Aegean Regatta 2024 Set to Sail in the Dodecanese in August

Photo source: Aegean Regatta

With a record number of participants, the 23rd annual Aegean Regatta sailing race will take place from August 17 to 24, giving sailors the opportunity to explore Kalymnos, Nissyros, Chalki, Tilos, and Rhodes in the Dodecanese.

Established in 2001, the Aegean Regatta is an international sailing organization with two main goals: to promote the Greek islands and strengthen local communities financially giving them a chance to attract visitors.

“Apart from the racing itself, the Aegean Regatta allows competitors to explore beautiful Aegean islands, which vary each year, and to enjoy the vibrant cultural events organized by local island communities,” said Erifyli Vardaki, President of the Open Sea Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Association.

Program – Races

Organized by the Secretary General of the Aegean and Island Policy and the Open Sea Committee, the race schedule is as follows:

– August 17: Kalymnos – Welcoming, registrations, inspections

– August 18: Kalymnos – Welcoming, registrations, inspections, skippers meeting, opening ceremony

– August 19: 1st Race: Kalymnos – Nissyros

– August 20: Day Off at Nissyros – Prize Giving Ceremony at Mandraki, Nissyros

– August 21: 2nd Race: Nissyros – Tilos – Prize Giving Ceremony at Livadia, Tilos

– August 22: 3rd Race: Tilos – Chalki – Prize Giving Ceremony at Chalki

– August 23: 4th Race: Chalki – Rhodes

– August 24: Offshore Races at Rhodes – Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony

Erifyli Vardaki, President of the Open Sea Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Association. Photo source: Aegean Regatta

“The Aegean Regatta is not simply an international sailing race; it’s an institution in our country’s sailing events, with most participants eagerly joining from the very first event,” Vardaki highlighted.

The races are supported by the Sailing Club of Mytilene, the Offshore Sailing Club of Lesvos, the Civilized Cultural Union of Vrontados (P.E.K.E.V.), and the Nautical Club of Chios and Samos, under the supervision of the Offshore Yachting Club of Rhodes.