A dynamic and qualified Franco-Greek team.
Created 1987, EscaleYachting is the first Greek maritime agency specializing in sailing cruises with cabin reservations in the Aegean Sea.
Based on the island of Syros, the capital of the Cyclades, EscaleYachting is made up of a team of skippers/trainers with extensive experience in sailing and the sailing area so particular to the Cyclades.
Already made 🎉
Ready for adventure 🏴☠️
It all starts with a passion for the sea and sailing ⛵️
Dreamy eyes, relaxed style, graying hair and an enchanting smile, Denis Kyriazis is a familiar figure from the Cyclades.
Of Franco-Greek origin, born in Paris, Denis worked for nearly 15 years in the socio-cultural and associative environment in the Paris region. His passion for the sea, sailing and his Breton origins eventually won out, he moved to Greece in 1987 to found Escale Yachting.
By creating the concept of “active sailing” he chose to stand out from the competition. Its cruises combine the discovery of Greece and its islands and learning to sail in a friendly spirit where everyone participates in life on board.
Teacher and lover of the sea, he shares his knowledge of sailing and the Cyclades by training numerous skippers, to the great pleasure of his participants who have chosen to sail with him.
“A successful cruise is a kind of conjunction between a few beings, a boat and meeting lights. This is what I would like you to discover and share.” Denis Kyriazis
Francine will guide you, communicative and full of enthusiasm, she will accompany you throughout your vacation and follow up on your reservations. Before joining Escale Yachting and for many years, she found herself on the roads of France on tour, and best managed the demands of numerous theater troupes. During her break times, she escapes to the Basque country but also, and above all, goes to
discovery of Greece. Backpacking, she travels through it and develops a growing attachment to this country. After numerous stays, at 56 years old Francine decided to settle there permanently, for the light, the quality of life and this space of freedom, “Greece opened its arms to me”…
And so it was only natural that Francine joined the Escale Yachting team. “I am ready to share my passion for this country with you and help you prepare for your cruise. I will be happy to answer all your questions, useful to the success of your stay and your trip.”
“I have sailed from France to the West Indies, from the China Sea to Croatia… And for me, the most authentic sailing area remains the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades. It’s sailing paradise. Greece is a fabulous country, you will find wild and mineral landscapes there. We will sail between the islands and we will have the pleasure of mooring in small fishing ports, with welcoming taverns.
Ulysses wandered for 10 years to return home to Ithaca, for us it will be a week of sailing in his wake, to visit these preserved islands, discovering Greek culture and hospitality.”
With his 50 years, he has had a thousand lives. He spent more than fifteen years in Brittany as a sailing instructor in Glenans, and he has been in Greece for more than ten years skimming the waves of the Mediterranean. For him, the Cyclades no longer hold any secrets, and he knows every little stone like the back of his hand.
After growing up between France and Greece, completing several sailing training courses, and several major offshore crossings, Raphaël joined the Escale Yachting team.
Having scoured the waters of the Aegean Sea for years and knows this navigation area perfectly, he will be delighted to help you discover the Greek islands and their unique flavor.
Raphaël has a fairly complete sailing training, has the Professional Greek Skipper Diploma and is a Federal French Sailing Instructor. He traveled for several months off the coast of Africa and made several deep-sea crossings between Greece and France as part of sailing freight transport organizations.
A musician in addition, he will be happy to introduce you to some traditional melodies.
Suzanna is an expert in contemplative sciences, a yoga teacher for many years and a Mindfulness Master at the University of Amsterdam.
She is Dutch and also speaks French, English and Greek.
Practicing yoga for over 15 years, she will help you meet your body and find tranquility and relaxation, thanks to Iyengar yoga, stretching and massages.
Suzanna is also an experienced sailor. For her, combining the sea, sailing and yoga in the Cyclades is a magical experience, a great discovery.
Christos is a bit like the Super Man of the construction site. He knows absolutely everything, and knows how to manage any technical problem with joy and good humor.
Any somewhat complex situation is disarmingly simple for him.
Christos is the man in the shadows, the superhero of the screwdriver, the one who ensures that everything happens for the best, and this without you even realizing it.
Sotiris means “savior” in Greek. It must be said that his first job was a firefighter.
He is an exceptional sailor who knows the Mediterranean basin and each of its islands like no other.
In addition, Sotiris is a true cordon bleu, and he will be happy to cook you divine moussaka and other Greek specialties.
Denis never sails without his faithful companion, Sindbad the sailor.
The Bichon Maltese was renowned from antiquity in the Mediterranean basin, cited by Aesop and Aristotle. The word Maltese means “place on” in Phoenician and this is the origin of the name Malta. This breed of dog was appreciated on board the boats of the time to protect food against looters of all kinds.
Very sociable and close to the crew, Sinbad will quickly become the ship's mascot. And as it does not lose its hair, there will be no risk of allergies.
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EscaleYachting, Denis Kyriazis, Damala 10, Ermoupoli 841 00, Greece.
