Welcome aboard! - Catamarans Cup international regatta by Istion

19-26
OCTOBER2013
Welcome aboard!
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We welcome you to participate in the Catamaranscup
regatta, the ultimate event for cruising catamarans!
Catamaranscup is an international regatta for cruising
catamarans. A unique event which combines a sailing race
and a relaxing holiday week in the Greek islands, with many
side events such as special welcome for the participants
on every island of call, local events, award ceremonies,
cocktail parties, beach BB-Q, dinners and a lot of fun.
The 4th Catamaranscup International regatta
is planned for the last week of October 2013.
Starting from Athens, the regatta will visit
the Greek islands following a relaxing and
enjoyable route, having also time
to explore places of interest.
> SAIL TO WIN!
> CHOOSE YOUR CAT
> PALEA EPIDAVROS
> POROS
> PORTO HELI
> SPETSES
> HYDRA
> FREE SAILING DAY
> ATHENS/ ALIMOS MARINA
> MAP 2013
> PROGRAM
Sail
to
win...
a €5.000 charter with Istion!
For the 3rd year, NOVA has been appointed as the Grand Prize
Sponsor for the Catamaranscup International. NOVA, a luxurious
Lagoon 620 catamaran, offers striking prizes to the over all
winners of the 4th Catamaranscup International regatta:
catamaran
1st over all winner a €5.000 charter with Istion Yachting
2nd over all winner 12 bottles of French champagne
3rd over all winner 12 bottles of Magic Mountain - Nikos Lazaridis.
MEDIA SPONSORS:
GRAND PRIZE SPONSOR
SUPPORTERS:
MUNICIPALITY
OF EPIDAVROS
MUNICIPALITY
OF POROS
MUNICIPALITY
OF HYDRA
MUNICIPALITY
OF ERMIONIDA
Choose your cat!
Catamaran type
LOA (m)
Built year
Cab/WC
Catamaran type
LOA (m)
Built year
Cab/WC
Lagoon 620*
18,90
2011
4/4
Lagoon 420
12,61
07/09
4+1/5
Lagoon 500*
15,51
06/09
5+2/6
Lagoon 410
12,37
05/06
4+1/5
Salina 48
14,30
2008
4+2/4
Lagoon 400
11,97
2010
4+2/4
Lagoon 470*
14,50
2004
4+2/5
Nautitech 40
11,98
2006
4+2/2
Nautitech 47
14,30
06/09
4+2/4
Nautitech 40
11,98
2011
4+2/4
Bahia 46
14,05
2002
4+4/4
Lavezzi 40
11,90
2005
4/2
Lagoon 450
13,96
2011
4+2/4
Lagoon 39
11,74
2013
4/2
Lagoon 440
13,60
06/09
4+2/5
Broadblue 385
11,98
2008
4+2/2
Nautitech 441
13,47
2011
4+2/4
Lagoon 380
11,50
08/11
4+2/2
Nautitech 44
13,47
07/09
4+2/4
Lagoon 380
11,50
02/07
4+2/2
Belize 43
13,00
2001
4+2/3
Athena 38
11,60
2002
4+2/2
(*) with crew
Visit www.catamaranscup.com
and fill in the Entry form
There are 2 ways to participate
in Catamaranscup International:
> With your own crew, you can
charter a catamaran from our
large fleet and get set!
> If you do not have a crew, you can
join one of our open crews as crew
member. No experience is needed.
SAT
SUN
THU
TUE
WED
MON
PALEA
EPIDAVROS
FRI
SAT
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
TOBER
www.epidavros.gr
PRIZE AWARDS | SKIPPERS’ MEETING
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
Located very close to popular destinations
-like Nafplio, Mycenae, Portoheli, the islands of Spetses,
Hydra and Poros-, Epidavros 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 taverns of the area,
that will satisfy your appetizing quests.
SUN
MON
THU
TUE
WED
POROS
ISLAND
FRI
SAT
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
TOBER
www.poros.com.gr
OCTOBER
PRIZE AWARDS | SKIPPERS’ MEETING
OCTOBER COMPETITION
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
COOKOFF!
Abound with pine trees which reach the rugged shores or the sandy beaches, 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.
Each crew shall prepare and present one
or more dishes to the rest of the fleet,
during the award ceremony. Dishes shall be
cooked by the crew on board their boat from
“scratch”. Dishes will be evaluated by the
competitorsand will be judged considering
taste, appearance,presentation and originality. A prize will be awarded to the “Best Dish”.
