Athens, Greece – November 19, 2025 – The 34th Athens International Sailing Week 2025 has officially set new participation records, drawing an impressive 580 boats and 629 sailors from 14 different countries. This significant event, orchestrated by the Hellenic Sailing Federation, is unfolding across the picturesque Saronic Gulf, benefiting from the collaborative support of the yacht clubs located in Varkiza, Voula, Vouliagmeni, and Kalamaki.
Global Representation Underscores Event’s Prestige
This year’s regatta boasts a truly international roster of athletes, with participants hailing from the USA, Canada, India, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Poland, Israel, Romania, Cyprus, Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine, Turkey, and Greece. This diverse representation firmly re-establishes the Athens International Sailing Week as a cornerstone event and one of the most vital sailing competitions in the Mediterranean region.
Class Participation Highlights:
- Optimist: 240 boats
- Techno: 73 boats
- ILCA 4: 110 boats
- ILCA 6 Men: 26 boats
- ILCA 6 Women: 20 boats
- ILCA 7: 35 boats
- 420 (double-handed): 44 boats
- 49er (double-handed): 5 boats
- iQFOiL: 27 boats
Olympic Classes Take Center Stage
Tuesday’s races provided a thrilling spectacle, particularly within two key Olympic categories: the ILCA 6 Women and ILCA 7 Men. For sailing enthusiasts globally, the regatta’s second phase is being live-streamed directly on the Hellenic Sailing Federation’s official YouTube channel, ensuring real-time access to the intense competition.
Provisional Results from Key Races:
49er (5 boats, five races completed):
- Georgios Papadopoulos – Petros Konstantinidis – 4 pts
- Evangelos Dolianitis – Nikolaos Giotopoulos – 7 pts
- Panagiotis Sotiriou – Panagiotis Mylonas – 11 pts
ILCA 6 Women (20 boats, seven races completed):
- Ermyoni Gika – 7 pts
- Barbara Portolou – 13 pts
- Maria Panagiota Papadaki – 23 pts
ILCA 7 Men (35 boats, seven races completed):
- Nick Halliday (Hong Kong) – 18 pts
- Spyros Proveleggios – 25 pts
- Anastasios Panagiotidis – 27 pts
Event Continues Towards Grand Finale
The second phase of the regatta is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, November 20, setting the stage for the highly anticipated third and final phase, which will run from November 21 to November 23. The entire event will culminate with a celebratory closing ceremony in Voula, commencing at 7 p.m. on November 23.
With participation reaching unprecedented levels, the Athens International Sailing Week 2025 has solidified its reputation not only as a global showcase for sailing talent but also as a fundamental event for competitive sailors from across the world.
