Fair Winds And Following Seas

Radio operator George Kalamas from Oinousses embarked on his first voyage on August 17, 1981, aboard the general cargo ship Thalassini Kyra (call sign J4QJ), traveling the Europe-Japan route. Following in the footsteps of his ancestors, many of whom were sailors, he chose the maritime profession, describing...

Angelos Simsirikis, a retired officer of the Hellenic Navy, decided at a very young age to dedicate his life to the sea and become a naval officer. He was captivated by the world and environment of the bridge, the blue of the sea, and the endless horizon. The ships, machinery, bow, and the voyages...

Captain Panagiotis Koumaras from Ligourio continues recounting his maritime life, having served the sea and Greek commercial shipping with love and dedication for 25 years. He never forgets, no matter how many years pass, the incident with young Giorgos, a deck cadet, who was saved at the last moment...

Captain Panagiotis Koumaras from Ligourio wanted to become a priest, but in the end, the sea and ships won him over. Since 1967, he served the sea and Greek commercial shipping with love and dedication for 25 years, and he is grateful and happy for his choice and the life he lived. He first boarded...

The maritime analyst John Faraclas was featured on the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on January 7, 2025. He is a lecturer on shipping topics at educational institutions and organizations abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom, a member of the Chios Marine Club and HESGB, an author, and co-...

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. Produced and...

Antonis Karagiannakis travels across the seas of the world, meeting sailors—both active and retired—who share memories of celebrating New Year’s while at sea.

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. Produced and...

Marianthi Kaplanoglou, professor of Folklore Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) will be a guest on “Saturday Shift” the two-hour weekend special edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas” with Antonis Karagiannakis on Saturday, Decembe...

"Fair Winds and Following Seas," hosted by Antonis Karagiannakis, welcomed both active and retired sailors who shared their wishes and memories of celebrating Christmas and New Year’s while at sea. As part of the festive program, the Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Stefanos Gikas, a...

"Fair Winds and Following Seas," hosted by Antonis Karagiannakis, welcomed both active and retired sailors who shared their wishes and memories of celebrating Christmas and New Year’s while at sea. As part of the festive program, the Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Stefanos Gikas, a...

On Christmas Eve, elementary and middle school students from various parts of Greece participated in a festive program, singing carols and sharing wishes for our sailors.

On Christmas Eve, elementary and middle school students from various parts of Greece participated in a festive program, singing carols and sharing wishes for our sailors.

Ms. Lenia Kontogouri, General Manager at "Together for Children," takes the helm on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece. She discusses the support program for flood-affected families in Thessaly, organized by "Together for Children" in collaboration with the Union of Greek Shipowners. Additionally,...

Paraskevas Papasotiriou, Administrative Director of the "ARGO" Association of Maritime Parents of Children with Special Needs, speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas". He discusses the history and activities of the "ARGO" association, which began in 1995 with the modest efforts of a few seafarers'...

Danae Bezantakou, CEO of Navigator Shipping Consultants and creator of the YES FORUM, a long-standing presence in the shipping industry, spoke on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece. She explained what the YES Forum is and its target audience. This year, the YES Forum was honored...

The experienced and seasoned Captain Stratis Skapinakis from Vrontado, Chios, continues his story for the second day about his journey on ships and the sea. "Of course, friendships are formed on ships, but with those whose personalities match yours more and with whom you’ve shared certain experiences," C...