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Exclusive: Cretan Union Cup Regatta Sails

2013-10-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Contestant sail from Chania - courtesy Chania Crete by Nikos

Our coverage of the first ever Cretan Union Cup Regatta begins as the participating captains sail out from Chania Harbor to line up for the race start.

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Must See in Crete This October: First Ever Cretan Union Cup Sailing Regatta

2013-10-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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On December 1, 2013, Crete celebrates 100 years since the raising of the Greek flag at the fort of Firka, which mark the union of the Island with Greece. The locals marked the centenary with various cultural and artistic events, all throughout the year, and continue to celebrate enthusiastically till the end of 2013, with […]

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