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CYPRUS – ISRAEL REGATTA New on our annual calendar
The 6th International Sailing Regatta organised by the Israel Yacht Club (IYC) and the Famagusta District Sailing Club Begafigo (BF) was held in October, after the ORC Ioannideia International Offshore Regatta. Over 30 participating yachts from different countries sailed between Limassol, Larnaca and Tel Aviv in the largest international sailing event in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Cyprus-Israel Regatta is a continuation of the relationship that started between the two organising clubs, Israel Yacht Club IYC and Begafigo in 2010. IYC Chairman Mr Easy Swissa commented: “As sailors we believe that there is a need to enhance the relationship between the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean. Our aim is to promote sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean and to make this Regatta an annual international event.” He continued: “The 2011-2015 Regattas were a big success with entries from both Cyprus and Israel. The regatta spirit was very high during racing and during the social events in Cyprus and Israel. The new 2016 Regatta programme and cooperation with Limassol Marina took it to the next level and made for an even more successful event!” The Regatta started with a ‘Friendship Flotilla’ from Tel Aviv Marina to Limassol Marina; two coastal races and the famous offshore race from Larnaca to Tel Aviv Marina followed. Each race was regarded as separate, with prizes awarded at ceremonies in Zygi, Larnaca and Tel Aviv.
ICPAC REGATTA
SOCHI REGATTA
As part of its 55th anniversary celebrations, The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), organised the ‘ICPAC Regatta’ at Limassol Marina. Starting with a skippers’ meeting, with the off-shore race to follow later in the morning, the Regatta’s participants were members and other related parties of ICPAC.
The Business Yacht Club, with the support of Vedomosti newspaper, held a sailing weekend for the members of its club at Sochi Grand Marina by Burevestnik Group. With a total of ten participating teams, a business breakfast in the Olympic area was followed by seminars on sailing, team training and two days of racing.
With the support of the Bank of Cyprus, the Regatta’s starting and finishing port was Limassol Marina. The sailing yachts followed an impressive route through the waters of Limassol bay. This was followed by a private cocktail reception at the Marina Beach Bar. The first ICPAC Regatta was held under the auspices of the Limassol Mayor with net proceeds donated to the Association of Children with Liver Diseases – George Psaras – Round Table Cyprus. ICPAC is recognised by the state and society as the primary stakeholder for the accountancy profession and the economy, in general, in Cyprus.
Limassol Marina’s sales team was a key player in the Regatta weekend, with members from Cybarco’s sales offices in Moscow and St Petersburg sailing for Cyprus. With ten participating boats, ten skippers and 38 participating crew, the businessmen and investors also attended a presentation between races to discover Limassol Marina, the destination. Built for the Winter Olympic Games back in 2014 and operated by Burevestnik Group, the luxurious Sochi Grand Marina offers a modern, comfortable and safe berth on the Black Sea for up to 300 yachts, including superyachts up to 140 metres in length.
WINTER PARKING, SUMMER BERTH Trailer Boat Park & Berth Packages
Limassol Marina has just introduced new year-round trailer boat park and marina berth packages for boats up to 12m. Tailored to your needs, the packages offer the opportunity to park your boat in a specifically designed area during the winter period and berth in the Marina during the summer. It also includes all additional benefits and services that come with leasing a berth at Limassol Marina. According to your preference, the Trailer Boat Park & Berth Packages include allocated trailer space in the boat park during the winter months of your choice, assigned berthing in the Marina for the remaining summer months, launch and recovery assistance, access to and personal use of the slipway, berthholder parking and assistance, a range of first-class services and facilities, 24-hour security, reception and concierge, discounts across dining and shopping, and special rates at the spa and fitness club.