The Israel Yacht Club (IYC) successfully held its 22^nd sailing regatta, which included a participation of 40 yachts, starting from Haifa of Israel and with intermediate stations such as the island of Kastelorizo, Rhodes and completing at the Pedi Marina of Symi island. It is worth noting that this rally took place in the previous 20 years on the shores of Turkey. This event is of great importance for the promotion of our country with the reception of foreign sailing yachts on the islands of the Aegean,  gaining publicity and prestige as we already host the International Aegean Sailing Rally, one of the oldest and most spectacular sailing events in the Greek vicinity.

In the photo snapshot taken at the finishing port, Pedi Marina at Symi Island you can see from left to right: the CEO of the Israeli Yacht Club, Mr. Ron Barmatz, the CEO of MSI HELLAS, Mr. Vasilis Politis, the Deputy Mayor of Symi Island, Mr. Nikitas Gryllis, Managing Director of Pedi Marina, Mr. Sakis Charalambopoulos, Mr. Miltos Gkoutos of FYLY YACHTING & TRAVEL and Mr. Christophoros Charisis, Managing Director of Rhodes Marina.

On 20-03-2024 elections were taken place to vote for the new B.O.D. of the Yacht Club of Greece.

The president and CEO of our company Vasilios A. Politis was elected as member of B.O.D. of the Yacht Club of Greece.

The link you can see the new B.O.D.

https://ycg.gr/ds-noe/

On the 14th of February 2024 the Council elections took place at the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping.
Our CEO and Managing Director, Mr. Vasilis A. Politis was elected as a member of Council, representing the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association.
Click on the file to see the list of all elected Council members of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping.
NEW B.O.D.

The managing companies of Ayia Napa, Rhodes, Pedi-Symi Island and Kos Marinas, jointly proceeded in launching a network of the Eastern Mediterranean Marinas (IMAM). Its main objective is upgrading all services provided to yacht owners and further developing the maritime tourism in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region. The signed Memorandum of Understanding took place on the 4^th of December 2023 at the Ayia Napa Marina Event Center between the representatives of the Marina managing companies in the presence of local Authorities and ministries of the Republic of Cyprus. The four marina members of the Network will collaborate to promote the development of maritime tourism in the Mediterranean region within the yachting sector, by providing high quality services to the networks customers and exclusive privileges.

An agreement and effort have been established in the context of finding alternative sources of green energy for zero-carbon emission regarding all operations and vessel moorings throughout all four members of the marina network. Equally important is the distribution of knowledge and expertise amongst the network staff, which will work beneficially both for the organizations themselves and for the end users of the services. Mr. Vasilis Politis, on behalf of Pedi Marina of Symi island (FYLY YACHTING/MSI HELLAS), stated that “the implementation of the idea was carried out within 30 days. Initially we thought that because of the frequency that many Cypriots visited Rhodes, Symi and Kos marinas a cooperation amongst the marinas was necessary and then later we decided to add the Ayia Napa marina to the network.” He also mentioned that “we have received many applications from other marinas to join this network”, while on behalf of Rhodes Marina, Mr. Christoforos Charisis wished “a very productive and creative cooperation” and added that “the yachts are designed to move, so a network of marinas which offers efficient services and attractive destinations is something that all yacht owners and managers expect from us.” Mr. Drossos Antonios, on behalf of the Kos marina, described “the Ayia Napa marina as a jewel for the wider region and a guide for all marinas, not only in the Eastern Mediterranean, since receiving praise and honors from the commencement of its operation”. On his part, the Director of Ayia Napa Marina, Mr. Costas Fytiris, described todays launching as “an important day for maritime tourism”, he added that “Four marinas, Cyprus, Rhodes, Symi and Kos, amongst the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, join forces and aim to upgrade  their services at all levels, whilst exchanging knowledge and expertise in improving and developing maritime tourism, which is a vital sector for the economy of Greece and Cyprus”.

This year E.MA.E’s ordinary General Assembly was held with great success. in the Marina of Porto Carras in Halkidiki, in a specially designed conference room at the Lobby of the Meliton 5* hotel Grand Resort on May 26, 2023.

In the G.A. the CEO and President of MSI HELLAS Mr. Vassilis Politis participated representing Marina Pedi in Symi.