Catamarans Cup International Regatta report

by Icarus Sports on 28 Oct 2017 The Catamarans Cup International Regatta, a unique race of sailing catamarans, came to a successful close after one week of racing. This year, 36 catamarans signed up to compete welcoming 330 sailors from a total of 18 countries.

The event’s popularity is reflected once again in the high participation rates and is a result of the widespread international media coverage the Catamarans Cup has received for serving as an event that combines the opportunity for sailors of all competency levels to participate in the race as well as the chance for anyone who wishes to experience with family and friends a sailing race in the most comfortable and fun way.

This year’s Catamarans Cup started from Alimos marina, consisted of four racing legs, and ended at Nafplion. Participants enjoyed four days of competitive sailing and four thematic crew competitions as well as several side events.

With Alimos marina as the race’s starting point and mild north winds, the competing boats completed the first Leg at Poros. The award ceremony was held the same evening at Syggros building, along with the Cook Off! Competition and followed by the established party to bring the night to a close.

The second day of the race towards Porto Heli, the winds were even milder and as a result, the crews struggled to reach the finish line. Porto Heli was the location for the Show Off! Competition and after that there was a party with upbeat music and lots of dancing! The third leg of the race had several variations as it included the race towards Paralio Astros with a north wind reaching 25 knots.

At the new port of Paralio Astros, the Mayor of North Kynouria – Panagiotis Mantas – awarded the day race’s winners and welcomed all participants with a warm welcoming event in honor of all the Regatta crews. The fourth day towards Nafplion also had variations with a north wind of up to 15 knots.

The Shoot Off! Competition took place in Nafplion and a spectacular Closing Ceremony followed with the official representatives of the local authorities, Mayor of Nafplion – Dimitris Kostouros – and Port Master of Nafplion – Spyros Marinos – awarding the Overall Winners. The contestants danced and enjoyed each other’s company at the impressive party hosted by the sponsors at 3Sixty.

There were two days of free sailing back to Athens, and upon their return, crews agreed to meet again next year, in the ninth Catamarans Cup which will take place in our country 20-27 October 2017.

Skipper ION CECHRIDAN from Romania was the big winner in the Overall ranking, a first-time accomplishment for his crew after seven years of participating in the International Regatta!

Overall winners

First – EPIFANEIA (Lagoon 440), skipper Ion Cechridan
Second – IDEA (Lagoon 500), skipper Alexandrosgouveris
Third – IRIS (Lagoon 440), skipper Alexey Endakov