The biggest sailing event in the Ionian Sea returns 5-7 June 2015!
The Corfu Classic Yacht Race 2015 is taking place for the second consecutive year in the beautiful island of Corfu and has now established itself as one of the most important athletic events of the Ionian and Adriatic Sea.
The organizers of the race are the Corfu Sailing Club, who along with the support of the Yacht Club of Greece and the successful team of the Spetses Classic Yacht Race promise to offer some fascinating moments during the races. This year there are three categories at the Corfu Classic Yacht Race (CCYR) 2015: Classic Boats, Spirit of Tradition, and Contemporary Classic Boats. Furthermore, there will be a Traditional Boats and Lateens category, while a number of great historic boats will parade across the waters of the cosmopolitan island of Corfu.
Corfu has a rich historic and cultural past, but also a remarkable naval tradition. The breathtaking scenery of the Old Fortress is the ideal setting for a Classic Boat race. The spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique spectacle at Mandraki and experience the beautiful sights and the exciting nightlife of Corfu.
Furthermore, the 2nd CCYR opens the door to an exciting Greek sailing summer, since it will act as the starting point of the first Circuit of the Classic & Traditional Boats. Upon completion of the race, the participants will embark on a group voyage that aims to uncover all the touristic and cultural treasures of western Greece leading to the popular Spetses Classic Yacht Race (18-21 June). The series will end at the capital of the Cyclades, Syros, 25-27 June!
For the 2015 event, the President of the Corfu Sailing Club, Ioannis Maroulakis, said: “We are very excited that the Corfu Classic Yacht Race is taking place for the second year in a row. This race demonstrates, in the best possible way, the effort of the Corfu Sailing Club to promote the sport of sailing in Corfu. With the invaluable support of the Yacht Club of Greece, we are more than ready for an exciting CCYR 2015!”
Stratis Andreadis, President of the Organizing Committee, stated: “The work of our team during the first year laid the foundations for another great event in 2015. I am very excited that the start of the Circuit of Classic & Traditional Boats takes place in Corfu, which sets the bar high for a great race”.
Chivas Regal is the Gold Sponsor of the CCYR 2015 for the second year in a row. Christophe Lemarié, CEO of Pernod Ricard Hellas, said: “The amazing island of Corfu and its history is what fascinated us during the first year of the Corfu Classic Yacht Race. The authenticity of the boats, the scenery, as well as the team spirit and fair play of the crew are consistent with the values of Chivas Regal and are expressed in the best possible way at the CCYR”.
Vasilis Drakopoulos, CEO of the Marbella Corfu Hotel, the Hospitality Sponsor of the CCYR stated: “The Marbella Corfu Hotel welcomes the 2015 tourist season with top quality services and unique experiences such as the Corfu Classic Yacht Race. The Corfu Classic Yacht Race will offer another year of fascinating and unforgettable moments to everyone”.
The Supporters of the CCYR 2015 are Salty Bag, a company that creates bags from decommissioned sails and will offer top quality and high resistance bags to the participants, EPSA that will offer refreshing beverages in special-edition bottles for the 90th anniversary of the Greek company, the traditional activities & events space Ampelonas, Stelios Athiniotakis–Spetses Department, and the valuable sun-creams, offered by La Roche-Posay.
The Official Timekeeper of the race is the Swiss watch manufacturers of haute horlogerie, IWC Schaffhausen, with the renewed series, Portugieser.
