Joan Ramon Royo
OWNER & GUIDE
Joan Ramon was born and raised in Sabadell, a city near Barcelona. During his youth he was a waterpolo player and swimming instructor. After finishing his university studies in Philosophy he started traveling and living in different countries until he came to Greece in 1999.
Joan Ramon was born and raised in Sabadell, a city near Barcelona. During his youth he was a waterpolo player and swimming instructor. After finishing his university studies in Philosophy he started traveling and living in different countries until he came to Greece in 1999.
In Greece he discovered his love for sea kayaking and he thought that it was the perfect opportunity to turn his passion into a job, so he decided to pursue his dream. In 2013 he started his professional activity as a sea kayaking guide and in 2014 he founded Sea Kayak Samos on Samos island, the place where he lives with his family. Since then he is happy to lead trips in this beautiful part of the Aegean Sea.
He is a qualified guide by the British Canoeing Union (BCU) and a certified lifeguard. He speaks Spanish and Catalan (native languages), Greek, English, Italian and some French.
Eleni Lomvardou
ASSISTANT GUIDE
Eleni is from Athens. Graphic design is her main professional activity, ever since she completed her studies in the field. In 2014 she moved to Samos with her family. Working for "Sea kayak Samos" has given her the chance to reconnect with the sea and nature. She is very fond of Samos island and she believes that it is the perfect destination for outdoor activities, such as sea kayaking. She is responsible for the organisational part of the office operation and logistics, company's communication and also works as an assistant guide. She speaks Greek, Spanish and English.
Eleni is from Athens. Graphic design is her main professional activity, ever since she completed her studies in the field. In 2014 she moved to Samos with her family. Working for "Sea kayak Samos" has given her the chance to reconnect with the sea and nature. She is very fond of Samos island and she believes that it is the perfect destination for outdoor activities, such as sea kayaking. She is responsible for the organisational part of the office operation and logistics, company's communication and also works as an assistant guide. She speaks Greek, Spanish and English.
