In Istanbul, the first stage of the 6th Presidential International Regatta – racing for the Chanackale Victory Cup.
started.
The Home Buling Club on Yachts (Iayyk), a race under the auspices of the President of Turkey, with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in cooperation with the governor of Chanackale and the Turkish promotion and development agency under the main sponsorship support, Express, started from the Palace Dolmabahce.
The competitions are involved in a total of 34 teams and 400 yachtsmen from Romania, Ukraine, England, the Netherlands, Romania and Turkey. The finish of the regatta will take place in Chanaccal on Friday, April 25th
IAYYK Chairman Emlihagla, the races will consist of 4 stages:
“Today we will organize the Chanackale Victory Cup, which is the first of these stages. The Samsun Independence Cup, which will be held on May 14-19, will be one of the most difficult races in the world. On July 20, we will be in Cyprus on the anniversary of our peaceful operation, and on October 29 we will close the cup of the republic in Istanbul. In 4 races will take part in a total of 2500-3000 during the season. athletes and about 200 teams. “
We want to cover more yachtsmen
Stressing that this year they changed the racing format, Emlihaglu added: “We technically changed the format to cover more athletes. We leave open classes of travelers to give a chance to less professional teams. We try to increase the awareness of this sport, which in turn serves to promote the country.”
The organizer touched Turkey’s position in offshore races.
“There is always a long way ahead. It is necessary to maintain the team and equipment at the highest level. Our yachtsmen will be at sea until noon of tomorrow. Both psychological and individual training are very important. Sailing sport is identified with the open sea. We do everything possible to instill the spirit of the open sea to future generations,” the Emelihaglu said.