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Aegean 600 regatta
The fourth international race will be held in 2024. The Aegean 600 regatta is Gold Level Clean Regatta Certification by Sailors For The Sea!
July 4 – 13, 202410 days
- Start and finish
- Athens, Greece
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced
- Languages
- English
- Organizer
About the event
History of the race
Organised by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and a department of the Hellenic Ministry of Sports Development. It is organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism. The fourth international race will be held in 2024. The Aegean 600 regatta is Gold Level Clean Regatta Certification by Sailors For The Sea!
Moreover, HORC promotes important environmental initiatives to protect the environment and marine areas and organises seminars for the participants of the AEGEAN 600 Yacht Race.
Designed by yachtsmen for yachtsmen, in which sporting challenge meets the beauty of the Aegean islands
Regatta itinerary:
Start from Athens (Sounion ) - Island. Milos - Santorini Caldera Gate - Kassos, Karpathos and Rhodes islands - Candelousa on starboard side - Kos, Farmakonisi, Agathonisi and Patmos islands - Mykonos and Dilos Straits Gate - Kea island.
- Finish (Sounion)
The length of the route is 605 nautical miles non-stop (4 days non-stop).
Dates of the regatta: from 4th to 13th of July. Greece. Athens
Yacht:
Sport Yacht: Swan 42 "Lagertha" is one of the fastest yachts in her size. The yacht is sporty but habitable, with all the necessary amenities. The wardrobe of racing sails is huge, we can race in both doldrums and gales, at any angle to the wind! This boat is a regular and successful participant in regattas in the Mediterranean.
Features
Club Swan 42
Length: 12.98 m
Width: 3.93 m
Draft: 2.70 m
Displacement: 7250kg
Staterooms: 3
the price of participation in the regatta includes:
- accommodation on the yacht during all days of the regatta;
- organisational fee (entree for the team's participation in the regatta);
- services of 2 professional skippers and a professional navigator;
- mooring fees in marinas;
- training in the basics of yachting;
Programme:
3 July. Arrival, accommodation of participants.
4 July. Training
5 July. Training. Opening ceremony of the regatta.
6 July. Purchasing of products for the race. Rest
7 July. Start of the regatta
from 7 to 11 July in the race (4 days non-stop)
13 July. Closing ceremony. Awarding of teams.
14 July. Departure
Offers and pricing
One place in the team, accommodation on the yacht
€3,350per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€100per person
Refundable security deposit
€2,000per person
What the price covers
pay extra: - airfare and transfer to the marina; - visa. We will provide you with an invitation and accommodation confirmation for the embassy. - meals during the race (4 days, approximately 40-50 euros per person); - personal expenses.
Taking part with your own boat?
Open event: skippers add their own boat and sell its places here. Staff check every offer before visitors see it.
Itinerary
4-5 July - training 7-11 July - race
Location
Athens
Frequently asked questions
Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.
Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.
As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.
The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.
Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.
The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather.
Clothing:
- windbreaker and pants or shorts;
- shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece);
- adjustable hat/cap;
- gloves.
We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind.
Yachting shoes should be:
- light, with non-slip white outsole;
- with the fixed heel;
- with a tightly closed nose.
During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.