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Lavrion, Greece - December 11, 2023 -   Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce the 2024 edition of the AEGEAN 600 is now open for entry. The event is being held from 5-13 July 2024 and is co-organized by the host venue at Olympic Marine .

Now, in its fourth annual edition, the race has grown in interest and popularity every year, with last year’s third edition attracting 500 sailors racing on 45 yachts from 16 nations. What attracts them is this race’s unique format: a scenic offshore journey of 605 miles that starts and finishes under the watchful gaze of the Ancient Temple of Poseidon poised on the sea cliff above Attica’s Cape Sounio.

Besides this amazing and historic start and finish venue, the course itself is a spectacular tour that passes 13 iconic Greek islands , including a lap around the volcanic caldera of Santorini in the first part of the race and later towards the end of the race through a gap at the islands of Delos and Mykonos .

The ever-present northerly Meltemi winds that can peak to over 30 knots propel the fleet around this course, challenging their seamanship and navigation skills, yet delivering clear sunny skies, starry nights and warm waters throughout.

Seaworthy monohulls of minimum length of 9.00 m and seaworthy multihulls of length 9.15 m and larger are welcome to enter with ORC and/or IRC certificates.

Recognized offshore class yachts such as Dehler 30 One Designs, Class 40’s, Mini 6.5’s, Figaro 2’s and Figaro 3’s are also welcome to enter. The event will also welcome Maxi yachts as a race on the 2024 International Maxi Class (IMA’s) calendar of events.

Besides the race itself, the AEGEAN 600 welcomes all entries to a heaping dose of Greek hospitality at the full-service Olympic Marine  venue, with social events planned both before and after the race. The marina is a world-class facility featuring modern docks, a boatyard with full-service facilities for repairs and maintenance, chandleries and markets, and restaurants and cafes.

A Safety Seminar is also offered for those who need to comply with the offshore race safety standards, and tours of this historic region are available for all those affiliated with the race, including sailors along with their families and friends.

For those that want to do some tuning of their boat and crew, a Warm-up Race is offered to all entries on Friday, July 5th, two days before the race starts on Sunday, July 7th. This race will be held in the straits between Olympic Marine and the adjacent island of Makronisos to the east.

The complete schedule of 2024 AEGEAN 600 events is in the Notice of Race and summarized as follows:

Tuesday April 30, 2024 20:00 Entry submission deadline

Sunday June 30, 2024 10:00 Free berthing commences at Olympic Marine

Tuesday July 2, 2024 12:00 Secretariat opening in Olympic Marine

Wednesday July 3 to Friday July 5, 2024 10:00-18:00 Registration and Inspections

Thursday July 4, 2024 18:00 – 21:00 Safety Training

Friday July 5, 2024 12:00 Warm-up Race 19:00 Skippers Meeting & Media Briefing 20:30 Welcome Ceremony 21:30 Reception Dinner

Saturday July 6, 2024 18:00 – 20:30 Visit to Temple of Poseidon

Sunday July 7, 2024 14:00 Start AEGEAN 600 at Sounio

Saturday July 13, 2024 14:00 Expiration of Race Time Limit 21:00 Prize Giving Ceremony

Monday July 15, 2024 14:00 Free berthing period expires at Olympic Marine

Last year’s third edition was extremely fast, especially for the two leading Maxis who match-raced around the course in search of a new monohull course record: the Volvo 70 I LOVE POLAND and the Farr 100 LEOPARD 3 .

There were rave reviews from the fleet for the 2023 race. LEOPARD 3 was awarded the overall AEGEAN 600 trophy and numerous other awards for their outstanding performance.

Skipper of LEOPARD 3, Chris Sherlock said “What an event. The hospitality was fantastic, the sailing was exceptional, and we look forward to coming back next year.”

Others throughout the fleet echoed their enthusiasm to return, including IRC 3 and ORC 3 class winner Panagiotis Mantis from the Greek Hanse 508 PHAEDRA . “I had imagined this to be a very good race with spectacular views, but what I experienced was way beyond. I am thrilled and can’t wait for next year.”

Stuart Austin , skipper of the UK-based Outremer 4x catamaran QUICK DECISION , said the same after finishing in second place in the Multihull division. “Next year we’re going to be back. We’re so pleased to have done this race, next year we’re going to be back and do better again. The organizers are generous, they are welcoming, it’s a race everybody really should do.”

HORC and Olympic Marine invites you to join them in the fourth edition of this amazing event, called by Seahorse Magazine “The perfect 600-mile race.”

Details of how the fleet progressed around the course in the 2023 edition of the race can be found using the YB tracker system, accessed at this link: https://cf.yb.tl/aegean6002023 .

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2024 aegean 600 now open for entry.

Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce the 2024 edition of the AEGEAN 600 is now open for entry.

The event is being held over 5-13 July 2024 and is co-organized by the host venue at Olympic Marine.

