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GETSTARTED Index 22 / 29 OCTOBER ‘16 GETSTARTED index ABOUT / 01 CHOOSE YOUR CAT / 02 ROUTE MAP / 03 KEA (TZIA) / 04 KYTHNOS / 05 POROS / 06 EPIDAVROS / 07 ATHENS - ALIMOS / 08 ALTERNATIVE ROUTE B / 09 ALTERNATIVE ROUTE C / 10 COMPETITIONS / 11 PREV NEXT We welcome you to participate in the ultimate event for cruising catamarans! Catamaranscup is an international regatta for cruising catamarans offering everyone the opportunity to experience a sailing race while on a relaxing holiday week in the Greek islands. Full of side events , thematic competitions, cocktail parties, beach BB-Qs, dinners & of course a special welcome organized for competing yachts at each port of call, Catamaranscup is as much fun partying on the islands as it is racing to them! Open to sailors of all levels of competence, the 7th Catamaranscup International regatta is already scheduled to take place in the last week of October 2016 & ready for you to team up with your friends or family & participate! Starting from Athens, the regatta will visit many Greek islands following a relaxing & enjoyable sailing route that allows plenty of time for everyone to explore places of interest. PREV INDEX NEXT 01 Choose your cat! Catamaran type LOA (m) Built year Cab/WC Lagoon 620 (with crew) 18,90 2011 4+2/5 Lagoon 560 (with crew) 17,07 2014 5+2/6 Lagoon 52 (with crew) 18,84 2015 6+2/7 Lagoon 500 (with crew) 15,51 06-09 5+2/6 Salina 48 14,30 2008 4+2/4 Lagoon 470 (with crew) 14,50 2004 4+2/5 Nautitech 47 14,30 06-09 4+2/4 Lagoon 450 F/S 13,96 14-16 4+2/4 Lagoon 450 13,96 11-12 4+2/4 3 ways to participate: Lagoon 440 13,60 06-09 4+2/5 Nautitech 441 13,60 2011 4+2/4 Team up with your friends Belize 43 13,00 2001 4+2/3 or family & charter a bareboat Lagoon 421 12,61 13-15 4+1/5 Catamaran to race! Lagoon 420 12,61 07-09 4+1/5 Charter a crewed catamaran Lagoon 400 11,97 14-15 4+2/4 & come aboard with your loved Lagoon 400/S2 11,97 10-13 4+2/4 ones to enjoy this experience Nautitech 40 11,98 2006 4+2/2 with the added comfort & safety Lagoon 39 11,74 14/16 4+2/4 of an experienced crew! Lagoon 380/S2 11,50 07-16 4+2/2 Join one of our open Lagoon 380 11,50 02-06 4+2/2 crews as crewmember. Athena 38 11,60 01-02 4+2/2 No experience is needed. Visit catamaranscup.com & fill in the Entry form PREV INDEX NEXT 02 SAT N 22 FRI ATHENS 28 ALIMOS MARINA W E S SUN AEGINA 23 CAPE WED SOUNION 26 Saronic KEA (TZIA) TUE NAFPLION EPIDAVROS 25 Gulf MON POROS 24 KYTHNOS Argolic ERMIONI Gulf HYDRA SPETSES SU NDAY 23 OCT ’16 WEDNESDAY 26 OCT ’16 1st LEG: ALIMOS > KEA (TZIA) 4th LEG: POROS > EPIDAVROS MONDAY 24 OCT ’16 THURSDAY 27 OCT ’16 2nd LEG: KEA (TZIA) > KYTHNOS FREE DAY T U ESDAY 25 OCT ’16 FRIDAY 28 OCT ’16 3rd LEG: KYTHNOS > POROS FREE SAILING TO ATHENS PREV INDEX NEXT STAYTUNNED 03 The beautiful island of Kea, known also as Tzia, is the perfect destination for discerning travelers seeking a serene island retreat for their holidays. The stunningly beautiful landscape, the striking golden beaches and emerald waters of the sea and the tranquil ambience make Tzia a heavenly venue for memorable vacations. Kea offers numerous attractions of archaeological, historical, SUN cultural interest, along with excellent dining options and a quite intense nightlife. 23 Kea ( Tzia) island more info: kea-tzia.gr PREV INDEX NEXT 04 Kythnos island is located in western Cyclades and rightfully considered as one of the top weekend destinations in Greece, very well known for its splendid sandy beaches. The port of Merichas offers all kind of facilities for tourists’ accommodation & entertainment. Scenic taverns, restaurants, bars & coffee shops guarantee the best of time during your holidays. Don't miss to try the delicious traditional products of Kythnos like local thermiotiko cheese and pasteli made MON from lovely local honey. 24 Kythnos island more info: kithnosisland.gr PREV INDEX NEXT 05 Abound with pine trees that reach the rugged shores or the sandybeaches, Poros has inspired with its beauty many people, including the Greek nobelist Giorgos Seferis and the American writer Henry Miller. Along the pier there are plenty of cafeterias, restaurants, little taverns, tourist shops, many bars and discos with foreign & Greek music. Poros, with its traditional local color & modern facilities is an ideal holiday resort. TUE 25 Poros island more info: poros.com.gr PREV INDEX NEXT 06 Leonidion Located very close to popular destinations -like Nafplio, Mycenae, Portoheli, the islandsMONDAY of Spetses, 25 Hydra OCTOBER & Poros-, Epidavros 2015 is really the meeting hub for the whole region. It is worth visiting the architectural masterpiece of the Ancient Theatre. You will also have the opportunity to become acquainted with the locals and enjoy their traditional home made dishes offered at the picturesque WED taverns of the area, that will satisfy your appetizing quests. 26 Epidavros more info: epidavros.gr PREV INDEX NEXT 07 Athens welcomes you once again and invites you to enjoy a short tour among the numerous places of interest & beauty. Have a ride along the coastline, from Piraeus to Cape Sounion, or visit the historical center and the modern museum of Acropolis. Whatever you decide to do the Greek capital will surely amaze you. FRI 28 Athens (Alimos) more info: cityofathens.gr PREV INDEX NEXT 08 ALTER B Alternative* route B ATHENS > EPIDAVROS > POROS > ERMIONI > SPETSES > ATHENS * Depending on weather conditions PREV INDEX NEXT 09 ALTER C Alternative* route C ATHENS > POROS > ERMIONI > SPETSES > NAFPLION > ATHENS * Depending on weather conditions PREV INDEX NEXT 10 Competitions Each crew shall prepare and Every crew will have 5’ to present Get the best photo shots present one or more dishes itself and impress everyone you can during the regatta to the rest of the fleet, during with their fun attitude on this and claim the first prize! the award ceremony. fun costume competition! The photos will be evaluated Dishes shall be cooked by the Presentations will be evaluated by the competitors and the crew on board their boat from by the competitors and will be winning entry will be judged “scratch”. Dishes will be evaluated judged considering appearance, to be the most visually appealing by the competitors and will be presentation and originality. or original or impressive or judged considering taste, Prizes will be awarded to the self- explanatory shot of appearance, presentation & “Best Presentation”. the race, the catamarans, originality. A prize will be awarded the crews & the sailing area. for the “Best Dish”. More infos about conditions of participation on www.catamaranscup.com PREV INDEX NEXT 11 STAYTUNNED SPONSORS UNDER THE AEGIS AFFILIATED AGENCIES MEDIA SPONSORS PREV INDEX.
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