Press Releases

27 Feb

Posted at 22:06h in AEGEAN 600 2023, Press Releases

Lavrion, 27 February 2023 -- With more than two months to go before the close of entries, organizers from the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are excited that there are already teams from 13 nations signed up for the 2023 edition of the AEGEAN 600. This is the most internationally-diverse fleet in the three-year history of this annual race, often referred to the “perfect 600-mile race” for its superb race course, excellent weather and sea conditions, and outstanding Greek hospitality. Activities in this 3rd edition of the race start on Sunday July 2nd with free berthing for all entries, followed by numerous pre-race activities held daily, such as the Safety Seminar (shown below) held on Thursday July 6th. The Skipper’s Briefing will be on Friday July 7th, and then the spectacular start of the race held at the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio (shown above) on Sunday July 9th....

17 Nov

Posted at 11:06h in AEGEAN 600 2023, Press Releases

The Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) is pleased to announce the Notice of Race is published and the entry process is open for the 3rd annual AEGEAN 600 race held over 7-15 July 2023.   HORC welcomes seaworthy monohulls with a minimum LOA of 09,00m with a current and valid IRC or ORC certificate, seaworthy multihull boats with a minimum LOA of 9,15m with a current and valid MOCRA or ORCmh certificate. Boats within offshore classes such as the IMA Maxi, Dehler 30 One Design, Class 40, Mini 6.5, and Figaro II and III classes are also invited to enter.   The Notice of Race gives more details on the entry rules and requirements, and descriptions of the numerous prizes and awards offered by HORC for the race.   Already there are entries from Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and Poland registered for the race, often described as the “Perfect 600-miler” for its unique combination of excellent weather, interesting race course run...

19 Aug

Posted at 19:13h in AEGEAN 600 2022, Press Releases

Clean Regatta is the world’s leading certification programme for water-based events, administered by Sailors for the Sea, a nonprofit organisation that educates and empowers sailors and boaters to protect and restore our oceans and coastal waters. At Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC), we believe that we have an obligation and a responsibility to operate in a sustainable manner. We need to be part of the solution, enhancing the understanding of the global problem and making sure that we use the best practices to avoid environmental pollution of any kind. HORC creates and pushed forward significant environmental actions as well as seminars targeted to the participants, volunteers and employees involved in organizing the AEGEAN 600 Yacht Race, the actions one needs to take to protect the environment. All actions planned and accomplished were based around the organization’s point of reference, which is the Olympic Marine in Lavrion. Furthermore, HORC's Green Team became an Ally...

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