The Hellenic Offshore Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation welcomes sailing enthusiasts from around the world to the AEGEAN REGATTA, a sailing event that brings together breathtaking destinations, history, gastronomy, and above all, culture.

In this year’s edition, the journey through the Aegean continues with stops at Chios, Fourni, Agathonisi, and Samos.

A nautical voyage connecting past and present, across one of the most iconic seas in the world.

Dr. Konstantin Kalogeropoulos
Chairman
Hellenic Offshore Committee
Hellenic Sailing Federation

With great pleasure, I extend my greetings to AEGEAN REGATTA 2026, an institution that this year marks 25 years and brings together our maritime tradition with the modern dynamism of insular Greece, showcasing the Aegean as a space of sport, cooperation, and outward-looking engagement.

This year’s route, starting from Chios (Limnia–Volissos) and continuing to Fournoi and Agathonisi, before concluding in Samos (Marathokampos), is a unique journey to island destinations with a strong historical and cultural heritage.

Beyond being a sporting event that highlights teamwork and fair competition, AEGEAN REGATTA is also an opportunity to promote the beauty of our islands and support local communities.

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy actively supports this year’s event as well, through the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy, in cooperation with the Offshore Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation.

Warm congratulations to the organizations supporting this effort, to the volunteers, and to the local authorities of our islands hosting the event. Above all, congratulations to all participants who honor the waters of the Aegean with their competitive presence!

I wish every success to the event, safe and successful races, and fair winds to all crews.

Stefanos Gkikas

Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy

Greeting from the Secretary General of the Aegean and Island Policy and President of the Organizing Committee of the “AEGEAN REGATTA 2026”

Welcome to “AEGEAN REGATTA 2026”, the 25th International Aegean Offshore Sailing Race!

For a quarter of a century, this institutional event of the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy, in cooperation with the Hellenic Sailing Federation’s Offshore Committee, has been crossing the Aegean, bringing islands and people together, and securing a special place in the hearts of sailors in Greece and abroad. For the fifth consecutive year, I have the honor of addressing this greeting to you, and each time the emotion is greater.

“AEGEAN REGATTA” is a timeless voyage at sea. It links the tradition of our seafaring heritage—from the old wooden boats and folk maritime craftsmanship—to modern sailing, technology, and high-level sporting competition. On the very same sea that our ancestors once sailed, today’s modern offshore yachts glide, proving that the relationship between the Aegean and humankind remains alive, creative, and constantly evolving.

This year, from 21 to 28 August 2026, we set sail from Limnia – Volissos of Chios and follow a route that embraces the central and northeastern Aegean: Fournoi, Agathonisi, Marathokampos (Samos). Each island, each harbor, is a hub of memory, seamanship, and everyday life in our island communities. There, sailors and visitors will enjoy authentic experiences of hospitality, culture, and local flavors.

At the same time, this year we feel that the race marks a new beginning: an opportunity to give “new life” to the traditional wooden boats of our Aegean. With Samos at the heart of this effort—and its enduring, symbiotic relationship with wooden boatbuilding and traditional hulls—we highlight the unbreakable bond between land and sea: from the timber of the “black pine” in the island’s mountainous areas to the carved wood that takes shape and becomes a sturdy hull at sea. Together with the Hellenic Sailing Federation, this year we are striving to include traditional wooden boats in a more meaningful way, dedicating to them the space and time they deserve within the official program.

The official program is not only a race plan. It is an invitation to walk through the alleyways, to speak with local residents, to listen to the stories of the people who keep our border islands alive. Rest days become days of meeting and exchange; finish lines become an occasion for celebration—for music, for shared smiles in squares and harbors.

Over its 25 years, “AEGEAN REGATTA” has become synonymous with continuity, consistency, and love for the Aegean. The five consecutive editions of this period are, for me, five powerful memories: summers filled with light, faces, challenges we overcame together, and moments of pride when we see the boats form a colorful flotilla of hope upon our waters.

We therefore invite you to share once again the spirit of seamanship and adventure. To let the wind fill the sails—and our hearts with emotion—as we sail among islands that carry centuries of stories and among people who welcome us with warmth. Let us make “AEGEAN REGATTA 2026” not only another successful event, but an experience we will remember as a point of reference in this now five-year shared journey.

With appreciation,

Sincerely,

Manolis Koutoulakis

Secretary General of the Aegean and Island Policy

And

President of the Organizing Committee of the 25th International Aegean Offshore Sailing Races “AEGEAN REGATTA 2026”

The yachts of the Aegean Regatta have set sail on their beautiful journey across the emblematic waters of the Aegean, as they have for so many years now, departing from different parts of the country and heading toward the great sailing gathering in Myrina, Lemnos, on August 23rd.

