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SAILING ADVENTURE
ATHENS RIVIERA JOURNAL After starting under the ancient temple of Poseidon
word of mouth at Cape Sounion, participants will enjoy a wide variety
of wind and sea conditions, with plenty of challenges
in navigation and seamanship while on a scenic tour
throughout the Aegean Islands.
"SAILING REPRESENTS

SUSTAINABILITY

TO THE FULLEST

AS IT USES THE

MOST NATURAL
ELEMENTS WITHIN

OUR ENVIRONMENT,

NAMELY THE SEA AND
THE WIND."

Regarding sustainability, the Regatta has been repeatedly international society, which automatically makes them ambassa-
honored with the Gold Level Clean Regatta Certification. In dors of our tourism. Let’s also not forget the important role that
your opinion, what should the sport’s stand be when it comes the global media covering the event plays in promoting Greece.
to ecology related issues? What kind of response have you received from international
Sailing represents sustainability to the fullest as it uses the most participants about the event?
natural elements within our environment, namely the sea and A common response is their admiration for the excellent course,
the wind. Suffice it to say that it represents sustainability’s most the warm hospitality that they receive and their promise to com-
important ambassador. pete again in the future.
With teams from over 13 countries participating, would you say What are the expectations for the 3rd AEGEAN 600 Inter-
that the Regatta represents a potential “meeting point” on the national Race?
sea? To what extent is the event an indicator of the level of Greek We believe that over the years the race will gain further ground
tourism as well as an ambassador of our hospitality? in terms of participation. For this year we believe that we will
The fact that the AEGEAN 600 is now one of the six most famous have over 45 entries from 15 countries. 6 Maxi vessels have al-
600 nautical mile races in the world also reflects how far the sport ready entered, which is unexpected for such a race as well as 4
has come in Greece. At the same time, there are approximately 500 multihull vessel entries, which also reflects the event’s growing
sailors from 14 nations, many of whom are important members of global popularity. 

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