2023 Arkas Aegean Link Regatta - Day 2
by Icarus Sports 24 Aug 2023 15:30 EST
22-27 August 2023
2023 Arkas Aegean Link Regatta - Day 2 © Icarus Sports
The 7th Arkas Aegean Link Regatta has started. Team Borusan Racing Çilgin Sigma has been awarded the 100th Anniversary Republic Cup at the racing event, which includes over 400 sailors and 38 boats that will experience six days of fun on land and at sea.
For the seventh year in a row, Arkas Aegean Link Regatta, which is Cesme's traditional and international competition, is ready to witness the dance of yachts with the wind. Organized by Arkas, the Turkish Sailing Federation, EAYK (Aegean Offshore Yacht Club), and Cesme Marina, the competition will be held with 38 boats this year from August 22 to 27, with the goal of expanding sailing in Türkiye and making the sport more popular in Cesme.
On the second day of the event, during the 100th Anniversary Republic Cup Race sponsored by Cesme Municipality, the sailors competed at 15 knots of wind both in the upwind-downwind race conducted in the IRC class, and in the geographical race in the support class.
Following the race, the victorious Borusan Racing Çilgin Sigma team was presented with the cup during a ceremony held at the scenic Cesme Municipality City Terrace.
On the opening day of the race, Arkas Blue Moon came first, while the second place was secured by Anything Dere Construction and the third place by Borusan Racing Çilgin Sigma.
A new breath in the race: J70
The third day of the race will see the addition of the J70 class out on the water. With four members per team, Arkas' Four Musketeers will compete on their new J70 boats, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'artagnan. The qualifying method for the buoy races will involve 15-20 minute circuits. The races, which begin at 12:00, can be watched from the front area of Dilaila Beach Club all day long.
Sailors will be treated to a concert by Evrim Ozkaynak and her Band in the evening, and their cups, handcrafted by ceramic artist Verda Sipahi, will be presented to them.
The J70, a one-design racing boat that has quickly gained popularity among sailors worldwide due to its sturdy and balanced construction, will make its debut in Cesme waters. With their easily removable carbon mast, which can be quickly and easily disassembled and transferred to the trailer when the keel is pulled, these boats, which can be used by beginners or amateur/professional sailing athletes, have very convenient features for races, training sessions, and daily trips. Another reason for the J70s' quick global adoption is their advantages in rigging and shipping. Arkas Cesme Sailing Club started this course in an effort to get more people interested in sailing.
Last Leg of the Turkish Yacht League is Arkas Aegean Link Regatta
Following the MDK "Cabotage" Cup, the 52nd Naval Forces Cup, the Coast Guard Cup, and the Halicarnassus 100th Year Cup, Arkas Aegean Link Regatta will be the fifth and final leg of the Turkish Yacht League, which will be staged for the first time this year by the Turkish Sailing Federation. The league, which was formed to raise interest in the world of sailing and extend this sport to a wider range, had 45 teams and over 450 athletes this year.
A glorious double-cup finale at Yuzu Beach
There is a winner at the end of every obstacle, and there is fun at the end of the Arkas Aegean Link Regatta. The Arkas Aegean Link Regatta and the TYF Yacht League champions will be presented with their cups on the same night. As a result, the TYF Yacht League will be treated to a double cup ceremony, including the Championship cup. The magnificent final night will be held at YUZU Beach, where the entertainment will rise with the live performance and stage of Iskender Paydas & Orchestra.
The Arkas Aegean Link Regatta winner will keep the prize for a year. In the next race a year later, the cup will be awarded to the new champion. The boat that triumphs in the competition five years in a row will hold the prize in perpetuity.