A journey of participation, of place, of people… with sails – the timeless means that carries within it all the maritime culture of our homeland.

A meeting of the people of the sea with the people of the Aegean, with history and with the present.

As we salute their departure, we invite our sailing friends to honor this year’s special event with their participation.

The Aegean Regatta is organized by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Island Policy, through the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy, in collaboration with the Offshore Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation.

On behalf of the Offshore Sailing Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation

Myrina, Lemnos

Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 August:
During registrations, each crew will be offered a package of local products (wine, venizelika sweets, flomaria pasta, rusks, etc.) per boat.

Saturday 23 August:

• 18:30: Guided tour of the Castle of Myrina by archaeologist Ms. Styliani Poimenidou, staff member of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesvos – Department of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Antiquities and Museums.

Maximum number of participants: 25 persons

Language of the tour: Greek

Registration of participation: During yacht registration

For reasons of smooth coordination and proper conduct of the tour, participants are requested to gather at the beginning of the cobblestone path leading to the Castle.

• 20:00: “The Cuisine of Lemnos” – Tasting of local recipes and wines

Sunday 24 August:

• 10:00: Guided tour of the Castle of Myrina by archaeologist Ms. Styliani Poimenidou, staff member of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesvos – Department of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Antiquities and Museums.

Maximum number of participants: 25 persons

Language of the tour: Greek

Registration of participation: During yacht registration

For reasons of smooth coordination and proper conduct of the tour, participants are requested to gather at the beginning of the cobblestone path leading to the Castle.

• 19:30: Skippers’ Meeting (Maroula Cinema Theatre)
• 20:15: “August Flavors of Lemnos” – Local product offerings
• 20:30: Traditional dances of Lemnos
• 21:00: Opening Ceremony – Official greetings
• 21:30: “Songs of the Aegean” – Live music performance with the orchestra of V. Pitsikas

Organized by: Municipality of Lemnos

Agios Efstratios

Monday 25 August

• 13:00–21:00: Visit to the Museum of Democracy (special extended opening hours)
• 21:00: Awards Ceremony and Concert by Walkman the Band

Organized by: Municipality of Agios Efstratios

Plomari, Lesvos

Wednesday 27 August

• 12:00–14:00: Guided tours at the Isidoros Arvanitis Ouzo Museum. Shuttle buses provided by Isidoros Arvanitis from Plomari Marina.
• 21:00: Island-style festival at Plomari Square with the music group of Apostolos Myrogiannis.
  Dance groups participating:
  • Plomari Club “Benjamin of Lesvos”
  • Cultural Association of Mantamados (dance teacher: Mr. Vasilis Agkopian)
  • Cultural Association of Plagia (dance teacher: Ms. Dina Antoniou)

Before the start of the event, the race awards ceremony will take place. At the same time, refreshments will be offered to yacht crews by the Plomari Municipal Community.

Also, in Plomari Municipal Park there will be an Art and Photography Exhibition featuring works by local artists and students of the Plomari School of Painting.

Organized by: Intermunicipal Port Fund of Lesvos, Municipality of Mytilene – Municipal Community of Plomari

Thursday 28 August

• 09:00: Local Sailing Race
  Route Sponsor: Ouzo Plomari – Isidoros Arvanitis
• 15:00: Award Ceremony – Beach Party at Joe’s Bar (Tarsanas – Esso Papas Beach)
• 19:30: Presentation of the photo album and screening of the documentary “The Wooden Shipbuilding Tradition in Plomari” at the Plomari Cultural Center

Organized by: Cultural Association of Plomari “TO POLION”

Mytilene, Lesvos

Friday 29 August: Awards Ceremony – Crew Party in the courtyard of the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy

Saturday 30 August: Closing Ceremony – Music Event with the band Efapax at Sapphous square.

Organized by: Municipality of Mytilene

“Discover the Beauty of the Aegean Sea”

Preparations are in full swing for the Aegean Regatta 2025, which will set sail from Myrina, Lemnos, and head towards Agios Efstratios, Plomari in Lesvos, and Mytilene, marking its 24th voyage through the magnificent Aegean Sea from 23 to 30 August.

The Aegean Regatta, organized by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, is not just a sailing race but a unique experience that introduces participants to the living traditions, customs, and people of the Aegean, as well as to the unique products, flavors, and aromas of Aegean cuisine.

