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Expedition Information:
Kimolos and Poliegos Expedition:


Expedition aims

We aim to circumnavigate Kimolos and Poliegos Islands, a distance of approximately 75km in 4 days. This equates to about 4 hours paddling per day, leaving plenty of time for exploring, skills practice, swimming or snorkeling, hiking, relaxing and to set up and break camp.

Expedition plan

The advertised dates comprises 4 full days for the expedition.  The expedition will begin and end in Pollonia, on Milos.  The direction of travel will depend on the conditions, on day one, as well as the forecast.

Maps

Laminated A4 maps, will be provided. See Kimolos map and Poliegos map

Required paddling experience

Some paddling experience is required, though not necessary on the sea.  You should have enough stamina to paddle up to 20km per day.  You should be comfortable with the idea of paddling in moderate wind and waves, as challenging conditions are likely on some of the days.

Arrival and departure dates to/from Milos  

The advertised dates include 4 full paddling days.  You must arrive in Milos on the day before the first paddling day (or earlier). You can book your departure from Milos the day after the last paddling day (or later).  B&B for your arrival and last nights, is included in the cost.

If you wish to extend your stay on Milos, extra nights can be booked at Petrinela's Guesthouse, or elsewhere if you prefer.  If you would like to paddle extra days, day-trips will be running on most days, before and after the expedition.

Camping

Camping will be wild, on or near beaches.  Most are remote and there are no facilities, not even water.  Tents are recommended as their is a possibility of rain and there will be a heavy due most nights.  Most nights we will have a campfire.

Food

The expedition is self catering:- You must buy and prepare your own meals.  We must carry all our food and water for the entire trip.  Advice will be given on arrival day as to what is available and from where.  There may be a chance to resupply, but this will depend on the expedition plan (see above).   There is also the possibility of a restaurant meal.

Stoves and fuel

Metholated spirits, unleaded petrol, White gas (Kerosene) and camping gaz fuel are readily available. I have several screw-on adapters for loan if required.  I also have some gas stoves for loan to save you bringing your own.

Weather

For a month by month comparison of weather statistics in the Cyclades see the Milos weather table.

What to wear

For paddling, shorts and a shirt will be sufficient on most days.  A cagoule (waterproof  jacket) may be required if its windy or overcast.  Cold weather paddling gear, (wetsuits, drysuits, etc) are not required.

See a complete packing list

Maps

Laminated A4 maps, will be provided.

Skills development

There will be a strong emphasis on development of personal and group expedition skills, in areas such as: expedition planning and safety; route planning and navigation; paddling in wind and waves from all directions; loading a sea kayak, and; Campcraft.


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