Introduction
and an overall description of 1995 regatta
by Alkis Mangriotis IU.
In
June 1994 the Yacht Racing Club of Athens announced the
organisation of the first Round the Aegean Race. This was to be a non-stop event of
approximately 530 nautical miles, and sailed in the way the long offshore races were
executed around the word having as an example the Fastnet and the Sidney - Hobart. The
purpose of the race was to give the Greek sailors a chance to participate in a long
distance race, something that besides sailing knowledge would require a different type of
organisation, preparation and skills. Continued
Map showing the rout
of the race. The Aegean Race FINAL Results
Detailed Report by
Costas Tsantilis skipper of "Anything X" in English and in Greek. The report was submitted to Yacht club of Greece".
Report by Alkis Mangriotis, skipper of "Sidhartha".
The report was submitted to "Sea & Yachting"
magazine.
Pictures showing the position of the participating boats at various
intervals, as it was reported by the "Argos" navigating system. Dimitris
Zeinakis the YRCA computer officer made it possible to print collected information from
"Argos", many thanks Dimitris.
Presentation of participating yachts and their crews (catalogues in
Gr as well). Photos of the boat and/ or teams may be included.
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