The author of the book "Relentless Radio" (Ασίγαστος Ασύρματος), Dimitris K. Alexopoulos, talks about the incredible story of his grandfather Dimitris, who hailed from the mountainous region of Phthiotis and fulfilled his dream of becoming a sailor, despite never having seen the sea as a child.
He...
On December 4, 2024, Nikos Charalampidis, the General Director of Greenpeace Greece, was featured on the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" to discuss the recent seminar titled “Marine Protected Areas in Greece: Prospects and Challenges for Achieving the European 30x30 Goal.”The seminar, co-organized by ...
On December 4, 2024, the students of the 6th grade from the 15th Primary School of Chalkida, along with their teacher, Stavros Papadopoulos, appeared on the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” to introduce the educational program "Adopt a Ship," part of Project Connect. This interactive program pai...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas” we share exceptional stories from our sailors, each told in their own unique way, giving them a personal and meaningful touch. These are incredible accounts from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the true heroes of these adventures.
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Captain Savas Ntoutsoulis from Rhodes, currently dealing with the aftermath of floods caused by intense weather conditions, speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas". As he prepares to embark on a new voyage, he reflects on the challenges faced during this heavy rainstorm that caused damage to his home....
Captain Kostas Yamalakis from Syros talks about maritime education, having served as the Director of Studies at the Merchant Marine Academy of Syros from 1982 to 1992.
“Young people must know well the field they are entering because the sea and the life of a seafarer are quite difficult. The profession o...
The sea cook and author Michalis Damianos is the guest on "Saturday Shift", the weekend special edition of the radio show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" hosted by Antonis Karagiannakis, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 8:00 AM.
Michalis Damianos’ latest work, "Cooking at Sea" is published by "...
Captain Giannis Karagiannis, who hails from Lemnos and Stemnitsa in Arcadia and is the son of an engineer, speaks to “Fair Winds and Following Seas” about young people in the shipping industry.
"They must love the profession of seafaring, which is difficult, have passion, read, and stay informed abo...
Captain Kostas Yamalakis was a guest on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on November 27, 2024.
In this episode, Captain Yamalakis, an experienced sailor and maritime expert, shared his insights and stories from his long career at sea. Known for his deep knowledge of navigation and maritime traditions,...
"Despite my father's wishes, I took the exams to become a captain and succeeded! I enrolled in the oldest school in the world, the Hydra School of Captains! It was what I wanted to do, and I've never regretted this decision to become a captain, to explore and travel the world," says Captain Giannis...
"I'll never forget 1972, when I went to embark on the M/V ALESSANDRA and left alone for India—Bombay, Calcutta, and Marmagoa—with very little English and the conditions of that time. I stayed at the airport for five hours, maybe more, and they thought I was American. Oh, what an experience... Thankfully, I f...
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, Vivi Kolliopoulou, President of WISTA Hellas, was a guest on “Saturday Shift”, the weekend special edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece.
WISTA Hellas is a non-profit organization founded in Greece in 1993 that promotes gender equa...
Master Manolis Magiorkinos from Kasos took the helm of the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece, offering a fascinating recount of Kasos's maritime history and the island's golden era during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.Reflecting on a time when most men from Kasos went to sea for a better...
From the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery in Amorgos, where he attended the Divine Liturgy for the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, the seasoned Captain Giannis Fostieris spoke on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece.
After 35 years at the helm of the legendary Express Skopelitis, Captain...
Captain Giorgos Bourboutzoglou from Andros, a descendant of a seafaring family, takes the helm on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece. He shares memories of his childhood, spent traveling during school holidays with his father, who was also a captain. Encouraged by his mother to follow...
Captain, author, and researcher Nikos Michailidis, originally from Constantinople, was a guest on the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas - Saturday Shift" on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Together with Antonis Karagiannakis, they explored his new book "On the Path to Truth - The Sinking of Evangelistria,"...
Stella Sarri, originally from Paros, completed her studies at the ASDEN of Aspropyrgos as a radio operator and embarked on her first sea voyage in 1980 from Rotterdam on the M/V "NEFELI" to Galveston, USA. It was a lifelong dream for Stella to travel the world and experience different cultures, people,...
Captain Nikos Thermos from the village of Englouvi in Lefkada took the helm of the radio show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece. Sipping his “Byzantine coffee,” as he calls it, he shared stories about his beloved island Lefkada and his life at sea, spanning more than 30 years. "At sea...
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