Now in its fourth annual edition, the race has grown in interest and popularity every year, with last year’s third edition attracting 500 sailors racing on 45 yachts from 16 nations. What attracts them is this race’s unique format: a scenic offshore journey of 605 miles that starts and finishes under the watchful gaze of the Ancient Temple of Poseidon poised on the sea cliff above Attica’s Cape Sounio.

Besides this amazing and historic start and finish venue, the course itself is a spectacular tour that passes 13 iconic Greek islands, including a lap around the volcanic caldera of Santorini in the first part of the race and later towards end of the race through a gap at the islands of Dilos and Mykonos.

The ever-present northerly Meltemi winds that can peak to over 30 knots propels the fleet around this course, challenging their skills in both seamanship and navigation, yet also delivering clear sunny skies, starry nights and warm waters throughout.

Seaworthy monohulls of minimum length of 9.00 m and seaworthy multihulls of length 9.15 m and larger are welcome to enter with ORC and/or IRC certificates.

Recognized offshore class yachts such as Dehler 30 One Designs, Class 40’s, Mini 6.5’s, Figaro 2’s and Figaro 3’s are also welcome to enter. The event will also welcome Maxi yachts as a race on the 2024 International Maxi Class (IMA’s) calendar of events.

Besides the race itself, the AEGEAN 600 welcomes all entries to a heaping dose of Greek hospitality at the full-service Olympic Marine venue with social events planned both before and after the race. The marina is a world-class facility, featuring modern docks, boatyard with full service facilities for repairs and maintenance, chandleries and markets, and restaurants and cafes.

A Safety Seminar is also offered for those who need to comply with the offshore race safety standards, and tours of this historic region are available for all those affiliated with the race, including sailors along with their families and friends.

For those that want to do some tuning of their boat and crew, a Warm-up Race is offered to all entries on Friday July 5th, two days before the race start on Sunday July 7th. This race will be held in the straits between Olympic Marine and the adjacent island of Makronisos to the east.

The complete schedule of 2024 AEGEAN 600 events is in the  Notice of Race here  and summarized as follows:

Tuesday April 30, 2024 20:00 Entry submission deadline

Sunday June 30, 2024 10:00 Free berthing commences at Olympic Marine

Tuesday July 2, 2024 12:00 Secretariat opening in Olympic Marine

Wednesday July 3 to Friday July 5, 2024 10:00-18:00 Registration and Inspections

Thursday July 4, 2024 18:00 – 21:00 Safety Training

Friday July 5, 2024 12:00 Warm-up Race 19:00 Skippers Meeting & Media Briefing 20:30 Welcome Ceremony 21:30 Reception Dinner

Saturday July 6, 2024 18:00 – 20:30 Visit to Temple of Poseidon

Sunday July 7, 2024 14:00 Start AEGEAN 600 at Sounio

Saturday July 13, 2024 14:00 Expiration of Race Time Limit 21:00 Prize Giving Ceremony

Monday July 15, 2024 14:00 Free berthing period expires at Olympic Marine

Last year’s third edition was extremely fast, especially for the two leading Maxis who match-raced around the course in search of a new monohull course record: the Volvo 70 I LOVE POLAND and the Farr 100 LEOPARD 3.

There were rave reviews from the fleet for the 2023 race. LEOPARD 3 was awarded the overall AEGEAN 600 trophy and numerous other awards for their outstanding performance.

Skipper Chris Sherlock said “What an event. The hospitality was fantastic, the sailing was exceptional, and we look forward to coming back next year.”

Others from throughout the fleet echoed their enthusiasm to return, including IRC 3 and ORC 3 class winner Panagiotis Mantis from the Greek Hanse 508 PHAEDRA. “I had imagined this to be a very good race with spectacular views, but what I experienced was way beyond. I am thrilled and can’t wait for next year.”

Stuart Austin, skipper of the UK-based Outremer 4x catamaran QUICK DECISION, said the same after finishing in second place in the Multihull division. “Next year we’re going to be back. We’re so pleased to have done this race, next year we’re going to be back and do better again. The organizers are generous, they are welcoming, it’s a race everybody really should do.”

HORC and Olympic Marine invites you to join them in the fourth edition of this amazing event, called by Seahorse Magazine “The perfect 600-mile race.”

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The Aegean is one of the best places in the world to stage an offshore race – as the Aegean 600 has shown.

It’s not easy getting new offshore races organised, established and popularised in the racing community – particularly when they are held every year. Yet in only three editions since the first race was run in 2021, the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) has done just that with the Aegean 600… prompting referral to this event as “the perfect 600- mile race.”

The race itself was conceived as a vision to attract the international racing community to what Greek offshore sailors already know: the islands and waters of the Aegean Sea are some of the best in the world for testing one’s offshore sailing skills. The conditions are idyllic: bright sun, cloudless skies and warm air and water make sunscreen and hats the most important equipment to pack.

