The Coordinator of the "Blue Flag" program, Dareia-Nepheli Vourdoumpa from the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and VOICE OF GREECE.
We talked about the six (6) beaches awarded by the International Environmental Education, Awareness, and Information...
In the program, the distinguished professor of AUTH, Mr. Aristotelis Naniopoulos, was hosted via telephone. He spoke about education in the town of New Skopos in Eastern Thrace, the shocking events that led to the refugees in the area, the establishment of New Skopos in Serres, and the significant...
Radio operator Giorgos Platanakis was featured on the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on September 23, 2024. In addition to his extensive career at sea, with incredible stories and experiences, Platanakis is also known for writing beautiful poetry. One of his most notable works is a long and highly...
Go Dimitris, aka world traveler Dimitris Parousis, takes the helm of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” with Antonis Karagiannakis on Saturday, September 21.
Dimitris Parousis couldn’t resist the challenge of a dream that is also a secret desire for many – to travel around the world.&...
The veteran radio operator Giorgos Platanakis from Zakros, Crete, is at the helm of "Voice of Greece" and the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas."
His first voyage was in the summer of 1972 on the ship "ALKES," which he boarded in Volos. There, he unwittingly witnessed how cigarette smuggling was...
Mrs. Flora Georgouli from Sifnos, the wife of Captain Leonardos from Sifnos, shares her experiences on "Fair Winds and Folliwong Seas" and Voice of Greece.
She recounts her memories, experiences, and emotions from traveling with her husband to various parts of the world. She fondly recalls the ships...
Veteran radio operator Giorgos Platanakis from Zakros, Crete, is at the helm of "Voice of Greece" and "Fair Winds and Following Seas."
"My maritime booklet was obtained on April 13, 1972, and it was my ticket to the future and better days," says Giorgos Platanakis with great joy. "It allowed me to...
The veteran radio operator Giorgos Platanakis from Zakros, Crete, recounts how he ended up studying to become a Radio Operator at the Higher Public School of Merchant Marine in Aspropyrgos in 1971, which at the time felt like being in the military.
He vividly describes how he earned a scholarship...
Master Giorgos Kosmas from Kymi, Evia, is the son and grandson of old seamen. Whether he liked it or not, he was influenced by the maritime atmosphere of his hometown and from a young age decided to become a ship engineer.
Giorgos Kosmas takes us on a journey in his unique way, describing what...
The mayor of Skyros, Kyriakos Antonopoulos, discusses the island's beautiful port, which has won 46 awards and is considered one of the best ecoports in the country. He notes that it is one of the most functional and tourist-friendly ports, as well as environmentally sustainable.
Additionally, Mr....
Veteran radio operator Manolis Platanakis from Zakros, Crete, takes us into his world of the sea and the ships he traveled on for many years.
He talks about the maritime history of Zakros, which he deeply loves and honors, and what played a decisive role in his decision to serve as a radio operator,...
Captain Andreas Vrettos from Kassos shares stories about his beloved island, his childhood, and why he chose a life at sea, pursuing a career as a ship engineer.
With 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, he advises young people to stay informed and educated, as advancements in shipping...
The maritime analyst, lecturer on shipping matters at educational institutions in the United Kingdom, member of the Chios Club, author, and founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk, John Faraclas, spoke about the Chios Festival currently taking place in the maritime hub of Chios, featuring prominent personalities...
Captain Giannis Bountoukos, a fisherman with his boat "Thodoros" from Volos, shares his perspective on the dire situation in the Pagasetic Gulf caused by the dead fish from Lake Karla following the Daniel floods and the current state of the water table.
He also discusses the impact on fish markets,...
Captain Georgos Paraskevas from Tinos takes us on a journey to the island of the Panagia Megalochari and explains how he decided to pursue a career in the maritime profession.
He discusses the unique aspects of both deep-sea shipping and yachting.
Finally, he recounts a medical adventure he faced...
It's an incredible feeling to have dolphins playing and singing at the bow of your ship.
Veteran Captain Spyros Kokkinopoulos from Athens decided at just 12 years old that he wanted to become a ship captain.
His father, a lawyer by profession, tried to dissuade him by sending him to serve on a small motor ship at the age of 16, hoping this would change his mind.
Not only did this...
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