Aegean Regatta

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The Aegean Regatta takes place annually since 2001 and is the leading regatta in the Aegean Sea. But what exactly is a regatta? It is a series of boat races mostly with sailing boats that last for a few days and are often surrounded by other events.
The routs of the Aegean Regatta change every year. In 2017, for example, the event took place from August, 19 to August, 26 and the sailors could travel to the islands of Patmos, Astypalaia, Nisyros and Rhodes. The regatta is not just about winning a prize. It is also about seeing different places, attracting visitors and simply to enjoy this beautiful sport.
This is one reason why we also decided to participate in these races. We may not be the best sailors but we are a motivated international team that wants to explore the Aegean Sea and wants to prove its skills.

The Aegean Regatta is one of the biggest annual sailing races in Greece and takes place in August. During one week there are several sailing races from island to island in different parts of the Aegean sea which vary every year. Usually around 100 boats participate in different categories containing […]

Aegean Regatta

Aegean Regatta 2012

Imagine that: one week, over 100 sailing boats and 4 sailing races from island to island. What I am talking about? The Aegean Regatta 2014, one of the biggest annual sailing races in Greece! And the best part is that we, the European volunteers from Chios, were a part of […]

Aegean Regatta