Corfu Watersports

What Corfu Watersports does

Corfu Watersports operates an online aggregation and booking platform that connects tourists with watersports providers on the northeastern coast of Corfu, Greece. The platform unifies two established sub-brands—Dassia Ski Club, founded in 1978, and Kalami Watersports (formerly Sakis Water Sports, operating since 1986 and under new ownership by Yannis Kantaros since 2021)—under a single multilingual booking system. Activities offered include parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), inflatable rides, rings, and equipment rentals (boats, kayaks, pedal boats, SUP boards), with guided SUP tours also available.

The technology stack is conventional: a WordPress CMS with WPML multilingual support, Google Maps integration for the interactive location map, Google reCAPTCHA on forms, and social media feeds from Facebook and Instagram. There are no proprietary algorithms, AI/ML capabilities, or proprietary booking engines disclosed; distribution extends through third-party travel marketplaces including GetYourGuide, Viator, and Manawa. Customer service is delivered in English, Italian, German, and Greek.

Revenue is generated through per-session activity fees (€15–€240 per experience) and equipment rentals, with multi-activity package deals offering 17–24% discounts to lift average order value. The business is highly seasonal, operating from April through November at the Dassia location and May 1 to October 30 at the Kalami location. The company employs 1–10 staff and serves tourists and holidaymakers as its primary customer segment, with secondary segments for families with children and learning enthusiasts.

Name

Corfu Watersports

Legal name

Corfu Watersports

Website

https://corfuwatersports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corfu Watersports is an online booking platform aggregating two Corfu-based watersports schools—Dassia Ski Club (est. 1978) and Kalami Watersports (est. 1986)—offering parasailing, water skiing, SUP, wakeboarding, and boat rentals to seasonal tourists visiting Greece's northeastern coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Watersports Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Whitewater & Paddle Sports Centers (Rafting, Kayak, SUP, Canoe) (THAAAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB), Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Coastal Tours (THAAAIAF), Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Tours (Guided/Paddling Excursions) (THAJAJAF)

Keywords

• Watersports activities
• Boat rental services
• Parasailing experiences
• Paddleboard rentals
• Guided SUP tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Kérkyra

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Activity Fees and Lessons: Individual and packaged watersports activities including parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, SUP, and inflatable rides. Pricing varies by activity type and duration, with session-based fees ranging from €15 to €240 per experience.
2. Equipment Rentals: Boat, kayak, paddleboard, and pedalo rental services. Customers can rent boats without a license (under 30hp engines), kayaks, SUP boards, and pedal boats with slides. Rental periods range from hourly to multi-day packages.
3. Package Deals and Multi-Activity Bundles: Bundled offerings combining multiple activities such as Parasailing + Inflatables + SUP packages and waterski/wakeboard lesson packages. These offer discounted rates compared to individual bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Corfu Watersports operates a watersports booking platform and service provider delivering parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), inflatable rides, rings, boat and equipment rentals, and guided SUP tours from two physical beachfront locations in Dassia and Kalami, Corfu. The platform unifies Dassia Ski Club (est. 1978) and Kalami Watersports (est. 1986) under a single booking system targeting international tourists and holidaymakers.

