Captain Nikolas - Haris Oikonomou, a descendant of a seafaring family dating back to 1900, with roots from Spetses, speaks for the second consecutive day on "Fair Winds and Following Seas", describing the skills and virtues of Greek sailors. He emphasizes that "our sailors stand out for their seafaring...
Captain Nikolas - Haris Oikonomou, a descendant of a seafaring family dating back to 1900, hails from Spetses and grew up surrounded by the sea and traditional fishing boats. By the age of 13, he already knew he wanted to pursue a career as a sailor. He attended the Naval High School of Piraeus and...
Anastasios Konstantaros, Marine Tourism Development Consultant – Founder & CEO of Boats Advison Hum and Events, joins "Fair Winds and Following Seas" to discuss the impact of the 4th Panhellenic Yachting Conference.
Among other things, he states that "yachting is a sector with significant growth p...
Dr. Nikolaos Liapis, President of the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Technology (ELINT) and board member of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (EENMA), discusses the sea—“a great love for us Greeks, with all its ease and challenges, as all great loves are.” He will also talk about his passi...
On Fair Winds and Following Seas, we highlight and share unique stories of our sailors, recorded in their own distinctive way, each with its own color and significance. These are incredible tales from ships, ports, and seas across the world, with the sailors themselves as the protagonists.
Today,...
The Greek Ambassador to Slovenia, Mr. Argyris Makris, spoke on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about the philatelic exhibition titled Navigation, which is being held at the Mitteleuropa Postal and Telegraphic Museum in Ljubljana until the end of February.
"The exhibition is organized by the Maritime...
Captain Stelios Frantzekakis and Captain Stelios Koumbias speak on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece.
Captain Stelios Frantzekakis talked about the event of cutting the cake for the retired officers of the Chania region, which was a great success. He also shared a challenging experience...
Dr. Nikos Mazarakis, Professor of Marine Meteorology and Head of the StormGeo office in Greece, talks about meteorology, weather reports, cyclones, hurricanes, barometric lows, meltemi winds in our country, climate change, environmental pollution, green energy, passage plans, sea currents, maps, calm...
Fair Winds and Following Seas and Voice of Greece celebrate World Radio Day with a special broadcast dedicated to radio, the people who serve it, and its devoted listeners.
In this episode, we engage in conversations with radio professionals about the unique magic of this medium.
Guests include...
The President of the Panhellenic Association of Shipyards and Tarsanades, Vasilis Vasiliadis, and the founder of Greece’s first Mermaid Academy, Charikleia Mari, speak on " "Fair Winds and Following Seas".
Vasilis Vasileiadis, President of the Panhellenic Association of Shipyards and Boatbuilders, speaks on "air Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece.
He sounds the alarm, emphasizing that "shipyards, boatbuilders, carpenters, and traditional wooden boats must be preserved because they are the...
Sophia Slaftsaki, who left Greece during the financial crisis and is now an elected member of the Board of Directors of the Greek Community of Paris and Surroundings, spoke about the event held at the "Hellenic House" in the City of Light. The event focused on bilingualism in the Greek Diaspora as part...
Captain Thanasis Katsaros, from the village of Myrtia, Aetolia-Acarnania, near Lake Trichonida, initially aspired to become a mathematician but ultimately devoted his life to the sea with passion and professionalism.
He graduated from the Syros Merchant Marine Academy in 1966 and embarked on his...
“In 1966, when I graduated from Neapolis High School here in Laconia, most of us turned to the sea and built our careers there—as captains, radio operators, engineers, and in other maritime professions. Only one classmate became a doctor, and another a professor,” recalls Captain Michalis Minogiannis.
“I feel bo...
Journalist and author Stelios Vradelis discusses his new book, “The Wrong Person, in the Wrong Place, at the Wrong Time.” Speaking about it, he notes:“Throughout history, countless individuals—some unintentionally, others by choice—have shaped the fate of millions through their dec...
Mastro-Antonis Rafelelos from Sifnos speaks for a second day on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece.
He first set sail from Piraeus in 1964 aboard the cargo ship ATHINAI of the Eugenides Company, as it was from the same island as him.
"The ship operated the Latin America - Piraeus...
Mastro-Antonis Rafelelos from Sifnos speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece. He never regretted the 35 years he spent working and traveling the seas as a marine engineer.
"I finished school in Sifnos. We studied by sunlight and by the light of an oil lamp. Later, we moved to...
The Dean of the Department of Maritime Studies at the University of Piraeus, Mr. Angelos Pantouvakis, spoke on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about the graduation ceremony of the English-language master's program, now in its sixth year. He emphasized the importance of maritime and shipping education...
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