More than just an island tour HORC has had decades of experience organising popular annual events – like the annual Aegean Rally – that the Greek fleet has enjoyed throughout the years and given them intimate knowledge of the Aegean islands and the conditions of wind and sea throughout the region. This is the basis of their claim that the Aegean 600 is a race “designed by sailors for sailors.”

Accordingly, the racecourse they have designed is nothing less than stunning in every regard. The Aegean islands are legendary for their beauty, history and culture, and have been attracting sailors and visitors for countless generations. The Aegean 600 racecourse has thus been designed to take full advantage of this as a 605-mile anti-clockwise tour of these islands, using no less than 13 of them as official marks of the course.

Perhaps the most spectacular of these is in the first third of the race where, after leaving the Attican coast from the start off Cape Sunio and sailing past the islands at Milos (birthplace of Aphrodite and discovery of Venus de Milo), the fleet transits through the worldrenowned caldera of Santorini, where the whitewashed buildings of the island’s village lie perched hundreds of metres above the water in a spectacular natural amphitheatre.

The fleet has to enter this confined enclosed space from the northwest, transit around the eroded volcanic plug that lies in its middle, and exit out the south passage en-route to the next mark of the course, the island of Kassos.

This is just one of numerous navigational challenges that face the Aegean 600 fleet: the islands on the course that need to be rounded give challenges on how to find a balance between safety, shorter distance and avoiding the windless lees from the ever-present Meltemi. Navigators have to be at the top of their game.

The Meltemi: nature’s engine for the race Just as the ancient Greek sailors did for thousands of years, sailing the Aegean in summer is often characterised by discovering how to handle the prevailing north to northwest Meltemi winds.

Created by the confluence of high pressure conditions over the Greek mainland and a thermal low pressure over the Turkish mainland, the dry winds of the Meltemi are both welcomed for its cooling effect but also respected for its intensity, particularly in the southern regions of the race area at Kassos, Karpathos and Rhodos.

Here these winds can reach 30 or even 40kts in strength in the passages between the islands, with four to six-metre seas to accompany this strong breeze. These are the conditions the fleet encountered in the 2023 edition of the race, where headsail reaching from Kassos to Rhodos was a high-speed ride but one where helmsmen and crews had to demonstrate their seamanship and abilities to safely and prudently handle these serious conditions.

Yet, just as the Meltemi can provide respectful high speed fun and produce record-breaking conditions as it did in 2023, its absence can also cause frustration when navigators and strategists get challenged on how far to deviate off rhumb line to avoid the windless zones in the lee of the islands.

And in some years, when the Meltemi is not at its full strength, playing the lee shore is actually beneficial to find local thermals that rivals further out do not enjoy. Many race leads have been lost in these areas of the course, only to be regained when teams successfully shift gears from light air Code Zeros to reefed sails once more to get around the next headland – this is a very dynamic racecourse full of challenges.

Preparation is key To handle the challenges of the weather condition, all teams must be well prepared and ideally also well practiced to have a successful race experience. There are several ways the Aegean 600 race organisation provides assistance with this, in every respect suitable for a challenging offshore race.

First is the event’s base venue at Olympic Marine in Lavrios, where full-service, modern, world class facilities await visiting race entries. Free berthing is provided to race entries, and Olympic Marine boasts plenty of space both on their wide floating docks and in the adjacent boatyard for storage of each team’s supporting equipment and supplies.

At Olympic Marine there is outstanding personnel and support facilities for every imaginable repair and service that may be needed, from electrical systems, engines and plumbing to rigging, sails and hull and deck repairs. Parts and hardware are readily available in the chandleries and the market shop on site can meet most provisioning needs.

The marina’s cafes and restaurants also provide some shade from the Greek summer sun and a break from the hard work of preparation.

Another feature of the venue is the ample space for both the prerace meetings held in preparation for the race. This includes not only the skipper’s briefing common to all races but an authorised safety at sea seminar to ensure these skills are explained and discussed in detail to help entered teams meet their compliance with these important rules and standards.

Aegon 600 course map Olympic Marine is also the site for another important feature of the Aegean 600: the numerous social events where competitors and their families and friends may enjoy a taste of the Greek culture’s famous reputation for extending outstanding hospitality to all who visit.

There are even tours organised to local historical attractions, such as the 3,000-year-old ancient Temple of Poseidon that presides over the start and finish of the race from atop the spectacular sea cliffs at Cape Sounio. This unique ancient structure has tremendous significance for all who participate as a symbolic link to the past to all those countless mariners over the ages who have taken to the sea, met its challenges and returned safely.

Yet another preparation feature of the Aegean 600 is the Attica Warm-Up Race held in Stenon Makronisou, the waters immediately adjacent to Olympic Marine. This short windward-leeward race held two days prior to the start of the main event assists not only the race entries in coordinating their team work, but helps the race committee in their preparations as well.

