The first-ever regatta in Cyprus by Limassol Marina and Ayia Napa Marina

Mark your sporting calendars for the island’s first-ever Coastal Regatta, organised by Limassol Marina and Ayia Napa Marina. Cyprus is setting a new standard in the world of yacht racing, calling all captains and crew of the Limassol yachting community to join in the first of its kind prestigious nautical event. The Cyprus Coastal Regatta aims to be an enchanting day on the Mediterranean’s azure waters, and the start of an island-wide annual tradition of international, long-distance yacht racing.  

Organised by Limassol Marina and Ayia Napa Marina, this dynamic sailing competition is open to all offshore sailing boats, berthed in Cyprus for this year, with a valid ORC International or ORC Club Certificate or with no Certificate that accept a Handicap by estimate, based on similar yachts and issued by the ORC representative in Cyprus.

Cyprus Coastal Regatta will take place on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, starting from Limassol Marina and finishing at Ayia Napa Marina. A Skipper’s Meeting will be held on  Wednesday, April  30th at Limassol Marina where registrations will take place, followed by drinks and finger food and an opportunity for yachters to share their excitement about the upcoming race. The event will culminate on May, 2nd with a prize-giving and party ceremony at Ayia Napa Marina. 

The regatta seeks to strengthen local sailing while laying the foundations for a future international event. In its initial stages, the race targets mainly local sailors but in the future, it is envisioned to develop into a globally recognised event starting from Latchi and ending in Paralimni. Cyprus Coastal Regatta is not just a sailing event but an essential step towards strengthening cooperation between marinas and promoting Cyprus as a leading sailing destination.

The race itself will take place on May 1st, 2025, with a route that will begin at Limassol Marina at 10:00, and finish at Ayia Napa Marina between 16:00 and midnight, with a 23:59 time limit.st,

The event will culminate on 2nd May, with a prize-giving ceremony at Ayia Napa Marina. There will be three racing classes that will receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies:

Line Honors: Based purely on the fastest boats to reach the finish line, without any handicap adjustments.

ORC Class: Open to boats with a valid ORC handicap certificate that is at least 3 years old.

No ORC: Open to boats without an ORC certificate, which will receive a handicap based on similar yacht approximations.

Further prizes and trophies may be awarded to crews and boats based on number of participating boats. Berthing for all participants will be available for free at both Marinas for two days prior and two days after the end of the race.

Whether you are a professional sailor or a sea lover who loves adventure, the Cyprus Coastal Regatta invites you to be part of something truly unique.  

The Golden Sponsor of the event is Alphamega, with the valued support of Costas Damianou Raymarine and COMAR as supporting sponsors.  

Entries must be sent via email to Mr. Kleanthis Hadjisoteriou at [email protected] by April, 15th and are free for each boat.

For more information, you may contact [email protected] or visit our website.