Rodos Cup 2023 - Overall

26th Rodos Cup day 4 © Rodos Cup

The 26th Rodos Cup sailing week has come to a close with the final scheduled race from Symi to Rhodes. The sailors had a delightful experience on the water, with a steady 4-5 Beaufort wind supporting their journey.

Upon reaching Rhodes, the boats found hospitality at the Rodos Marina, a significant sponsor of this exciting sporting event. The marina's facilities provided a comfortable and convenient base for the participants, adding to the overall success of the sailing week.

The Rodos Cup continues to be a thrilling and celebrated event for sailors and enthusiasts alike, showcasing the beauty of the Greek islands and the joy of sailing in these picturesque waters.

As the evening approached, a delightful dinner was served to honor the participating sailors, bringing together camaraderie and celebration. The much-awaited awarding ceremony arrived as the cups were awarded to the deserving winners, recognizing their skill and determination in the challenging races.

The participants expressed their enthusiasm and satisfaction with the event, praising the impeccable organization, warm hospitality, and the stunning beauty of the islands that served as the backdrop for the races. The allure of the experience was so captivating that many vowed to return for another memorable sailing week in the upcoming year, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to relive the joy and excitement once more.

26th Rodos Cup day 4 - photo © Rodos Cup

On the Symi-Rhodes route

• In the IMS category the boat MARIA ELECTRA was first
• In the IMS 2 category the boat MOUSMOULO was first
• In the IRC category the boat COURRIER DU COEUR was first
• In the IRC Cruising category the boat LADY SOLLARE was first
• In the Cruising 1 category the boat TAKE WIND was first
• In the Cruising 2 category the boat HUNTER MAN was first

26th Rodos Cup day 4 - photo © Rodos Cup

The final results are as follows:

IMS class 1

• First the boat MARIA ELECTRA skippered by Sotiris Katsaras
• Second is the METHEXIS boat skippered by Maria Kladogeni
• Third is the boat FAVORIT skippered by Maksim Nemchenko

IMS class 2

• First is the boat MOUSMOULO skippered by Nikos Koumnakis
• Second is the boat DAS BOOT skippered by Dimitris Stamatas
• Third is the boat ALOUSTINA skippered by Antonis Vogiatzis

IRC class

• First the boat COURRIER DU COEUR skippered by Natalia Levitsky
• Second is the boat SAIL LA VIE skippered by Dimitrii Narozhenko
• Third is the boat ZAMAZINGO captained by Guzelis Halil Dogan

IRC Cruising class

• First the boat ENCHANTMENT OF SAKHALIN skippered by Oleg Nikolaychuk
• Second is the boat KIA ORA skippered by Zafer Oznur
• Third is the boat LADY SOLLARE skippered by Marian Tita

Class Cruising 1

• First the boat TAKE WIND skippered by Andrey Ukhin
• Second is the boat AURORA skippered by Ioannis Pikis
• Third is the boat HANG LOOSE skippered by Yulia Ramazanova

Class Cruising 2

• First the boat HUNTER MAN skippered by Stanislav Romaniuk
• Second is the boat BLUES skippered by Sigi Moors
• Third is the boat VOLANTIS 9 skippered by Vitalie Bumbu