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Open Greece Cup 2021
Five days racing with some of the world’s seasoned sailors, from more than 18 countries.
July 3 – 10, 20218 days
- Start
- Kontokali, Greece
- Finish
- Gouvia, Greece
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Organizer
About the event
With the support of the City Hall of Corfu and the Prefecture of the Ionic Islands.
Five days racing with some of the world’s seasoned sailors, from more than 18 countries.
This event is your bucket list must-do!
Our regatta participants are winners of Rolex Middle Sea race 2017, Bavaria Cup 2018, Rodos Cup 2016, Heineken regatta 2019, mini-transat 2015.
REGATTA PRIZE FUND is 6000 EUR
Two divisions
Special prize from Corfu island
Special prize from Paxos islands
More than 300 sailors from 10 countries
9-11 offshore and inshore races
Entertainment evening program
International race committee
Offers and pricing
One place in the team, accommodation on the yacht
€1,500per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€150per person
Refundable security deposit
€450per person
What the price covers
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: - Bavaria 46 (2016 - 2019), accommodation on a boat in a double cabin, skipper's work, referees' work, refereeing organization, regatta organization: shore program, host, photographer, video filming, 2 gala dinners, gennaker rent. NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: - airplane tickets - boat insurance - 450 euros per boat (divided between the team members) or a refundable deposit for the boat in the amount of 2000 euros (divided between the team members) - insurance for a gennaker € 500 (refundable deposit, divided between team members) - sports insurance 20 euros per person (optional) - fuel (from 20 euros per person) - visa 80 euros - the minimum set of food (drinks and food) delivered to the boat - 150 euros (divided among the crew members)
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
Arrival of participants to the airport of Corfu island. Accommodation on boats, meeting the crew and the captain. Initial training on safety on board. Preparation for a gala dinner. 20:00 - Gala Dinner - grand opening of the regatta in the restaurant and Our famous WHITE
- Sunday
09:30 - the most vigorous exercise in the world 10:00 - briefing by captains 11:30 - sailing out. 12:30 - 17:00 - one practice race and two main competition races, swimming in the bays. 5:00 pm return to Marina Gouvia. 19:30 - general dinner, awards ceremony of the day and special GREEK OLYMPIC BATTLE party
- Monday
09:00 - going out to sea. Antipaxi Island is 4.5 hours away. 12:00 - stop at the bay, swim and WATER PARTY 17:00 - mooring on Paxi Island 19:00 - parking on Paxi Island and free time on the island.
- Tuesday
09:30 - briefing of the captains. 11:00 - go to sea, 2 races on signs and 1 race around Paxi Island - PAXI ISLAND CUP 17:00 - exit to Corfu island 21:00 - mooring in the Gouvia Marina, free time.
- Wednesday
09:00 - charging 09:30 - briefing of the captains. 10:00 - 17:00 - 3 races of the regatta and one race - CUP OF THE ISLAND OF CORFU 18:00 return to the marina, free time 20:30 - general dinner, rewarding for two days and GREEK NIGNT - disco until the morning!
- Thursday
On this day we will hold 3 races of the CAPTAINS. This is a unique opportunity: to race not with your own, but with someone else's captain. We assure you that you will learn a lot about the intricacies of personnel management. Every race with a new skipper! Everyone has already fallen in love with this type of racing and are looking forward to new experience and new knowledge. 10:00 - the world's most athletic exercise 10:30 - briefing by captains 11:00 - going out to sea. 12:00 - 16:00 - THREE RACES OF THE CAPTAINS (ORC - offshore race for the CUP OF MARINA GOUVIA) 16:00 - 18:00 - swimming in the bays 18:00 - free time
- Friday
09:00 - charging 09:30 - briefing of the captains. 10:00 - 17:00 - three races of the main classification 17:00 - return to the marina, delivery of boats. 20:30 - gala dinner, regatta closing and disco.
- Saturday
Self-transfer to the airport or continue your holiday in Corfu.
Location
GREECE - ISLAND OF CORFU - ISLANDS PAXI / ANTIPAXI
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.