Last night, August 16, 2026, in a particularly warm, happy and jovial mood atmosphere, the annual summer gathering event of Members and Friends of the Chios Marine Club took place, at the Thalasses Restaurant on Kardamyla’s waterfront promenade, on the Island of Chios.
This year’s event had a special symbolism, as it was hosted for the first time in Kardamyla, one of the most historic and emblematic places of Greek seafaring and one of the most important maritime places of Chios. A place inextricably linked to the sea, the maritime tradition and the history of Greek merchant shipping, which for generations has highlighted people of the sea and contributed decisively to the formation of the modern Greek maritime identity. Within this unique maritime environment, the event of the Chios MarineC lub was more than just a summer gathering. It was a special meeting of people who share the love for the sea, seafaring and shipping, in a place where the Maritime tradition is not just a historical reference, but a living part of identity and daily life.
This summer event, which has been established since the founding of the Club, consistently maintains its entertaining and social character, while creating an essential space for communication, strengthening relationships between Members and Friends, and developing new collaborations, joint actions and initiatives.
This year’s gathering in Kardamyla was characterized by a particularly warm and impressive participation, confirming once again the dynamic presence and timeless appeal of the Chios Marine Club. At the same time, it highlighted the special role of the Club as a point of reference and meeting place for people in shipping and seafaring, people who are connected by common origins, common values, common memories and a common vision for the future of Greek shipping. The choice of Kardamyla as the venue for this year’s event underlined in the most symbolic way the strong bond of the Chios Marine Club with the maritime history and tradition of Chios. On the Kardamyla Promenade, in a place that has been identified with the sea and maritime creation, Members and Friends of the Club had the opportunity to meet, exchange thoughts and celebrate together the timeless power of Chios seafaring and beyond.
The President of the Chios Marine Club, Capt. Antonis Pitsilos, and the Board of Directors express their warm thanks to all the Members and Friends of the Club who honored the event with their presence, as well as to all those who contributed to its successful realization.
Except the president of the Chios Marine Club’s speech, Christos Kakoulas – the donor of the Piraeus premise of the CMC and Mrs Mariella Varoni, president of the Federation of Chian Clubs an Associations, deliverd interesting sort speeches.
The Chios Marine Club continues to consistently serve its purpose, strengthening the bonds between people in shipping and seafaring as well as highlighting the timeless contribution of Chios and its people to the great cause and success of Greek shipping.
See you next year at Oinousses!
