Sailing, freediving, breath · Greece 2026
BREATH&WIND
20–27 June · Saronic Gulf · 7 days
A week on a yacht: sailing, freediving, conscious breath, and Greek islands.
Join the crew ↓See the routeWhat it is
This is a voyage for people who want to experience more.
Not a party trip. Not a hotel. Not strangers from a classified ad.
7 days on the Aegean. Sailing, freediving with a Polish national champion, conscious breath, Greek harbours, and life on board. After a week you have lived as real crew: more calm in the water, more breath, and the experience of sailing in a small group.
We're not looking for passengers. We're looking for crew.
On board
What to expect
Sailing
You'll be an active member of the crew. You'll be on deck during manoeuvres and underway. No experience needed — just the willingness to get involved.
Life on the yacht
You sleep in a bunk, cook in the galley, share space with the crew, and shower on the stern after a swim. Simple comfort, not a hotel.
Freediving and breath
Sessions start from the basics: calm, technical and without pressure to perform. Scope depends on the weather, the conditions, and how the group is feeling.
The week's pace
We sail between islands, step ashore, cook, rest. The plan is concrete, but the sea has the final say.
Fit
This isn't for people looking for full service, a party trip, or a minute-by-minute plan. We're looking for people who want to be part of the crew.
Journey
7 days. 7 challenges.
Route
Saronic Gulf
7 days between Greek islands and harbours
From Athens you can quickly head out among the islands, ports and quieter anchorages of the Saronic Gulf. It's a great route for a first voyage like this: varied, interesting, and without chasing miles.
Aegina
First island. First breath at sea.
- Temple of Aphaia overlooking three islands
- Pistachio groves and harbour tavernas
- 17 nautical miles from Athens — enough to forget the land
Poros
A narrow channel between island and mainland, where time slows.
- Lemon forest at the foot of the hill
- Anchorage in Love Bay
- From here you see the Peloponnese — close enough to almost touch
Hydra
An island with no cars, no rush, no compromises.
- Cliffs, clear water and rock formations beneath the surface
- A port that hasn't changed in a hundred years
- Stone alleys, donkeys instead of taxis
Crystal-clear water and rocky bottom — ideal conditions for freediving with Piotr.
Epidaurus
An ancient theatre and a quieter port on the Peloponnese side.
- A good stop on the way from Hydra or Poros
- The theatre sits near the most interesting archaeological sites in the region
- The decision depends on the weather, time, and how the voyage unfolds
The exact route depends on weather and conditions at sea. That's not a gap in the plan; it's how a good voyage is run: the skipper chooses safe decisions over ticking ports off a map at any cost.
Crew
Who's sailing with you
Freediving & Breath · W Obliczu Wody
Piotr Błaszczak
Freediving isn't just a sport. It's the calmest journey into yourself you can take.
Multiple Polish champion in freshwater freediving. On the voyage he uses that sport experience to introduce you to freediving calmly, technically, and without pressure.
It all started at the Y-40 pool in Italy. One descent was enough for Piotr to understand that beneath the surface there was something he'd been looking for his whole life — the kind of silence you can't find on land.
Before he discovered freediving, he spent over 10 years in slacklining and highlining. He co-founded the Urban Highline Festival in Lublin — the first and largest highline festival in urban space in the world. Crossing between buildings on a webbing taught him what later turned out to be crucial underwater: managing fear, controlling the breath, and trusting the body.
Since 2022 he's been a member of the Polish national team in depth diving. He trains and teaches at Deep Spot — the deepest pool in Europe (45.5 metres of clear water at 32°C). As an SSI Advanced Freediver instructor he combines technique with mental training and hypnosis, helping students break through psychological barriers around depth.
CNF
73 m
CWTB
91 m
FIM
90 m
CWT
85 m
DNF
113 m
STA
4:03
“Freediving doesn't have to be extreme. First comes calm, technique, and trust in the body.”
On the retreat
On the voyage he'll lead freediving sessions and breathwork — from the first conscious inhale to safe descents in the Greek sea. No experience needed; calm, attention and following instructions matter more.
Skipper & Organiser
Arek Halicki
Sailing is the art of constant adaptation.
Sailor, software engineer and the organiser of the voyage. He keeps things safe, focused, and human — with safety taking priority over the plan.
Arek has been sailing for years and every voyage reinforces what he already knows: at sea, you see fast what works. The wind doesn't negotiate, the waves don't wait — so you have to be attentive, flexible, and present.
As a software engineer he likes well-designed systems, but this voyage is simpler: a good yacht, a good route, a good crew, and instructors who know what they're doing.
“Sailing is the art of constant adaptation to changing conditions. A practice of presence, of being here and now.”
On the retreat
Skipper, organiser, and the person responsible for everything working. On board he leads the sailing side: route choices, manoeuvres, weather decisions and sailing basics — from setting the sails to reading the wind.
You?
Applying doesn't hold a spot or trigger payment. First we check whether this is the right fit.
