Catamarans Cup – Day 1

by Icarus Sailing Media on 26 Oct 2016 Faithful to its heritage to embody the love of sailing and cruising, the annual rendezvous for the “Catamarans Cup” has set sail for the seventh successive year.

The Catamarans Cup is an international regatta for cruising catamarans. A unique event which combines racing and a relaxing holiday in the Greek Islands, with numerous side events, including welcome parties hosted on each island, local events, award ceremonies, cocktail parties, beach BBQs.

The Marina of Alimos in Athens was the magnet for sailors arriving from 18 countries around the world, who flocked to join this special. The week long program of racing, themed competitions, parties and opportunity to explore the region, has seen the popularity and reputation of the Catamarans Cup grow year on year.

The event targets all levels of experience and types of catamaran, and for 2016 features thirty-seven boats and more than 350 sailors. Starting and ending in the Marina of Alimos, the fleet heads to Kea, Kithnos, Poros, Epidaurus and returns to Athens on 28 October.

The curtain of the event will fall with a spectacular ceremony on 28 October in Alimos, where sailors will have the opportunity to share memories and experiences and celebrate their achievements and the pure fun of sailing.

The Catamarans Cup is organized is under the auspices of the HTO, with official patronage from the Municipalities of Kea, Kythnos, Poros and Epidaurus.