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Hemithea Regatta
Hemithea Regatta is an international offshore sailing regatta taking place from October 31 to November 5, 2026, in the waters of Marmaris, Orhaniye, and Hisarönü Bay. The main feature of the regatta is its multi-stage format combining a long offshore race, coastal races, and short windward/leeward courses.
- Dates
- 31 October 2026 — 5 November 2026
- Location
- Marmaris / Orhaniye, Turkey
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Physical load
- High
- Accommodation
- On board the yacht (on request, subject to availability) or in a hotel at your own expense
- Airport
- Dalaman (DLM)
Features of the regatta and what makes it interesting
The regatta stands out for its variety of conditions and the ever-changing nature of the competition. Over several racing days, crews will be tested on their skills in navigation, tactics, speed, and endurance. The shifting course formats make the Hemithea Regatta a dynamic competition where teams need to be versatile and perform with equal confidence on long passages and in short tactical races.
Key features:
- multi-stage competition format
- long offshore race Marmaris — Martı Marina, Orhaniye
- coastal route races in Hisarönü Bay
- short and intense windward/leeward races
- significant role of navigation, tactics, and teamwork
- combination of endurance on long distances and precision maneuvering in short races
History and status of the competition
Hemithea Regatta is a new international sailing event organized by the Marmaris International Yacht Sport Club (MIYC) and designed as a multi-stage offshore regatta combining diverse racing formats within a single event.
The status of the regatta is primarily defined by its sporting focus and ambitious format.
Program
Included
- Services of skipper Pavel Barinov and tactician Maxim Nemchenko
- Participation in races aboard the DK46 racing yacht
- Participation in all official regatta events
- Daily race awards and cups
- Hull cleaning prior to the start of the regatta
- Fuel
- Yacht insurance
- Accommodation on board the yacht (optional, subject to availability)
Not included
- Shoreside event package fee per person (to be determined by the organizers).
- Entry fee (race committee and organizing team work), shared equally among all crew members.
- Flights to the regatta venue and airport-to-marina transfers are arranged and paid by participants independently.
- Hotel accommodation, available as an option if you prefer staying ashore rather than on board.
- Sports insurance, mandatory for all participants, covering sailing or extreme sports (approximately €30).
- Race provisions — water, fruit, and light snacks — purchased from the crew kitty and split among all participants (approximately €70 per person).
- Personal expenses ashore, including restaurants, additional entertainment, and shopping.
