Transition Sports, with 11 years of experience in organizing sports events, invites you to a unique three-day sports event, from 26 to 28 October 2024, at W Costa Navarino, in the heart of beautiful Messinia.
This autumn, we invite you to discover the beauties of Messinia through an exciting swimming event, ideal for all ages and levels. The wonderful beaches, the green olive groves and the mild Mediterranean climate make Messinia an ideal destination for sports activities at this time of the year.
The 2 and 4 km route includes swimming from and to the historic Helonisi. Helonisi was an important strategic point during the Greek Revolution of 1821, used as a base and refuge for the Greek fighters. The 2km participants will be transported by boats to Helonisi, where they will take off to Moraitis Watersports at W Costa Navarino. The 4km participants will swim from Moraitis Watersports to Helonisi and back to the beach (Moraitis Watersports), experiencing the beauty and connection to the history of the area.
Program of events:
• Saturday morning, October 26: Children’s 200m swimming race for children aged 10 and over, as well as 4x200m relays for teams.
• Sunday morning, October 27: Two swimming distances: 2 and 4 km.
• Monday morning, October 28: Morning group run and training for the Athens Marathon.
Declarations of Participation:
Participation declarations are made until October 15, 2024 through the website www.transitionsports.gr . There you will also find information on the participation and accommodation packages, which include options for 2 or 3 days.
Residence:
We have secured a special preferential rate for W Costa Navarino participants and for those with children under 12 years old at the Westin Costa Navarino.
Don’t miss the opportunity to live a special sports experience, full of action, nature and well-being at W Costa Navarino. We are waiting for you to share this special experience in wonderful Messinia!
A few words about us
Transition Sports, which since 2012 has evolved from our personal passion for sports to one of the most reliable multisports competition organizers, has successfully organized major events such as Panhellenic Diathlon and Triathlon Championships. Our philosophy is focused on spreading the idea of multisports and engaging the public in a lifestyle that promotes health, freedom and personal development, both physical and mental. Through races that emphasize safety, transparency and flawless execution, we offer participants authentic sporting experiences that combine swimming, cycling and running, always with respect for the natural environment.
A few words about Helonisi
The English monument in Helonisi is related to the role of Great Britain in the Greek Revolution of 1821, especially during the naval battle of Navarino which took place in 1827. This naval battle was one of the most important military conflicts of the Revolution, where the allied forces of of England, France and Russia faced and destroyed the combined fleet of the Ottomans and the Egyptians in the Gulf of Navarino, near today’s Pylos.
Helonissi was used by the allied forces as an anchorage point and of strategic importance during the naval battle. The English monument was erected to honor the English sailors and officers who fell in battle, contributing to Greek independence. The monument is a symbol of international support for Greece and the close cooperation between the Allied Powers in the fight against Ottoman rule.
Today, the monument in Helonisi functions as a point of historical memory, attracting visitors who wish to learn about the history of the area and the contribution of foreign powers to the success of the Greek Revolution.
Communication
For more information, visit our website www.transitionsports.gr or contact our team at info@transitionsports.gr .
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