Registrations are ongoing at www.aegeanregatta.gr, while the Organizing Committee has released the promo video entitled “Discover the Beauty of the Aegean Sea”, available at the following link:

The Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Island Policy, Stefanos Gikas, shared his message for the Aegean Regatta:

“The Aegean Regatta has established itself as a premier event in Greek and international sailing, offering an excellent opportunity to showcase the unparalleled natural beauty, cultural richness, and traditions of the Aegean islands.

It is a sporting event that fosters collaboration, noble competition, and the outward focus of our island regions, highlighting their potential on a global scale.

This year, sailors and visitors will have the chance to explore and enjoy the beautiful islands of Lemnos, Agios Efstratios, and Lesvos, each of which boasts its own unique identity.

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy once again actively supports this year’s event through the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy, in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation. The primary goal is to promote and highlight our islands.”

Aegean Regatta 2025 Schedule

Saturday, 23 August 2025
• 16:00 – Registrations and inspections in Myrina

Sunday, 24 August 2025
• 09:30 – Registrations and inspections
• 19:30 – Skippers’ briefing
• 21:00 – Opening Ceremony in Myrina, Lesvos

Monday, 25 August 2025
• 11:00 – Offshore Race: Myrina, Lemnos – Agios Efstratios (approx. 21 nautical miles)
• 21:00 – Prize-giving in Agios Efstratios

Tuesday, 26 August 2025
• 11:00 – Offshore Race: Agios Efstratios – Plomari, Lesvos (approx. 76 nautical miles)

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
• Rest day in Plomari

Thursday, 28 August 2025
• 11:00 – Coastal Race in Plomari (approx. 10 nautical miles)
• 21:00 – Prize-giving in Plomari

Friday, 29 August 2025
• 11:00 – Offshore Race: Plomari – Mytilene (approx. 20 nautical miles)

Saturday, 30 August 2025
• 11:00 – Coastal Race in Mytilene (approx. 8 nautical miles)
• 21:00 – Closing Ceremony in Mytilene

The Aegean Regatta 2025 is organized by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, in cooperation with the Offshore Racing Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation and the clubs: ASIATH Rhodes, LOIATH Mytilene, Nautical Club of Samos, Nautical Club of Chios, PEKEV Chios, with the 2025 coordinating club being the Nautical Club of Mytilene.

In the magnificent seas of the Northern and Northeastern Aegean, the boats participating in the Aegean Regatta 2025 will set sail in this international offshore sailing race, a longstanding institution in the nautical sports scene of the Aegean Sea. Every year, it attracts the most significant and finest yachts from Greece and abroad.

The sailing boats will depart from Myrina, Lemnos, and, with stopovers in Agios Efstratios and Plomari, will reach Mytilene for the finish, concluding a week full of excitement and encounters with the stunning islands and hospitable people of the Aegean Sea.

Aegean Regatta 2025 Schedule

Saturday, 23 August 2025
• 16:00 – Registrations and inspections in Myrina

Sunday, 24 August 2025
• 09:30 – Registrations and inspections
• 19:30 – Skippers’ briefing
• 21:00 – Opening Ceremony in Myrina, Lesvos

Monday, 25 August 2025
• 11:00 – Offshore Race: Myrina, Lemnos – Agios Efstratios (approx. 21 nautical miles)
• 21:00 – Prize-giving in Agios Efstratios

Tuesday, 26 August 2025
• 11:00 – Offshore Race: Agios Efstratios – Plomari, Lesvos (approx. 76 nautical miles)

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
• Rest day in Plomari

Thursday, 28 August 2025
• 11:00 – Coastal Race in Plomari (approx. 10 nautical miles)
• 21:00 – Prize-giving in Plomari

Friday, 29 August 2025
• 11:00 – Offshore Race: Plomari – Mytilene (approx. 20 nautical miles)

Saturday, 30 August 2025
• 11:00 – Coastal Race in Mytilene (approx. 8 nautical miles)
• 21:00 – Closing Ceremony in Mytilene

Message from the Secretary General for the Aegean and Island Policy, Manolis Koutoulakis:

“For the past 23 years, this official event of the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy, in collaboration with the Offshore Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation, has been crossing the Aegean Sea, uniting people, cultures, and waters. This year, from August 23 to August 30, 2025, the “AEGEAN REGATTA” sets sail on a journey brimming with memories, history, art, and flavors. Departing from Myrina on the island of Limnos—a place renowned for its distinguished wines, fine cheeses, and the tradition of the first parliamentary body—it continues on to the historically significant Agios Efstratios, and then to Plomari on Lesvos, the birthplace of aromatic ouzo. There, visitors can also admire the town’s distinctive architecture and explore its long-standing wooden boatbuilding tradition, a testament to the local maritime heritage. Finally, our voyage concludes in the island’s bustling and radiant capital, Mytilene.

