Greek Yachting Association

Greek Yachting Association GYA is dedicated to promoting and safeguarding professional crewed charter yachting in the Greek seas

The Greek Yachting Association (GYA) was founded by the leading Greek professional yachting companies involved in all fields of Charter, Brokerage, Management, Insurance and Construction of large yachts. GYA and its Members represent over 90% of the Crewed Charter Yachts in Greece under Central Agency Agreement. The objectives of this Association are to:
• Maintain high standards of professionalis

m in charter, sales and yacht management.
• Closely cooperate with ΜΥΒΑ and other yachting associations in order to improve business standards in Greece.
• Promote Greece as a yachting destination and become the point of reference for foreign professionals.
• Organize an annual charter yacht show for large charter yachts of the highest quality, under Central Agency Agreement. Board Members:
Ioannis Kourounis | President
Spiros Galanakis | Vice President
Thanasis Skoulikidis | General Secretary
Julie Kourouvanis | Treasurer
Olga Artemis Politi | Member
Fotis Geranios | Member
Vasiliki Nikolaidou | Member

CORPORATE MEMBERS:
AB FELIX LIMITED
ALPHA YACHT SERVICES
ARIS DRIVAS YACHTING
ATALANTA SEASCAPE YACHTS
ATHENS YACHTS
EKKA YACHTS
FRASER YACHTS GREECE
ISTION YACHTING
IYC GREECE
MG YACHTS
NORTH STAR GENERAL ENTERPRISES SMLLC
PARSIFAL YACHTING SA
SUPREME YACHTING

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:
ABBERLEY YACHTS LIMITED
AFROUDAKIS YACHT CHARTER GREECE
ALL4YACHTCHARTER
BLU COVE YACHTING
BOATBOOKINGS
BURGESS
CAMBERLEY INTERNATIONAL
CAMPER & NICHOLSONS
CAMPER & NICHOLSONS GREECE
CLASSIC - CHARTERS.COM LTD
CSO YACHTS
EDMISTON
ELYSEE YACHTS LTD
FRASER WORLDWIDE S.A.M
FYLY YACHTING AND TRAVEL SMPC
HILL ROBINSON YACHT MANAGEMENT
LEOMAR SHIPPING
M BLUE YACHTS
MED WAVES
MORLEY YACHTS
NEO YACHTING
NILINA MANAGEMENT LTD
OCEAN INDEPENDENCE
PRAXIS YACHTS
RIGINOS YACHTS
RODITIS YACHTING
SEA ALLIANCE GROUP
SIROCCO YACHTING INC
TORRANCE YACHTS LTD
TWW YACHTS
VALEF YACHTS
VERNICOS YACHTS
WORTH AVENUE YACHTS
YACHTING PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL
YACHTSMAN

Looking back at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show, one of the most memorable closing moments was the traditional sound o...
07/06/2026

Looking back at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show, one of the most memorable closing moments was the traditional sound of yacht horns across the port of Nafplion — a symbolic and emotional farewell shared by captains, crews, brokers and guests.

MEDYS 2026 once again brought together an exceptional fleet of crewed yachts and leading industry professionals from around the world, alongside a dynamic programme of meetings, networking and events.

Until next MEDYS.

A fitting close to Day Four at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show, the Final Cheers Party & Chefs’ Excellence Awards Cere...
05/06/2026

A fitting close to Day Four at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show, the Final Cheers Party & Chefs’ Excellence Awards Ceremony brought together exhibitors, crew and yachting professionals for an evening of celebration and connection.

Among those in attendance Dimitrios Orfanos - Mayor of Nafplion, Emmanouil Melissourgakis - Harbour Master of Nafplion, Christos Goumas - President of the Municipal Port Fund, Ioannis Kourounis - President of the Greek Yachting Association, Spiros Galanakis - Vice President of the Greek Yachting Association, Thanasis Skoulikidis - General Secretary of the Greek Yachting Association, Julie Kourouvanis - Treasurer of the Greek Yachting Association, Olga Artemis Politi - Member of the Greek Yachting Association and The Yacht Guy Alex Jimenez

An evening that perfectly captured the spirit of MEDYS, connection, celebration and shared passion for yachting.

The Chefs’ Competition concluded with the announcement of this year’s winners across both the Golden and Platinum catego...
03/06/2026

The Chefs’ Competition concluded with the announcement of this year’s winners across both the Golden and Platinum categories, celebrating outstanding culinary talent, creativity and presentation onboard.

