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Multi-day Expeditions 2012

Expedition Calendar Pre-requisites detailed
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Photos Avg
km per day
Total paddling days Incl.
Nights B&B
Price (euro)  2013 dates
(Arrival and
departure dates)
Max group size Places avail.
Circumnavigation of Milos
(all meals included)
For anyone with some paddling experience info here 17 5 2 590 Oct 6 -12
Oct 16 - 22
Oct 23 - 29
6
6
6
full
4
6
Kimolos and Poliegos
(all meals included)
For anyone with some paddling experience info here 15 4 2 500 June 23-28 6 3
Milos, Kimolos and Poliegos (self catering) For experienced sea kayakers only soon here 25 8 2 680 April 5-14, 2014 8 8
Western Crete (self catering) For experienced sea kayakers only info here 25 8 - 680 Nov 9-16 8 8
Saronic Gulf (self catering) For experienced sea kayakers only soon here 25 8 - 680 March 7-16, 2014 8 8
The Milos Challenge new for 2014 (B&B included) For experienced sea kayakers only soon - 28 6 7 500 March 23-30, 2014 12 12
  • The price includes all kayaking equipment, expedition plan, logistics, maps and a qualified and experienced guide
  • We use Rainbow Lazer single kayaks, Rainbow Atlantis double kayaks and Werner glass paddles.
  • Interested persons should apply by e-mail, with a brief summary of their kayaking experience.
  • A deposit of 25% is required to secure a place
  • Other dates are possible, by request, for a minimum of 4 persons.

Circumnavigation of Milos - 5 days kayaking, 4 nights camping, 2 nights B&B, all meals included - 590 euro pp.

We aim to circumnavigate Milos island, a distance of approximately 90km in 5 days.  Each day will involve 15-20 km paddling or about 4 hours.  Nights will be spent wild camping on pristine and isolated beaches.  All meals will prepared by your guide.

There will be plenty of time to practice kayaking skills or a variety of out-of-kayak activities - snorkeling, climbing rocky islets, exploring historical and archaeological sites and relaxing on the beach. Some paddling experience required, though not necessary on the sea.  Experienced sea kayakers are most welcome.

 Detailed notes    What to bring    Map     Comments

See photo's of past expeditionsOct '10 | Jun '11 | Oct '11 | Jun '12 | more


Kimolos and Poliegos expedition - 4 days kayaking, 3 nights camping, 2 nights B&B, all meals included - 500 euro pp.

Explore the history and pristine coastline Milos' nearest neighbors.  Our four day expedition around both islands, a distance of approximately 75km, starts and finishes at Pollonia on Milos. 

The crossing to Kimolos is one km from Milos.  The island is mountainous and is mostly inaccessible by road   It has a population of 500 people, all living in a single village on the SE coast. 

Poliegos is the largest uninhabited island in the Aegean sea.  The western side comprises low rolling hills and long sandy beaches, in stark contrast to the eastern side of jagged peaks and huge, towering cliffs.  The crossing to Poliegos is 4km from Kimolos and takes less than one hour.

  Detailed notes      What to bring     Kimolos map    Poliegos map
See photo's of past expeditions Oct '08 | Jun '10 | Nov '10 | Jun '11


Milos Kimolos and Poliegos - 8 days kayaking , 7 nights camping (self-catering), 2 nights B&B in Milos - 680 euro pp.

A challenging expedition for experienced sea paddlers.  You must have enough stamina to paddle 25km per day, including open crossings of up to 6km; be comfortable paddling in strong wind and waves.

  • Total Distance = 175km

  • Longest open crossing = 5km

The aim of the expedition is to circumnavigate Milos, Kimolos, and Poliegos, exploring in detail the complex coastlines of each of these 3 islands.  The total distance is about 180km or approximately 25km per day, allowing for 7 days paddling and one bad weather day. We will have the opportunity to visit restaurants or shops, for food and water, at least every three days.

Detailed notes    What to bring    Maps > Milos - Kimolos - Poliegos


Western Crete expedition - 8 days paddling, 8 nights wild camping (self-catering), ex Hania

Dominated by the Lefka Ori (the white mountains), the western part of Crete is the most spectacular and inaccessible part of the island. Highlights include crossing the "horns" of Crete; The Venetian fortress on Granvousa Island, Elafonisi beach and inlet; the picturesque villages of Paleohora, Sougio, Loutro and Sfakion; and the Samaria gorge and national park.

  • Experienced sea kayakers only; You must have enough stamina to paddle up to 30km per day and be confident paddling in strong wind and waves

  • Total distance = approx 190km

  • Longest open crossing = 15km

 Detailed notes     What to bring
 Photos of past expeditions  Mar '07 | Nov '08

 

 


Islands of the Saronic gulf - 7 days kayaking, 2 half-days travel by car, 7 nights camping (self catering), ex Athens

  • Experienced sea kayakers only; You must have enough stamina to paddle up to 30km per day and be confident paddling in strong wind and waves

  • Total distance = 180km, 25km/day

  • Longest open crossing = 8 km

Included in Price: 

  • All kayaking equipment for 8 day expedition

  • Rod Feldtmann as guide (BCU L4 sea kayaking coach)

  • Expedition plan and logistics.

  • laminated charts

  • Transport by car from Athens to the Agrollic peninsula.

NOT included in price

  • Camping equipment, food and food preparation (i.e. this trip is self catering

  • Hotel in Athens on arrival and last days

 Detailed notes     What to bring
 See map and photos of the May '09 photos


The Milos challenge - 6 islands in 6 days

The following itinary is proposed:

Day 1 - Glaronisia (12km) - Warm up day and a chance to practice rescues
Day 2 - Around Kimolos (27km)
Day 3 - Akradia island (14km) - a relaxing paddle around an extinct volcano
Day 4 - Around Poliegos (36km)
Day 5 - Kleftico (17km) - Scenic day, over 50 sea caves to play in!
Day 6 - Around Milos  (64km) - Can be done over the last 2 days

more details to follow!


Group photo at start of the Oct '09 around Milos expedition


Camp at the Old Sulphur Mine


Camp at Lighthouse beach, Poliegos




Cooking on the rocks, Pahiena


Sunset over Milos from a Kimolos campsite


Julian and Alison at Psathi camp


Campfire at Rema beach

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