GO SAIL. SEE YOU in GREECE ARYA Programs
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GO SAIL. SEE YOU IN GREECE ARYA Programs ARGONAUTICAL PARK The First ARYA Training Center Afissos / Pelion Discover the Beauty of Afissos Built in an amphitheatre style, Afissos is a coastal village and is one of the prettiest in the whole Pelion region. It is picturesque and alive with activity and colour along its harbour seafront with many tavernas and bars. In the shady village square wa- ter springs from the same fountain which, according to the legend, the Argonauts stocked up with water before their epic adventure to find the Golden Fleece. Afissos is surrounded by three wonderful beaches of Kalifteri, Lagoudi and beauti- ful Abovos. Surrounded by the beauty of the Pagasitikos Gulf and Mount Pelion (said to be the summer residence of the Gods of Olympus) Afissos is an ideal base for trips to the Mount Pelion Villages … you can see why people don’t just come here for the sailing. IFDS International ‘Challenger’ Multihull Championship 2007 The Argonautical Park in cooperation with the Maistrali Sailing Club organised with great success the IFDS IMC 2007 multi hull championship. More than 250 volunteers from all over the world took part in the largest Sailability event in Greece, second only to the Paralympics of Athens 2004. 14.6.2007 Letter of Ian Harrison – VP of IFDS to the president of the organizing committee of IFDS IMC 2007 Mr. Sotirios Giamakos. Dear Sotirios I cannot express in words my appreciation for the wonderful job you did in preparation and during the regatta. I feel it was little short of miraculous. I am aware of the many difficulties you had to overcome to create the building and to get it completed in time for the event. I am very proud to have been the first official user of the lift. You appear to have thought of everything and I would find it difficult to think of better designed building for a disabled sailing event any where in the world. I am not sure exactly who did what but everything worked extremely well whether it was the ceremonies, the volun- teers and in the end the race officials. However the thing we will always remember, without exception, was the commitment, the enthusiasm and the kind- ness that we were shown by everyone. I have never been to a regatta where there was such a pleasant atmosphere and I did not hear any criticisms or complaints from anyone. That must be a record. Please convey our deepest gratitude to all those who helped to provide an event that will be remembered by all those who were involved for the rest of their lives. I do wish you all every success at the Argonautical Park and Maistrali sailing club. My very best wishes to you all Ian Harrison – VP of IFDS The race is fully presented on the Argonautical Park’s site: www.maistrali.net Learn about the Argonautical Park from all the biggest athlets of the IFDS IMC’S. USA SCO GER HUN Brian Tabler Alex Richardson Deitmar Budwil Zoltan Pegan CAN CRO FRA GRE Nigist Sewnnet Boris Marangunic Jean Claude Loiseau Nikos Efstathiadis Diego Cukaric Magali Moraines Nikos Paterakis Theodoros Alexas Giorgos Delikouras Giannis Vlaxos GBR TUR ARG Theodora Moutsiou David Morse / Tim Harpin Murat Etler Juan Fernadez-Ocampo Graham Hall / John Draper Val Millward Live your… Dream Holidays Afissos, where Jason and the Argonauts set sail on their search for the Golden Fleece, is the ideal location today for families and couples to explore the crystal clear waters of the Pagasitikos Gulf and the area of outstanding natural beauty that surrounds it. Today, the Argonauti- cal Park in Afissos Pelion, is recognized as one of the leading organised International ‘Locations’ for Sea Activities and Tourism of high standards, supporting disabled sailors and training programs in water activities at all levels using Internationally recognised systems, in five languages (English, German, Greek, Dutch and Polish). In the Argonautical Park you will find Windsurf, Dinghy, Catamaran, Trimaran, Hydrofoil boats and Sailing Yachts. You have the chance to learn how to sail and cruise in safe waters and protected anchorages known for over 3000 years. Additionally you can explore the Gulf underwater with one of the Argonautical Park’s diving programs and play with specialised water and wind toys. We are looking forward to welcome you and offer the experience of a unique vacation atmosphere in the park… and parties at night with cocktails and happenings at our ‘Skipper’ Bar. If your idea of heaven is sailing trips along gorgeous coastlines, with picnic lunches in secluded beaches, excellent instruction and equipment, then the Argonautical Park at Afissos’ is the perfect location. Activities You can choose activities from Argonautical Parks’ web site www.argonautical.net or at the reception desk of the park, with special offers included on the Argonautical