On this maritime journey, we will visit places of exile that preserved the flame of hope, as well as islands that gave rise to illustrious creators like Odysseas Elytis, the poet of Aegean light, and Teriade (Stratis Eleftheriadis), the visionary of art who supported leading painters and placed Greece on the map of the global artistic avant-garde. At each stop, the echoes of ancient civilizations, the sounds of traditional music, and the aromas of local gastronomy will offer sailors an unforgettable experience.

We embrace the sea breeze, the brilliant blue of the Aegean, and the warm hospitality of the island communities that welcome us with enthusiasm. The “AEGEAN REGATTA” is not merely an international sailing race; it is a voyage through the waves of history and spiritual heritage, an ode to sportsmanship, friendship, and exploration.

We invite you to share in this spirit of seamanship and adventure, traveling through places where the freedom of the open sea converges with vibrant tradition, unique local products, and the tastes and aromas of Aegean cuisine. From the wine and cheeses of Limnos to the ouzo of Plomari and its notable architecture and wooden boatbuilding legacy, every port tells a unique story of the Aegean.”

The Aegean Regatta 2025 is organized by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, in cooperation with the Offshore Racing Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation and the clubs: ASIATH Rhodes, LOIATH Mytilene, Nautical Club of Samos, Nautical Club of Chios, PEKEV Chios, with the 2025 coordinating club being the Nautical Club of Mytilene.

The Aegean Regatta has established itself as a premier event in Greek and international sailing, offering an excellent opportunity to showcase the unparalleled natural beauty, cultural richness, and traditions of the Aegean islands.

It is a sporting event that fosters collaboration, noble competition, and the outward focus of our island regions, highlighting their potential on a global scale.

This year, sailors and visitors will have the chance to explore and enjoy the beautiful islands of Lemnos, Agios Efstratios, and Lesvos, each of which boasts its own unique identity.

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy once again actively supports this year’s event through the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy, in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation. The primary goal is to promote and highlight our islands.

Stefanos Gkikas

Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy

Welcome to the “AEGEAN REGATTA 2025,” the 24th International Aegean Offshore Sailing Races!

For the past 23 years, this official event of the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy, in collaboration with the Offshore Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation, has been crossing the Aegean Sea, uniting people, cultures, and waters. This year, from August 23 to August 30, 2025, the “AEGEAN REGATTA” sets sail on a journey brimming with memories, history, art, and flavors. Departing from Myrina on the island of Limnos—a place renowned for its distinguished wines, fine cheeses, and the tradition of the first parliamentary body—it continues on to the historically significant Agios Efstratios, and then to Plomari on Lesvos, the birthplace of aromatic ouzo. There, visitors can also admire the town’s distinctive architecture and explore its long-standing wooden boatbuilding tradition, a testament to the local maritime heritage. Finally, our voyage concludes in the island’s bustling and radiant capital, Mytilene.

On this maritime journey, we will visit places of exile that preserved the flame of hope, as well as islands that gave rise to illustrious creators like Odysseas Elytis, the poet of Aegean light, and Teriade (Stratis Eleftheriadis), the visionary of art who supported leading painters and placed Greece on the map of the global artistic avant-garde. At each stop, the echoes of ancient civilizations, the sounds of traditional music, and the aromas of local gastronomy will offer sailors an unforgettable experience.

We embrace the sea breeze, the brilliant blue of the Aegean, and the warm hospitality of the island communities that welcome us with enthusiasm. The “AEGEAN REGATTA” is not merely an international sailing race; it is a voyage through the waves of history and spiritual heritage, an ode to sportsmanship, friendship, and exploration.

We invite you to share in this spirit of seamanship and adventure, traveling through places where the freedom of the open sea converges with vibrant tradition, unique local products, and the tastes and aromas of Aegean cuisine. From the wine and cheeses of Limnos to the ouzo of Plomari and its notable architecture and wooden boatbuilding legacy, every port tells a unique story of the Aegean.

Welcome, and best of luck to all participants!

With appreciation,

Manolis Koutoulakis

Secretary General of the Aegean and Island Policy

And

President of the Organizing Committee of the 24th International Aegean Offshore Sailing Races “AEGEAN REGATTA 2025”