New for 2024 The HORC organisers of the Aegean 600 are constantly improving and innovating the features of this race to meet the needs and expectations of the race’s growing fleet of participants. This includes the growing list of maxi entries since the addition of this race to the International Maxi Association’s (IMA) Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge circuit of events last year.

The Farr 100 Leopard 3 met this challenge in 2023 by setting a new course record of 45 hours five minutes and 25 seconds, an impressive mark to tempt others to come and have a go. For 2024 Olympic Marine has expanded to accommodate these large yachts with berthing space available for drafts up to eight metres in depth.

The Class40 class has also expressed a strong interest in participating for this next edition, being a race that is ideally suited for this style of offshore design and included the Aegean 600 in its Mediterranean Trophy racing circuit.

Berthing at Olympic Marine will be more centralised to create a congenial race village ambience, along with more pre-race social events included besides the opening and closing awards ceremonies. And in addition to the already extensive list of impressive awards offered, a new perpetual trophy has been created in honour of George Andreadis, a prominent HORC member, former Olympic athlete, offshore sailing champion, and a founding supporter of this race who passed in 2023.

Last year the fleet of IRC and ORC monohulls and multihulls grew by 25 per cent to include 45 yachts entered from 16 countries and over 500 sailors, and HORC expects similar growth for 2024. There are no better ambassadors for this growth than the participants themselves who span a wide variety of racer and cruiser/racer entries.

‘What an event,’ said Chris Sherlock, skipper of Leopard 3. ‘The hospitality was fantastic, the sailing was exceptional, and we look forward to coming back next year.’

‘I had imagined this to be a very good race with spectacular views,’ said IRC 3 and ORC 3 class winner and Olympic medallist Panagiotis Mantis from the Hanse 508 Pheadra, ‘But what I experienced was way beyond. I am thrilled and can’t wait for next year.’

Come and join the 2024 edition of the Aegean 600 and learn why this is the perfect 600-mile race and create your own legendary experience in Greek offshore sailing.

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Aegean 600 – Athens, Greece , July 2024

Could this possibly the best of all the great 600 mile yacht races?

Based in the Mediterranean, the Aegean sea, The sea of myths and legends. The sea of Homer, Seferis and Elytis. The sea of painters and philosophers. The sea of sailors.

A 600nm non stop offshore race made by sailors for sailors. A race where the wind god, Aeolus, will control sailors’ seamanship. A race where dolphins will accompany the boats to drive them faster to the finish. A race with enchanting sunrises and sunsets. A race filled with mythology.

The Start will be given by Homer’s sanctuary, in front of the columns of Poseidon’s temple, and with the wishes of the mythical god of the sea the boats will sail for Milos, Santorini, Kassos, and leaving Karpathos on the left, the island of Athena and on to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights in Rhodes. The course will continue towards scenic Kos and Kalymnos, Pharmakonisi and Agathonisi, and will continue to Ikario Pelagos. The sailors will meet Patmos, the island of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, and will head to cosmopolitan Mykonos and Delos, the birthplace of Apollo. The last islands of the route will be Giaros and Kea.

Finally the contestants will face the Temple of Poseidon that will mark the end of the sailing adventure and the race.

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Chinese sailor Guo Chuan plans to set a record through the North East Passage – in a giant trimaran

• Elaine Bunting
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Chinese sailor Guo Chuan is planning to go through the North East Passage in the 97ft trimaran that Francis Joyon sailed round the world

What’s the ideal yacht for attempting to set a record transiting the North East Passage?

You might think a steel yacht, or aluminium perhaps, something that resists crushing by ice, a sturdy craft equipped sensibly, if not beautifully, with a pilothouse or other shelter on deck.

You mightn’t think: the best yacht would be a round the world racing trimaran.

But Chinese sailor Guo Chuan did. He has just bought has bought Francis Joyon’s 97ft trimaran IDEC. Surprisingly, he didn’t buy it to better Joyon’s lone round the world record – or at least not for now – but to set a record, the first officially recognised speed record, for going through the North East Passage.

Guo Chuan and Francis Joyon

Guo Chuan, former Volvo Ocean Race crew and the first from his country to sail solo round the world, took over the Nigel Irens-designed trimaran in La Trinité sur Mer last month and will train with Joyon throughout April before renaming the yacht Qingdao.

The project follows nearly two years’ research on the feasibility of attempting the North East Passage from Murmansk to Providenya. The World Speed Sailing Record Council has agreed to adjudicate on the first attempt of this world record challenge, skippered by Guo Chuan with an international crew from the UK, France, Norway and Russia.

After attempting to set a North East Passage record, Guo plans to sail along the maritime silk road from China back to Europe. His team says: “Guo has no plan to sail round the world with this boat yet, but we do have plans for the next three years.”

But going through the North East Passage is not guaranteed in one year. The route can often be impeded by ice, with every possibility of having to spent two seasons making the long journey through the Bering Strait. The map below shows the remoteness and length of this most difficult ‘sea voyage’.

Who is Guo Chuan?

