Marmaris International Race Week (MIRW)

Marmaris International Race Week (MIRW) is one of the largest and most renowned international sailing regattas in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Dates: 24 October 2026 — 30 October 2026
Location: Marmaris, Turkey
Difficulty: Beginner
Physical load: Medium
Accommodation: On board the yacht (on request, subject to availability) or in a hotel at your own expense
Airport: Dalaman (DLM)

The regatta takes place in the waters of Marmaris and annually gathers dozens of crews from Europe, Turkey, and other countries. Thanks to reliable wind conditions, convenient logistics, and developed infrastructure, MIRW is considered one of the premier sporting yacht weeks in the region.

This is a regatta with a strong competitive sporting character, featuring both professional racing teams and amateur crews on chartered yachts.

Features of the Regatta and What It Is Famous For

MIRW is renowned for its genuine racing format that combines several types of courses within a single regatta. The best racing crews from Russia and other countries gather at the start lines, having trained all season specifically to prove themselves at this event.

Key features:

one of the largest fleets in Turkey — up to 100–150 yachts
a truly international regatta with crews from various countries
variety of race courses: inshore, coastal, and offshore
high sporting level and intense competition
daily award ceremonies and evening program in the Race Village

Thanks to the variety of courses, crews can demonstrate their skills in tactical racing within the bay as well as in long coastal legs.

History and Status of the Competition

The regatta has been held for over 35 years and is organized by the Marmaris International Yacht Sport Club (MIYC).

Over the years, MIRW has become one of Turkey's most famous international regattas, attracting hundreds of sailors from across the globe each year.

The competition plays an important role in the regional sailing calendar and traditionally takes place at the end of the season, closing the yachting year in Marmaris.

Format and Route

The regatta is held as a series of races in the waters of Marmaris.

Course types:

Inshore race — short buoy races in the Bay of Marmaris
Coastal race — point-to-point races along the coastline
Offshore race — a long race over a distance of about 35–50 nautical miles

This format makes the regatta versatile: short-course tactical prowess is just as essential as navigation and strategy on extended passages.

Most races take place in the Bay of Marmaris, providing stable wind conditions and excellent race viewing.

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.