REGATTAS
Regatta (from Italian. Regata, from riga- row, line) is a term used to describe either a boat race, or series of boat races. Although the term typically describes racing events of unpowered water craft, some powerboat race series are also called regattas. Most commonly, a regatta is either a series of rowing, sailing, gondola races or yacht racing. A regatta often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type (or "class") championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place.
One of the first popular regattas was Venetian gondolier regatta held in 1740. From the middle of XIX century sailing regattas and started to be held in Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium. And in the end of the XX century in such countries as: Russia, United States of America, Canada, in Southern America countries and others.
Kiel Week (Kieler Woche) is an annual sailing event in Kiel, Germany. It is one of the largest Volksfeste in Northern Europe and the largest sailing event in the world. Kiel Week is held annually in the last full week in June, and opens officially on the preceding Saturday with the official Glasen, followed by the Holstenbummel. Even before that, Friday evening sees the Soundcheck, a music festival playing on all the stages within the city. Kiel Weeks ends with a large fireworks display at 11 p.m., fired from pontoons or the quays at the Howaldswerke, visible all across the Bay of Kiel.
The result of any competition is the winner. During regattas competition much depends on a yacht and skills of a yachtsman.
There are different criteria:
One design. To exclude an inequality of each yacht on a design, races are spent on practically identical yachts. The design of such boats is rigidly set and deviation from it can be punished by disqualification.
Handicap. Yachts are measured in conformity with the settlement technique considering competitive features of a boat. To each yacht are appropriated handicap the points defined in the measuring certificate. On start of race of a yacht are formed in groups of similar points. Time shown by crew of each yacht, is corrected in conformity with a point, and on this time the result is defined. Thus, the order of arrival of sailing courts on finish, can differ from the final report.
Measured formula. The approach is similar with handicap system regarding measurement of a yacht. At design the formula to which the boat should conform is specified measured. It is considered, that the yachts satisfying measured to the formula, are equal, and the result can be brought on arrival of sailing vessels on finish without recalculation of time. During too time the given approach allows approaching more freely to design of yachts, to look for the latent possibilities for improvement of a design.
Sailing competitions are classified according to:
1. Location:
round-the-world
oceanic
marine
local
2. Types of yachts:
one design
maxi-yachts
yachts responding to measured formula
cruise keel-built yachts and dinghy
mono-hull
catamaran
trimaran
3. Professional qualification:
professional
nonprofessional
mixed
4. Crew type:
single
team
age-related
other characteristics
5. Distance:
stage
scheduled
6. Distance length:
short
long
7. Competition rules:
match-like
team-like
with change
handicap
Regattas in Greece
RODOS CUP 2009
Yachting Club of Rhodes is organizing for the 13th year an international sailing week titled: "RODOS CUP 2009" in the paradise Dodecanese islands. The aim of the event is to promote Offshore Sailing by uniting as many sailors as possible, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the wind, sea and sun of the Greek islands during the best period of the year. Setting sail from the island of Hippocrates Kos we will visit the islands Tilos, Symi and sun island of Rhodes. The possibility to participate with chartered boats and our great offers, due to the efforts made by our club, constitute an invitation and at the same time a challenge for sailing holidays in the Dodecanese. Experience the natural beauties, the sights, the rich traditions as well as our warm hospitality.
www.rodoscup.gr
Blue Cup Regatta 2009
The first competition was in 1990, and only a small number of French Beneteau yachts participated. Since then, its popularity has increased year by year. In November 2000, 40 crews joined the race. There were several more who wanted to participate, but unfortunately a larger number cannot be accepted due to the nature of the race and the small Greek ports we visit at the end of every day. In general, this is very interesting event with parties, dances and visiting such places as: Aigina Island, Epidaurus, Poros Island, Hydra Island, and Porto Heli.
Blue Cup Regatta takes place annually during the first week of November in Greece, in Argosaronic Bay.
19th International Blue Cup Regatta will take place from the 31st of Oktober to the 7th of November 2009.
Aegean Regatta
The Ministry of Mercantile Marine, Aegean and Island Policy (General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy) in co-operation with the Hellenic Yachting Federation / Hellenic Offshore Committee (H.Y.F / H.O.C.) and, for the 2008, the following Clubs: Nautical Club of Chios, Aegean Athletic
Club, Nautical Club of Samos, Offshore Racing Club of Lesvos and coordinator the Offshore Yachting
Club of Rhodes, are organizing the Sailing Race for offshore boats "AEGEAN REGATTA", which will be held from August 16th through 23rd, 2008 in Southeastern Aegean Sea, Greece.
Aegean regatta 2008 will take place in South-Eastern and Central parts of Aegean Sea from 17 to 23d of August. Regatta will be among such Islands as: Amorgos, Nisiros, Kalimnos and Rhodes.
www.aegeanregatta.gr
KORFOS Sailing Race
KORFOS is one of the most successful off-shore racing events. It takes place at an early September weekend, right after the holiday season, so racing sailors are eager to return to competitive sailing throughout the rest of the season.
The race course is idyllic and unpredictable weather conditions usually keep the participants' interest on the peak.
Korfos is located at the easternmost part of Corinthia Prefecture, Peloponnese and is a natural harbor protected from all winds and a very popular resort ideal for relaxation and leisure. And, NOTK always takes good care of its guests, offering ouzo and lunch at one of the nice seaside taverns.
Being virtually a summer event, the Korfos regatta will repay any sponsor who wishes to launch an advertising campaign benefitting from the existing crowd in the area, during that time of the year.
KORFOS Sailing Race 2008 will take part from 5th to the 7th of September
Faliro - Korfos: 5th of September 2008
Korfos-Faliro: 7th of September 2008
http://www.notk.gr
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