Set Sail in Cyprus!

The endless blue seas of Cyprus offer the perfect setting for enjoying sailing and yachting all year round, thanks to their favourable temperatures and flat waters, and a lack of pollutants. Combined with ideal wind conditions, and a stunning, rugged coastline, these factors attract both enthusiasts and professionals from all over the world.

A variety of important races and regattas also take place throughout the year for the sport of sailing, whilst leisure yachters can find community and facilities at two marinas, five ports and numerous bays.

All the relevant information for sailing on the island, along with the calendar of events, and important guidelines can be found on the website of the Cyprus Sailing Federation (CYSAF).

As the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Cyprus, CYSAF is a member of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), and the European Sailing Federation (EUROSAF). It is the official body for the promotion of sailing in Cyprus, as well as for representing Cypriot sailing at an international level. The organization also organises championships, races and other sporting events on a Cypriot, regional or international level, and maintains a fleet of dinghies, including Women’s/ Men’s RS:X, Laser Standard, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Optimist, 470, Finn and Open Sea Vessels.

For more details, contact:

Cyprus Sailing Federation (CYSAF), Lemesos (Limassol)
Amathountos 21
4532 Agios Tychonas
Lemesos
Cyprus
Tel: (+357) 25 320 559
Fax: (+357) 25 328 953
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cysaf.org.cy

Каньон Дайвинг сайта

Место: Мыс Гкреко, (южная сторона, под скалами), местность Протарас

Тип места для погружения: скала

Глубина: 22 метра

Видимость: 25 метров

Доступ: По суше

Необходимая Квалификация: Открытая Вода (OВ)

Особенности: место состоит из ряда таких увлекательных горных формаций, как стены и каньоны с кристально чистой водой, кораллы и разнообразие морской жизни, в том числе здесь наблюдаются скаты, рыбы-красотки, мурены и морские окуни.

Интересные факты: точка входа довольно трудная, поэтому требуется определенный уровень натренированности.

 

For the Canyon Dive Route click here

Зеленая Бухта (Green Bay) Дайвинг сайта

Место: Протарас

Тип места для погружения: скала

Глубина: 10 метров

Видимость: 25 метров

Доступ: по суше шагая в море

Необходимая Квалификация: Открытая Вода (OВ)

Особенности: здесь можно увидеть фрагменты древних амфор на морском дне, наряду с разнообразием различных рыб на знаменитой станции кормежки рыб «рыбная скала», где наблюдаются такие виды, как лещ, каракатица, морские звезды и рыбы-попугаи, а также осьминоги.

Интересные факты: популярное место «Зеленая Бухта» считается одним из самых простых мест погружения на острове и идеально подходит для начинающих дайверов и снорклинга в качестве первого введения в морскую жизнь острова. Оно было одобрено PADI и другими дайвинговыми ассоциациями для их тренировочных курсов в категории закрытых водоемов.

Location: Cape Gkreko – Protaras, Ammochostos
GPS Coordinates: 35° 0’1.13″N 34° 4’4.51″E
Type of Dive Site: Shore Dive
Depth: 11 metres
Visibility: 20 metres
Access:Shore (walk in)
Qualification Required: Open Water
Dive Category:Recreational Diving


Green Bay by visitcyprus on Sketchfab

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For the Statue 3 click here
For the Amphorae click here

Промысловое судно Немезида III Дайвинг сайта

The Nemesis III wreck was sunk in the Protaras Marine Protected Area (MPA) in 2013 to create an artificial reef, joining the Liberty wreck that was sunk in 2009. The former fishing vessel was built in France in 1956. She now lies upright in the MPA, just 90 metres away from the Liberty. As such, the site is particularly good for scooter diving between the two wrecks, passing the submerged two-metre cross placed there by famous Russian explorer Feodor Konyukhov, which was added to with a statue of the Mother of God by a Russian diving centre. Divers can enter the wreck and swim through its hull and bridge; explore the small cabin with its railed veranda, as well as the engines and corridor where all manner of marine life thrives. The safe swim throughs make the Nemesis suitable for basic wreck diving. The site is also ideal for training for the Advanced Open Water qualification. The amazing array of marine life at the site includes ascidian, grouper, lionfish, moray eels, sea slugs, squid, tube worms and tuna. Large numbers of amberjacks pass through seasonally. Location: Protaras,Ammochostos GPS Coordinates: 35° 3’3.72″N 34° 2’11.05″E Type of Dive Site: Wreck (also suitable for scooter diving) Depth: 26 metres Visibility: 20+metres Dimensions: 25 metres long / 6 metres wide Access: By boat Qualification Required:  Advanced Open Water / Boat Diver Dive Category: Recreational Diving  
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