programs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sailing with 16 different types of boats Ortimist, Pico, Pico Race, Laser Stratos, Laser 5000, Catsy, Hobie 15, Hobie 16, Fox, Challenger, Windrider 17, Windrider Rave, Virus Trimaran, Offshore Trimaran, Sailing Yacht(first 42 S7) & Windsurf. Tha Argonautical Park is the only Trimaran base in Greece and the only accessible sailing center for people with disabilities. Virus Trimaran Challenger Windrider Rave Fox 1. Daily sail away yachts and dinghies: Sea expeditions using dinghies, sea kayak and yachts 2. Canoe-Kayak: You can explore Pagasiticos gulf crystal blue waters by choosing from a large variety of canoe and kayak 3. Diving: At Argonautical Park diving schools take place under the status and the high standards of IANTD. Introduction on diving 4. Dynamic sports – Water ski activities: At the park we offer dynamic sports and water ski activities for novice and expe- rienced. 5. Sea Fun Park: In our floating playgroynd your children can enjoy trampolines, catapults, moon walk, glider and water totter, under the supervision of a lifeguard. 6. Four children club: Children clubs provide a safe environment for every age. Kids can enjoy our sea fun park, educational introductive activities on water sports, play games and use our library, while the parents enjoy their activities. 7. RC Laser Sailing: In the Park we have a sailing pool with a wind generator and in just a few minutes you can learn the basic rules of sailing, how to manage the wind and have fun sailing the Laser radio-controlled sailing boats. 8. Sport House: At Argonautical Parks’ sport house reception is operating where you can find information for the programs, or relax at the jacuzzi and the hamam (turkish bath) or enjoy a therapeutical massage. At the Kitchen Bar you will find a unique gas- tronomy experience. 9. Argonautical Market: At the Argonautical Park there is a Market where you can find anything you may need for the beach: Sun creams, sun glasses, towels, sailing equipment and a large range of Argonautical products: caps, T-shirts, swimwear, etc. even your new surf board. 10. Skipper Bar: In Skipper bar music, cocktail, and the sea mix together while the dj is taking you to magic places. Don’t forget….. holidays means fun 11. Afternoons and Fun: After an active day in the water, there is place for fun in the afternoon. There will be some lectures so you can fill in the blanks you may have from your morning activities. Your participation depends on the notes of your instructors. Additionally you can relax at the bar ‘Skipper’ drinking and discussing all about your daily adventure. During the summer we organize barbeques and concerts. Sailing courses Argonautical Park is an authorized training centre of international sailing foundations where certified instructors organize sailing les- sons for every level Windsurfing There is no better place to learn windsurfing than the warm crystal clear and flat water of the Pagasiticus golf Windrider 17 Windsurfing Laser Stratos - Dinky Hobie Cat Argonautical Parks’ team search every year all over the world new boats with high educational, safety and fun value. We bring them at the Argonautical Park giving our guests the chance to live multiple experiences. By filling our question form you help us choose the boats that you will enjoy. Make your holidays worth to remember in Pelion, combining desire, sports, equipment and experience through the 7 dynamic Argonautical programs which we offer at the Argonautical Park. What’s Included • Full Program • Specialised support personnel • Free use of all activities, sailing boats, • Specialised Sailing Instructors windsurfs, and Canoe/ Kayak at the Park. • Special safety and support equipment for • Accommodation in two/ three bed rooms disabled people in suites or studios * • Physiotherapy • Breakfast *, lunch to take away, tea/coffee • Training in all levels of Sailing from and snack/ Watermelon at the Park. specialized personnel. • Four Children’s clubs available • Sun bed all day for the duration of • Transfer from and to the Volos airport * the program • Discount 10 % in Argonautical Activities • Transportation from the hotels to the center with a mini Sailability bus * • Protection clothing and safety equipment • Specialised ‘Challenger’ trimaran sailing boats for disabled people * for Argonautical Plus owners only Sailability sailing for all Sailing is one of the very few sports in which offered at the ONLY accessible sailing holi- able-bodied sailors and disabled sailors can day centre: the Argonautical Park in Afissos participate on equal terms and our objective Pelion. is to give people who think they can’t even Disabled Sailing Facilities get on a boat, let alone sail one, the chance to Boats achieve the exhilaration of being on the wa- challenger trimaran, Magnum 21 trimaran, ter in the safe, warm, calm conditions of the Windrider 17 Pagasitikos Gulf.