Product overview

Corfu Watersports is a watersports aggregation platform and service provider operating two sub-brands (Dassia Ski Club, founded in 1978, and Kalami Watersports, operating since 1986) across Corfu's northeastern coast. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of core activities including parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, SUP (stand up paddleboarding), inflatable rides, and rings, alongside rental services for boats, kayaks, pedal boats, and SUP boards. Tour experiences include guided SUP tours of Kalami Bay. The platform acts as a booking intermediary connecting visitors with local watersports providers through its online platform, featuring on third-party distribution channels including GetYourGuide, Viator, and Manawa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parasailing Adrenaline towable activity where participants are lifted behind a boat while attached to an open parachute, soaring above the Ionian Sea for aerial views of Corfu's coastline, delivered from Dassia with a state-of-the-art parasailing boat with platform take-off and landing.
• Water Skiing Towable water sport with participants skiing across the water surface behind a boat, available in single and monoski formats with instruction for beginners to advanced.
• Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Water activity using a large stable board and paddle to glide across water, suitable for all skill levels with rental options, lessons, and a guided Kalami Bay tour.
• Wakeboarding Towable boardsport where riders perform tricks and jumps behind a boat, with instruction available from beginner to advanced levels.
• Rings (Inflatable Ring Rides) Inflatable donut-shaped rides towed behind boats where participants hold on while being pulled across the water surface.
• Inflatable Rides Towable inflatable water toys including crazy sofa, donuts, sliders, and airstream rides designed for group entertainment.
• Boat Hire Self-drive boat rental without license requirement (engines under 30hp) including the 'Maria' and 'Sunshine' boats for exploring Corfu's east coast destinations such as Ipsos, Barbati, and Nissaki.
• Kayak Rental Single or double kayaks available for rent in Dassia Bay to explore coastal areas independently, from €25 per hour.
• Pedal Boat with Slide Family-friendly pedal boats equipped with slides for exploring Dassia Bay, suitable for all ages including young children.
• SUP 3-Day Rental Inflatable SUP board rental for 3-7 days with delivery available, including board, bag, inflation kit, paddle, life vest, and safety leash.
• Guided SUP Tour in Kalami Guided 1 hour 45 minute SUP tour of Kalami Bay and coastline led by a qualified instructor, with equipment, water, and snacks included.
• Multi-Activity Package Deals Bundled offerings combining multiple activities such as Parasailing + Inflatables + SUP, waterski/wakeboard lesson packages, and the All Inclusive Package, offered at discounted rates compared to individual bookings.
• Dassia Ski Club Watersports School Watersports school established in 1978 in Dassia, Corfu, offering parasailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, SUP rental and tours, and inflatable rides from a beachfront location with free public parking nearby, operating April to November.
• Kalami Watersports School Watersports school operating since 1986 in Kalami Bay on Corfu's northeast coast, offering professional tuition by British and Greek Waterski Federation certified instructors for waterski, wakeboard, inflatable rides, and SUP, with floating pontoon access, operating May 1 to October 30.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flexible bookings with free cancellation and last-minute availability
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• GetYourGuideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party travel experience marketplace where Corfu Watersports listings appear alongside other Corfu activities. Allows tourists to book watersports activities as part of broader trip planning.
• ViatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTripAdvisor-owned tours and activities platform featuring Corfu Watersports listings for international tourists.
• ManawaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel experience platform listing Corfu Watersports activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Others

• GetYourGuide: Global tours and activities marketplace where Corfu Watersports is listed as a supplier. Comparable as a distribution channel rather than a direct competitor, but represents a key customer-acquisition dependency.
• Rezdy: Booking and distribution software platform serving tour and activity operators globally. Comparable as an enabler for watersports and tour operators like Corfu Watersports, providing inventory, channel management, and reservation tooling.
• Peek: North America-focused tours and activities booking platform with selective international expansion. Comparable as a peer activity-marketplace infrastructure provider and benchmarking point for direct-booking software economics.
• Viator: TripAdvisor-owned tours and activities platform that distributes Corfu Watersports' listings to international tourists. Functions as a channel partner rather than a direct competitor; relevant for benchmarking marketplace economics.
• Klook: Asia-headquartered travel activities marketplace with growing European coverage. Comparable as a peer distribution platform competing for activity-booking mindshare, though it does not directly compete on the watersports operations layer.
• Musement: TUI-owned tours, activities, and experiences platform with strong Mediterranean destination coverage. Comparable as a peer distribution and packaging platform; relevant for understanding aggregation dynamics in the same geography.

Regional players

• MedSailors: Mediterranean sailing experience provider focused on Greek island flotilla holidays. Comparable as a regional peer in Greek water-based tourism experiences, though differentiated by sailing rather than motorized watersports.
• Sailogy: Mediterranean yacht and boat rental marketplace with operations in Greece, Italy, and Croatia. Comparable as a regional peer in Mediterranean water-based experience booking, though focused on bareboat and skippered yacht charter rather than motorized watersports.
• GetBoat: Global boat and yacht rental marketplace with strong Mediterranean coverage including Greece. Comparable as a regional peer in water-based experience booking relevant to Corfu's boat-rental demand.

Emerging players

• CheckYeti: European ski and outdoor activities marketplace with growing summer watersports coverage across the Alps and Mediterranean. Comparable as a peer in aggregating watersports and outdoor experiences from independent operators in tourist destinations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/corfuwatersports
• Instagraminstagram.com/corfuwatersports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corfu-watersports

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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