Freediving adventure

27.7-3.8.2019 Ionian sea “ Adventure 2019”

Enjoy an ideal setup with

- Fully coached - Deep training - Crystal clear waters - Visibility of 20-30 meters - introduction - All deep freediving sessions 2-3 hours - Skandalopetra - Ideal diving spots - Seacaves and swim-throughs - Bed-to-water-time: less than 10 mins!!

This is a freediving and sailing trip with training for deep dives and for less experienced divers who want to improve their performances.

Join us for a trip full of diving, waking up in the middle of the blue and calm waters and just dive. No travelling, no preparation just dive!

Improve your dives and live a sailing life! Fully coached sessions Crystal clear waters Bed-to-dive-time: 1’ !! Introduction to spearfishing Freediving

Freediving is totally matched with sailing as they both bring you closer to the water and wind. During the trip, the participants will improve their diving through modern diving techniques and practicing in disciplines such as constant , free immersion, variable and modern safety rules. The theoretical and practical approach will focus on equalisation techniques. Through these theoretical and practical sessions, participants will develop their knowledge about their physical abilities, breath control and total relaxation. The theoretical courses will also take place in the water mastering the teaching procedure!

A yacht is the ideal location for free diving training!

Spearfishing During the trip, for those interested, there is an opportunity for an introduction to spearfishing principles, equipment, preparation, safety and spearfishing techniques, fishing along with the best..

Instructor - FreediveGreece Vasilis Garoutsos, Master of Arts in Education Sciences, University of Roehampton, London – UK, Freediving instructor, Spearfishing instructor CMAS, instructors’ instructor for spearfishing SAI (Spearfishing Academy International), AIDA International Master Freediving Instructor, SSI Level III Freediving Instructor, Moving Limits “Moniteur”, Champion in spearfishing (2013), Certified BLACKROLL Trainer , instructor CPR, AED & Basic life support/ React right – SSI’s emergency training program. Sailing with EYsailing

During our EYsailing trips, there is always space for an introduction to • basic principles of sailing • navigation • trimming of sails • knots and others. Travelling from island to island, you will get used to and feel the the way of living aboard! Besides the freediving sessions, you will enjoy swimming in small remote bays which are only reached with a yacht and visit little harbours and villages of the Ionian. On these islands there are also opportunities to visit museums, exhibitions and festivals. The local gastronomy is also a major part of the trip with freshly-prepared meals onboard! EYsailing route Suggested itinerary of the week : Day 1(sail: 3 hours-25NM): check-in at Lefkas marina (early afternoon) and sail to Kastos while introducing to the group and programme! Time Preveza for a quick dive as well!

Day 2 (sail: 1,5 hour-12NM): Morning training session in Atokos, exploring the nearby sea- caves in the afternoon and mooring in Kioni for the night.

Day 3 (sail: <1 hour): Morning training next to Lefkas Kioni! Ideal diving spot before mooring in Vathi, the main harbour of Ithaca.

Day 4 (sail: <1 hour): Day-off from deep diving and exploration of sea-caves and spend the night on anchor at a remote bay of Ithaca.

Day 5 (sail: 2 hours-15NM): in Yidaki beach before visiting Afales beach in the north! A night in cosmopolitan Fiskardo of Kefalonia.

Day 6 (sail: 1.5 hours-12NM): West-coast magic Kefalonia in Assos or Melissani Cave in Sami. Exploration, diving and unforgettable photos!

Day 7 (sail: 1 hour-10NM): Sail to Meganisi and to Papanikolis cave after deep diving in south of Lefkas!

Thematic Sailing in Greece Day 8 : check-out. EYsailing

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Thematic Sailing in Greece EYsailing yacht

Specifications of “Lito”:

- Bavaria 44' - Built in 2003 - Refurbished in 2016 - 4 double cabins - 2 WCs - Capacity: 8 passengers -(6 guests + skipper and crew member) - Equipped with -oven -fridge -laptop -dinghy with outboard motor -snorkelling equipment -water toys -books -cooking equipment -and many others!

Thematic Sailing in Greece EYsailing yacht

Thematic Sailing in Greece EYsailing yacht

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Thematic Sailing in Greece Prices Freediving Adventure Based on 2 sharing a cabin

Check-in/out: Lefkas Marina Nearest airport: Preveza PVK Travel time to Marina: 20’

Included: 27/7-3/8/2019 • Yacht • Skipper • Freediving instructor Only 1250€! • Freediving certificate • Freediving equipment (buoys, ropes, weights) • Fuels and water for the yacht • Linen and towels • Breakfast with Greek and local products • End cleaning Confirmation of participation requires • Dinghy with engine 30% of total cost. Full payment is due • EY+ package with 45 days before boarding. • snorkelling equipment • hiking through our top-rated paths • attendance to available festivals • basic sailing lesson • archaeological sites depending on the route • local gastronomy • Laptop • Marina costs • Taxes

Not included: • Lunch & dinner (Could be arranged) • Freediving equipment - suit, fins, etc (Could be arranged) • Air flight tickets • Airport transfer (Could be arranged) Special requirements

• All participants must be older than 14 years old. • Valid medical certificate for participating in underwater activities. • Signed registration form before the start of the trip. • All participants must bring their own equipment for freediving - contact us if you want us to arrange equipment for you. Contact

For any further information or details or even a special request, please contact with

Address: Dim. Votsi 14, 26221, Patras, Greece Address: Emm Mpenaki 45, 10681, Athens, Greece Tel : GR : +30 6944538997, UK : +44 7807018063 Tel : +30 6944506679 Email : [email protected] web : www.freedivegreece.com web : www.EYsailing.gr facebook/freedivegreece facebook/eysailing EYsailing

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