Discover the little secret gems of South Peloponnese, the "Mythical Peloponnese" with the impressive landscapes of primitive and of diversity, wild beauty in austere, rugged lines, water and mountain escapes, castles, gorges and caves, magnificent crystal clear waters and the authentic Greek traditions on board our private boutique catamaran "Alegria", a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47.
The whole of the catamaran interior bathes in with natural light and benefits from great ventilation throughout. The galley communicates directly with the cockpit with a large sliding window. This corner also features an kitchen island bench which offers great counterspace and valuable storage. Opposite the galley is a very large L-shaped settee area, which can be customized either with a coffee table or a dinner table, also convertible into a double berth. Facing the ocean, the chart table seat is on the end of the settee.
The design of the Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 is easily recognizable and her strong lines and overall design provide her an elegant look. You will appreciate that same feeling once on board, whether inside or outside.
While the outside lines are assertive, the interior atmosphere is soft. There is plenty of natural light inside thanks to the saloon panoramic windows and skylights, whereas cabins benefit from large windows and hatches.
Dimitris was born and raised in Kalamata. He is a highly enthusiast experienced captain, born in 1985. His wide versatile sailing career ranges from thousands sailing miles in the Greek seas, Atlantic Ocean and Persian Gulf. His participation in various significant sailing championships Worldwide with the landmark of winner 2019 European Sailing Championship in Helsinki, has equipped him with the right standards of experience and discipline required in this kind of job while being a licensed Yacht Master Offshore RYA/MCA. His broad participation in various teams such as the Yacht club of Greece and national team of double handed 470 Olympic dinghy class has provided Dimitris with great interpersonal skills such as creativity, structured thinking, good sense of humor, confidence, kindness, punctuality and on top of everything, "safety first" alertness. His pool of interests ranging from extreme sports such as windsurfing, cycling, diving and in combination with his two university diplomas in Civil Engineering and a ten year working experience abroad in Abu Dhabi UAE and in Greece will make Dimitris the ideal multifaceted personality captain who will make your trip even more delightful, comfortable and memorable.
Qualifications: Yacht master offshore power & sail 200Gt commercial endorsed | STCW10 | Powerboat license by Hellenic Coast Guard | First aid certificate | VHF Short range certificate | Level 1 sailing instructor HSCA | PADI open water diver.
Education: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, NTUA, 2010 | MSc in "Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures", NTUA, 2012.
Languages: Greek | English (Proficiency) | French (basic).
Interests: Dinghy sailing competition, snowboard, wind surfing, squash, pilates, sailing instructor, Making-fixing things and constructions.
Konstantina was born in an Arcadian peaceful village surrounded by wild nature. After her graduation in pedagogy, she combined her deep relationship with soil and plants with the design and animation of educational environmental programs. She has made permaculture philosophy a way of living and she is very keen in collecting wild food in any terrain in every little chance. She has acquired endless wisdom from herbs and plants. Her passion for wellbeing has been fulfilled with her training in various massage practises. Recently she applied this culture and knowledge in producing therapeutic and cosmetic products. Cooking for her is a high act of caring and loving. Seasonal and local are the guidelines for picking up the best ingredients. Keeping in mind to preserve the nutrients and the intensity of flavours she cooks light and clear. After all, food more than pleasure remains our medicine! Growing up in an extended family in a small village with intense interactions, she enjoys company and community living. Participating in several courses of group animation and theatrical games she always cares about team spirit and dynamics.
In the sector of service she has 15 year experience working in hotels, restaurants and cafes. She takes sincere pleasure in serving and cooking for many people as this is a part of her personality.
Qualifications: Open Sea Sailing Diploma | First Aid Certificate.
Languages: Greek, English (fluently).
Interests: Permaculture, Travelling, Non-violent communication, Rhythm, Physical Consciousness and Expression, Natural Remedies, Traditional Greek dances, Contemporary Dance, Flamenco, Food, Nutrition, Sustainability.
Antonis was born and raised in Athens. As a child, he travelled abroad a lot with his family, which lit the flame of adventure in him. After finishing school he moved to Wales, where he studied architecture. His desire to understand life took him to many places around the world. Apart from Greece, he has lived in Britain, Spain and Estonia and travelled through many countries in Europe and South America. Even though his love for architecture, arts and crafts never faded, and remains part of his life till the present day, he always seeks opportunities getting in touch with other cultures and civilisations. While at home (wherever that may be) he loves getting in touch with travellers and visitors as a way to “travel” without leaving home. He has been a member of CouchSurfing community for a couple of decades and has hosted people for all over the world. While living in Spain he run a small Bed & Breakfast in the old city of Barcelona. Fulfilling a childhood dream at the age of 28 he moved to the island of Paros in Cyclades, seeking a life closer to nature. It was there that his love for the sea flourished and he also got the chance to cultivate the land and grow his own food. While in Paros he got involved with the running of Arokaria Dreams, a small hotel near Naousa, where offering customised service to visitors is a priority. His love for good food and cooking started while observing his grandmother cooking as a child. Moving away from home at a young age gave him the chance to explore the art of cooking. He soon realised that cooking was a lot more than just a skill for covering basic needs, for him it became a form of expression and connection with others in the spirit of Greek hospitality.
Languages: Greek (native), English & Spanish fluently, some basic French, Portuguese and Estonian.
Skills and interests: Photography, Cooking, Making things and constructions with his own hands, painting, SUP, Gymnasts rings, Ancient Greek philosophy and Reiki therapist (Second degree).
Greece's location at the heart of the Mediterranean makes it a perfect cruising destination. It has long warm summers, good weather and, of course, fascinating history and ancient sites to discover while you cruise around its island strewn coastline. Whether you're visiting for a bit of sun on the islands, or are looking to see major ancient sites, there's something for everyone.
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