Expedition calendar
(NB: Day-trips run on all dates except
the expedition dates listed below)
2008/09 Expeditions
(click on link or
scroll down for details) |
Total paddling days |
Pre-requisites |
Price
(euro) |
Dates |
Places
available/
remaining |
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Around
Milos and Kimolos |
7 |
some paddling experience |
550 |
October 5-11, 2008 |
8/4 |
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Western Crete |
8 |
experienced sea paddlers |
680 |
November 8-15,
2008 |
5/2 |
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Milos to Santorini |
8 |
experienced sea paddlers |
680 |
April 9-16, 2009 |
6/2 |
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Islands of
the Saronic
Gulf |
7 |
some
paddling experience |
680 |
1-8 May, 2009 |
7/5 |
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Other dates are possible, by request
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To book: 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. |
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Around Milos and Kimolos
expedition -
7 days
kayaking, 6 nights camping,
self
catering, 2 nights B&B. |
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Some paddling experience
required, though not necessary on the sea.
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Total
distance:120km = 17km/day
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When: see
table at top of this page;
Other dates upon request
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Price
= 550 euro; (self
catering)
Included in Price:
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All kayaking equipment.
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Rod Feldtmann as
guide (BCU L4 sea kayaking coach).
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Expedition plan and
logistics.
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Laminated maps.
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2 nights B&B on
arrival and last days.
NOT included in price
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Camping equipment,
food and food preparation (i.e. this trip is
self
catering)
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Occasional restaurant
meal (optional)
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We aim is to circumnavigate
Milos and Kimolos islands, a distance of approximately 120km
in 7 days. Each day will involve 15-20 km paddling, leaving
plenty of time skills practice or a variety of out-of-kayak activities -
snorkeling, climbing rocky islets, exploring historical and
archaeological sites and relaxing on the beach. Nights will be spent
wild camping on beaches. Stops for food shops and/or an
optional restaurant meal, will occur every 2-3 days.
Detailed notes
What to bring |
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See reviews
of past expeditions:
April '05
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Aug '05
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Oct '05 |
May '06 |
Sep
'06 |
Oct '06 |
Jun '07
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Oct '07
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Island
Hopping expedition: Milos to Santorini -
8 day
expedition , 7 nights
camping (self
catering), 2 nights B&B in Milos. |
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A challenging expedition for
experienced sea paddlers. You must have enough stamina to paddle
25-30km per day, including open crossings of
up to 24km; be comfortable paddling in strong wind and waves; and have
good capsize prevention and recovery skills.
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Total
Distance = 150km
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Longest crossing = 24km
(about 4 hours)
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When:
April 10-17, 2008
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Price = 680
euro (self
catering);
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Minimum number = 3, max
= 5.
Included in Price:
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All kayaking equipment
for 8 day expedition
-
Rod Feldtmann as
guide (BCU L4 sea kayaking coach).
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2 nights B&B (in Milos
on
arrival and return days; twin share)
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Expedition plan and
logistics.
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laminated charts
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Return ferry to Milos
NOT included in price
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Camping equipment,
food and food preparation (i.e. this trip is
self
catering)
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Occasional restaurant meals (optional)
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The aim of the expedition is
to cross from Milos to Santorini, via the islands of Kimolos, Poliegos, Folegandros, Sikinos and
Ios (see map). The total distance is about 150km
or about 20km per day.
We aim to camp near the crossing point each night, rise early and
complete the crossing in the morning then spend the afternoons
exploring the length of each island, at a leisurely pace. We will encounter
restaurants and shops, for
food and water, at least every second day.
Detailed notes
What to bring
Reviews of
past Milos to Santorini expeditions:
Oct '03
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Apr '05
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May '06
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Western Crete expedition
- 8 days paddling,
7 nights
wild camping (self
catering),
ex Hania |
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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; Elafonisi beach and inlet; the
picturesque villages of Paleohora, Sougio, Loutro and Sfakion; and the
Samaria gorge and national park.
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Some sea kayaking
experience required; You must have enough stamina to paddle
up to 30km per day and be confident paddling in strong wind and waves
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Total distance = 160km, 20km/day
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When: November 8-15, 2007
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Price =
680
euro (self
catering);
Included in Price:
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All kayaking equipment
for 8-day expedition
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Rod Feldtmann as guide (BCU L4 sea
kayaking coach)
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Expedition plan and
logistics.
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laminated maps
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return transport to Hania by road
NOT included in price
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Camping equipment,
food and food preparation (i.e. this trip is
self
catering)
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Occasional night in
hotel, campground and restaurant meals (optional)
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Detailed notes
What to
bring
Review
of the March
2007 expedition
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Islands of the Saronic
gulf -
7
days kayaking, 1 day travel by car, 7 nights
camping (self
catering), ex
Athens |
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Some
sea kayaking experience required
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Total
distance = 160km, 20km/day
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Longest open crossing = 8 km
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When: 1-8 May, 2009
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Price = 680
euro (self
catering);
Included in Price:
-
All kayaking equipment
for 8 day expedition
-
Rod Feldtmann
as guide (BCU L4 sea kayaking
coach)
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Expedition plan and
logistics.
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laminated charts
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Transport by car from
Athens to the Agrollic penninsula.
NOT included in price
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Camping equipment, food
and food preparation (i.e. this trip is
self catering
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Occasional night in
hotel and restaurant meals (optional)
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