek islands and explore their ancient history.

Combine sailing holidays with a taste of competition.

Experience Greece at it’s best season.

Start your summer with lot’s of Sailing!

Accommodation

 On board of the Yachts.  In case that you arrive earlier or you wish to stay longer in Athens we can arrange Hotel accommodation.

YACHT TYPES •Sailing Yachts with 3 cabins + 2 WC & Shower •We could use the following models and similar yachts: •Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 (built 2000) •Bavaria 38 (built 2000-2005) •Bavaria 39 Cruiser (built 2006-2007) •Beneteau Cyclades 39 (built 2007) •Bavaria 40 (built 2001-2002) •Bavaria 40 Cruiser (built 2009) •Beneteau Oceanis 40 (built 2008) •Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 (built 2001-2002) •Dufour Gib Sea 41 (built 2003) •Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42i (built 2008)

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Sailing Yachts with 4cabins + 2 WC & Shower and 5 cabins + 3 to 5 WC & Shower

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We could use the following models and similar yachts:

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Beneteau Oceanis 411 (built 2001-2003) Beneteau Oceanis 43 (built 2010) Cyclades 43.4 (built 2007) Bavaria 44 (built 2002-2004) Bavaria 45 Cruiser (built 2011) Elan 45 (built 2002-2005) Bavaria 46 Cruiser (built 2005-2009) Beneteau Oceanis 46 (built 2008) Bavaria 49 (built 2003-2004) Beneteau Cyclades 50.5 (built 2006-2009) Bavaria 50 Cruiser (built 2005-2009) Ocean Star 51.2 (built 2001-2009)

Cost of Participation

In every boat there will be Wine & Fruits for the welcome

Above price includes: •Charter of Sailing Yachts for one week •VAT 6,5% (as of today) • Yacht equipment & insurance •One professional Skipper on each yacht •Bed linen & towels and Cooking gas •End cleaning •First & last night at the marina/port •Autopilot, dinghy & outboard engine •One barbecue on a remote beach •Regatta, trophies and certificates The above price do not included: •Food & drinks •Water •Fuel about Euro 300 (per yacht per week) depending on the use of the sails & the weather.

•Marina & port fees •Land excursions & activities Extras: •Refundable security deposit

SARONIC & ARGOLIC GULF FLOTILLA

From APRIL to OCTOBER 2014

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