Join the crew →Yacht
Planned standard: a comfortable yacht for a week at sea
We're aiming for a Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 or a comparable yacht: a spacious cockpit, cabins and everything you need to live on the water for a week. It's a comfortable yacht standard, but still bunks, a shared saloon, limited space and the rhythm of the sea. The photos and specs show the target standard, not a guarantee of the exact boat before the final booking.
Cabins and natural light
The layout depends on the final boat, but we're aiming for a comfortable standard for a small crew. Privacy is yacht-style, not hotel-style.
Galley and saloon
Shared meals, morning coffee, evening conversations — all on board.
Bathing platform
Jump straight into the sea from the yacht — every day.
Stable sea-going yacht
A boat chosen for a week of sailing in the Saronic Gulf: safe, stable and comfortable.
Cost & scope
You know what you're signing up for.
This isn't just a bunk on a yacht or a bare charter without guidance. It's a well-run week with a specific crew: sailing, freediving, breathwork, a small group, simple life on the water and help closing the logistics before the trip.
5 900 zł
Price per person. Not included: flight to Athens, insurance, personal expenses and the refundable yacht deposit (currently estimated at around 1 775 zł/person, depending on the final charter company).
Included
- +7 days on the yacht and real crew life
- +skipper, weather decisions and sailing guidance
- +freediving with Piotr Błaszczak from the basics
- +breathwork sessions as part of the water work
- +harbour fees, fuel and basic provisions
- +logistics help before the voyage
- +curated small group of up to 8 participants
Not included
- -flight to Athens
- -refundable yacht deposit — estimated at around 1 775 zł/person
- -some meals on land
- -travel insurance
- -personal expenses
Application
Join the crew
We reply within 48h. First a conversation; decisions and advance payments are collected by around 25 May 2026.
Price: 5 900 zł per person. The refundable yacht deposit is extra, estimated at around 1 775 zł/person. 8 spots maximum.
FAQ
Questions & answers
When?
20–27 June 2026
Where?
Saronic Gulf, Greece
How many people?
Up to 10 people total: 2 instructors and up to 8 participants. The limit comes from one yacht, shared life on board, and the fact that we want to actually know the people who sail with us.
Price?
5 900 zł per person. This is not just the cost of a bunk or a bare charter: the price includes a week on the yacht with sailing guidance, freediving, breathwork, harbours, fuel and basic provisions. Not included: flight to Athens, insurance, personal expenses and the refundable yacht deposit.
What's included?
Spot on the yacht for 7 days, skipper, sailing guidance, freediving with Piotr Błaszczak, breathwork, fuel, harbours, basic provisions and a curated small group.
What's not included?
Flight to Athens, insurance, the refundable yacht deposit, some meals on land, and personal expenses.
Is the yacht deposit extra?
Yes. The refundable yacht deposit is not included in the trip price. Right now we estimate around 1 775 zł per person; the final amount depends on the charter company, deposit or CDW model, and participant count. We settle it after the charter company returns it, assuming no damage.
How does the advance payment work?
The form is not a payment and not an automatic booking. The process is simple: you apply, we reply within 48h, we talk, and only after confirming the fit do we ask for a bank transfer advance payment. The exact amount, deadline and terms are confirmed before you pay.
When do I need to decide?
We're collecting decisions and advance payments by around 25 May 2026, because that's when we close the group, yacht and logistics. This is not a pressure countdown, just a real organising deadline.
Are there still spots?
We don't show an automatic spot counter because the group is closed manually after a conversation. If the form is available, it's worth applying — we'll reply with the current status and next step.
What if the voyage doesn't happen?
If the voyage is cancelled on the organiser's side, we return the funds you've paid for the trip. The Go/No-Go decision depends on closing the group, final yacht choice and costs; we confirm it before recommending that you buy flights or take on larger extra costs.
What are the cancellation terms?
You get the cancellation terms before paying the advance, in the email with the next step. We're not pretending a full legal policy is already written here: final dates depend on the charter terms, so we confirm them during the conversation.
Is the voyage confirmed?
The dates are fixed: 20–27 June 2026. Whether we launch depends on closing the group and choosing the final yacht, because the threshold is not one fixed participant number. If the voyage doesn't run on our side, we return the trip payments.
Is the route guaranteed?
Not in the sense of ticking off harbours regardless of weather. The Saronic Gulf is the base plan, but the skipper makes the final calls on location, with safety, the sea and crew comfort first.
Do I need to know how to sail?
No. We'll teach you everything on board.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You need to be comfortable enough in the water to safely get into the sea. Freediving starts from the basics, with no pressure.
Who is this not for?
Not for people who want full hotel service, a party cruise, guaranteed perfect weather, or a plan followed regardless of the sea. This is an active week with a small crew.
Will it be very intense?
It's an active week, but not a survival camp. We adjust the pace to the weather, the sea and the crew.
Seasickness?
It can happen. We sail in the Saronic Gulf, usually calmer than open sea, but it's worth bringing tested remedies.
How does selection work?
After your application we reply within 48h and check whether the voyage fits your expectations. It's about fit, not a casting process: one small crew lives together for a week.
Flights?
On you, to Athens. We'll help with logistics.