“Santorini Experience” With Great Names In Open Water Swimming!
- by XpatAthens
- Sunday, 27 May 2018
Early bird offer valid until May 30th
Registrations at “Santorini Experience” are proceeding intensively, even though we are 5 months away from the event, while special offers and discounts continue for those who choose to travel to the enchanting island of the Cyclades on October 5-7,2018.
As far as the race is concerned, we must highlight that any event involving an open waters wimming race should take place with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation, in accordance with FINA’s safety rules; as is always the case with “Santorini Experience”. For one more year, the open water swimming race will be implemented with the support of Santorini Boatmen Union and the assistance of Lifeguard Patrol that will takecare of the safety of all participants.
For the 2nd consecutive year the great Hungarian swimmer, Attila Manyoki will swim againin the waters of Santorini. The 45-year-old recognized athlete in open water swimming withseveral successes and a member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame(IMSHOF), has completed hundreds of open water swimming marathons and has swam twice the 90km distance. Manyoki stated for his participation: “I am coming back at "Santorini Experience" following my participation last year. My experience was amazing. I also felt luckymyself over there. Unique place, the sea is beautiful with the deep blue colour. Theorganization was fantastic. They do the best for the people. You don't need to think aboutanything just enjoy your time on the weekend! I am really waiting for October to enjoy againthis fantastic place! In Santorini you could find everything, excellent hotels, restaurants, foods,friendships and the perfect view to the volcano! I wish much more people to come to this eventand spend a perfect weekend on the island and enjoy the sea and many fantastic sportmans! Iwill be there! Let's jump together to the sea! The sea is open!”.
As far as the swimming route is concerned, it is designed by the federal technical coach, withdistinctions in the open water swimming races, in the Olympic Games and WorldChampionships, Nikos Gemelos. Mr. Gemelos highlighted: “The 4 th “Santorini Experience” is afact. It is with great pleasure to welcome great names of Greek athletes, as well as to see theinterest of foreign athletes with great performances. We have designed and organized agegroups, depending on the final number of participants. At the same time, we will have aseparate category for those who choose to wear a full-body swimming suit (wetsuit category).Our goal is to satisfy every participant and our perspective is that every year we learn from ourcontestants according to their requirements and we adapt to their needs so that “Santorini Experience” does not remain in the memories of those taking part as a swimming race, but asa lifetime experience”.
Take part in the successful sports tourism event in Greece by taking advantage of the earlybird prices which are valid until May 31 st . If participants register until the end of the month,the cost for early bird registrations amounts to 20€ per activity. Those who decide to travel toSantorini to compete will have to move quickly to take advantage of the offer as from 21/6/2018 the registration price will be set at 30€ per activity.
Registrations will end onAugust 31, 2018.
As far as the race is concerned, we must highlight that any event involving an open waters wimming race should take place with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation, in accordance with FINA’s safety rules; as is always the case with “Santorini Experience”. For one more year, the open water swimming race will be implemented with the support of Santorini Boatmen Union and the assistance of Lifeguard Patrol that will takecare of the safety of all participants.
For the 2nd consecutive year the great Hungarian swimmer, Attila Manyoki will swim againin the waters of Santorini. The 45-year-old recognized athlete in open water swimming withseveral successes and a member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame(IMSHOF), has completed hundreds of open water swimming marathons and has swam twice the 90km distance. Manyoki stated for his participation: “I am coming back at "Santorini Experience" following my participation last year. My experience was amazing. I also felt luckymyself over there. Unique place, the sea is beautiful with the deep blue colour. Theorganization was fantastic. They do the best for the people. You don't need to think aboutanything just enjoy your time on the weekend! I am really waiting for October to enjoy againthis fantastic place! In Santorini you could find everything, excellent hotels, restaurants, foods,friendships and the perfect view to the volcano! I wish much more people to come to this eventand spend a perfect weekend on the island and enjoy the sea and many fantastic sportmans! Iwill be there! Let's jump together to the sea! The sea is open!”.
As far as the swimming route is concerned, it is designed by the federal technical coach, withdistinctions in the open water swimming races, in the Olympic Games and WorldChampionships, Nikos Gemelos. Mr. Gemelos highlighted: “The 4 th “Santorini Experience” is afact. It is with great pleasure to welcome great names of Greek athletes, as well as to see theinterest of foreign athletes with great performances. We have designed and organized agegroups, depending on the final number of participants. At the same time, we will have aseparate category for those who choose to wear a full-body swimming suit (wetsuit category).Our goal is to satisfy every participant and our perspective is that every year we learn from ourcontestants according to their requirements and we adapt to their needs so that “Santorini Experience” does not remain in the memories of those taking part as a swimming race, but asa lifetime experience”.
Take part in the successful sports tourism event in Greece by taking advantage of the earlybird prices which are valid until May 31 st . If participants register until the end of the month,the cost for early bird registrations amounts to 20€ per activity. Those who decide to travel toSantorini to compete will have to move quickly to take advantage of the offer as from 21/6/2018 the registration price will be set at 30€ per activity.
Registrations will end onAugust 31, 2018.
Register now HERE!
Along with early bird completion, Avance Rent A Car provides a very tempting offer, whichgives the opportunity to participants in the 4 th “Santorini Experience” to make theirreservation, for any vehicle of their choice regarding their travel to the island with a 30%discount on the official list until June 30 th . Whereas from July 1 st and until the event,reservations will have a 15% discount.In terms of bookings, participants may either send an email to sales@avance.gr or call +302109011300.
Watch the video teaser of Santorini Experience 2018 HERE!
Ryanair is the official airline partner of the event for a third year in a row. Once again,official sponsors of the event are Ford Motor Hellas, Alafouzos Sport and Athina LuxurySuites.
Official supporters are Natural Mineral Water “Vikos”, Avance, SantoriniHoteliers Association, Meltemi Hotel Resorts, Aqua Vista Hotels and Boatmen Union Santorini.“Santorini Experience” is a co-organization of Municipality of Santorini, DAPPOS and Active Media Group.
More info: www.santorini-experience.com
Official Airline Partner: Ryanair
Official Sponsors: Ford Motor Hellas, Alafouzos Sport, Athina Luxury Suites
Official Supporters: Natural Mineral Water “Vikos”, Avance Rent A Car, Santorini HoteliersAssociation, Meltemi Hotels Resorts, Aqua Vista Hotels, Boatmen Union SantoriniAssisted by: Lifeguard Patrol, Assyrtico Wine Restaurant Café
Strategic Partner: National Geographic
Official Hashtag: #SantoriniExperience
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Photo credit: Running photo @ Santorini Experience by Loukas Hapsis