We are delighted to announce that BOAT International is partnering with the Cyclades Cup - Antiparos for its second edition, scheduled to take place from 12 - 15 June 2025 on the picturesque island of Antiparos, Greece.
The regatta is organised in collaboration with the Yacht Club of Greece and World Superyacht Awards judge and owner of the 49.8-metre Almyra II, Ilia Rigas. Cyclades Cup - Antiparos is an officially sanctioned event of the SuperYacht Racing Association.
The event will welcome sailing yachts over 30 metres to participate in three days of Corinthian Class superyacht racing as well as 27.4-metre and 30.5-metre racing classes.
Last year saw an impressive number of sailing yachts participate, including Barong D, WinWin, FIVEA, La Belle, Seabiscuit, Wally B and Almyra II.
The racing competition is divided into categories, each named after figures from Greek mythology. Last year, the Meltemi Class featured three sailing yachts, each 33 metres in length. The Skyphian Class included yachts ranging from 25 to 30 metres, while the Apollo Class comprised six yachts measuring between 37 and 56 metres.
The prestigious Grand Prize – a replica Cycladic head crafted from exquisite Parian white marble and inspired by the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens - was presented to Mike Mahoney, the owner of Tawera. Mahoney earned the title of "Head of the Fleet" by securing first place in his racing division with the largest cumulative margin in corrected time.
The aim of the Cyclades Cup - Antiparos is for superyacht owners to experience the thrill of racing one of the world's most spectacular uncharted race courses.
But it will go beyond just a simple sailing weekend in the South Aegean. Offering a chance for owners, guests, captains and crew to come together to celebrate a shared love of boats, the Cup will also extend an invite to all motor yachts over 30 metres to gather and enjoy a packed social programme including sunset cocktails, dinners and sightseeing.
Cyclades Cup 2024 was a resounding success, and 2025 promises to deliver the same excellence – and you don't have to own a yacht to participate, as demonstrated by Stathis Topouzoglou who came away from last year's Cup with glowing reviews: "I found one of the best boats available for charter, Seabiscuit, along with her very experienced captain and racing crew! What an experience – three magical days, an extremely well-organised event, fabulous people and wonderful venues."
Looking forward to seeing you all in Antiparos again this year.
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