Guo, 50, is an aeronautical engineer who got the bug for sailing back in 2000 when he joined friends from the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club for a day on the water. In 2008 he was picked to be the media crewmember on the Irish-Chinese Volvo Ocean Race entry Green Dragon and in 2012/3 he set a record as the first Chinese person to sail solo round the world, sailing a Class 40.

North East Passage

The North East Passage

The passage from Novaya Zemlya or Franz Josef Land to the Bering Strait was first completed in 1878 by Swedish scientist Nils Adolf Nordenskjöld in the ship Vega.

The first modern yacht to do so was Apostle Andrew, skippered by Nicolai Litau from the Moscow Adventure Club in 1999, who sailed from Murmansk back to St Petersburg.

It is now commonly used by the people of Russia as the shortest water route between Russian ports in Europe and the Far East, and this passage offers a saving of 5,000 miles. It is, however, carefully guarded, and taking a Russian crew is often a precondition of gaining the necessary permissions.

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Start : Athens, Greece

Finish : Athens, Greece

History of the race Organised by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and a department of the Hellenic Ministry of Sports Development. It is organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism. The fourth international race will be held in 2024. The Aegean 600 regatta is Gold Level Clean Regatta Certification by Sailors For The Sea! Moreover, HORC promotes important environmental initiatives to protect the environment and marine areas and organises seminars for the participants of the AEGEAN 600 Yacht Race. Designed by yachtsmen for yachtsmen, in which sporting challenge meets the beauty of the Aegean islands

Regatta itinerary:

Start from Athens (Sounion ) - Island. Milos - Santorini Caldera Gate - Kassos, Karpathos and Rhodes islands - Candelousa on starboard side - Kos, Farmakonisi, Agathonisi and Patmos islands - Mykonos and Dilos Straits Gate - Kea island. - Finish (Sounion)

The length of the route is 605 nautical miles non-stop (4 days non-stop).

Dates of the regatta : from 4th to 13th of July. Greece. Athens

Yacht: Sport Yacht: Swan 42 " Lagertha " is one of the fastest yachts in her size. The yacht is sporty but habitable, with all the necessary amenities. The wardrobe of racing sails is huge, we can race in both doldrums and gales, at any angle to the wind! This boat is a regular and successful participant in regattas in the Mediterranean.

Features Club Swan 42 Length: 12.98 m Width: 3.93 m Draft: 2.70 m Displacement: 7250kg Staterooms: 3

the price of participation in the regatta includes:

- accommodation on the yacht during all days of the regatta; - organisational fee (entree for the team's participation in the regatta); - services of 2 professional skippers and a professional navigator; - mooring fees in marinas; - training in the basics of yachting;

3 July. Arrival, accommodation of participants.

4 July. Training

5 July. Training. Opening ceremony of the regatta.

6 July. Purchasing of products for the race. Rest

7 July. Start of the regatta

from 7 to 11 July in the race (4 days non-stop)

13 July. Closing ceremony. Awarding of teams.

14 July. Departure

from €3,350 / 10 days / 1 pers.

Offers and pricing

This is my first time, is this ok.

Beginners without experience can participate in the regatta, since on the yacht there is always a professional skipper with extensive experience who will teach you everything you need for your role on the boat. In addition, as a rule, there are experienced yachtsmen in the crew who will help you get settled and feel comfortable.

What is included and not included in the price?

As a rule, the cost of participation in the regatta includes:.

— accommodation on a yacht for the duration of the regatta;

— bed linen and towels;

— organizational fee;

— skipper services;

— the cost of mooring in marinas;

— basic sailing training;

— a yacht polo or t-shirts from the organizers.

Additional expenses you will need to pay:

— airplane tickets and transfer to the marina;

— a visa. However, we will give you an invitation and confirmation of accommodation booking for the embassy. Visas for sporting events are easy to get;

— personal expenses.

You cannot choose a team?

Events schedule.

4-5 July - training

7-11 July - race

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Can i participate in a regatta if i don’t have yachting experience.

Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.

Will I be able to steer a yacht?

Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.

Where will I live during the regatta?

As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.

What will we eat?

The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.

Do you help with a visa?

We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.

Will I have seasick? What should I do if I have sickness?

Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.

How and where will I meet the crew and the captain?

Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.

What clothes do I need?

The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather. Clothing: • windbreaker and pants or shorts; • shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece); • adjustable hat/cap; • gloves. We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind. Yachting shoes should be: • light, with non-slip white outsole; • with the fixed heel; • with a tightly closed nose. During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.

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- Exclusive private hospitality on yachts which includes five star professional service and of course formula one race viewings.

- Larger groups (of 10-200) and 'all inclusive' events on private yachts with exceptional views of Monaco for special functions and events.

- VIP Access to night spots and entertainment.

- Motor boat charter sightseeing excursions out of Monaco to nearby restaurants and beaches.

Contact us for details on the latest yachts availalbe and for their position in the harbour.

