APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2014
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The Event • Dates: One week in April, May or June 2014 • Place: Saronic Gulf • Reason: To discover the Greek islands by combining lot’s of sailing & fun with a unique atmosphere. • Participants: All sea & sail lovers • Yachts: Offshore, 44‐51 ft. • Regatta: One Offshore.
Race Schedule SATURDAY 2014
SKIPPERS BRIEFING – OVERNIGHT IN ATHENS (ALIMOS MARINA)
SUNDAY 2014
ATHENS (ALIMOS MARINA) – POROS (PORT) 30 NM
MONDAY 2014
POROS (PORT) – ERMIONI (PORT) 20 NM
TUESDAY 2014
ERMIONI (PORT) – SPETSES (PORT) 11 NM
WEDNESDAY 2014
SPETSES (PORT) – HYDRA (PORT) 15 NM
THURSDAY 2014
HYDRA (PORT) – METHANA (PORT) 19 NM
FRIDAY 2014 SATURDAY 2014
METHANA (PORT) – AEGINA (PORT) 11 NM & AEGINA – ATHENS 24 NM
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Participation Who can participate? • Anyone who likes sailing!!!
Why participate? • To experience a fun racing event and enhance networking. • To experience Greece with it’s traditions! • To enjoy the Greek islands and explore their ancient history. • To combine sailing holidays with a taste of competition. • To experience Greece at it’s best season. • To start your summer with lot’s of Sailing!
The race The participants will have the chance to sail in the Saronic 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.
The Program 1st Day : Arrival at Alimos Marina, Acceptance of boats. Skippers briefing, free evening.
2nd Day : Voyage 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 3rd Day : Sail to Ermioni : 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. Overnight in Ermioni.
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 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 6th Day : Sail to Methana. The peninsula of Méthana with its two steep volcanic slopes is actually a volcano that emerged from the sea! Welcome the opportunity to explore a stunning volcanic landscape with dense vegetation, coastal villages and diverse flora and fauna. The establishment of the spa complex in 1870 made it a popular spa town attracting mainly senior citizens from many European countries. Follow a fascinating route to the fishing village of Agios Geórgios and on to the Baths of Pausanias, one of the peninsula’s hot springs, or follow the footsteps of the ancient historian Pausanias to the ancient city of Méthana. In the village of Paleókastro stand the remains of the classical walls and gates of an acropolis, the rest of which fell into the sea due to a volcanic eruption. The peninsula boasts approximately 32 volcanoes. Climbing to the largest crater is a truly challenging experience. Overnight in Methana
The Program 7th 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 Sail from Aegina & Voyage to Athens Alimos Marina. Overnight in Athens.
8th Day : Check out. End of an Amazing Sailing Regatta!
Prizes Certificates and medals for all participants. Trophy Silver, Gold for the first three teams of the regatta!
Cost of Participation The cost of participation is 690,00 € / person & covers: 1.The entry fee for the regatta 2.The yacht charter cost 3. Accident insurance 4. Marina & Port fees 5. End cleaning 6. One meal at the 1st and at the last day. 7. Skipper of Euro 140 per day
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Not included in the price The price does not include: 1. Fuel 2. Food & drinks 3. Personal expenses like Visa, Transfers & flight tickets 4. Refundable security deposit of Euro 2.000 per yacht.
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Accommodation
On board of the Yachts. In case that you arrive earlier or you wish to stay longer n Athens we can arrange Hotel accommodation.
Team formation •Teams shall be formed two weeks before the regatta. •Each team must have a licensed skipper •In case that nobody of the team has a sailing license we can provide you with a skipper. •Each team must have a team leader. The skipper does not have to be necessary also the team leader.
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APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2014
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