Open Greece Cup 2021
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Start:Gouvia marina, Kerkira 491 00, Greece
Finish:Gouvia 491 00, Greece
Open Greece Cup 2021
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
Open Greece Cup 2021
July 3, 2021 — July 10, 2021from €1,500 / 8 days / 1pers.
Events schedule
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
Self-transfer to the airport or continue your holiday in Corfu.
Location
GREECE - ISLAND OF CORFU - ISLANDS PAXI / ANTIPAXI
FAQ
Can I participate in a regatta if I don’t have yachting experience?
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.
Will I be able to steer a yacht?
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.
Where will I live during the regatta?
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.
What will we eat?
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.
Do you help with a visa?
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Will I have seasick? What should I do if I have sickness?
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.
How and where will I meet the crew and the captain?
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.
What clothes do I need?
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.
