The Aegean Paddlers N.P.O. was created to cover the need for a non commercial sea kayaking center that will facilitate and promote sea kayaking in Greece both to the local and intl sea kayaking community.
We firmly believe that in Greece sea kayaking can be a good alternative to motor boating and/or sailing with plenty of space for highly sustainable development.
As the sport is not yet regulated in Greece, our job is to pave the way in the best possible manner and all our services reflect this basic goal.
Our main objectives are :
1. To equip, assist and/or lead sea kayakers that are paddling or
wish to paddle in Greece.
2. To explore and map out the vast Greek coastlines and sea ways
from a sea kayakers perspective.
3. To offer training and practice opportunities.
4. To introduce the sport to new people.
5. To plan and organise special sea kayaking events.
George Karpathios is the founder and driving force behind the Aegean Paddlers.
In his own words ;
"We have so far successfully completed 132 multi day trips and expeditions and over 1.000 day trips, taster and training sessions having led top sea kayakers from Greece, Europe and the world to the most amazing destinations and covering over 20.000 km along the best part of the Greek Archipelagos."
We currently own a fleet with some of the best kayaks in the world.
Our inventory also includes a kari tek equipped SUV, a trailer, Celtic paddles, Reed chillcheater spray decks and clothing, Hiko sports PFDs and accessories.
From a taster day out to long sea kayak expeditions, we keep the highest standards in safety and comfort.