Boating festival makes waves

Greece’s archetypal floating vessel δοκιμή festival opens Friday astatine Porto Rafti Marina, offering prospective buyers the accidental to take much than 30 vessels retired connected unfastened water.

The “Boat Test Festival 2026,” moving April 24-26 and organized by Pelagic Expo, marks what organizers telephone a caller conception for the Greek marine marketplace – 1 centered connected hands-on oversea trials alternatively than traditional vessel amusement displays.

Visitors whitethorn committee and δοκιμή inflatables, fiberglass, and polyethylene boats under existent sailing conditions. Marine engines, navigation electronics, and modern instrumentality will besides beryllium exhibited.

The event, held under the auspices of the Municipality of Markopoulo, runs regular 10 am-7 pm. Sea trials necessitate beforehand scheduling. Admission is ticketed.