MON
TUE
THU
WED
PORTO
HELI
SAT
FRI
21 22 23 24 25 26
TOBER
www.portoheli.gr
OCTOBER
PRIZE AWARDS | SKIPPERS’ MEETING
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
SHOW
OFF! Competition
OCTOBER
Porto Heli is a picturesque village located on a
natural harbor between two famous Greek islands,
Spetses and Hydra. A yachting paradise for the
international jet set, as it offers excellent and safe
anchorage for yachts, perfect weather conditions,
plenty of beaches and bays with crystal turquise
waters, along with the cosmopolitan life.
Each crew will have maximum of 5’ to
present itself to the rest of the fleet, after
the Skippers’ briefing. There may be one
entry per boat. Presentations will be evaluated by the competitors and will be judged
considering appearance, presentation and
originality. Prizes will be awarded to the
“Best Presentation”.
TUE
WED
SAT
FRI ISLAND
THU
SPETSES
22 23 24 25 26
TOBER
www.spetses360.gr
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
The island is blessed with many beaches and pine forests that reach the sea. The tourist
facilities are well developed, offering not only all the modern comforts, but also a sense
of family hospitality. The horse drawn carriages are ideal for a romantic ride in the town
as on the main promenade the use of private owned cars is forbidden. The quietness
of the day is followed by the intense pace of the night entertainment.
TUE
WED
SAT
FRI
THU
HYDRA
ISLAND
22 23 24 25 26
TOBER
www.hydra.com
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
A cosmopolitan, glorious and magnificent island, where tranquility
and relaxation is combined with an intensive night life.
The impressive town is built amphitheatrically around the port
and its main characteristic is that there are no wheeled vehicles
allowed and the only means of transport is by donkey... or on foot.
Enjoy authentic and traditional food at the tavernas & restaurants,
romantic walks in the narrow paved alleys, or dance yourself out
till the morning in the numerous bars, pubs & clubs.
WED
THU
SAT
FRI
FREE
SAILING
DAY
23 24 25 26
TOBER
SHOOT OFF! Competition
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
Enjoy a free sailing day around the cozy, calm waters of the
Saronic Gulf. Isolated bays and picturesque fishing villages
await to be explored! After the intensity of the race, you will
have the chance to relax and prepare your photo material
for the last competition of the regatta...
The winning entry is judged to be the most
visually appealing or original or impressive
or self-explanatory shot of the race, the
catamarans, the crews and the sailing area.
The winner will be announced during the
closing ceremony of the Catamarans Cup
International regatta.
More infos about conditions of participation
on www.catamaranscup.com
THU
FRI
SAT
ATHENS
ALIMOS MARINA
24 25 26
TOBER
www.cityofathens.gr | www.alimos-marina.gr
CLOSING CEREMONY | FINAL PRIZE AWARDS
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
Athens welcomes you once again and invites you
to enjoy a short tour among the numerous places
of interest and 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.
Piraeus
ROUTEMAP 2013
Athens
Salamina
GO TO PROGRAM
Alimos marina
N
W
E
Aegina
S
Cape
Sounion
Saronic
Gulf
Palea Epidavros
1
Methana
2
Argolis
Gulf
Poros
Ermioni
Porto
Heli
3
INDEX
4
Hydra
Free sailing
1st Leg
2nd Leg
3rd Leg
4th Leg
Spetses
COOK OFF!
Leg start
Openning ceremony
Leg finish
Closing ceremony
Check in
Skippers’ meeting
Check out
Prize Awards
SHOOT OFF!
SHOW OFF!
PROGRAM
19-26 OCTOBER 2013
SAT
19
TUE
22
FRI
25
Athens, Alimos marina
Arrival, Embarkation-Check in,
Registration, Opening ceremony,
Crew presentation, Skippers’ meeting
3rd LEG: Poros > Porto Heli (30nm)
Prize awards, Skippers’ meeting
SHOW OFF! Competition
Free sailing to Athens (Alimos marina)
Closing ceremony, Final Prize Awards
SUN
20
WED
23
SAT
26
1st LEG: Athens > P. Epidaurus (30nm)
Prize awards, Skippers’ meeting
4thLEG: P. Heli > Spetses/Hydra (30nm)
SHOOT OFF! Competition
Prize Awards
Athens (Alimos marina)
Check out
MON
21
THU
24
2nd LEG: P. Epidaurus > Poros (20nm)
Prize awards, Skippers’ meeting
COOK OFF! Competition
Free sailing day
UNDER THE AEGIS:
greece@catamaranscup.com
GRAND PRIZE SPONSOR:
catamaran
MEDIA SPONSORS:
SUPPORTERS:
MUNICIPALITY
OF EPIDAVROS
MUNICIPALITY
OF POROS
MUNICIPALITY
OF HYDRA
MUNICIPALITY
OF ERMIONIDA