What is important to know
• The regatta is an offshore race
• Basic sailing experience is recommended
• We will be supported from shore by a shore team, which will help us calculate the best route.
• Professional racers will be on board with you to help you overcome any difficulties and teach you everything they know.
An offshore regatta is a long-distance sailing race (several hundred nautical miles) in the open sea, which takes place over several days without stops.
In general terms about everything
Start in the heart of Istanbul
The start under the Bosphorus bridges is one of the most spectacular moments of the Turkish yachting season.
550 miles of non-stop sailing
The long distance, changing weather conditions, night passages and difficult navigation make the regatta a real test for the team.
Our racing projectile
We are sailing on one of the fastest Maxi yachts in Turkey, the yacht is made entirely of carbon and is therefore super fast
Competitors
The regatta features crews from Turkey, and professional offshore racers from various countries come to the race.
Race route
The regatta passes through two straits – the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles – connecting several sea areas and requiring high concentration and tactical thinking from the crews.
Wind conditions
During the regatta period, the Meltemi, a steady northerly and north-easterly summer wind, prevails, strengthening during the day and creating stable, but tactically demanding racing conditions.
Our shore team - read about the people who will be helping you plan your route throughout the regatta
ILIA DRIGO
Senior meteorological data analyst with eight years of experience providing meteorological information, climate, and seasonal forecasts.
Meteorologist analyst at Yandex.Weather, former head of the meteorological team at Windy.app.
How it goes.
Regatta plan
Our participation plan consists of two parts:
1. Preparation for the start
July 7-9, overnight stay in apartments
Three training days are planned before the regatta, during which the team undergoes full preparation for the offshore race:
• testing sails and equipment
• practicing maneuvers and assigning roles on board
• constructing polar diagrams
• planning tactics for long distances
Preparation allows us to approach the start with a well-coordinated team and an understanding of the tasks for the race.
2. Participation in the Regatta July 10-14 For three days, we'll be competing for prizes and pushing the boat to its limits, and on the final day, we'll attend the awards ceremony. Racing starts: July 10. Award ceremony: July 14.
What is included in the participation fee?
What is paid extra
• A yacht fully prepared for the regatta
• 4 professional yachtsmen on the crew
• Regatta entry fees
• All marina and deposit expenses
• Shore crew and support throughout the regatta:
Ilya Drigo
• Branded team merchandise
• Accommodation in apartments (for the first three days of training and after the finish)
• Meals
• Grocery shopping for the race
• Airfare