Skyllias
Skyllias (Greek: Σκυλλίας, /skiʎˈias/) is a collection of sea-related activities held in Limni, Greece, organized by the Association of Amateur Fishermen of Limni Evias 'Poseidon'. Its main event is the North Evian Gulf Crossing (Greek: Διάπλους του Βόρειου Ευβοϊκού Κόλπου), a 14.5 km swim.
Historical background
Skyllias is the first long-distance swimmer of History. According to Herodotus, his role was important in the development of the naval battle of Artemision, which took place between Greeks and Persians in North Evia in 480 BC. He was claimed to swim eighty stadia (some 14.5 km) after cutting the ropes of the anchors of the Persian fleet. He then revealed the enemy plans to the Greeks.
Event information
The standard North Evian Gulf Crossing goes from Lekouna, in main land Greece, to Limni, in the isle of Evia. Alternative routes ending in Limni have been used when weather conditions have not allowed the full crossing.
The race is open to amateur swimmers following the sporting and Olympic spirit. At the same time, it attempts to raise public awareness about the environmental protection of the Evian Gulf from human intervention. Additionally, the organizers promote maritime personalities of the region, historical or from our time, who have made rescue operations, nautical contributions and have generally shown humanitarian altruism in the sea, dedicating each year's event to some of such figures.
The event has been held since 2011. Its first five editions took place in mid July. Since 2016 it has been moved to late August, along with complementary activities like shorter races for all ages or aquathlons.
Videos
External links
- The Authentic Marathon Swim in Greece, Part of the UltraMarathon Swim Series
- The Authentic Marathon Swim in Greece Registration Open
- Open Water Swimming History At The Olympics
- Authentic Marathon Swim Is Historic
- Nikos Gemelos Talks About Olympian Spyros Gianniotis and the Authentic Marathon Swim on WOWSA Live
- 800m To 10 km At The Authentic Marathon Swim
- Petar Stoychev, Yasunari Hirai To Race The Authentic Marathon Swim
- The Authentic Marathon Swim 2,500 Years Later
- The Authentic Marathon Swim Skyllias & Hydna In Artemision
- The Authentic Marathon Swim Skyllias & Hydna
- Open Water Swimming
- Marathon Swimming
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Organizer's page
- Facebook page
