Reset password

Enter your email and we’ ll send you a link to get back to your account.

NEXT 13:00 - 14:00
Historical Walks
SCHEDULE VOICE OF GREECE

Antonis Karagiannakis

Antonis Karagiannakis was born in Canberra, Australia; At eight years he found himself back on his island, Kassos, where he stayed until he turned 18. He originally studied to be a Radio Operator, traveling the world for four years on Merchant Navy ships. After leaving the army, he set up the first radio station in Kasos, called Radio Fantasia. That was his motivation for studying radio production, communication and journalism in New York. That is also where he started his professional career, working for the expatriate radio station Cosmos FM and other stations. He then moved to Athens, first working for the newspaper ‘’Ta Nea’’ and the International Radio of the Municipality of Athens, and then for Vima FM and Athens 984. Today he continues to serve his favorite medium, working for the Voice of Greece and dedicating his show Fair Winds and Following Seas to Greek sailors.
MORE
Konstantinos Damianidis on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 29 Oct. 2024
Architect and collaborator of the Hellenic Maritime Museum and the Institute of Mediterranean Studies, Konstantinos Damianidis, spoke on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about the exhibition From Stern to Bow: Sailing Ships of the 18th and 19th Centuries, presented at the Hellenic Maritime Museum from...
“Saturday Shift”: The Japanese captain who saved hundreds of Greeks and Armenians in 1922 | 19 Oct. 2024
In September 1922, the captain of the Japanese merchant ship "Tokei Maru" saved the lives of 825 people—women, children, and men, Greeks and Armenians—from the wrath of the Turks as Smyrna burned. Unable to bear the magnitude of the tragedy, the captain stood against the Turks, who were demanding tha...
Stefanos Chandakas, founder and president of HOPEgenesis, on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 17 Oct. 2024
Stefanos Chandakas, the founder and president of the non-profit organization HOPEgenesis and an obstetrician-gynecologist, discussed the demographic challenges facing the islands and issues of infertility. His talks are part of the winter voyage of the Aegean Team to the remote islands, currently taking...
Captain Kostas Fragos on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 16 Oct. 2024
Along with news, reflections, and songs of the sea and shipping, "Fair Winds and Following Seas" also shared the poem "Pano Sta Kymata" ("Upon the Waves") by veteran captain Kostas Fragos from Kardamyla, Chios, which he dedicates to all sailors. Πάνω στα κύματα  «Μια ζωή μεταξύ ουρανού και ...
Dimitris H. Tselikas on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 15 Oct. 2024
The seafarer Dimitris Ch. Tselikas from Patras read "The Captain" from his poetry collection Mythos Thalassinos on an episode featuring interesting maritime news, songs of the sea, and sailors. Ο ΚΑΠΕΤΑΝΙΟΣ«Έπιασε φουσκοθαλασσιά, πρωί στο Λυβικό. Βάρδια τιμόνι, κράταγα την ρότα μας με κόπο. «Δύο καρα...
Christos Karavidas on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” (Part II) | 14 Oct. 2024
The graduate of the School of Hydra—the oldest Maritime School in the world—Captain Christos Karavidas from Thessaloniki shares with us the significance of The Voice of Greece for sailors and Greeks around the world. He emphasizes that on every ship he sailed, they always listened to ERT's global rad...
Mr. Stefanos Gikas on Marine Tourism and Yachting | 14 Oct. 2024
During his speech at the opening ceremony of the 4th Olympic Yacht Show at Olympic Marine in Lavrio, Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Stefanos Gikas, highlighted the comparative advantages of Greece, which already ranks second among the most popular yachting destinations, solidifying...
Art curator Theodoros Koutsogiannis on “Saturday Shift” | 12 Oct. 2024
The art historian and curator of the artworks of the Hellenic Parliament, Theodoros Koutsogiannis, who has curated exhibitions for the Hellenic Parliament, the National Archaeological Museum, the Municipal Gallery of Chania, the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion, among others, speaks on “Saturday S...
Gerasimos Gerolymatos on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 10 Oct. 2024
The head of the Organizing Committee of the 4th Olympic Yacht Show speaks about maritime tourism, which employs many workers from various sectors and is a valuable product for the Greek economy that continues to evolve. Mr. Gerolymatos states, "The Olympic Yacht Show, taking place from October 10-13,...
Christos Karavidas on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 09 Oct. 2024
From the beautiful city of Thessaloniki, Captain Christos Karavidas shares his thoughts and feelings about his chosen profession as a seafarer, a path he has never regretted. A graduate of the Hydra Merchant Marine Academy, he expresses his passion for the sea, stating, “If I were born again, I would s...
Antonis Pitsilos on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 08 Oct. 2024
Antonis Pitsilos, the president of the Chios Marine Club and a resident of Vrontado, Chios, recently spoke about his profound love for the sea, shipping, and his island. He expressed pride in receiving an award at a significant maritime conference organized by Navigator. This recognition highlights...
Nikolas Tsantoulis on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 07 Oct. 2024
Nikolas Tsantoulis from Piraeus, who now lives in Thebes, with 37 years of service, speaks to "Fair Winds and Following Seas". "I first boarded on 19-12-1980 and left the ships on 23-08-2021," he says. He advises everyone working at sea and in the shipping industry to take care of themselves...
The educator, author, and historian Kostas Antypas on “Saturday Shift” | 05 Oct. 2024
The educator, author, and historian Kostas Antypas is a the guest on "Saturday Shift", the Saturday special edition of Antonis Karagiannakis' show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece, on October 5, 2024.
Maritime analyst John Faraclas on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 03 Oct. 2024
The maritime analyst, lecturer on maritime issues in educational institutions and organizations abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom, and a member of the Chios Marine Club, spoke on the program "Fair Winds and Following Seas" about the risks facing the Mediterranean region and Greece due to the...
Lefteris Kehagioglou on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 02 Oct. 2024
Lefteris Kehagioglou, the president of the Hellenic Network of Small Islands, spoke on the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on October 2, 2024, about the 15th Panhellenic Conference of Small Islands, organized by the network from October 4 to 6 in Milos.Mr. Kehagioglou, himself an islander from...
Panagiotis Zannis on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 01 Oct. 2024
Panagiotis Zannis from Salamina talks about his childhood in Ermoupolis, Syros, by the sea, as his father was a fisherman. Later, as a young man, he worked at the Syros shipyard "Neorion." These experiences and images led him to decide to pursue a career as a marine engineer. His first voyage was...
Nikolas Tsantoulis on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” | 30 Sept. 2024
Nikolas Tsantoulis, originally from Piraeus and now living in Thebes, embarked on his first voyage on December 19, 1980, aboard the bulk carrier Spirit, a 17,000-ton ship traveling from Durban, South Africa, to Aqaba, Jordan. He has a total of 37 years of sea service and always preferred to sail...
The history of maritime communication at sea on “Saturday Shift” | 28 Sept. 2024
The head of the Telecommunications Museum of the OTE Group, Ms. Nikoleta Liakostavrou, and the historian and curator of the museum, Mr. Sotiris Koutoumanis, are the guests on the Saturday special edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” hosted by Antonis Karagiannakis on VOICE OF GREECE. ...