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 REGISTRATION APPLICATION FOR RACE/REGATTA (Open Sea)  < print
Cyclades 2008 - The Islands
| SERIFOS |
 An island surrounded by the foam of the Aegean waters, touched by the soft winds. Serifos is one of the most picturesque Cycladic Islands, with hundreds of coves and one of the loveliest capital towns in the Aegean Sea.
Serifos Town is built on an upright rock and is located just 5 km from Livadi, the port of the island. Whitewashed houses built according to the Cycladic architectural style, windmills, narrow cobblestone alleys, all combined to create a charming image. Churches, monasteries, a Venetian castle and an indefinable aura that is connected to the inhabitants' well being and health and which is probably due to the island's soil that is rich in minerals.
The island has also been attached to the mythological figure of Perseas, who was washed up on the island, locked in a box. Perseas grew up on the island and from here he set out to kill the terrible Medusa, who had turned Sifnos' king, Polydektis, into stone and the island into a barren land.
| SCHINOUSSA |
 The island of Shinoussa is located south of Naxos and South East of Heraklia. It is a small island with only 122 permanent inhabitants dispersed in three small villages : Panagia or Hora, Messaria and Mersini which is also the port of the island. Mersini is a wonderful natural bay, with a tiny clear sandy beach and traditional taverns.
An afternoon stroll at Panagia with the picturesque white houses and the famous church of Panagia Akathi is a must for visitors. The few inhabitants form an atmosphere of hospitality as they welcome you in all small cafes and taverns and serve you the local specialties. If you are lucky to attend one of the numerous local festivities, you 'll also be able to enjoy the music of the local violinists, famous in the Cyclades islands.
North of Panagia is Messaria, where the old temple of Evangelism of the Holy Mary is situated. From there, a path will take you to the North Eastern coast, at the wonderful sandy beach of Psili Amos, whose name translates into "thin sand".
| SIFNOS |
 The island that maintains its traditions. The prosperity of the island of Sifnos in ancient times was attributed to its gold and silver. In the past two centuries, its prosperity can be attributed to its poets, writers, ceramic artists, farmers and stone builders.
Culture bloomed through the island’s daily life, the celebrations, the whitewashing of the houses, the special care of the island’s paths, the cultivation of the land, the clay pottery, the olive harvesting and the salty sea breeze.
The settlements exist harmoniously with the natural countryside, demonstrating the need for respect of both culture and the natural environment. Kamares, Vathi, Platis Gialos, Kastro, Faros, Cherronisos, Apollonia and Artemonas. Areas of endless beauty, stunning beaches, sweet-natured people and renowned cuisine.
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