Based locally in the South of France , CharterWorld can offer you the best charter yachts in the region, at the very best rates, to suit all styles and budgets.

There are several ways to enjoy the event. You can watch the races from the stands, or from one of the many roof terraces or hotel balconies along the track but, by far the most glamorous option is to charter a superyacht.

Different ways to charter a yacht during the Monaco Grand Prix:

- Renting a charter yacht right in the Monaco port provides the perfect venue for Grand Prix race watching and receptions, whether private or corporate. At CharterWorld we can help organize all your catering requirements, either with the yacht’s Chef, or in conjunction with outside caterers for larger receptions.

- A crewed boat charter to host a special event is a popular choice during the Grand Prix. There are many beautiful yachts ideally suited for cocktail receptions and parties, having vast deck space and all the technical expertise for on-board entertainment. Some yachts can host up to 200 guests in port, while a few also have special licenses for larger groups at sea (above the usual maximum of 12 guests). For parties, we can also put you in touch with local DJs and professional acts for all your entertainment needs. 

- Chartering a yacht for luxury accommodation offers a novel and practical alternative to finding a hotel. Monaco hotels typically fill up every year as early as six months prior to the Grand Prix, and rates can be very high. Commuting in and out of Monaco is also very difficult at this time, unless you can access the port by sea.

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Every year in May, Monaco’s streets transform into the world’s best known racetrack in the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. As well as being a top sporting event, it is also one of Europe's premier social highlights, with many of the world’s top corporations and celebrities visiting the Principality to join in the glamour and excitement of this exclusive event. Many of those who come to stay with their group can also entertain and witness the racing action and excitement by organising accommodation on a Monaco Grand Prix luxury yacht charter.

The Monaco Grand Prix has been held annually since 1929 in the Principality of Monaco. It is a Formula One race which is considered to be one of the most important and prestigious races around the world.

The race consists of the actual city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, which are specially prepared in advance. The cars race down right past the moored super yachts in Monaco harbour. The narrow course is made up of several tight corners, elevation shifts making it the most dangerous and demanding track still used for Formula One motor racing. Although the course makes it difficult for cars to pass, the amazing history and incredible spectacle continue to be considered the jewel of the maximum race category.

"...entertain and witness the racing action and excitement by organising accommodation on a Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter..."

Since it began in 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix has been considered as one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world, alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 hour Le Mans, collectively the Triple Crown of Motorsport.

The Monaco event spans four days, beginning with practice runs in May, followed by support races and qualifying rounds, culminating in the main event in May. The race consists of 78 laps of a 3.3km circuit, around the narrow, winding streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, and the famous Port Hercule where the boats are moored. It is undoubtedly one of the most exciting tracks in the world, with little room for driver error.

The Automobile Club de Monaco, which also runs the Monte Carlo Rally and the Monaco Kart Cup, organises The Grand Prix of Monaco.

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Calm Island With Some Greed

It would be nice to find some treasure., amazing race china 3: moscow, russia.

Even with Zika, filthy swimming pools and really fragile security, the Brazil Olympics has officially started, and I couldn’t care less, cause I don’t really watch the Olympics for leisure.

After a celebratory video from the teams, they are now headed to the host of 1980 Summer Olympics location, Moscow, Russia (but in technical terms, it would be U.S.S.R at that time).

So, have a vodka from the sword in the morning (which, would net me a penalty cause I will avoid drinking alcohol whenever I can, and what is the name of that tradition?), and head on!

Route Info: Will Work For Bread (Physical)

Carrying 20 heavy loads of flour to the shop, nasty even with the distance being so near. Having to put it neatly, is diabolical for people that are not physically inclined.

The sadist in me says that they should finish the entire bread that was given before they can even check in.

(Kinda pity that the show can’t use the Moscow railway as their only destination, it would be a great break from the lack of self driving for this season after Infiniti toss them for another Amazing Race knockoff).

Fast Forward: Circus Acts (Skills)

Actually both of the acts are kinda meh. The plate spinning is actually easier than the one in Amazing Race US Season 17, and the acrobatic stunt is kinda basic for a Fast Forward.

For me, I would add an Accordion playing and doing a balancing act to make it more tougher.

Still having a battle between Team Returnees & Team Siblings are kind of nice, cause the format of Fast Forward right now should be abolished.

Fast Forward winner: Team Siblings.

And for the rest of the leg, they full on copying the tasks from both Russian legs from Amazing Race US Season 21, but no caviar or learning who Anastasia is? Boo.

Synchronized Swimming (Physical + Skills)

Good news is that the task is definitely difficult and fun. Bad news is that it is more difficult that the other task and not many people are able to swim effectively to finish the challenge.

Trepak Dance (Skills)

4 episode in and we already have 3 fun and difficult dancing challenges (which will add up to 5 in the next leg, and one of them include flamenco dancing), guess Tokyo dances is seen as boring for the producers, and with Team Returnees using the Express Pass, next.

