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Downwind is the original version of Stand Up Paddle, Surfski and Wing Foil. A strong wind of 4 bft + is required, which together with the wave push the rider in his path. Rowing becomes enjoyable but also demanding in balance and technique.

The most popular beach for Downwind sessions is the beach of Loutsa, right in front of our Club. The classic route Loutsa-Vravrona with north, is probably the most pleasant and safe route for downwind. The History of SUP Downwind in Greece, started here in Loutsa in 2008, with the first attempts of George Kontarinis, Kyriakos Stellas, Eleni Katsarou, Vangelis Avramidis and a few friends, while it became widely known with the first Downwind race we organized in 2010 and remained in history.

If you want to try Downwind for the first time or if you want to participate in one of the group Downwind Sessions we organize, JOIN OUR TEAM

They have designed 4 different routes, depending on the wind conditions and the level of the participants   

1. The Original (Loutsa – Vravrona)

Distance:
8 Km
Ideal conditions:
North, Northeast winds
Level:
Intermediate or Advanced Rider
Start:
Loutsa Agios Nikolaos – In front of Athens Watersports
Finish:
Vravrona – Dolce
Description:
Enjoyable, easy and safe route inside the bay of Loutsa. Many possibilities for a shorter exit to the mainland in case of a problem. The route works quite well and vice versa with south wind

2. Large (Loutsa – Porto Rafti)

Distance:
13 Km
Ideal conditions:
North winds
Level:
Advanced rider
Start:
Loutsa Agios Nikolaos – In front of Athens Watersports
Finish:
Porto Rafti – St. Spyridonas Beach
Description:
Difficult downwind route, due to the long distance and the ripple conditions that prevail in the last part, just before the entrance of the bay of Porto Rafti

3. Χ-Large (Loutsa – Avlaki)

Distance:
15 Km
Ideal conditions:
North winds
Level:
Advanced rider
Start:
Loutsa Agios Nikolaos – In front of Athens Watersports
Finish:
Porto Rafti – Avlaki
Description:
Difficult downwind route, due to the long distance and the ripple conditions that prevail in the last part, just before the entrance of the bay of Porto Rafti

4. Epic (La Costa – Loutsa)

Distance:
10 Km
Ideal conditions:
North Northwest winds
Level:
Advanced rider
Start:
La Costa beach Nea Makri
Finish:
Loutsa Agios Nikolaos – In front of Athens Watersports
Description:
After the bay of Agios Andreas the conditions are Epic, especially when there is a North-Northwest wind of 7+ bft. Wave swell 1.5-2.0 meters with northeast direction and wind northwest. That is, you travel on a wave as long as you can bear it.

5. Challenge (Sxinias – Loutsa)

Distance:
19 Km
Ideal conditions:
North Northeast winds
Level:
Advanced rider
Start:
Eastern end of Schinia Beach
Finish:
Loutsa Agios Nikolaos – In front of Athens Watersports
Description:
Safe start from flat. Epic conditions with large waves gradually increasing in the open, especially when the prevailing North-Northeast wind of 7+ bft. Only for advanced and always accompanied

Downwind Sessions Policy

  • The return from Downwind or the transition is done with the school trailer.
  • Depending on the level of the downwinders, there is an accompanying boat or lifeboat standby.
  • Participation cost 10 €.
  • Participants use their own equipment. SUP rental is possible.
  • Downwinds are organized when conditions are ideal. Ask us or stay tuned to our Facebook page.