HELLENIC SAILING FEDERATION
HELLENIC SAILING FEDERATION
The venue
KAVALA “BLUE CITY”
• Kavala, one of the major cities of Northern Greece, is amphitheatrically built over the hillsides of Mount “Symvolo”, like a balcony in the sun overlooking the Aegean Sea.
• A modern city which can serve your needs but also take you on a trip back in time.
KAVALA “BLUE CITY”
• A place that:
• can tell you stories about the Macedonian King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, Apostle Paul, and Mohamed Ali, governor of Egypt.
• can show you beaches of unique beauty.
• can offer you the chance to enjoy sailing in emerald waters.
Philippi Ancient Theatre
Apostle Paul ‘s monument Archeological site of “Philippi”
Kavala’s Old Roman Aqueduct Mohamed Ali’s Statue
Camping Site of Batis
Beach Bar “Elite Blue” in “Ammolofi”
Thassos Island
Kalamitsa Bay (Nautical Club of Kavala)
You can enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches of our region You can rent a sailing yacht and
explore the Northern Aegean Sea, or perform daily cruises and watch the Finn Masters from the sea.
Camping Site of Batis
KAVALA “BLUE CITY”
• A place that:
• offers a variety of nearby destinations for unforgettable excursions
• entertains you during day and night
• offers you fresh fish, traditional “ouzo” and “tsipouro” (spirits) to accompany our great starters, “ Greek mezes”
Nestos River
Thassos Island
“Lidia’s” Baptistery. The place where Apostle Paul baptized the 1st Christian in
Europe
Krinides healing mud baths
Villa Mercedes Club
Camping Site of
“Batis”
Access to Kavala
By car
Egnatia Motorway passes by the city of Kavala and makes access to the city easy and safe. The distance from Igoumenitsa’s international port is 475 Km (E90). The Nautical Club of Kavala in conjunction with the Hellenic Sailing Federation has arranged special prices for the ferries from / to Italy and Igoumenitsa. The Nautical Club of Kavala is located at the West Entrance of Kavala
Igoumenitsa – Kavala 474 Km
Kavala
Thessaloniki
Igoumenitsa
Access to Kavala
By plane
Daily flights connect Kavala’s International Airport “Megas Alexandros” (30 Km from the Club) and Thessaloniki’s International Airport “Macedonia” (145 Km from the Club) with major European cities. Low cost airlines (RyanAir, Transavia, German Wings, etc.) have made Kavala’s International Airport their point of entrance to Greece.
Nautical Club
of Kavala The Nautical club of Kavala was founded in 1945. We are one of the oldest Clubs in Greece. Our logo bears a picture of Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea.
Since 1945 we have successfully held regional and National Championships of Olympic classes.
The main installation of the Nautical Club of Kavala in Kavala’s Harbor includes offices, a warehouse,
mooring space on the dock and 2 clubs - cafeterias
The new plan of the event area
The new plan of the event area
The race ares
In 2007 we held the 40th Balkan Championship of Olympic Classes and Optimist and in 2009 the National Championship of Laser 4.7.
2009 the National Championship of Laser 4.7
2009 Laser 4.7 start Welcome Party in club’s main installation
Amenities for
the event
• We can provide space for more than 300 dinghies’ and their trolleyss. There is space for two slips (one 25 m wide and the other 15m). Also a large number of Finns can lie on the dock aside the slips near the cafeterias.
• The containers can lay at the right side of the port, on customs area .
Lodgings
• The city offers a number of luxurious lodgings and also small hotels, rooms to let and a camping site just in a 3Km range. There is a 4-star Hotel (Galaxy Airotel), and 3 stars, Oceanis, Esperia and Nefeli Hotel 100m-200m the docks where the main event will take place.
Lodgings
• The campers can lay, on a space at the left side of the harbor, near to the swimming pool.
• There is space for at least 40 campers, and you will have available electrical power and fresh water.
• Kavala has high quality fresh water so you can use it either for drinking or cooking
Lodgings
Camper Area
Lodgings
Camper Area
Wooden platforms and corridors will be installed for easy access to the sea
Rest Area for Finns
Slips No1, No2
Volunteers
Volunteering was born in Greece. We believe that volunteers are necessary for successful events. So we have created a body of volunteers consisting of athletes and members of the Nautical Club of Kavala. They will be available to meet the needs of the participants, help them to arrange the Finns on the beach and advise them about places for food, shopping etc.
Safety
• We have already made an agreement with a private security company in order to provide security services on the beach and in the club 24 hours a day.
• Also the race area will be supervised by a boat of the Hellenic Coast Guard and a group from the Hellenic Rescue Team will support us during the event on land and in the sea.
Weather conditions
• Weather is an essential factor for sailing. The Club’s location is perfect for sailing, providing calm seas with short waves and light winds usually no more than 20 Knots. Also, the average temperature for this time of year is 20O C, and the weather is usually dry with little possibility of rain. More detailed information about local weather conditions will be provided to the participants on the days of the event. Visit the following link for weather conditions and a 4-year weather history of Kavala:
• http://www.meteokav.gr/weather/wxsimforecast.php?lang=en
2007 40th Balkan Championship of Olympic Classes
Kavala Finn World
Masters 2015
Additional information about
food, lodging and transportation
Kavala Finn Masters
2015 Additional reasons that will facilitate your stay
Include
Easy Access to eating places
Easy transportation
Good value for money lodgings
The Nautical Club Of Kavala is in a position to provide all the above.
Food and beverages
As mentioned above, there is a number of super markets, bakeries, pastry shops just in a short distance from main’s event area.
In all of them you will find quality products at reasonable prices
Super Market
Taverns
Shopping
Castle (old City) Hospital
The Club
Camper Area
Slips
Food and
Restaurants
If you want to enjoy a tavern or fast food you can find a variety of them in a range of 500 m from the harbor.
There are fast food restaurants offering a wide range of sandwiches at about 2,5€
Food and
Restaurants
In the City center, you can find a variety of economical places for food (restaurants, taverns, pizzerias, fast food places), with a view to the sea.
Kavala is famous for it’s fresh fish and sea food. There are a lot of fish taverns, offering fresh fish from the Aegean Sea and delicious appetizers with tsipouro and ouzo (strong local alcohol drinks) ideal for sea food.
The Club
Race Area
Hotels - Camping
You can refer to their websites for further information. All of them are informed for the event
Galaxy Hotel www.airotel.gr
Lucy Hotel www.lucyhotel.gr
Egnatia Hotel www.egnatiahotel.gr
Esperia Hotel www.esperiakavala.gr
Nefeli Hotel www.nefeli.com.gr
Oceanis Hotel www.oceaniskavala.gr
Transport
There are enough urban bus lines, that can transfer you all over the city. Also an interurban bus for the near villages passes every 30 min.
The city also provides with a small charge, bicycles for use.
There also a lot of taxies, that are cheap (3-5 Euros) for small distances in the city.
Information
You can find more information in the following web sites. www.kavalagreece.gr www.kavala.gov.gr www.citypedia.gr www.kavala-hotels.gr Do not hesitate to ask whatever you want to the following mail [email protected] Mr Vasilis Pigadas Nautical Club of Kavala
We will be pleased to help you.