Roadblock: Russian Time Zone Exam (Mental)

Fans of Amazing Race know what this challenge is, and sadly to say, the examiner here is too bland.

First Place: Team Siblings

Penalized: Team Actors for taking some kind of illegal transportation (which is like, huh?) & Team SHN48 for violating traffic rules (which is understandable, cause they are idols, and in the idol world, they want them to be as pure as possible). Both teams took 30 minute penalties, which I have to say, is extremely harsh, do you think that these are the reasons why the teams right now are scared of taking the penalty?

Still, eliminated for passing through the red light would be a moment by itself.

Non-Eliminated: Team Dancers, again.

Strangely, I felt that leg is too short, but that just me.

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AEGEAN 600 is a  600 nm challenge  for both skippers and crews.

For this case, a whole boat racing charter is a once-in – a-lifetime task for a team, nevertheless should you wish to join a crew, this is also possible. Do not miss next year’s inaugural AEGEAN 600 race.

Get in touch with one of the below companies and get your spot in the starting line on July 7, 2024!

X-YACHTING SAILING CENTER

X-Yachting Sailing Center   in Greece is the World’s #1 X-Yachts Exclusive Charter Center, organizing bareboat, skippered charters and one-design events.

X-Yachting, is an official partner of Aegean600 race, supporting the event and setting the entire brand new X-Yachts fleet available for charter, in full race-ready mode with a carefully engineered wardrobe of high performance sails and each boat in impeccable condition.

The  brand new X-Yachts  available for racing charter are:

*X-Yachts Xp44 carbon masted (2020) * X-Yachts X4.6 (2019) * X-Yachts X4.0 (2022)

Charter Options with X-Yachting are

-Ready-made teams can charter an entire yacht (with or without skipper)

-Solo sailors, couples or smaller groups can book a position on board and live the experience with like-minded people.

-Hull & sail branding for companies can be quoted upon your inquiry

FAST SAILING

Boats available for charter for the AEGEAN 600 Race Pogo30, Pogo36, Pogo12.50, Pogo50, X-Yacht X4.3

Option 1: your full crew + our skipper Option 2: participate individually as a member of a crew

Find out more  here

OFFSHORE RACING CENTER

OffshoreRacingCharter.gr  is responsible to provide for racing charter the three Dehler 30od owned by OPTIMUM Yacht Racing Team members. ΑΕΤΗΕR, OPTIMUM 4 and LAVORO III are highly developed modern user-friendly racing yachts.

They are powered by identical high-end QUANTUM Sails wardrobe, including cable-less furling CodeO and Staysail. AETHER(2021) already competed successfully in the inaugural AEGEAN 600 , scoring a 2nd place , in the Double Handed category.

OPTIMUM 4 and LAVORO III will be commissioned in early 2022 and will follow a three-boat tuning/testing regime by Team OPTIMUM.

The Dehler 30od is suitable for Double-Handed or full crew (up to six) entry and holds IRC and ORC rating certificates with or without water ballast.

Email: [email protected] Telephone: +30 6986 797 827 Website:  www.offshoreracingcharter.gr

MULTIHULL YACHTING

Multihull Yachting is operating successfully in the Greek yacht charter market since 2002, specializing in catamaran charters

We are the owners and the exclusive managers of the catamarans and yachts we offer so we can guarantee the highest level of maintenance and provide personalized services to our clients

Contact us on [email protected] for any kind of charter -bareboat/skippered/cabin charter- or combined activity and we will organize everything according to your wishes. Email: [email protected] Telephone: +30 22920 60298 Website: www.multihull-yachting.com/en/

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Race Documents

For the Race Documents and the current Notice Board, please click  here

 Storage facilities (shared space) will be available to all participating boats starting from Tuesday July 2nd. For any further enquiries or regarding container shipping please email us at  [email protected] & [email protected]

Weather Forecast Service Meteo

A general weather forecast of the South Aegean Sea will be provided during Skippers Meeting.

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For Taxi Services (including pickup/drop off service from/to Athens International Airport), please get in touch with:

Konstantinos Chrysovalantis Tel. (+30) 6974375653 Email:  [email protected]

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Dirfy’s Water

All participating yachts are welcomed to pick up “Dirfys” 0.75L PET water bottles (3 liters / per person / per racing day/ 5 days), from the Olympic Marine warehouse, on Friday 7 July, between 17:00 – 19:00.

Supermarket

SUPERMARKET IN THE OLYMPIC MARINE PREMISES

offers  10%   discount to all AEGEAN 600 competitors

For purchases over € 250, apart from the 10% discount, 6 * 1.5lt and 24*0.5lt water bottles will be provided for free. Free boat delivery if desired.

AEGEAN 600 fabric Bracelet must be worn for the discounts to apply

*  Tobacco products and products containing alcohol are excluded from any discount

Sail Repairs

For sail repairs please contact Mr. Nikos Karatzis   

Email at [email protected]

https://karatzisails.gr/contact-us/

Mob. +30 6972202482 and +30 2292026754

Location 10 min away by car. Pick-up service available upon request.