This year’s winners included:
Category MEDYS Golden
1st Prize: Chef Barbara Makrinikola – S/C Alma
2nd Prize: Chef Antonis Pazianas – P/C D2
3rd Prize: Chef Grigoris Kalaitzakis – S/C Serenity
Tablescaping Award: Marianna Armaou – S/C New Horizons 4

Category MEDYS Platinum
1st Prize: Chef Konstantinos Tsiatsios – M/Y Palatial
2nd Prize: Chef Nikolaos Petroutsos – M/Y Rini V
3rd Prize: Chef Andreas Peponis – M/Y Wombat
Tablescaping Award: Eva Klesk – M/Y Malen

Continuing the Chefs’ Competition at the 11th MEDYS, the Platinum Category highlighted the same creative challenge under...
01/06/2026

Continuing the Chefs’ Competition at the 11th MEDYS, the Platinum Category highlighted the same creative challenge under the theme “The Greek tomato: reimagined”, celebrating reinterpretations of a timeless element of Greek gastronomy.

From traditional inspiration to modern ex*****on, yacht chefs delivered dishes that reflected both technique and imagination, rooted in the essence of the Greek summer.

The category was judged by Chef George Papazacharias (Delta Restaurant, Athens), Chef Luca Piscazzi (Pelagos, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens) and Sales & Charter Broker Angus Cook (TJB Super Yachts), combining culinary expertise with a strong market perspective.

A celebration of creativity and culinary artistry, the Chefs’ Competition was once again a key highlight of the 11th Med...
30/05/2026

A celebration of creativity and culinary artistry, the Chefs’ Competition was once again a key highlight of the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show.

Under the theme “The Greek tomato: reimagined”, the Golden Category invited yacht chefs to transform a cornerstone of Greek cuisine into contemporary, refined creations inspired by the spirit of the Greek summer.

The category was evaluated by a distinguished panel, featuring Chef George Papazacharias (Delta Restaurant, Athens), Chef Luca Piscazzi (Pelagos, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens) and yacht charter broker Natalya Manoukian (Edmiston Yachts), combining culinary excellence with industry insight.

The CYBA Designer Water Contest made its return at the 11th MEDYS, bringing a refreshing and creative twist to this year...
28/05/2026

The CYBA Designer Water Contest made its return at the 11th MEDYS, bringing a refreshing and creative twist to this year’s edition.

Yachts were invited to craft their own signature infused waters using natural, local ingredients, highlighting simplicity, creativity, and a more sustainable approach onboard, while also encouraging the reduction of single-use plastics.

The contest was evaluated based on taste, presentation, and adherence to the guidelines, with participating yachts showcasing their creativity in a fun and engaging way throughout the show.

During the 11th MEDYS, the historic Vouleftiko building in Nafplio hosted the high-level discussion “Marine Protected Ar...
26/05/2026

During the 11th MEDYS, the historic Vouleftiko building in Nafplio hosted the high-level discussion “Marine Protected Areas & Anchoring”, organised by the Greek Yachting Association.

Bringing together institutional representatives and key stakeholders from the yachting industry, the discussion focused on the future of sustainable yachting in Greece, exploring the balance between environmental protection and operational viability.

The panel featured contributions from Evangelos Kyriazopoulos, Secretary General of Ports, Port Policy and Maritime Investments at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy; Vasiliki Koutsoukou, Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development; Ioannis Kourounis, President of the Greek Yachting Association and George Parisis, Cpt. MMa MSc DM.

The numbers behind the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) tell the story of another standout year for the global yach...
24/05/2026

The numbers behind the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) tell the story of another standout year for the global yachting community.

This year’s edition welcomed:
• 106 registered yachts
• 3.98 kilometres of combined yacht length
• 902 industry professionals
• Representation from 32 countries
• 39 exhibitors across 56 booths

Another record-setting edition, reaffirming MEDYS as the world’s largest crewed yacht charter show.

Continuing our look back at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show, this year’s Welcome Reception took place for the very fir...
22/05/2026

Continuing our look back at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show, this year’s Welcome Reception took place for the very first time at the iconic Bourtzi Castle, creating an unforgettable evening in the heart of Nafplio Harbour.

Surrounded by one of the city’s most historic landmarks, delegates and industry leaders came together for an evening of networking, live music, and a spectacular drone show by Sky Symphony, which illuminated the harbour skyline. During the evening, guests were also addressed by Όλγα Κεφαλογιάννη / Olga Kefalogianni, Minister of Tourism, and Ioannis Kourounis, President of the Greek Yachting Association.

A look back at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show.The Opening Ceremony in Nafplio marked the start of this year’s edition...
20/05/2026

A look back at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show.

The Opening Ceremony in Nafplio marked the start of this year’s edition, bringing together key representatives from the public and private sectors and highlighting the strong institutional support behind Greece’s yachting industry.

Speeches were delivered by Olga Kefalogianni - Minister of Tourism, Dimitrios Ptochos - Governor of the Region of Peloponnese, Dimitrios Orfanos - Mayor of Nafplion and Ioannis Kourounis - President of the Greek Yachting Association, followed by a ceremonial ribbon cutting inaugurating the show.

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