of Crete, Vai, Limassol of Cyprus, launched yesterday by the distinguished yachtsman and champion of Cyprus 2014, the fastest growing sport, SUP, stand-up rowing on a board (standup puddle board).
In accordance with the anatolh.com, Kostas Symeonidis, attempts to traverse a distance of 700 kilometres in about 10 days paddling standing up on a surfboard all day! Will rest only in the evenings, the yacht ship “KAMIRA” with a seven-member crew that will follow him in supporting the whole project, which is carried out for a charitable purpose. The sponsorships collected will be offered for the needs of the Centre for Preventive Paediatrics of Cyprus. The whole event is held under the auspices of the Minister of Education of Cyprus.
This is not the first time that Kostas Symeonidis attempts something similar, crossing but shorter distances. The first was in 2013, when it crossed 80 km. from Paphos as Limassol. The second, in 2014, when it crossed 400 km. paddling on a surfboard for 6 days, from Kastellorizo as Limassol.
Kostas Symeonidis, we met yesterday morning, on the boat, “KAMIRA”, which was tied to the outer dock of the marina of Agios Nikolaos. With him was the President of the ΔΑΕΑΠMichael ΦαÏσάÏης, also fond of the new on this sport, which is dealt with in the last 8 years, as stated. In fact, given that the ΔΑΕΑΠsupporting all competitions of sailing events and wanting to contribute to the charitable cause of this event, has offered free berthing of the vessel at the marina of Agios Nikolaos.
Incredible! A plank of wood to cross the sea from the Vi until…. Cyprus
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