Accommodation & Travel info

For accommodation and travel information please contact Mr. Gregory Chrysos on  [email protected]  

Live the ultimate experience of this exciting sailing race with SIXT , a member of the MOTODYNAMIKI Group and Official Supplier of AEGEAN 600. 

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Restaurants / Tavernas

The following fees shall be paid to participate in the AEGEAN 600.  Entrants who are members of the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club are eligible for a 20% discount on the base entry fee.

HULL Length     Base Entry fee

Up to -14.00m          € 600

14.01-19.00m          € 850

19.01-24.00m          € 1.100

24.01-30.50m          € 1.500

30.51-40.00m           € 2.000

>40m                   € 55 /m

Additional Category fee           € 100

Additional fee for late entry     € 200

Should you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. email : [email protected] Tel : (+30) 210411 3201 Mob/WhatsApp : (+30) 6932708404

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Could Trump’s AI-generated Taylor Swift endorsement be illegal?

On Sunday, former President Donald Trump posted a collection of memes on Truth Social — the platform owned by his media company — that make it seem like Taylor Swift and her fans are coming out in support of his candidacy. But as new legislation takes effect, these images could have deeper implications about the use of AI-generated images in political campaigns, especially when those images misrepresent a celebrity’s likeness.

“One of the things I’m seeing a lot of in my practice right now is the rise of AI impersonators across the board for endorsements,” Noah Downs, an IP and entertainment lawyer, told TechCrunch, with the condition that his comments are not legal advice. These fake AI endorsements have become so widespread that even “Shark Tank” had to publish a PSA to warn fans about the prevalence of scams that impersonate the show’s investors.

In one of the images Trump posted, hordes of young women wear matching “Swifties for Trump” t-shirts. While there is indeed political diversity among the large population of Swift fans, these images appear to be AI-generated — in fact, these particular images come from a satirical post on X.

Another meme that Trump posted is a screenshot from X that depicts Taylor Swift as Uncle Sam, declaring, “Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump.”

Though the pop icon has not yet commented on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, she came out in support of the Biden-Harris campaign in 2020 and publicly disparaged Trump at the time. Some fans speculated that Swift had subtly endorsed Harris in an Instagram post this month, though this was not the case .

As one of the most dominant figures in pop culture, Swift has been subject to her fair share of deepfakes . When non-consensual, explicit AI images depicting Swift went viral on X this year, some lawmakers responded by introducing new bills aiming to protect against deepfakes . Even White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called on Congress to do something.

Eight months later, the landscape of legal protections against misleading synthetic media already looks different. In Tennessee, where Swift’s corporate representation is based, Governor Bill Lee in March signed the trailblazing ELVIS Act into law, which carves out explicit protections for artists against unauthorized AI imitations of their work.

“This legislation was passed with bipartisan support, because everyone appears to recognize the problems that AI and misuse of AI tools can present to the public,” Downs said.

But since the ELVIS Act is so new, there isn’t precedent for how it could be used to protect artists. Much of the legislation’s language focuses specifically on AI-generated audio that can mimic an artist’s voice, like the viral Drake song that turned out to be fake.

“I do think that this is going to be a long-term issue that the ELVIS Act is very prescient in taking care of, but we need to have more robust national legislation about it,” Downs said. The only reason why the ELVIS Act may even potentially be at play is because of Swift’s connections to the state, where she has business and real estate holdings.

Avi D. Kelin, a partner at PEM Law focusing on political law, is not optimistic that the ELVIS Act could apply, since the law appears more concerned with audio-based impersonation than imagery. Instead, he wonders if this could become a federal election integrity concern in the future.

“The larger question is whether the Federal Election Commission, which has jurisdiction over political communications, will get involved,” Kelin told TechCrunch. But he said that the FEC doesn’t seem likely to roll out new guidelines on AI-generated political communications this election cycle.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), however, announced it is moving forward with plans to enact new AI transparency requirements on TV and radio advertisements. But that doesn’t apply to social media posts by politicians running for government office, and social media remains a key component of campaign communications. Meanwhile, research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a British nonprofit focused on online extremism, showed that the volume of AI-generated disinformation increased an average of 130% per month on X over the last year.

These disingenuous endorsements matter so much because Swift’s support is perhaps the most coveted celebrity backing a politician can get. Her cultural influence is so vast that her support of a candidate could tip the scales in a tight race — according to Morning Consult , more than half of adults in the U.S. consider themselves fans of Taylor Swift, while 16% identify as avid fans. Those numbers are staggering given the context that only about two-thirds of eligible Americans cast their vote in the 2020 election.

“The [ELVIS Act] is brand new, and the exact parameters will need to be developed by the courts,” said Kelin. “This would certainly be an interesting test case!”

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